[Ansteorra] a little Saxon violence at Steppes 12th Night

[Clint Gallon]

shoulder armor recommended. :)

-- Cathal

On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Duncan Hepburn <duncan at stormypetrel.org>wrote:

> Chivalric fighters are deep thinkers. I know that there are a lot of heavy
> fighters out there wondering:
>
> a) is there any need to bring my armor to 12th Night?
> and
> b) are there any upcoming opportunities to burn off those holiday pounds?
> and
> c) what's the most fun you can have in 81 square feet with your clothes on?
>
> Well, do I have some news for you. I am sponsoring, in the interest of good
> clean Saxon fun, what we are calling a "huscarl tournament".
>
> Here are the basics of the rules:
>
> The list field is a 9 foot by 9 foot square.
> The weapons to be used are 4-5 foot axes.
> It will be a bear pit, with a bout lost by either receiving 3 good blows or
> stepping out of the ring.
>
> Bring your axes and gauntlets if you have them. If not, weapons and
> gauntlets will be available for any who wish to participate.
>
> I look forward to seeing you there.
>
> Dunkr Hepbjorn
> King's thegn at Steppes
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