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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
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The Wars of the Roses is an annual event held in The Barony of [[Concordia of the Snows]]. It is usually scheduled around [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day Memorial Day] weekend. It is themed on the historical [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Roses Wars of the Roses] in England, and participants are encouraged to choose which side they are fighting for: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Lancaster Lancaster], symbolized by a red rose, or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_York York], symbolized by a white rose. In years past a third neutral or "mercenary" party was also offered, sometimes symbolized by a yellow rose.
 
The winning party is determined through points earned from the various activities at the event, including [[fighting]], [[fencing]], [[archery]], [[bardic]] competitions, [[arts and sciences]] activities, purchases from merchants and more. At the end of the event the side with the most points is declared that year's winner.


==Highlights==
==Highlights==

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Introduction

The Wars of the Roses is an annual event held in The Barony of Concordia of the Snows. It is usually scheduled around Memorial Day weekend. It is themed on the historical Wars of the Roses in England, and participants are encouraged to choose which side they are fighting for: Lancaster, symbolized by a red rose, or York, symbolized by a white rose. In years past a third neutral or "mercenary" party was also offered, sometimes symbolized by a yellow rose.

The winning party is determined through points earned from the various activities at the event, including fighting, fencing, archery, bardic competitions, arts and sciences activities, purchases from merchants and more. At the end of the event the side with the most points is declared that year's winner.

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