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class=296304201-02042007>Ahoy ye barnacle bottomed Sea
dogs,</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Elfsea Springfaire! What a
success!</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Privateers and bawdy brigands did abound. A treasure of
Thanks go to our co-autocrats, Lady Hanna von Dahl and Lady Elizabeth Pendarvis
and their scurvy crew. They weathered the white squall on Friday evening an
heralded in a picture perfect day of springtime fun. Thank ye, wenches...and I
means that, to be sure.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>We thank His Stellar Majesty, King Romanius, for
His presence and contributions on the day. Who can say Elfsea shirks on taxes?
:-) From a delicious lunch to highly entertaining combat scenarios, to top-notch
Artisan and Bardic competitions, not to mention Archery....er....yes, don't
mention archery. (Still a bit traumatized there.) Speaking of traumatized,
I believe the King of Fools competition may have imparted a bit of that trauma
to all. Some sights were just too vivid. Hamish, you're a wee bit twisted,
but congratulations all the same on being named Elfsea's latest King of Fools.
(Perhaps a good physician can help diminish your unfortunate features that
bear striking similarity to one Lord Daniel Stewart.)
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Congratulations to Elfsea's new Titled Artisan -
HL Melisenda de Barcelona of Tempio, with a marvelously documented Funeral
Feast, with tasty, attractive samples to boot. There were 12 competitors
with many, many expert-level entries that upheld the quality and standards we
seek in our champions. Well done all!</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Likewise, nine accomplished competitors for
Elfsea's titled Bard entertained Her Excellency with impressive
performances. We congratulate Master Robin of Gilwell on his inspired
effort that brought him to again represent Elfsea as our latest Titled
Bard.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Some of those recognized in His Majesty's court
included Lady Rosmerryn Carew de Courcelles' receipt of her Award of Arms, Lady
Elizabeth's entrance into the Order of the Azure Keystones of Elfsea and a Sable
Thistle for Blackwork was also awarded to Lady Hanna. There were many more
but not all were present, so....."Sshhh".</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Letters of Marque were reserved not only for the titled
champions, but also other competitors as well in evening court. Sir Tomas, for
his dedication and protection of Elfsea's borders. A fair maiden, whose
name will soon be reported, made many a deal to dominate the Rapier lists,
and was almost undermined by Lord Lochlan Dung, (who never fought a single
Rapier bought by the way), bartered a deal with His Majesty. Once again, young
Gavin turned in an impressive showing, finishing 2nd in the adult Archery
competition and received a Letter of Marque for the
effort.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Special Thanks to our outgoing bard, Lady Maggie
MacPherson and outgoing Artisan, HL Fridhur Haralds as well as our outgoing
Fool, Goose Raimond and his puppet, No Count Crandal. Congrats also to HE
Crandal as the premier recipient of the "Oyster's
Irritant"</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>His Excellency Papillion's contribution in evening
court was quite entertaining as was the camaraderie around the bardic fires
after dark.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Thank you to Don Ingve for accomplishing what no one
else has, actually getting me into Rapier armor for the first time ever and then
providing a bit of instruction. A fine memory I shall cherish for many moons to
come..Sister Mea Culpa, the pregnant lady of the cloth, Anastasia, "borrowing"
the Star of Elfsea, under the nose of the King, being impaled by young archers
in a William Tell shoot, and many many more memories (Jocelyn) will keep me
smiling for a long time to come. I trust the autocrats and coordinators can give
proper credit where it's due. from Lady Ker Megan at gate, to HL Druinne
preparing lunch, HL Aislyn, HL Fearghus & Lady Elspeth for a memorable
archery shoot, Lord Lochlan Dunn for a rowdy Heavy List and Lord Dirk for a
lively Rapier list and all the good folks who provided water, medical assistance
and more. Master Darius for heralding our courts and Donald, Rua, Master Oxlade,
Centurion Daire and everyone who helped with setup and tear down. Please know
you are all appreciated tremendously, Aaarrrrg. I know there are more to thank
and ask that everyone help me do so.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>If you had fun, please share your tales with us as well
as those in the brig (or otherwise unable to attend). If you didn't have fun,
you must have been stuck in the crow's nest or lost your map to the correct
site. Hope to see you next time around!</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>-=Aaarrrmand=-</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=687360922-30032007><FONT face=Arial><SPAN
class=296304201-02042007>Da Bloody Baron of Elfsea</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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