[Bordermarch] Her Grace Duchess Willow Fw: [Ansteorra] Border March Melees

[tessa]

It was Her Grace Duchess Willow who provided the Chalice of Generosity
presented to Lord Phocas in 2008 BAM's Bordermarch evening Court,
for his Generosity of time, Love for projects within kingdom,
and his Loyalty to making happen parts of the Dream
so that others may have the experience.

This same type of chalice was given in the past to Countess Tessa
who at 2008 April Baronial Champions Event
singled out Soir Tomas and HL Rixende to whom to pass the Chalice of 
Gallantry.

Thanks to Her Grace Duchess Willow, Ansteorra's first Queen (1979), for 
continuing
to participate and for drawing notice to chivalric ideals.
Forwarded here is Duchess Willow's observation of  King Guntat II's Champion 
Lyst at 2008 BAM:
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <willowdewisp at juno.com>
To: <ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Cc: <willowjonbardc at juno.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:06 PM
Subject: [Ansteorra] Border March Mellees


> During my last reign as Queen of Ansteorra I started a spear of honor. It 
> was a spear that went to many events even when his Majesty and I couldn't 
> go and every time someone saw an Act that did honor to the knightly 
> virtues a ribbon was placed on the spear. Well this Border March Melees 
> makes me want to start another Spear.
> I would like to honor my Baron of Elfsea. I am sure that by now you have 
> heard about his prowess in winning  King's Champion but I want you to know 
> that during the last fight there was a question about a blow and  young 
> Darr was willing to aside his win and fight the fight over.
> I feel that this was a shining example of generosity. This a knightly 
> virtue that many take for granted but it not "honor" is what makes use 
> value our opponents skill when they best us it is generosity or "Largess". 
> . It is hard for the young squire or student or apprentice to give up a 
> win because they are working on Proving themselves and there is a lot of 
> pressure on them to be the Best. Baron Darr's actions show us that winning 
> the fight is not always the only way to win. Sharing the glory, giving 
> word fame to our opponents and showing respect for their honor are other 
> ways to win. By the way this is true for the Artisan and Performer as well 
> as the on the field fighter.
> I was not there to see the fight but many a young fighter came to me with 
> shining eyes and told me the tale. One told me that "that his Baron's 
> actions made him proud to be from Elfsea!"
> I thank Baron Darr for bringing  the ideals of Ansteorra to life.
> Duchess Willow de Wisp
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