[Ansteorra] Defenders of the Rose II - this weekend!

[Lisa May]

Greetings to the great Kingdom of Ansteorra!

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 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 will sit in vigil and
will be elevated to the Order of the Laurel in Their Majesties' Royal court,
and Their Majesties will be meeting with the Order of the Pelican and the
Order of the White Scarf.  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.

In service,

The Order of the Rose in Ansteorra