<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Greetings unto the Artisans and Scholars of Ansteorra!<div><br></div><div>It has come to my attention that the theme of the A&S Competition for the Loch/Stargate event on May 2nd has been kept too well a secret!</div><div><br></div><div>We realize that Ansteorra's artisans tend to dabble in things outside the areas for which they have word-fame. A wooden box here, a scroll there, a bit of embroidery on a sleeve. In order to encourage this dalliance, and to even the field for newer artisans, our theme is:</div><div><br></div><div>----------------------------"Anything you are NOT known for." ------------------------------</div><div><br></div><div>What does this mean? </div><div><br></div><div>Well, if Loch & Stargate's recognized artisans will indulge me, I will borrow them as examples:</div><div>- You know you will not have to compete against Madog's marvelous mead, nor Simone's wondrous weaving.</div><div>However, </div><div>- Loch Soilleir's Mistress Rhiannan (of Middle Eastern Dance fame) might enter a Norse woven piece.</div><div>- Stargate's Mistress Isabeau (of Costuming fame) might enter an illuminated scroll.</div><div><br></div><div>So, artisans, look through your side projects for something to enter. We will be using Kingdom Judging forms, so you will receive feedback on your entry. Winners will be chosen by a combination of your score on the forms, Populace choice, and Baronial preference. </div><div><br></div><div>If you have never entered an A&S Competition before, then you have an advantage: you can enter anything! </div><div><br></div><div>Come out and enjoy the day!</div><div><a href="http://loch-soilleir.ansteorra.org/baronial09.htm">http://loch-soilleir.ansteorra.org/baronial09.htm</a></div><div><br></div><div>In Service to the Dreams of our Artisans and Scholars,</div><div>H.L. Willoc mac Muiredaig</div></body></html>=