[Ansteorra] Crown

Kingdom Seneschal seneschal at ansteorra.org
Sun May 15 14:01:14 PDT 2011


Thank you Your Grace...  That was wonderful.

Jean Paul

Qui mieux fait, mieux vault.


On Mon, May 9, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Diana Steelquist <
baroness_cateau at hotmail.com> wrote:

>
> Greetings Ansteorra,
>
> After witnessing the Defenders of the Rose tournament of the past weekend,
> I was inspired to write a short piece to describe the event as follows:
>
> Harken now my tale to tell
> About an event that went so well.
> For it was on this weekend past
> The Roses of Ansteorra did gather fast.
> With the help of Stargate and Loch Soilleir
> We did prepare the Camwood site in weather fair.
> Our goal to choose new members of the Defenders of the Rose
> No others will join the company till two more years have seen their close.
>
> It was the Shire of Seawinds that set the tone,
> For their food and hospitality they are well known.
> In the morning the King and Queen did sit in state
> Whilest banns of marriage for two were spake.
> And with fierce Dons and Knights being there
> There were no protests, who would dare?
>
> Directed by Rowan and Hector to all’s delight
> The Chivalric list began the day’s first fights.
> Their finals inspired Sir Lochlan the noble Heir
> to speak words of valor to all combatants there.
> Twas Duke Miguel who threw the final blow
> He is our Champion, three in a row!
>
> To celebrate their love with all after that last fight,
> Don Malgwyn and HE Wylloc fed lunch to all on site.
>
> Then Queen Ebergardis commanded all Rapier fighters to attend,
> The Rapier list was to begin.
> There was Cut and Thrust upon the field,
> The fights were many and none would yield.
> Then with speed did Don Dirk’s blade strike true.
> The last fight ended with Don Crowly’s lips turning blue.
>
> And then we Roses sat at last
> To hear songs and stories of the past.
> Don Robin was in our hearts tis true,
> But the award went to someone very new.
> Martin is his name,
> soon all will know of his fame.
>
> Of A&S there was no compare
> Entries of quality and differences so rare.
> But when at last Duchess Julia said we had to choose,
> The Roses said the winner was Timur’s shoes.
>
> The evening feast was bountiful and good,
> We’d have another serving if we could.
> Our thanks to Sir Godwin and his crew,
> It was from their hands the food flew.
>
> Sunday morning what wonders to behold
> There were damsels and horses like stories from old.
> Baron William and his sweet love Lessa did prepare
> a breakfast for all beyond compare.
> There in the presence of our Good King and Queen
> We watched the Equestrians live their dream.
> One stood out among the rest and we Roses did select her as the best.
> Twas Cambria Darkhorse whose spirited ride out shined the rest.
>
> And so with morning soon to pass,
> We held our final court at last.
> For our new Archery Champion did Countess Maggie offer fame,
> Leofwine of Sumersaetum is his name.
>
> All were loath to end the day and so many willingly did stay.
> With so many hands to help
> We cleaned the site up without a yelp!
> So ends my tale, the story is told.
> I hope its wondrous recounting never grows old.
>
>
>
>
>
> Cateau d'Ardennes
> "Deeds not words"
>
>
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