[Coastal] the touniment season is on us

[Dave Wise]

Mike Dowdy wrote:

> The tournament season is on us. It begins at Stargate Baronial 
> followed on its heels by Boardermarch Baronial. I hope to see all of 
> Coastal Fighters at these two events. I want to see the great skill at 
> arms that the coastal region has to offer at these events. I look 
> forward to seeing the great fights that challenge each of you.  I 
> sincerely hope that the defenders of each of the baronies is of our 
> region. Its your region,  you must fight and win the day.
>  
> Get your armor repaired, take your sword and look see if it is in 
> working order. I say make ready your courage and fight on those fields 
> of honor. Show your Ansteorran pride when you step on those fields and 
> fight like the lion that is in the very heart of all of us all. Step 
> up and defend those fields, .. no take those fields. I say to each of 
> you who enter these tournaments... take those fields. We are the 
> fighters of Coast, we take and defend every gate we find, we hold the 
> center of lines in wars, we charge any foe anytime anywhere, we are 
> the coastal region. 
>  I say... take the fields. no, don't take the field, you.. great 
> coastal fighters, you own those fields. You have the hardest fight of 
> all, you must keep those fields.
>  
> good luck in your fights, and god speed in your victories
>  
> Michael of Gravesend
> Coastal Regional Knights Marshal
> **be kind to you waterbearers. Its a thankless job that means a great 
> deal to us fighters.Make sure to hug them in the middle or near the 
> end of the day, I guarantee they will remember it for a very very long 
> time.  
> (and drink lots of water.. lots and lots of water, lots and lots and 
> lots...... ect ect..)
>  
>  

One bit of advice, get your waterbearer's hugs in early, before your 
gambeson gets all sweaty, they'll appreciate it ;-)

Alexis

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