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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>This weekend at Raven’s <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Fort</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Defender</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> of the Fort, I will be organizing and marshaling an archery contest to aid their Excellencies in selecting their next Bowman of the Fort.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>I have several stages planned to test accuracy, precision, and speed! At least one stage will involve combat archery.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>A combat bow/crossbow, ammunition, helm and gauntlets will be required. A combat crossbow and bolts will be made available to those archers without their own equipment.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Loaner helms and gauntlets will also be available, but I make no guarantee as to proper fit.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>And for those motivated by shiny things, in addition to the largess provided by their Excellencies, I have sweetened the pot by providing a set 8 handmade, period arrows.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These arrows are matched weight with hardwood re-enforced self nocks and bodkin points.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>I hope to see many of you at Raven’s Fort this weekend.</div>
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<div style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal>Ronald fitz Robert<BR>Bowman of the Fort</div>
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