[Ansteorra] Defenders of the Rose II is Here!

[Lisa A. May]

Greetings, Ansteorra!

It looks like the weather will be clear and cool, with sunny skies  
all day and cool temperatures at night -- perfect for fighting,  
camping and watching the spectacular competitions!   Come and join us  
for the last major tourney event of the year!

The Order of the Rose would be very pleased to welcome you to our  
second Defenders of the Rose event, being held this coming weekend,  
November 10-12, in the Shire of Emerald Keep.  The weekend will be  
filled with competitions in chivalric and rapier combat, performance  
and static arts and sciences, archery and equestrian - the winners of  
each competition will become members of the Company of Defenders of  
the Rose!  While the position holds no precedence and has no duties  
(except those that the Defenders impose upon themselves), the Order  
of the Rose honors those who have earned the right to such title and  
holds them in especial regard.

A fabulous feast will be served to the first 125 to purchase it at  
the gate, and the Rose Ball will follow, with dancing into the  
evening.  In addition to the tournaments of the weekend, Baroness  
Ameline duBois will sit in vigil during the day on Saturday and will  
be elevated to the Order of the Laurel in Their Majesties' Royal  
court.  Their Majesties will also be meeting with the Order of the  
Pelican and the Order of the White Scarf to see their counsel.

The site is just east of Emerald Keep and has ample room for camping  
and all the weekend's activities.  Last year, it was a bit windy, so  
you might want to think about bringing walls for your list pavilion  
and expect to stake it down securely!  More detailed information  
about the event, the site and the event staff can be found on the  
event web page, which can be linked to from the Kingdom calendar.

We look forward to seeing you at Defenders of the Rose II.