[Ansteorra] Falling down

[Lisa Sawyer]

You never know when a Best Death will be awarded. We awarded one at Emerald
Keep's tourney. It is one thing to win a fight and entertain the crowd, but
it is just as easy...some would say easier, to entertain if you die well!
The Amazon Household awards a Best Death when we see one that we deem
worthy. Some may be watching how you win, but we are watching how you die ;)

Ysabeau

On Thu, May 29, 2008 at 12:07 AM, tomjenkins <tomjenkins at suddenlink.net>
wrote:

> You know, I've heard this argument roar on before... but I have to say,
> Alden's explanation of it goes further in explaining the use of "dying" than
> any other I've read. I have two really bad knees, so falling down on the
> ground, or getting up for that matter, is never my idea of fun... however,
> if it can further our mission and entertain the masses, then I believe it's
> worth it. Well worth it.
>
> The best way I've seen thus far for encouraging others to fall down and die
> isn't a brow beating or yelling at them... it's to offer an award for the
> best death of the tourney. Opinions on the subject may vary, but everyone
> loves a prize :)
>
> Ld. Thomas Logan Macleod
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul DeLisle" <ferretpd at gmail.com>
> To: "'Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc.'" <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 9:20 PM
> Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Falling down
>
>
>   And I'll fall (pun!) on the other side of the discussion.  :)  I don't
>>> prefer falling down.  I don't believe we're killing each other, I choose
>>>
>> to
>>
>>> believe we're brothers in arms, not enemies, striking telling blows at
>>>
>> each
>>
>>> other until one is acknowledged as being superior for the moment.
>>>
>>
>>
>> I've heard that argument before...everyone is entitled to their opinion,
>> and
>> their view of what is happening out there...but one isn't any more "right"
>> than any other (although those that enhance the "feel" of the event come
>> close...)
>> Personally, I think that what we are doing is....What We Are Doing.
>>
>> This is a Tournament.
>> Medieval, Renaissance, Historical Re-enactment, it doesn't matter.
>> Soundtracks by Queen aside; "A Knight's Tale" didn't have it all wrong.
>> What
>> we are doing is displaying our Martial skill *and* (while we are at it)
>> our
>> Nobility, Style, and Wit; with all the flair, theatrics, and by-play that
>> we
>> can muster; for the entertainment and edification of the Nobles, and
>> Ladies
>> (or Lords) that are spectators. (Any of whom might either be potential
>> Patrons, or at least deserve [by virtue of Noblesse Oblige] the best show
>> that we can provide.)
>>
>> As someone already pointed out, this ain't Fighter Practice!
>> Can't fall down? Okay, I can buy that...my bones are getting a bit creaky
>> these days, too. But that's *NO* excuse to avoid entertaining the
>> populace,
>> and showing your own.......unique....
>> ("Idiom, Sir?"  "Idiom! Thank you, Patsy!")
>>
>> So, when you are bested, step back and announce to the crowd (loudly)
>> that:
>> "On this day, Lord ArgleBargle has bested the mightiest fight that I could
>> provide...and to *him* goes the Victory!"
>>
>> Or stop, drop your sword (or rapier), and hold your head (chest, neck,
>> hip,
>> etc), and cry out that "This wound has slain me! I pray you, milord; help
>> me
>> to my tent, that I may die with dignity!"
>>
>> (BTW, *don't* use the word "Chirurgeon"....it'll create all sorts of
>> excitement that you *don't* want!)
>>
>> Gonna die? *shrug* Everyone in a tourney (except possibly one fighter)
>> does.
>> There are a thousand ways to make it cool...and only one way to make it
>> boring.
>>
>> Which do you want to be remembered (or forgotten) for?
>>
>> In service, I remain
>> Alden Pharamond
>> Ansteorra
>> (Olde, grumpy Don living in a cave outside Tir Medoin.)
>>
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