[Bordermarch] WAR!

[John Steele]

  Your Excellency;
  Let us not forget as evening comes to a close that there are several six and eight legged
friends which may find their way into the encampment of some of the warriors of Glenn
Abhann and stir things up shall we say, and possibly deprive them of much needed rest prior to battle. And heaven forbid the possibility of the reptilian verity encroaching into ANY ONES' camp from either side. I personally do not have any experience with such
creatures, but I'm sure there are some who do, on either side. So we also must be vigilant,
day and night.
 
 Ld John the Sterling
 
 

--- On Thu, 8/14/08, Lathrop, Dave <Dave.Lathrop at valero.com> wrote:

From: Lathrop, Dave <Dave.Lathrop at valero.com>
Subject: Re: [Bordermarch] WAR!
To: "Barony Bordermarch" <bordermarch at lists.ansteorra.org>
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2008, 11:45 AM

Greetings Unto HE Don Ericus,

We would hope that all involved realize that this perceived tension is well
rehearsed. Some may not have access to every bit of information out there, but
rest assured, Kingdom Gleann Abhann is, and shall always remain Ansteorra's
friend.
Discussion of this gathering between our two Kingdoms has been years in the
making. We hope all involved will delve deeper into their persona and have some
great fun with what is happening. Your concerns about some taking the banter to
heart is well founded. Our future postings will hopefully clear up any
misinformation out there.
As friends, Gleann Abhann and Ansteorra will always look for new and exciting
venues that open the door and allow us to play together. We may fight to the
death on the field of honor, but when evening falls you will find Ansteorra and
Gleann Abhann reveling together, sharing their proud moments, discussing
strategies for future battles, and finally, wishing all a long life; until we
meet again.

HE Santiago 
 
      

-----Original Message-----
From: bordermarch-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:bordermarch-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Bill C Burgin
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 9:16 AM
To: Barony Bordermarch
Subject: Re: [Bordermarch] WAR!

Excellencies,
 
I find this entire turn of events very distressing.  This is like watching a
nightmare unfold, and being unable to wake up.  Bordermarch was a supporter of
Gleann Abhann before it was a kingdom.  We supported it's right to exist
even to the point of standing beside them against the mighty Kingdom of
Meridies, who we had battled with almost perpetually as far back as any can
remember.  In those days, Bordermarch was known as the combative child of a
war-loving Kingdom!  Often it was asked if we even knew what fear was.  Never
was it even hinted that we swerved from a course of action out of fear. Although
our judgment may have been called into question from time to time, our valor
and our loyalty to our friends never was.  But I digress.  I was speaking of
our history with the great Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.  We fostered the children
of Gleann Abhann and then - though we loved them as our own, and it broke our
hearts to do so - sent them home
 with presents and all good wishes when the time came.  We have stood
shoulder-to-shoulder in battle with them on foreign soil, for no reason more
than that they asked us; and for the joy of that comradeship that is only found
when warriors shed blood together.  I have lent my sword and my skills to aid
them, and teach them.  I have learned from them in return and, as a people,
love them as much as I do Ansteorrans.  Individually, some of them are members
of my House and others are brothers in arms which, as any warrior will tell you,
is a bond not to be taken lightly! I have traded blows with the finest warriors
that this fair Kingdom produced on many a practice field, and have much respect
for them as brave fighters and intelligent captains.
 
Now, it seems that there is a new generation of Royalty who is either unaware
of the wonderful history we have, or chooses to forget it.  Before You were
born, I traveled to the courts of Gleann Abhann as an official ambassador on
more than one occasion, and I can tell You that Ansteorra, and Barony
Bordermarch, have been well and graciously received.  It is hard for me to
imagine an escalation of the type I have witnessed over these last months
happening in those first, bright days.  The rhetoric I have been listening to,
while perhaps intended for fun and to build motivation and anticipation, seems
to be heading in an unpleasant direction.  It would not be the first time that
innocent banter went too far and real feelings got involved. I tell You
truthfully, I do not like the tone of this and I am concerned that it may have
already gone too far for some who do not know it for what it is.  I would not
like to see any irrevocable line crossed, or
 the fates of many people affected because a few talked themselves into a
corner that they could not get out of without losing "face."
 
Bordermarch has never required a goad to get involved in a fight (actually, all
we ever need is to see someone in armor!), so taunts of us being
"afraid" are completely unnecessary - but not without effect.  I
would not like to see the perpetual battle we once waged with Meridies
transferred to Gleann Abhann.  I would not like for a real rivalry, with its
real animosities, to be born out of a pretense. 
 
I believe we can satisfy our desire for combat without creating a real
conflict.  I know You both to be mature, responsible people with the best
interests of the Barony at heart.  I think a way can be found to have the fun,
without the ripples I foresee if this is allowed to continue on the way it is
going.  I encourage You, and Gleann Abhann, to turn from this course, and find
another.  One which leads to a place we can go to, and return from, at will;
with goodwill remaining on both sides.
 
I advise this in the strongest possible terms, as is my duty, and ask You to
send this missive along to Their Majesties Gleann Abhann for Them to consider,
as well.
 
Hoping for the best, I remain
 
In service to Bordermarch, Ansteorra, and The Dream
Baron Ericus the Silverhand of Bordermarch,
White Scarf of Ansteorra


      
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