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A large gathering of Amtgardians, often from different [[Chapter|chapters]] or [[Kingdom|kingdoms]].
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[[Coronation|Coronations]] and [[Mid-reign|Mid-reigns]] are the most common events. [[Interkingdom events]] are larger events attended by Amtgardians from many [[kingdoms]], and include [[Clan]], [[Spring War]] and [[Olympiad]].
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'''n. A large gathering of Amtgardians, often from different [[chapters]] or [[kingdoms]].'''
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[[Image:1st p18.jpg|thumb|Event information from the [[1.0 rulebook]].]]
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Events are often held during an entire weekend at a campground, and usually include the full spectrum of Amtgard activities, such as [[Battlegame|Battlegames]], [[Quest|Quests]], [[Arts and Sciences]], [[Tourney|Tourneys]], [[demos]], [[trips]], [[revels]], [[fairs]], [[workshops]], [[feasts]] and [[court]].
  
Events are often held during an entire weekend at a campground, and usually include the full spectrum of Amtgard activities, such as [[Battlegame|Battlegames]], [[Quest|Quests]], [[Arts and Sciences]], [[Tourney|Tourneys]], [[demos]], [[trips]], [[revels]], [[fairs]], [[workshops]],[[feasts]] and [[court]].
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===Standard Events===
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Events come in may sorts. Your basic events, the ones you will see every [[reign]], local or Kingdom are (in order);
  
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*[[Coronation]] The crowning of the new [[Monarchy]].
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*[[Weaponmaster]] a major [[tourney]] typically occurring opposite the [[Warmaster|Warmaster Tourney]].
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*[[Relic Quest]], where the Kingdom level [[Relics]] are handed out.
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*[[Midreign]] occurring roughly three months into a standard reign, where the coronation of the [[Prime Minister]] occurs.
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*[[Collegium]] a college of the arts and Sciences, typically occurs once per reign in large groups. 
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*[[Crown Qualifications]] which typically encompasses both and [[Arts and Sciences Tourney]] and [[Warmaster]].
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*[[Elections]] Sometimes occurring the same day as [[Quals]] but in most kingdoms occurring at least one week after Quals and two weeks to a month before the next coronation.
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Each of these events should be described along with their recommended timing in your [[corpora]]. It is crucial to be aware of your groups rules about these events, if they are not held on time you will face a grumpy [[populace]] and a grumpier Kingdom Monarchy.  Sometimes an Election or event might not be considered valid if it is held at the wrong time. Check your Kingdom's [[Calender]] before scheduling, as you will have more luck getting a higher attendance if you avoid overlapping other nearby events.
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===[[Interkingdom Events]]===
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[[Interkingdom events]] are usually larger and attended by [[Amtgardians]] from many [[kingdoms]]. You can expect a typically IK event to draw more than 200 people. The big four IK events draw at least 400 each with the largest, [[Spring War]], pulling in around six hundered each year. The Big Four are; [[Banner Wars]], [[Rakis]], Spring War, and [[Clan]]. 
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====Olympiad====
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Other Interkingdom Events might not be as large, but are still important. [[Olympiad]], a rotating [[Tourney]], is held in a different location and Kingdom every year. It is usually held in conjunction with another event, like [[Tri-Kingdom Midreign]] in [[2008]] or [[Clan]] in [[2007]]. Olympiad is used to determine the finest craftsmen and fighters of the year. There is both an A&S Tourney and A Warskills Tourney; each having a winner the [[Cultural Olympian]] and [[War Olympian]] respectively. The person placing highest in both tourneys is named the [[Grand Olympian]]. Past winners of the title include [[Keluric]], [[Raphael]], [[Clalibus]], and [[Lily Sumac]].
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====Clan====
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[[The Gathering of the Clans]] is the smallest of the big four, but by far the most important. Clan is Amtgard's oldest event, the first one having been held in [[1983]] at the [[Sleepy Grass]] campground in the Sacramento Mountains just east of Alamogordo, [[New Mexico]]. In recent years the event was held at the Bonito Lake campground near Ruidoso New Mexico, but has since been moved to [[Camp of the Tall Pines]] in Weed,NM.  Weather or not the advertisements for the event reach your ears you can almost always be assured that it will occur on the third weekend of July, just as the summer heat peaks. 
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Historically the Burning Lands issued a newsletter at clan, called the [[Tales of the Burning Lands]]. It often contained factual and humorous information about popular or infamous figures. [[Bolt]] and [[Aramithris]] being popular targets. The 'Tales' were often the only way to keep informed about other chapters in the days before the internet.
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Each summer the [[Circle of Monarchs]] meets at clan, to talk about updates and revisions to the [[Rulebook]] and the fate of groups which seek [[Kingdom]] status. It offers the most varied cross section of people from all over the Amtgard world. 
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===Event Listing===
 
See [[AmtgardHistory]] for a list of yearly events. or check out the listing of [[Upcoming Events]].
 
See [[AmtgardHistory]] for a list of yearly events. or check out the listing of [[Upcoming Events]].
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===Links===
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*[http://www.alonatwotrees.com/library/events/howtohostanamtgardevent.pdf How to run a Event] by [[Vaargard]]
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20050107000000-Guests.txt&dir=General Too Many Events] 
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*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20060913000000-Guests.txt&dir=General The Opinionated Seamstress On Writing Event Notices]
 
[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]
 
[[Category:Rulebook Terms]]
 
[[Category: Amtgard Things]]
 
[[Category: Amtgard Things]]

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n. A large gathering of Amtgardians, often from different chapters or kingdoms.

Event information from the 1.0 rulebook.

Events are often held during an entire weekend at a campground, and usually include the full spectrum of Amtgard activities, such as Battlegames, Quests, Arts and Sciences, Tourneys, demos, trips, revels, fairs, workshops, feasts and court.

Standard Events

Events come in may sorts. Your basic events, the ones you will see every reign, local or Kingdom are (in order);

Each of these events should be described along with their recommended timing in your corpora. It is crucial to be aware of your groups rules about these events, if they are not held on time you will face a grumpy populace and a grumpier Kingdom Monarchy. Sometimes an Election or event might not be considered valid if it is held at the wrong time. Check your Kingdom's Calender before scheduling, as you will have more luck getting a higher attendance if you avoid overlapping other nearby events.

Interkingdom Events

Interkingdom events are usually larger and attended by Amtgardians from many kingdoms. You can expect a typically IK event to draw more than 200 people. The big four IK events draw at least 400 each with the largest, Spring War, pulling in around six hundered each year. The Big Four are; Banner Wars, Rakis, Spring War, and Clan.

Olympiad

Other Interkingdom Events might not be as large, but are still important. Olympiad, a rotating Tourney, is held in a different location and Kingdom every year. It is usually held in conjunction with another event, like Tri-Kingdom Midreign in 2008 or Clan in 2007. Olympiad is used to determine the finest craftsmen and fighters of the year. There is both an A&S Tourney and A Warskills Tourney; each having a winner the Cultural Olympian and War Olympian respectively. The person placing highest in both tourneys is named the Grand Olympian. Past winners of the title include Keluric, Raphael, Clalibus, and Lily Sumac.

Clan

The Gathering of the Clans is the smallest of the big four, but by far the most important. Clan is Amtgard's oldest event, the first one having been held in 1983 at the Sleepy Grass campground in the Sacramento Mountains just east of Alamogordo, New Mexico. In recent years the event was held at the Bonito Lake campground near Ruidoso New Mexico, but has since been moved to Camp of the Tall Pines in Weed,NM. Weather or not the advertisements for the event reach your ears you can almost always be assured that it will occur on the third weekend of July, just as the summer heat peaks.

Historically the Burning Lands issued a newsletter at clan, called the Tales of the Burning Lands. It often contained factual and humorous information about popular or infamous figures. Bolt and Aramithris being popular targets. The 'Tales' were often the only way to keep informed about other chapters in the days before the internet.

Each summer the Circle of Monarchs meets at clan, to talk about updates and revisions to the Rulebook and the fate of groups which seek Kingdom status. It offers the most varied cross section of people from all over the Amtgard world.

Event Listing

See AmtgardHistory for a list of yearly events. or check out the listing of Upcoming Events.

Links