Vertigo: Legends of the Ancient World

For more than 2000 years, we have told tales of their hero’s, admired their crafters, enshrined their artisans and declared their constructions wonders of the world. Join the Shire of Lost Moor at our new site for a weekend of food, fun and festivities as we explore a few of our favorite Legends of the Ancient World!

Preregistration link – Click Here to Pre-Register!

Gate Shifts – Gate Shift Sign Up Sheet

Digital Book – Coming Soon!

Site Walkthrough Video – Watch on YouTube

Cabin Reservations:

We are excited to announce our new site has 7 on site cabins that we will be taking reservations for. Update: Cabin Registration is now live!

Click here for the current listing of cabin spaces: Cabin Listings

Join us for a quick tour of one of the bunkhouses: Vertigo Cabin Walkthrough

Cabin Information
  • Cabins are Free! No extra charge.
  • Each cabin has sleeping space for 19 people. (Bunk beds)
  • Each cabin has 2 full bathrooms with showers
  • All cabins have power
  • Cabin reservations requests should be emailed to steward@lostmoor.calontir.org
  • Please include the following information in all reservation requests:
    • SCA Names of all group members
    • Number of people in your party
    • Any special requests for specific bunks, upper/lower bunks or the few private rooms.
    • Please note: These are bunk houses, not private cabins. All cabins are considered public space. Expect people to come in at all hours to use the restrooms.
    • Additionally, cabin requests will be handled in a first come, first served manner. This will be determined by the order in which I receive the emails.

Due to high demand, here is information about the dying classes at Vertigo!

Dye Class Schedule:

Instructor: Genovefa De Hareflot
  • 9:00 AM – Fiber Preparation
  • 10:00 AM – Historical Dyes 101
  • 11:00 AM – Red Dyes
  • 12:00 PM *Lunch Break!*
  • 1:00 PM – Blue Dyes
  • 2:00 PM – Open Dyeing
  • 3:00 PM – Open Dyeing

Fiber Preparation

Learn how to prepare your fiber or fabric in order to get the best results from your dye, change the color of the end result, and make the color last longer.

Historical Dyes 101

Explore some basics of what dyes we know were used in the pre-1600 world, what was possible, and how it was done.

Red Dyes

Discover the range of red hues that can be dyed from assorted plant and insect dyes, and how to achieve them.

Blue Dyes

The when, where, and how of blue dyes. Indigo, woad, and more!

Open Dyeing

Come experiment with the dyes! All the dye pots that have been set up over the course of the day will be available for use, and help will be available. Use what you learned at earlier class, or experiment with more complex techniques to create pattern or a wider range of colors. If you would like to take a dye bath home to use on your own, bring a jar or two. We will pack up leftover dye at the end of class time.

Vertigo Food:

The menu for Ariston (Lunch) and Deipnon (Dinner) are from Siren Feasts: A History of Food and Gastronomy in Greece, by Andrew Dalby.
All dishes are Gluten Free unless specified as NGF (Not Gluten Free)
V is Vegetarian
With the exception of the feast, these meals are all by donation.

Proinó (Breakfast): 7am-8:30am
  • Oatmeal (Butter, Brown sugar and maple syrup available)
  • Fighter Biscuits
  • Boiled Eggs
  • Granola with Yogurt
  • Bananas and Strawberries

Ariston (Lunch) 11am-1pm
  • Lamb and vegetable stew
  • Vegetable Stew (V)
  • Bread (NGF but with GF options)
  • Watermelon
  • Grapes

Deipnon (Dinner) After Court at TRM Pleasure
First Remove:
  • Pears in Water
  • Baked Cheese
  • Sikyos (cucumber)
  • Olives
  • Sykon (figs)
  • Walnuts

Second Remove:
  • Chicken with Capers
  • Sauteed Greens
  • Sliced Apples
  • Honeyed Clotted Cream

Third Remove:
  • Bake Mete (honeyed pork pie)
  • Cabbage and Beet Salad
  • Sliced Apples
  • Honeyed Clotted Cream

Fourth Remove:
  • Khorion (milk pudding)

Don’t forget your feast gear!

A special thank you to Lee Waldack and Branwen Mackay, our amazing chefs for Vertigo!


Important Folks:

Event Steward – Lord Helias Basilou (Nick Robitsch) steward@lostmoor.calontir.org
A and S Coordinator – Countess Elspeth Stonehaven artsandscience@lostmoor.calontir.org
Email to sign up to teach a class.

Missile Weapons Marshal – HL Johan Sachs
steward@lostmoor.calontir.org
Email for any archery or thrown weapons questions.

MIC Cut and Thrust – HL Mkty Nakthor
seneschal@lostmoor.calontir.org
Email for any general Steel fighting questions.

MIC Armored – HE Gianlupo Delle Bande Neri
steward@lostmoor.calontir.org
Email for any general armored fighting questions.