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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Once upon a time in the Black Forest of Gate’s Edge, a picturesque Shire in the Great Kingdom of Ansteorra, <SPAN style="COLOR: black">there lived many fierce dragons that plague the surrounding populace. One day two very lovely and wise ladies of the Shire decided that they had had enough of these pesky dragons eating up all the sheep, scaring the children, and most importantly burning down the brew house. So they got all the Shire together and put their heads together to try to come up with an idea. And then inspiration stuck!! They could hold a competition with great prizes to find worth warriors of the sword, bow, horse and word who could slay these dragons. So the word went out to all of Ansteorra, and this is what was said…<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">The Shire of Gate’s Edge invites all worth warriors of the sword, bow, horse and word to journey to our fair land to slay these dragons and free the people. There will be a horde of dragons to slay, even treasure spouting dragons for the children.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As future dragon slayers, youth boffer competitors are especially invited to test their skill.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">After the deliverance of the Shire and successful harvest, we will celebrate with parades, song, tall tales of feats, and bountiful feasting. Lord Carluccio di Baia is preparing a delicious Bavarian feast. Please note that <B>Feast is limited</B>, please reserve early!!!! Site is Wet for beer and wine in period containers. See Gate’s Edge website for more information of the reserve feast.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Then that night join in a fiery <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Bardic Circle</st1:address></st1:Street> and party. There are plenty of camping spaces in our forests so come Friday night and stay for the Melee Practice on Sunday (See Gate’s Edge website for more information on the Melee practice</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Site Fees: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Site opens at 6:00 pm on Friday and closes Sunday at 1:00 pm. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Site fee: $8; $4 (age 6-12); No charge under 6 yrs; $24 Family max.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Feast fee: $7; $4 (age 6-12; No charge under 6 yrs.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Make checks payable to SCA Inc., Shire of Gate’s Edge. Non-members: $3 additional surcharge. No pets, expect service animals.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Merchants welcome, please contact Event Steward! ACCEPS Available.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="COLOR: black"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">Minor must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend with an adult, 21 years or older, with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver form from the parents.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">Event Site: </SPAN></B><SPAN style="COLOR: black">The site is located at beautiful <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Camp</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Campwood</st1:PlaceName> in <st1:City w:st="on">Hockley</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State> (just west of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Houston</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Texas</st1:State></st1:place>). </SPAN>See website for directions </FONT></FONT><A href="http://gates-edge.ansteorra.org/"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>http://gates-edge.ansteorra.org/</FONT></A><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"> . <SPAN style="COLOR: black">The area has wonderful camp sites and several evening get-togethers are planned for Friday and Saturday nights. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
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