[Ansteorra-announce] The 86th Queen's Champion Celebration

[Queen of Ansteorra]

Greetings Ansteorra,

Wow! What a phenomenal event the Barony of Bordermarch held yesterday.
Their Excellencies, Meurik and Gabby, and many, many Bordermarchians
organized, planned, and executed one of the most beautifully executed,
rapier focused events We had the pleasure to attend in a while. Many thanks
to the event steward, Honorable Lady Eireann Hviturhrafn, and her team for
making a Queen feel like the most special person in the world. There were
many things done to cater to the Queen and rapier community that enhanced
the celebration for all. Speaking of catering, Lady Aveline bit Belrose,
did an incredible job as feast steward, pulling together many skilled cooks
to provide an incredible luncheon buffet feast.

Special thanks to the List Mistresses, Countess Michelle, Countess Deanna,
Mistress Myfanwy, and Honorable Lady Nicaize, who without their expertise,
knowledge and collaboration would have been nearly impossible to keep on
schedule. Their collaboration and recommendations to have a tournament in a
format I desired, allowed the fighters to showcase their skill, provide
lots of fighting the opportunities, and keep within the specified
timeframe, made it possible for ALL of those things to happen. Handling a 2
phase tournament with 55 fighters is no small task, and they handled it
like real pros.

Thanks to all of the list heralds and marshals who kept the lists running
smoothly while enhancing the atmosphere that we are supportive of each
other. They allowed the fighters to have their day in the list by choosing
to not fight and fulfill these essential jobs.

Thanks to all the fighters who entered the tournament. Whether it was to
participate in the day, or to endeavor to serve as Queen’s Champion, your
presence showed the rapier community is strong and thriving. Witnessing
smiling faces and laughter during the bouts, knowing the stakes involved,
impassioned me to immerse myself even further into the rapier community.
The skill I witnessed was awe inspiring.

Thanks to my Queen’s Champions, Master Orazio and Honorable Lady Veronica.
While Orazio’s time as my Champion was brief, it was meaningful. I’ve
witnessed him be a fantastic champion to many Queens before me and I was
grateful I was able to call him My Champion for a brief time. As happy as I
was that Orazio was by my side, I am ecstatic Honorable Lady Veronica is My
Champion now. She fought her way through the list of very skilled fighters
to earn her place by side. I am grateful that Veronica had the will and
desire to be my champion. I have no doubt we will have a fun time being
side by side, and I’m looking forward to it.



Warmest regards,

Sonja & Gabriel

Regina et Rex