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There are plans to include archery and missile weapons in the rapier
melees at Bordermarch. If you plan to fight or marshal in any of these
battles, please read the notes below.<br>
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<p>All rapier fighters in battles where archery will be used need
to be aware that blots and arrows hit significantly harder than they
may be use to being hit with a rapier. These hits should not cause
injuries but they can sting and they are definitely startling to
someone who is unprepared. Remember, it is your choice whether to
participate in these battles or to wait for non-archery rounds.</p>
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<p>All marshals in melees where missiles are used are <b>required</b>
to wear eye protection, gorgets and groin protection.</p>
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<p>As Kingdom Rapier Marshal, I have determined that gorgets are
required for ALL participants in any battle that uses missile weapons
(except RBGs). This applies even if the battle is being fought with
epees.</p>
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<p>A combat archery marshal MUST be present to inspect all archery
gear before battles. No CA marshal, no archery.</p>
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<p>RAPIER Combat Archery is a separate authorization. Being an
authorized HEAVY Combat Archer and an authorized Rapier Fighter does
NOT allow you to use combat archery in Rapier battles. This
authorization does not come from the rapier marshalate but must be
given by an Authorizing Combat Archery Marshal. Note that there are
currently 23 fighters authorized for Rapier Combat Archery in Ansteorra.</p>
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<p>The only legal arrows are fiberglass and siloflex. Wooden arrows
are NOT allowed. Golf tubes are NOT allowed.</p>
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<p>For fiberglass shafts, the ONLY legal head is the UHMW with 1
inch padding. Marklands are no longer allowed at all for anything in
Ansteorra. Balders are NOT allowed for Rapier.</p>
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<p>For siloflex shafts, the legal heads are a tennis ball or an
Omarad with 1 inch padding.</p>
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<p>Slings and hand thrown projectiles are legal but be aware that
some projectiles that would be legal for Armored Combat may not be
approved for Rapier Combat. For example, avoid rigid unpadded shafts.</p>
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<p><u><b>The Ansteorran rules for missle weapons are new. Read
them. </b></u> Go to <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://marshal.ansteorra.org/handbook/Draft-Section7-Missile.pdf">http://marshal.ansteorra.org/handbook/Draft-Section7-Missile.pdf</a>
which should answer most of your questions. Yes, those are the <b>official
rules</b> even though they say "Draft" on them. If you still have
questions, please let me know at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:rapier@marshal.ansteorra.org">rapier@marshal.ansteorra.org</a></p>
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Christian Doré, Kingdom Rapier Marshal<br>
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