[Ansteorra] Born on the List Field

[Phelippe Descors]

I heard that once he wrote the lyrics down once for someone who I think 
had a hearing disablity so that he could learn the song but it was 
written in runes.  Is this true?

    Phelippe

Paul DeLisle wrote:

>*s*...Well, perhaps I can be of some small help...
>Sit back, Milords and Ladies...Uncle Alden's Gonna Tell A Story.
>(The disclaimer:...I wasn't there, but I've had it from several reliable
>sources over the years.)
>
>Once Upon A Time (ohh, some 25-ish years ago)...There was a Master of Arms
>(remember, now...MOA's are recognized for their martial prowess, but do not
>swear fealty to the Crown...) by the name of Ivar Battleskald.
>Upon this fateful day, a group of Knights had gathered, and were discussing
>the meaning of Fealty.
>Master Ivar had joined their group; and at one point, he ventured an
>observation.
>His comment (lost in the mists of history) was met with disdain from the
>Knights surrounding him...their response was:
>"What do *you* know of Fealty?...You're just a Master of Arms."
>
>Master Ivar, insulted, left the group, without saying another word. He
>retired to his tent, and proceeded to write "Born on the Listfield"... which
>he performed at Court that evening.
>
>No-one *ever* accused him of not understanding the concept of Fealty again.
>
>I encourage you young bards to seek out someone who knows the song...and
>prevail upon them to teach it to you.
>
>In Service, I remain
>Alden Pharamond
>Tempio, Ansteorra
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>>That song is one of my all-time favorite Ansteorran songs.  I did not
>>know its history nor its tradition until now.  I am grateful to have
>>stumbled over this conversation - it does indeed spur me on to learn
>>more than the chorus!
>>Gerita, born under a loom, but still Ansteorran!
>>    
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