[Ansteorra] Lysts clarification
Dave Wise
drwise at houston.rr.com
Tue Jun 6 06:52:33 PDT 2006
Greetings all,
Since I am still getting inquiries, I wanted to re-iterate that at the
Lysts of Castleton event this weekend you do not have to ride in order
to be able to enter the lists. There will be three separate
competitions including mounted crest combat, chivalric foot combat and
jousting. Each field will run successive to each other so you can
compete in as many as you wish to (assuming you are authorized for each
field). Each will have their own field champion. For the chivalric
field we have planned hours and hours of combat where you will have an
opportunity to earn renown before the assembled gallery. For those who
are not familiar with the Pas format, the list field becomes a stage
where you not only get to demonstrate your prowess, but look good doing
it. And if your humility does not allow you to boast of your
accomplishments, then hire a herald! For the foot combat we will
feature nearly every format including traditional fighter's choice and
at the barrier. In addition, we are anticipating some small team and
perhaps even a banner melee, where credit is awarded to the combatant
who claims the last banner standing [If you have your own banner, you
might want to mount it on a list legal pole (I recommend a glaive
myself!)]. We will have some available if you are hesitant to see yours
fall in ignominy. In addition to renown, you may have the chance to
claim ransom! If you consider yourself a fighter of great reputation
then perhaps you should be prepared to pay ransom to those who best
you. Should you be of more humble means, then be prepared to proclaim
the skills of your worthy opponent to the assembled gallery. While no
ransom is required, each combatant sets their own price, so have fun
with it.
Crests,
Crests are recommended, not required. Please show off your creativity
and wit as you take the field, but if your artisans are not able to
deliver on time, do not let that cause you to miss a glorious day of
contest.
A note on the gallery,
In order to present this format as closely as possible we will have a
gallery set up consisting of a series of pavilions. These will be
communal pavilions to provide shaded seating for the spectators. We
would ask that you bring you own seating and be prepared to get to know
your neighbors. We will be insisting that chairs only be allowed in the
gallery so that we can accommodate as many people as possible. Of
course you are welcome to set up your own pavilion for your personal
needs, but it will not be on the front row. In addition, we will have
pavilion space for the list entrants so that they will have shade and
water while awaiting their opportunity to earn renown.
A final note,
This format is a first in the SCA that integrates both the equestrian
and chivalric fields. So please come join us as we develop this format
as Ansteorra continues to lead the way in the SCA :-) .
With regards,
Sir Alexis LaBouche
Event Steward
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