[Ansteorra] non-contact was Re: Ansteorra Digest, Vol 32, Issue 11

[elizabeth at crouchet.com]

On 11 Jan 2006 at 13:50, Eadric Anstapa wrote:

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> For those who are injured and absolutely can not take a blow the
> battlefield is probably not the right place for you.  Helm insignia do
> not generate a magic force-field that protects you from all harm.  In
> the heat of battle things happen and people to occasionally
> accidentally get hit.  At any time a person on the battlefield can get
> engulfed in a sea of swinging rattan and get accidentally hit.  I cant
> count the times I have been there as a marshal much less as a
> combatant.  People who for whatever reason feel that they can not take
> even an accidental hit should simply not risk it and stay off the
> battlefield.
> 

Which is why I won't marshal Heavy Melees anymore until I get some Full armor (not 
just ansteorran legal) I will even wear bright orange over it so I don't get mistaken for an 
opponent  if that will help but I'd rather be armored than hurt. 

Claire