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<DIV><FONT size=1><FONT size=1><FONT size=2>Legacy of Lions and Bjornsborg's
30th Anniversary, October 20-22, 2006.</FONT></DIV>
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<P><FONT size=2></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT size=2>A dispute has arisen between the Baron and Baroness of
Bjornsborg. Some weeks ago, Saturday morning at Steppes Warlord, two
ladies came before Their Royal Majesties with a dilemma they could not
solve. They asked for the Baron and Baroness of Bjornsborg to act as
judges. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>The ladies explained that they were the Daughter of the
Tournament of Lions and the Daughter of the Tournee de Lyonesse, and that each
contended her tournament was the greatest. Names of great Ansteorrans
were thrown back and forth like missiles: Chevalier de Guise,
Chevalier Blanc, Richard of the 13 Opponents, Daffy-san of the Eastern Seas, and
finally Riccardo di Pisa.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>As the ladies would not give ground to each other, they turned
to the Baron and Baroness of Bjornsborg, who began to argue themselves,
exchanging stinging words. As they could not solve the problem with words,
they decided to host a grand tournament, between the forces of Lions and the
forces of Lyonesse.</FONT></P>
<P></FONT><FONT size=2>LEGACY OF LIONS / 30TH ANNIVERSARY </FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>to be held October 20-22, 2006 (Make note of the date. It
is our Fall Event.)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2>at Whitewater Sports.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=2><A
href="http://www.bjornsborg.org/lol.html">http://www.bjornsborg.org/lol.html</A></FONT></P>
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size=2>================================================================</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>What does this mean to You?</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>*A letter of intent is required. Letters will
be accepted by email. However, in an attempt to encourage creativity and
artistry, there will be largesse given to the letter that pleases Us most.
In years past, letters have been written on paper and vellum, embroidered in
fine cloth or carved into stone and wood.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>*This is a judged tournament. Ch</FONT><FONT
face=Arial size=2>ivalry, heraldry, comportment and presence counts. You
can win all your fights but treat the event like a fighter practice - you won't
be chosen as a Hero. You can lose all your fights, but do something
spectacular or pay particular attention to the Ladies or the Gentles' Pavilion
or stay in persona all day - you may be chosen.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you've never heard of Lions, Lyonesse or Deeds of
Heroes, ask around for stories. Some of the lists of the Prides and the
Champions of Lyonesse have been lost, but as they're found or reconstructed,
we'll post them on the website. Then you'll know who to ask. Ask for
stories of the fighters mentioned above: <FONT face="Times New Roman">Chevalier
de Guise, Chevalier Blanc, Richard of the 13 Opponents, Daffy-san of the Eastern
Seas, Riccardo di Pisa. Many Dukes, Counts, Knights and warriors of lesser
rank may be found on those lists.</FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>*You must be sponsored by an artisan. Bring a
token of the artisan's art to present to their Excellencies of Bjornsborg.
It can be as elaborate as an illuminated picture or as simple as bread from a
baker's oven. Artisans as well as warriors are prized by the Barony
of Bjornsborg, and we would hon</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>or them by their
sponsorship.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>*There will be an A&S display with the theme of
Bjornsborg history. Pick a favorite person, moment or story.
Largesse will be given by the Baron and Baroness for their favorites and from
the Ladies of the Fields for their favorites.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>*Fighting will be as in years past. For
det</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2>ails, keep checking the website. There
will be challenges, melees and bridge battles. </FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be a mace crest melee. Crests will
not be available on site. Make or barter your own. Maces may be
available for purchase or rent, or you can bring your own to be certain.
The crests must meet specific size criteria which will be posted soon.
Last year a crest or two snuck by in the excitement that we would have barred,
had we caught it in time. We will be paying closer attention. In an
attempt to speed up the melee, it is possible that it will be without
shields. Keep checking the web site.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>There will be a pumpkin carving contest.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>As it is also our 30th anniversary as a Barony, there
will be a museum and stories and songs from our long history. We welcome
you to join in.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>More details will be posted to the website
periodically, including articles about comportment, the importance of heralds,
ransoms and fighting.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>We hope to see many friends, old and new, this
fall.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Mistress Radegund of Tours and Master Godwyn
Alfricson</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>Baroness and Baron of Bjornsborg</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial size=2>3rd Barony in the Kingdom of Ansteorra</FONT></P>
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