[Bryn-gwlad] August Greetings!

[Marlin and Amanda Stout]

YSFAEL at aol.com wrote:

>     And, BTW, champion of Bryn Gwlad is a very prestigious honor.  One 
> need merely to look back at those who held claim to that title, and 
> where they are today.

As one who holds title as a Champion of Bryn Gwlad, and as a former 
holder of that title, both in archery and bardic, I must say I agree 
with Ysfael's statement, and hope that I can live up to some of those 
who came before me.

As far as what events to hold them at, I see two possible solutions.

1- Hold Chivalric, Archery, and Equestrian at Fall Baronial, and hold 
Rapier and A&S at Candlemas, with Bardic at either event as desired by 
the Baronage. This cuts down on the number of tourneys held at a given 
event and lets us concentrate more on putting on a good event than 
smoothly running a seven-ring circus. I have said for some time that I 
dislike events being too 'busy', since that prevents us from having the 
kind of fun 'color' activities at an event that make our events most 
memorable.

2- Hold Chivalric and Archery one year, Equestrian and A&S the next at 
fall Baronial, A&S at Candlemas, with Bardic at either event as desired 
by the Baronage. This would make our 'combat' Championships two-year 
terms, which might make some of our fighters feel that their area is 
being slighted. But it would allow more time to plan unique and 
interesting tourneys.

Of the two, I actually prefer the first, so long as we keep in mind that 
every event doesn't have to have every activity. Otherwise we defeat the 
purpose of splitting them up in the first place.

Ld Charles MacKinnon,
Archer of Bryn Gwlad,
former Archer and Bard of Bryn Gwlad