[Ansteorra-archery] The Fray... (was signal flags)

[Mike Catron]

Greetings,

Ciao and Ld Talon - I read the original e-mail as an issue with
mercenary units. I did not see "rogue" being describe within that
e-mail.

I was not aware of other mercenary households - the question from you
Ciao, "How does a mercenary units get paid?", threw me off into the
tangent that I took in responding back to you. Since, the only mercenary
household that I knew for sure was Ironwyrm's.

Michael of the Fray
Remember, we are always outnumbered!

Se Fray Stente Festa!



Mike Catron wrote:
>
> If you want to know about mercenary units, then ask Ironwyrm, he
> established his household as a mercenary household of archers back in
> late 1999 or early 2000. He stated that he was leading a household
> mercenaries during the Commanders' meeting prior to this year's Gulf
> Wars XI.
>
> The Fray is a warband of equals that have functions that require
> individuals to step forward to fill those offices. When that function is
> no longer required, then the individual steps down until needed to step
> forward again to complete the requirements of that fucntion.
>
> And the Fray is NOT a bunch of heros...we train together as a unit and
> go to War as a unit and fight as a unit. Our officers do attend
> Ansteorra Commanders Meetings for orders as well as taking an active
> part in planning tacties which includes the last two Gulf Wars.
>
> You have seen the e-mails from Ld Carlos by now, he did a excellent job
> of answering your questions. I will add some additional information as
> well.
>
> One member of the Fray is a Knight of Ansteorra as well as being one of
> her former Kings prior to joining the Fray. Four members of the Fray
> have served as Royal Entourage to one of the past Kings and Queens of
> Ansteorra, plus being squired to that King. In addition, other members
> have also served as part of that Royal Entourage when asked during their
> reign. One member was head cook for a past Steppes 12th night, with the
> Fray assisting with the cooking. There are other members who have become
> squired or man-at-arms, including one to a third past King of Ansteorra
> as well.
>
> This does not include the awards, for both fighting and non-fighting,
> the members of the Fray has received, not only from Ansteorra but also
> outside of Ansteorra, including one of Ansteorra's allies - Calontir.
>
> I will stop now, since Frayman Carlos and I have just scratch the
> surface on the various functions/awards that the Fray has performed. I
> do not wish to bore this list.
>
> If you are making a threat about killing mercenary units...then take it
> up with Ironwyrm and his mercenary household of archers!
>
> Michael of the Fray
>
> Remember, we are always outnumbered!
>
> Pug Bainter wrote:
> >
> > Michael of the Fray said something that sounded like:
> > > When I take the field with Fray, I have already received my main
> > > instructions, with secondary options - all based upon the fluid actions
> > > of the forces in play on the field.
> > >
> > > Therefore, I will not seek nor even bother to look at flags nor will I
> > > support such a effort nor will I instruct other archers that are either
> > > in the Fray or supporting the Fray to do so!
> >
> > Good Morning,
> >
> >   I've been thinking about your words all day and I think that I have a
> >   couple questions.
> >
> >   Is the Fray a mercenary household or part of the Ansteorran Army?
> >
> >   If a merc unit, how do they get paid, what is the bidding process
> >   and restrictions on their command once the Fray is merc'ed out? This
> >   is professional curiousity being part of a mercenary household.
> >
> >   If part of the Ansteorran Army why won't your unit listen to the
> >   orders of the commanders of the Ansteorran Army? That seems to imply
> >   that you are a bunch of "heros" and not part of the army in my
> >   opinion. This has gotten units killed by their own men in the past.
> >
> >   If you don't feel like answering the questions, I will gladly talk
> >   with the commander who is able to answer them.
> >
> > Ciao,
> >
> > --
> > Phelim "Pug" Gervase   |  "What about your Gods?
> > Bryn Gwlad - Ansteorra |   They're Defective!
> > Dark Horde Moritu      |   They forgot the warranty"
> > pug at pug.net            |   --Meatloaf
> >   Note: The views do not reflect the SCA nor the Kingdom of Ansteorra.
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