[Coastal] Loch Soilleir Guardian-May 17-19

[Delphina Champeaux]

Thank Alexis!!!
Smile
Delphina

--- drwise <drwise at houston.rr.com> wrote:
> Greetings all from Sir Alexis LaBouche
>
> The format for the passage of armes at Loch Guardian
> will be as follows:
>
> The tournament is based around the Battle of
> Thrirty, an encounter
> between primarily French and English knights.  As
> such, all combatants
> will choose to fight for one of the two sides.  All
> non-combatants will
> be invited to join the berfrois (or gallery) where
> they may observe the
> contests of arms.  We are encouraging period style
> pavillions around the
> list field and tents will be set up to provide space
> for you in one of
> the galleries.  The day will begin with a helm show
> where the
> contestants' helms will be set up for display.  We
> are encouraging the
> contestants to decorate their helms with period
> style decorations, from
> a simple torse and mantle to a full crest.  Once the
> helms have been set
> up each contestant shall be presented to the gallery
> by their herald
> along the lines of 'now comes lord so and so, known
> by his arms of
> gules, a chicken ermine, and fighting for the honor
> of lady
> nobleheart..  At that time the contestant will
> declare for which side
> they will fight, collect their helm and if they have
> an honor shield
> they will hang it up on the honor tree.  After that
> they will join their
> side until all the fighters are declared.  (p.s if
> you're late, and I
> know you won't be, then you'll be able to jump in
> during a break between
> the fights)
>
> Next we will begin a series of rounds.  The first is
> a challenge round
> where the ladies may decide who will fight or each
> side may send forth a
> champion to be met by one chosen by the other side.
> There may also be
> small groups sent out.  This will go for the first
> hour.  Next will be a
> round fought at barriers with the contestants
> electing the rules, i.e.
> one hand on the barrier.  This will also include
> single and multiple
> contestants at the barrier.  Finally, we will have a
> matched weapons
> round where opponents will have matched weapons and
> may take the field
> singularly or in multiples.
>
> The general rule of thumb is if you want a lot of
> fighting remain ready
> to fight, since if the fighting slows down
> additional fights will begin
> with the next available contestants.
>
> Also, we are giving the contestants the option to
> fight for fame, ransom
> or blood.  If you choose fame then acknowlege the
> results accordingly,
> for ransom, decide how much you or your opponent is
> worth and if for
> blood, then someones day might end a little early...
>
> The rapier tournament will commence in the morning
> with the helm show
> beginning at 9:00 and fighting to try to start
> around 10:00.  The
> chivalric will commence in the early afternoon so
> that someone will be
> able to fight both tournaments if they so choose.
> Don't worry about the
> afternoon heat since there is a nice stream to cool
> off in afterwards.
>
> As a final note, we are encouraging everyone to make
> full use of
> heraldic display and be sure to bring your banners
> since there just
> might be a grand melee battle at the end to see
> whose banner shall
> remain standing on the field.
>
> If you have any questions, please feel free to
> contact me and I'll try
> to answer them for you.
>
> I look forward to seeing everyone there, it should
> be a grand time for
> one and all.
>
> With regards,
>
> Alexis
>
>
> > You might try contacting Don Areon Harper (I think
> the
> > spelling is correct).  He is the current Rapier
> > Champion for  the Loch and knows the format that
> will
> > be used at Loch Gardian.
> >
> > William
> >
> > --- kevin wilson <kwilson at ev1.net> wrote:
> > > I'm unfamiliar with the Passage of Arms for the
> > > Rapier Tournament.  What is
> > > it that is expected?
> > >
> > > Thank you.
> > >
> > > Corvin di Fenarro
> >
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