Held June 12, 2012 at Vinland Raids in Smoking Rocks.
Royalty: Kenric and Avelina
Retiring Champs: Krakken Gnashbone and Kusunoki Yoshimoto
Winner and Queen’s Champion: Phillip Reed the Facetious
King’s Champion: Nathaniel Wyatt
Many hardy participants braved the wet weather in Smoking Rocks. The tournement was designed with a Japanese theme, and targets included a dragon, masks, lanterns, a charging mounted samurai, shooting Tengu’s nose, and advancing Godzilla.
When all 11 shoots had been completed, scores were totaled and sorted, Captain General Godric of Hamtun reminded all present of the obligations and duties of serving as a Royal Champion, and as the top scorers were announced, each was asked if they wished to continue. Two competitors — Jacob Felinfoel (71) and Thorlaeifr hvitskegg (70) — chose to honorably step out of the competition. The 16 finalists were addressed by Their Majesties, Kenric and Avelina, and Their Highnesses, Edward and Thyra, then commenced shoot-offs against their seeded competitors. Here are the results:
| Top 16 | Quarter-Finals | Semi-Finals | Finals | ||
1 | Rupert the Unbalanced (103) | ||||
16 | Ygraine of Kellswood (70) | Rupert | |||
7 | Godric of Hamtun (91) | Rupert | |||
10 | Jeff of BBM (83) | Jeff | |||
2 | Radagast (100) | Phillip | Winner | ||
15 | Ryan Mac Whyte (72) | Radagast | |||
8 | Phillip Reed the Facetious (90) | Phillip | |||
9 | Alberic Maqi Droata (85) | Phillip | |||
3 | Joseph the Bold (98) | ||||
14 | Hawkmoon (73) | Joseph | |||
6 | Li Kung Lo (92) | Joseph | |||
11 | Mark Squirrelsbane (78) | Li | |||
4 | Nest verch Tangwistel (96) | Wyatt | 2nd | ||
13 | Tomaloc (74) | Nest | |||
5 | Nathaniel Wyatt (95) | Wyatt | |||
12 | Macsen Felinfoel (76) | Wyatt |
In Court, Master Krakken Gnashbone and Lord Kusunoki Yoshimoto were thanked for their service as Champions and returned their regalia. Master Phillip Reed the Facetious was proclaimed Queen’s Archery Champion, and Lord Nathaniel Wyatt was invested as King’s Archery Champion.
In other Court business, Alexandra Krakkensdottir received an Award of Arms, Lady Treya min Teanga was presented with her Master Bowman badge, and Master Ryan Mac Whyte was made a Companion of the Order of Sagittarius.
Finals target and first 8 pairings:
3 of the last 4 quarter-finals:
Semi-finals:
Championship round:
Photos provided by Gwilym of Fflint, Jeff of BBM, Tamar Walshman and Ygraine of Kellswood.