[Ansteorra] Gulf Wars and the War Cadence

[Morgan Buchanan]

Hapless.  It means luckless or unfortunate.  Our foes are unfortunate to be 
across from us.

If they were helpless, we would't engage them, as there would be no 
challenge in destroying the weak and therefore no glory in the victory.

Morgan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kandace harris" <thetexladi at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." <ansteorra at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Gulf Wars and the War Cadence


>      I  truly love the song...and please , not too offend anyone , .....
>
>         In verse 3 line 3 ..." Mowing down our "hapless" foe"....is that 
> the right word or a typo for "helpless"....just want to make sure I got it 
> right ....
>
>    Really  love this one .  Y'all did great....Thank You so much
>
>  In Service Always,
>   Lady Kandyce
>
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>
> L T <ldeerslayer at yahoo.com> wrote:
>  So...Lord Alden Drake...ya got this for the next Voices of the Star, yet?
>
> LDeerSlayer
>
> Burke McCrory wrote: Greetings unto the Bold and Mighty Warriors of the 
> Kingdom of Ansteorra,
>
> At the most recent Gulf Wars a challenge was handed out by HG Patrick
> Michael, General of the Ansteorran Army. Earlier in the day as we
> marched towards the field to contest the first war point, HRM Mahdi
> had given the singular honor of leading the army's march to
> Mooneschadowe's Liondragon Guard. These proud young warriors are
> know far and wide for singing almost everywhere they go and this
> occasion was no different. As we marched they sang a special
> marching cadence that they had written about the LionDragon guard and
> its prowess. As mighty and glorious as this cadence was, it was not
> about Ansteorra or her Army of Heros. So at the end of the day HG
> Patrick Michael approached Mooneschadowe and challenged them to do
> the same for the Ansteorran army as they had done for the LionDragon
> Guard. That evening members of the LionDragon guard lead by Dante
> and Wookie sat down to write a new cadence for the Army. In only one
> evening these warriors came up with what is below. His Majesty and
> His Grace were well pleased I believe, because this new cadence was
> performed every time the Army of Heros marched into battle for the
> rest of the War.
>
> Sir Burke
>
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>
> ViVat to Dante and the LionDragon Guard
> ViVat Ansteorra
>
>
> A full version and story with mp3 file can be found on Baroness
> Rhiannon Redwulf's website
> (http://www.redwulf.info/songs/cadences/cadences.htm )
>
> Ansteorran Pride We Bear
> (Dante's Cadence)
> by Dante du Martelli
>
>
> Here we go again,
> into the fray again.
> Marching down the warriors road,
> For honor glory and stories told.
>
> Ansteorran pride we bear,
> Come and join us if you dare.
> Sweeping tides of black and gold,
> Our army charges brave and bold.
>
> Though we die today,
> We'll slaughter all those in our way.
> Holding our banners proud,
> Singing our glory loud.
>
> Ansteorran pride we bear,
> Come and join us if you dare.
> Sweeping tides of black and gold,
> Our army charges brave and bold.
>
> For the honor of our king
> Swords and helmets now will ring.
> Mowing down our hapless foe
> Life will end and blood will flow
>
> Ansteorran pride we bear,
> Come and join us if you dare.
> Sweeping tides of black and gold,
> Our army charges brave and bold.
>
> Sable crown is bold and true,
> Loyal heros follow through.
> We will stand and heed his call,
> Our black star will never fall.
>
> Ansteorran pride we bear,
> Come and join us if you dare.
> Sweeping tides of black and gold,
> Our army charges brave and bold.
>
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> It's nice to be important..but....It's more important to be 
> nice...Ly.Kandyce of Oakclyffe
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