'Hoeken' and 'Kabeljauwen' compete for power

With the death of the Dutch count William IV in 1345, the Hoeken and Kabeljauwen disputes began in Holland, which lasted well into the fifteenth century. The conflict began as a struggle for the highest power in the county, which was not arranged clearly after the death of William IV. Willem was succeeded by his sister, Margaret of Bavaria, but her son, Willem V, also received administrative power. This led to tensions and culminated in a war between them in 1349. The followers of William V were called Kabeljauwen (Cods), probably because the Bavarian family crest contained blue diamonds reminiscent of fish scales. Margaret's followers were then called Hoeken, because they caught a cod with a "corner" (hook). Delegated

Knights of the Hoeken and Kabeljauwen come to Archeon to fight the dispute with a Knight Tournament. Who do you support in the fight? Are you becoming a Hoek or Kabeljauw? Become a knight too! All knights can be trained to become true knights: after they have shown that they can fight swords, are courteous and creative, they can take home a certificate. The ladies - after all, what is a knight without a lady - have plenty to do. They can felt bracelets or learn archery. In the Middle Ages the ladies were of course not allowed to learn sword fighting and the knights had better things to do than felting, but nowadays it is of course also the other way around!