[Bryn-gwlad] A Tourney in the Storm

[elizabeth@crouchet.com]

It was a warm and refreshing little storm.

The lights made it a fantastic spectacle to watch the the combatants do battle with the water dripping, misting and splashing!

My thanks to my two most persistent guardsmen, Collin and Johan who remained with me to man their stations by the baron 
throughout the tempest and the tourney.  

Collin did double duty as a field marshal, protecting our baron from the exuberances of the combatants.
Johan did double duty as court herald, his first full court as lone herald and with no crib notes!

 A job well done, gentlemen!

Caelin enjoyed the rain immensly, playing among the puddles. 

And just before the full storm began all you who were not there missed the priviledge to witness a full and complete double 
rainbow across north east Austin! This site inspired much awe and conversation and lasted until our eyes were well sated with 
such a marvelous site. 

We were taking bets as to where the pot of gold would be with four points to choose from. So if any of you found it, let us know 
where it was and I'll tell you who won the bet. ;-)

The rain was just enough to be an ammusing annoyance and those fighters that turned out for the challenge showed 
themselves to be well prepared for the next c/drown tourney!

I look forward to seeing you all at the demo on Saturday!


Claire 
Captain
BG Baronial Guard

On 13 Sep 2006 at 0:00, Thomas wrote:

> 
> We enjoyed a fine tournament last night - for those who braved the
> rain,
> and the warriors displayed much energy, eloquence, and skill. 
> 
> There was a fine English mist as we prepared for contest,
> then a strong Norse storm as the tourney commenced. 
> And the rain ceased as soon as the tourney was completed.  
> 
> Strange and wonderful.   At one point I saw the silhouette 
> of two warriors embracing in battle with a wild spray 
> of water between them.   All were fearless against the wet
> and each fighter dedicated their efforts to those who inspired 
> them (and Lord Giotto dedicated himself to the rain).  
> 
> I want to especially thank those who helped make this tourney 
> possible:  Our generous steward and his lady, our marshals,
> our list mistress, my herald(s), and the baronial guard.   
> 
> It is easy to stand in the sunlight.   We are measured best
> when we strive against the storm.    
> 
>       Myself as Witness,
> 
>             Thomas 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Bryn-gwlad mailing list
> Bryn-gwlad at lists.ansteorra.org
> http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/bryn-gwlad-ansteorra.org