[Bards] Eisteddfod and our New Kingdom Bard!

[Beth]

Lucas,
If there is anything i can do to aid you,, I am your humble servant.
And let us not forget that ypur own performances were in a word, stellar!
 
Elanor
 
"Little girls, this seems to say, Never stop upon your way. 
Never trust a stranger-friend; No one knows how it will end. 
As you're pretty, so be wise; Wolves may lurk in every guise. 
Handsome they may be, and kind, Gay, or charming never mind! 
Now, as then, 'tis simple truth... 
Sweetest tongue has sharpest tooth!"

--- On Tue, 12/8/09, David Reynolds <lucas_mor_mac_raghnaill at hotmail.com> wrote:


From: David Reynolds <lucas_mor_mac_raghnaill at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Bards] Eisteddfod and our New Kingdom Bard!
To: "Bards" <bards at lists.ansteorra.org>
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 2:58 AM



Please forgive my tardy arrival to the list.  We arrived back in Oklahoma late last night and unfortunately, I had to return to my mundane responsibilities today.  



First, let me reiterate how amazing the competition was.  The 10 hours (with stops for a small and food) of travel each way would have been worth it even if the final results had been different.  In the words of his Majesty, they were AWESOME!!!!!  I must confess, I am usually not a very good listener while in competition.  My brain and nerves are generally too busy fighting for control of my cognative reasoning skills.  Despite this handicap, the competitors demanded my attention and toyed with my emotions.  This is a testament to the quality of their work.  



Without repeating those aleady mentioned, let me add a few more of my favorites.  Mea's first performance left me grateful to have performed before her, as I was quite literally moved to tears by her adapted message of a lost ______ "apparently the word L#ve no longer exists, as per the scenario requirement".  Mistress Adalaide proved that period can be fun, as she performed a Canterbury Tale for the children.  As the gasps go up on the list, let me clarify.  She performed a period-style, musical version of the Nun's Priest's Tale.   In retrospect, this was one of my favorite performances of the day (partly because it did not bring me to the verge of tears, as the rest of the bards were very keen at doing).    



As well described by those who have already posted, the field of bards embodied the skills of Ansteorra.  HLdy Elanor (herself a former Kingdom bard) and HLdy Mea were worthy finalists and I can honestly say I did not know who would win after the three performances.  It is because of this, that I am so humbled and honored to now serve as Kingdom Bard.  I will strive to live the dream as I envision it, and to enable others to live the dream as they envision it.  We as bards can help paint that picture, providing context to dream, entertainment, and education.  I have already spoken with several of the bards about ideas, as well as with his Majesty.  I am currently reviewing my travel schedule and hope to attend as many events as possible.   Additionally, I will likely be calling on the song writers of our Kingdom in the near future to help inspire our army at Gulf Wars (details to come later).  



In Service,



Lucas mor mac Raghnaill




> Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2009 06:44:48 -0800
> From: celtic_wolff at yahoo.com
> To: bards at lists.ansteorra.org
> Subject: Re: [Bards] Eisteddfod and our New Kingdom Bard!
> 
> My Lady Mea has been too modest in recounting her own contributions to the Eistedffod. She stepped far out of her own comfort zone and showed us all that she is a bard of many talents! She was, as always, a strong presence in the circle and showed us that she is not only a talented singer/poet, but a very gifted storyteller as well! The Japanese tale she shared with us and her gift to us of another side of her heritage was remarkable. I was also particularly moved by her rendition of "Lorena's Song". It was both my and Lord Lucas' privilege to stand in the finals with her. Mea, thank you for your words of encouragement and for your performances, it was my honor to be there with you.
>  
> HL Elanor O' Ruark
> 
> "Little girls, this seems to say, Never stop upon your way. 
> Never trust a stranger-friend; No one knows how it will end. 
> As you're pretty, so be wise; Wolves may lurk in every guise. 
> Handsome they may be, and kind, Gay, or charming never mind! 
> Now, as then, 'tis simple truth... 
> Sweetest tongue has sharpest tooth!"
> 
> --- On Sun, 12/6/09, Mea Passavanti <mea.passavanti at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> From: Mea Passavanti <mea.passavanti at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Bards] Eisteddfod and our New Kingdom Bard!
> To: bards at lists.ansteorra.org
> Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4:00 PM
> 
> 
> Greetings to the Bards of this great Kingdom and beyond.
> 
> I fervently wish you had all been in attendance for this years
> Eisteddfod competition. Though the numbers were not as great as in the
> past, the performances proved amazing at every turn. There were six
> competitors - including myself. Mistress Adalaide, Lord Goldweard,
> Lord Lucas, HL. Alden and HLdy Eleanor all graced us with wonderful
> performances.
> 
> Maggie had asked for favorites... there are several that stick out in
> my mind that will take a much longer missive and discussion.... but
> 
> Adalaide's performance of Katherine of Aragon's final letter to Henry
> brought me to tears. Goldweard's rendition of Robin Hood and the
> Bishop entertained the children beautifully... Just ask M'Lady
> Ainsley. Lucas... usually a booming voice with happy heart - let us
> all see another side in lovely lyrical song soft and touching. Alden -
> performing Dowland - never an easy choice and done beautifully!
> 
> Elanor! I'M sooo PROUD of you! For someone who has told me for YEARS
> that you don't like documenting period pieces... Gave us a poem of
> Elizabeth I full of emotion and passion giving a woman's heart to the
> monarch who could never follow her own.
> 
> It was an Honor to join Elanor and Lucas in the Finals... and I am so
> excited to tell you that Lord Lucas is our newest Premier Bard of
> Ansteorra! Lucas took the bards rightful place at the side of his King
> last evening after his rousing story of The William, Rachel... and the
> Cardinal singing. I hope you all have the opportunity to hear is very
> soon.
> 
> It was a lovely day! As we all turn to thoughts of the New Year, let
> us not forget that War meets us soon. I hope that you will all be in
> attendance... I also hope to see many of you at Kingdom A&S so that we
> may send representatives of this community to join with our armys and
> inspire them to victory!
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