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<p class=MsoNormal>Unto all those who are not yet a Knight or Don/Doņa, you are
cordially invited to join the White Belts and White Scarves, who will be
gathering from all over Ansteorra to watch which of you will be honored as the
Best Overall Chivalric Entrant and Best Overall Rapier Entrant at Squires &
Cadets XV on May 9-11, 2008.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Historically, Squires & Cadets has provided a showcase
for non-White Belted, non-White Scarved individuals to demonstrate not only
their fighting skills, but also their knowledge of courtly graces. This
Squires & Cadets will have all the traditional elements. Remember this
event is not just for Squires and Cadets, it is for ALL non-White Belted and
non-White Scarved individuals.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Chivalric and White Scarf Circles to be held in the
afternoon. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Those interested in striving for the top honors should try
to compete in the following competitions:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><br>
Double elim list run by Sir Giotto and Don Iago<br>
3-man melee list<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>run by Don Ansgar, Sir
Asoph, Don Thorland <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Obstacle course<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>run by Sir
Hoegaarden and Don Avery<br>
A&S competition<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>run by Don Pieter and
Sir Alexis<br>
Dance competition<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>run by Sir Rhodri and Don
Christoforo <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Bardic competition<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span>run by
Dona Antonia and Sir Kenneth<span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>There will be a cache of prizes for the individual winners
of each of the above activities. The point system for selecting the
overall winners from amongst the chivalric and rapier entrants will be: 5
points to the winners of each round of the double elimination list. In the
3-man melee, each member of a winning team will receive 5 points each round.
Each entrant also receives 1-10 points for competing in the bardic, A&S,
and dance competitions, with the obstacle course being worth 1-20 points.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Armor inspection opens at 9 am and the double elimination
list starts at 10 am. The A&S, dance, bardic, and obstacle course
competitions will be open to all, including non-combatants. A&S will
take the form of a judged display competition; sign-up opens at 9 am, closes at
noon. Prepare your best single entry. Enter ANYTHING; it is the attempt which
counts. The obstacle course will include tests of intelligence, agility, and
even heraldry. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For the dance portion, come prepared to do your
favorite. Don’t know one? Instructors and partners will be on hand
to assist throughout the day; contact your local dance guild if you need help.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Bardic. One piece, performer's choice. Period style is not
required, but period pieces & original pieces in a period style will be
given additional consideration. Group entries will be accepted. In such cases,
groups are encouraged to choose pieces that allow each person being judged to contribute
in a distinct & even way. (i.e. - don't make the judges' lives too difficult!).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The sumptuous incredibly period feast will be crafted by
Grillmaster William, Baron Loch. Okay, so it may not be completely period, but
you WILL want to eat it. (Limited to first 125). ACCEPS available.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Der BoDy Landsknecht Tavern will open after feast and
court, offering FREE beer, wine, and mead. There are even have 4 gorgeous
tavern wenches to serve you while you listen to the musical styling of Baron
Mateo.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>For more info visit… <a
href="http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html">http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Modius<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Steward & Retiring Squire<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Squires & Cadets XIV.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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