Blackwolf Encampment at History Alive

Blackwolf Encampment at History Alive

We just returned from a fantastic weekend at History Alive, full of memories that make us laugh and sigh happily when we think of them. One of the most exciting parts of any medieval encampment is getting the camp set up. Our Blackwolf standard fluttering in the...
Medieval Season Opening for Blackwolf, Part One

Medieval Season Opening for Blackwolf, Part One

It was a gorgeous Spring morning on our Queensland farm when Blackwolf gathered for our first meeting of the 2013-2014 medieval season. We started off the day with cold drinks and catching up on all our projects and studies of the last few months. We even got in a...
History Alive 2013, Part One

History Alive 2013, Part One

Last weekend we braved stormy skies to set up camp at History Alive and had a marvelous time. We arrived just in time to watch the sun set over Fort Lytton – a beautiful start to our weekend – then we grabbed torches and head lamps and busied ourselves...
Preparing for a Medieval Encampment

Preparing for a Medieval Encampment

In spite of pouring rain and frigidly cold winds, Blackwolf pulled together and started preparations for our medieval encampment at History Alive this weekend. Firewood was loaded, giving it a few days to dry out from the rain before we use it to roast venison and...
Medieval Combat Demo

Medieval Combat Demo

This week we unofficially started our medieval season with a medieval demo at Warwick State High School. We donned our medieval garb representing medieval Hungary, Finland, France, Scotland, Russia, and Egypt. Yliana displayed her medieval medical equipment including...
Starting a New Medieval Year

Starting a New Medieval Year

As the school holidays come to a close, we at Blackwolf are excitedly preparing for the start of our new medieval year. As the weather cools a bit (we hope!!) it is time to haul out swords and shields for fight practice, unpack sewing materials to mend and alter...