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Greetings all,<br>
<br>
Thank you for your kind words. As the saying goes, many hands make
light work. In this case, we had the sponsorships of the Baronies of
Bjornsborg, Bryn Gwlad, Loch Soillier and Stargate. I would like to
thank each of Their Excellencies for joining us in our effort to
experiment with a new format. Our goal was to showcase some of the new
things that Ansteorra has brought to the known world. Before I get to
the results, I would like to
commend some folks for their exceptional efforts to help out with the
event.<br>
<br>
First to Don Shamino for the gracious use of his exceptional site, it
made it easy to set the stage upon which the event played out.<br>
>From the early planning stages Master Eule, HG Ulsted, and Sir Gideon,
were instrumental in helping set and implement the format.<br>
Lady<font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">
Elizabeth Crouchet for putting together an excellent webpage</span></font><br>
Lady Mariah for helping with the logistics of the event.<br>
HE Katya for heading up gate, along with Lessa, William, Tristan and
everyone else who sat gate.<br>
Mistress Tessa and Lord Alfred who coordinated a host of water bearers
that allowed us to hardly notice the warm (103 degree) day.<br>
Lady Cristyana for coordinating sanitation and helping set up.<br>
Soon to be Mistress Clara for a wonderful luncheon, and Mistress
Gwyneth for organizing the pot luck.<br>
Sir Morgan and soon to be Sir Tomas for filling the role as King of
Arms as well as all the heralds who reminded us of what a herald is
supposed to do.<br>
HL Gerald and all the musicians that kept us entertained when the
action of the field quieted down.<br>
Mistress Neassa and HG Cateau for keeping track of all the action.<br>
I am forgetting to many good gentles who pitched it when ever they saw
that they could lend a hand. For those I have not named, it was not
because your services were not noticed, but simply poor memory on my
part. I would like to thank you again for helping out.<br>
<br>
As to the results.
All told, we had 12 combatants on the mounted crest portion, with three
of them (Sir Gideon, Lady Bridget and Centurion Giotto) demonstrating
the heavy mounted combat. We had a total of 25 on the chivalric field
and and an additional 9 taking part in the jousting. Of those, we had
5 who competed on all three fields. And of those 5, four were
members of the chivalry. And to give proper credit, Lady Calena took
the mounted crest combat field, Sir Henri Le Hibou took the jousting
field and Centurion Giotto took the foot combat, as well as overall.
Vivat to all those who took part and earned renown upon the field.<br>
<br>
Finally, on sunday morning a fine challenge course was hosted by our
most recent King's Lancer Lady Bridget and after many vigorous runs
Lancer Lorraine Frasier emerged victorious to claim the title of King's
Lancer for the second time. Congratulations to Lancer Lorraine, who
I'm sure will serve Their Majesties well.<br>
<br>
<big><font color="#0000ff"><font size="2"><big><font color="#000000">Mistress
Tessa has requested that I include the
following:<br>
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<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Waterbearing at
Castleton... ahhhh, how lovely a way to spend the day among the shade
trees, watching and listening to some of the most intriguing and alive
aspects of the SCA to be found in Kingdom. Combatants, horses, banners,
viewing stands, heraldic introductions and challenges;</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">musicians, sideboards,
visiting with friends. </font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">And how about the
incredible generosity and hospitality of Don Shamino about his
Castleton properties...</font></div>
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<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">To Sir Alexis, I thank
you for asking me to administer the Waterbearing Station. Lord Alfred,
thank *you* for the generosity of the loan of your barony's equipment
and your devoted time.</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">To the many youth in
attendance who offered their services as Waterbearers:</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Rose, Thorull, Bailey,
Ambroglio, Lockland, Artorius, and young Cynric for whom it was his 1st
event. </font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">To these Youth, Your
energies and time are appreciated as greatly as your attitude of
service. </font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">On site
also volunteering as Waterbearers were </font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Lacy Coleetha newly
arrived from the West, Mistress Gwynneth, and Aliena the Master
WaterBearer.</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">To Lord Slovaczek who
loaned Bordermarch igloo barrels and aprons, thank you. To loved ones
from Bordermarch who came along with me to present the refreshments and
hydrate the fighters all day: Lady Elisabeth and Lord Santiago of Green
Mountain Keep, my beloved spouse Count Simonn, and our son Lord Zain
Amber-Gate, thank you all.</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Unto Don Shamino, you
are amazing! Thank you for everything you do to make the dream real !</font></div>
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<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Peace and Grace to all,</font></div>
<div><font color="#0000ff" face="Arial" size="2">Countess Tessa</font></div>
<br>
With regards,<br>
Sir Alexis<br>
Event Steward <br>
p.s. For those who weren't able to make it, you might want to ask
someone who did about the exploding skull of doom <span
class="moz-smiley-s3"><span> ;-) </span></span><br>
p.p.s. I was a bit busy during the day, so I was not able to take any
pictures. If you might be able to share any photos of the event I
would be quite grateful.<br>
p.p.p.s. The lost and found is being headed up by Master Eule, but if
you left something, please drop me a line and we will try to get it to
you if it was left behind.<br>
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<pre wrap="">Greetings!!!
I want to congratulate EVERYONE who had a hand in the success of Castleton.
By far the most enjoyable event I've witnessed in many, many YEARS!!!
A most inspired event that has set my imagination ablaze. The first jousting
tournament ever held in the SCA occurred there. Evening court in the "Globe
Theater". A field with an amazing gallery for the populace. Attention to
detail in every aspect. Fabulous food, friends and pageantry. My words
simply do not do this event justice.
This is an event that will be talked about for years, history in the making,
absolutely enchanting. VIVAT!!
Of the many things that occurred, I wanted to congratulate the Kingdom's
newest Laurel, Master Phelim "Pug" Gervase, who was announced in morning
court, sat vigil during the day and was elevated in evening court! VIVAT.
Master, Master Pug!!!
Centurion Tomas' Vigil was wondrous. Stepping into his vigil pavilion was to
step back in time. Simply marvelous.
There is more, much more, but I must depart for another commitment. I shall
be at Elfsea's fighter practice this afternoon. I'm filled with excitement
for the future. Please come out and join me for a gathering of the populace
in the park!!!
Baron Armand Dragonetti
Lord Elfsea
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