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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Greetings Ansteorra,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><!--StartFragment --><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2> <B><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Long have two noble spirits, the Lady of the Bear and
the Lady of the Lion, held equal sway over the lands of Bjornsborg. But what
before they held together, each would now claim for herself.
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<P><B><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">A year and a
day previously, the Nobles of Bjornsborg decreed that a tourney to decide this
matter be held. The two Ladies and their champions did vie against one another
and the Lady of the Bear did prevail.<BR><BR>The dispute has arisen again
between the Lady of the Bear and the Lady of the Lion and will be settled before
all assembled on the list field.</FONT><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
</FONT></FONT></FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" face=Arial size=2>The day of pageantry and
noble deeds will begin with a grand procession. We ask that each combatant
be sponsored by an Artisan, who shall offer a small gift of his or her art to
Their Excellencies as a token of their support. </FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" face=Arial size=2>Sadly, there will be no
mace crest melee, due to waning interest. If you'd like us to do it next
year, let us know!</FONT></B></P></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The A&S competition will be a persona
triathalon, with each artisan submitting 3 entries.</FONT></DIV>
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<P><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" face=Arial size=2>We will have Lady Debora's
Game Tent available so come and learn to play some wonderful Medieval board
games. The tavern, Il Rubinetto Durato, will be open Friday and Saturday
nights.</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt" face=Arial size=2>Don't miss the Kingdom's
most famous and coveted breakfast offered by the renowned Ansteorra Longship
Company on Sunday morning! </FONT></B></P></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For fees, site information, A&S rules, letter
of intent and artisan sponsor information, feast menu and ingredients and
more, you can go to our website: </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><A
href="http://207.58.163.190/greatambience/bjornsborg/UL-2008/ursaelyonsII.html"><FONT
face=Arial
size=2>http://207.58.163.190/greatambience/bjornsborg/UL-2008/ursaelyonsII.html</FONT></A><FONT
face=Arial size=2> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Godwyn and Radegund</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>5th Baron and Baroness of
Bjornsborg.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>