***Date is subject to change***
Join us for the annual celebration of Ragnaroc. Fierce battles of steel and rattan spaced over two days culminating in an epic Ring of Fire where the fire giant Surtr will make one last stand and have to be beaten back.
Fight to save the world from the fire giant Surtr and the hordes of Loki, or bring down the wicked Aesir and the false gods of men in a battle at the gate of the BiFrost bridge and grandest forest in the Nine Worlds. Fulfill your aspirations of godhood by being appointed or fighting for the roles of Odin, Thor, Loki, Heimdall, and others. Help decide who will be next years Surtr at the end of the Ring of Fire as they emerge from the Phoenix's Flame to be crowned victorious.
Battle your rivals in massed combat using many kinds of weaponry and armor. Take part in contests of individual skill: Archery, steel, heavy weapons and specialty tournaments.
Later celebrate your victories around the campfire or pass your evening drumming and dancing under canvas canopies or stars.
Gain wisdom and skill, learn at the feet of the masters or impart your own gems in the arts of peace and war.
⚠ Note: The website Ragnaroc.org is woefully out of date. Please do not consult it for anything related to schedule, events, etc. We will be updating it soon hopefully, but in the meantime this is your go to place for event info.
Gate
Ragnaroc this year is beginning on Wednesday!!!!
Site Fees:
$30 per person Wednesday/Thursday-Sunday
$25 per person Friday-Sunday
Day trip is $10.
Children 10-15- $10, 9 and under free.
Family cap of $70 (up to three adults and unlimited children under 16).* Special exceptions may be made to the Family Cap if you email the autocrat prior to the event. No exceptions will be made at gate.
Find additional information about the classes in the later section about classes.
Wednesday
9:00am: Site Opens
12:00pm: Gate opens: if you arrive prior, please check in after you unload.
7:00pm-9:00pm: Open Music Jam at the al Madeena Bedouin
Thursday
11:00am-12:00pm: Middle Eastern Drumming with Qadiya Tayissa Azra
12:00pm-2:00pm: Open Craft Q&A
2:00pm-3:00pm: Elder Futhark Runes 101 with Stigrúnr Viðarsson
2:00pm-6:00pm Knightly Fighting Series with Sir Derek, Count Samael, Sir Coinneach, and Sir Flanagan
Friday
10:00am-11:00am: Intro to Herbal Medicine with Talveen
11:00am-12:00pm: The Art of War (Paint) with Ylva “Waffles” Twomey
12:00pm-1:00pm: Viking Cap Making with Toka
12:00pm-1:00pm: Middle Eastern Drumming with Qadiya Tayissa Azra
1:30pm-2:30pm: Fire Performance with Tierany
2:30pm: Vidar Tournament - Must never have won an EMP tourney.
2:30pm-3:30pm: Summertime Sigil Magic with Bravery
2:45pm: Garmr the Beast Mass Weapons Tournament
3:00pm: Freya and Hel Chosen Weapon Tournaments
3:45pm: Tyr One Armed Tournament
5:00pm: Fenris Dagger Tournament
5:30pm-6:30pm: Cave Painting with the lowlands of cascadia
6:30pm-7:30pm: Period Dance Class led by John of the Vale in the fighting erik
8:00pm: Court: Held at the Kingdom Bedouin
9:30pm: Legion Party hosted by Quaz the Bastard
10:00pm: Midgaard Serpent Tournament, at Legion Party
Saturday
8:30am: Heimdall Horn Blowing Tournament at the fighting erik.
9:00am-6:00pm: Silent raffle for Crown. In the Kingdom Bedouin.
10:00am-3:00pm: Battle Scenarios to determine the Fate of the World.
11:00am-12:00pm: Viking Apron Making at Gronluv Designs
12:30pm-1:30pm: Drop Spindle with Vykky
3:00pm-4:00pm: Hair Adornment with Jezebel
4:00pm-5:00pm: Bushcraft Basics with Uno
8:00pm: Court: Held at the Ring of Fire.
8:45ish: RING OF FIRE!! Surtr battles to end our world, help stave him off.
After: Celebrate at the Viking Luau held at Hrafn Halda
Sunday
10:00am: House of Lords General Annual Meeting. Held in the Kingdom Bedouin
5:00pm: Site Closes. Please be off site before. Please clean up after yourselves.
Wednesday
Open Music Jam
7:00pm-9:00pm at the al-Madeena Bedouin.
When your tent is set up, roll over to the al-Madeena Bedouin and celebrate Ragnaroc! We'll have extra drums and be having playing music!
Thursday
Middle Eastern Drumming
with Tayissa Azra, 11:00am-12:00pm. at the al-Madeena Bedouin.
Open Craft Q&A
12:00pm-2:00pm at the al-Madeena Bedouin.
Got projects? Come by and share what you are working on! Got questions about patterns, thread, painting, whatever? Come by and ask them!
Elder Futhark Runes 101
with Stigrúnr Vidarsson, 2:00pm-3:00pm at the Karma Legio community tent.
In this entry-level class, Stigr will be taking students through the twenty four runes of the Elder Futhark runes. As an introductory course, it will focus on the basics needed to lay down the foundation to continued learning about the these runes. The course will start with a brief discussion about the evolution of the more known and understood rune families that developed from the Elder Futhark, what these runes were and were not used for, familiarizing students with the symbols and their phonetic values, and providing visual mnemonics to aid in memorization.
Bring a chair and something to write with.
Knightly Fighting Series
with Sir Derek, 2:00pm-6:00pm.
Sir Derek, Count Samael, Sir Coinneach and Sir Flanagan will be hosting a series addressing differing aspects of single combat fighting. Sword and Shield, Long Sword and Pole-Ax
The Cloven Fruit Game
with Bravery and Seraphina, 8:00pm.
Join us in learning the origins the rules of a game of flirtaciousness, consent, and kissing. You'll leave knowing how to start up your own game that will be certain to create a playful evening. Supplies will be provided. Intrigued? 18+ mature adults ONLY!!!
Please give this article a quick read as well.
Friday
Intro to Herbal Medicine
with Talveen, 10:00am-11:00pm, location TBA.
Introduction to herbal medicine and nature walk. Attendees, please bring a coffee or tea cup and a something to sit on.
The Art of War (Paint)
with Ylva “Waffles” Twomey, 11:00am-12:00pm, at the Kingdom Bedouin.
This class is intended to introduce you to a variety of ceremonial, decorative, or battle painting techniques used by various cultures throughout history. After a brief lesson and demonstration, participants will be using class supplies to try painting on each other or themselves.
Class fee: $5
Viking Cap
with Vegdis, 12:00pm-1:00pm, at the Merchant Area.
Middle Eastern Drumming
with Tayissa Azra, 12:00pm-1:00pm, at the al-Madeena Bedouin.
Fire Performance
with Co-Consul Tierany Seriflame, 1:30pm-2:30pm, location TBA.
Summertime Sigil Magic
with Bravery, 2:30pm-3:30pm, at the Kingdom Bedouin.
Embody intention through the creation and presentation of personal symbols. We'll gather together then head out on a nature walk to discuss the history and creation of Sigils, nature magiks associated with summer and create our Sigils with natural elements together. All welcome! Kids 13 and under MUST have an adult with them.
Cave Painting
with Seeker Joules, 5:30pm-6:30pm, at the Lowlands of Cascade Encampment.
Live model painting/drawing session with the Lowlanders of Cascadia. We will be providing models, 1 small canvas board per person, and access to paints. Bring your own drinks.
Class fee $5. Those who wish to bring their own paper and pencils/art supplies may attend without fee (still suggested).
Saturday
Viking Apron
with Nadira Syerske, 11:00am-12:00pm, location TBA.
Variations and construction of the Norse Apron Dress.
Drop Spindle
with Vykky, 12:30pm-1:30pm, at the Merchant Area.
Join us to make a simple wooden drop spindle that you can later paint and/or personalize. Then learn how to use it! $5 class fee.
Hair Adornment
with Jezebel, 3:00pm-4:00pm, at the al-Madeena Bedouin.
In this class we will be building your own custom hair accessories using silk flowers. I will show you how to create a clip, barrette, or headband that will embellish your costuming and last through many events.
Uno Bushcraft Basics
with Uno Lawspeaker, 4:00pm-5:00pm.
Uno Lawspeaker will take students through a series of cooking setups for both single-person cooking fires to feast cooking arrangement. This course will discuss making cooking tripods and racks from natural materials as well as the use and care of different types of cast-iron cookware.
There is no charge to vend at this event, but please fill out the form for further information and to reserve a space.
Please contact Seraphina Delysiae, at EMPRagnaroc[at]gmail[dot]com with further questions. There is no electricity available, so please bring your own power source if you require it. You will also have to provide your own tents, tables, and such. No loud generators will be allowed to run overnight. We would prefer no loud generators at all.
We will again be holding a silent auction to benefit the Crown during the day on Saturday. If you have things to donate, you may drop them off at Gate. Please be sure to fill out a form for the item so we know who graciously donated it. Thank you all for your generosity!!
For rules about Rattan and Steel fighting please refer to the link. http://empiremp.com/fighting