SCA Midrealm Candlemas 2023 - New Location, Same Great Tournament
Candlemas in the Midrealm has always been a daunting event for me. Due to the indoor nature of the event, the quantity of excellent fighters that show up, and my sensory issues due to my autism, it can be overwhelming to say the least. I was especially worried leading up to it this year, as (1) I had invited a friend to attend for their first time, and (2) it was at a new unfamiliar to me location. Luckily, although it was just as echoey, I was able to make it most of the day before heading outside for pickups, and my friend had an excellent time (and they were able to take some great photos even with the lack of good lighting). Anyways, on to my after action report: Upon arrival to the tournament, I set down roots along the perimeter of the list field and began to get into my armor. For this tournament I brought my lighter armor kit, which consists of the basics that I always use, but swaps out my bulkier coat of plates for my lightweight padded vest with plastic hex plates in stra
