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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>While I appreciate the advice, rules and
conventions of combat weren't my concern. I've been a qualified fighter on three
different occasions and in two different kingdoms. However the most recent was
more than 10 years ago. One thing I remember was lack of consistency in the two
rules I inquired on. Shield requirements and authorizations. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks for the advice, my Lord, and I assure you I
will be up to speed on all necessary details when I take the field.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Of course i just found out that the recent
torrential rains have damaged my armorer, so necesary pieces of equipment will
be some weeks in coming (helm/gorget). If we have some fighters continue to show
up with some loaner gear, the rest of me equipment (knees, elbows, belt,
gauntleds) will be ready.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Iorek Bjornson</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=siortomas@gmail.com href="mailto:siortomas@gmail.com">Tomas
Niallagain</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=elfsea@lists.ansteorra.org
href="mailto:elfsea@lists.ansteorra.org">Barony of Elfsea</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 30, 2007 9:10 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Elfsea] Armor &
Gear</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV>Please allow me to make a couple of corrections.<BR> 1)
In Ansteorra, there is only 1 separate fighter authorization and that is
fiberglass spear (any length)<BR><BR> 2) Shield construction.
-- there are many recommendations about durability and weight but the
rules are: from the Marshals Handbook, since the complete participants
handbook is currently off line. <BR> Section VI.
subsection<BR> I. Shields<BR>1. Shields shall be edged with
leather, padding, or other covering or constructed in such a way as to
minimize damage to rattan weapons or other fighters.<BR>2. No bolts, wires, or
other objects may project more than 3/8 inch (9mm) from any part of a shield
without being padded. Rounded shield bosses are not considered to be
projections. <BR><BR> Kingdom rules are allowed to be more restrictive
but I do not remember any currently in place beyond the Society rules stated
above. I will double check with the Earl Marshal and if I am mistaken
will post to the list any correction. <BR><BR><SPAN class=q>Iorek, f</SPAN>or
you information, I would highly recommend you read the Complete
Participants handbook prior to attempting to be authorized. You will be
tested on your knowledge of the rules as well as how safe a fighter you are.
The Handbook will also act as a guide in constructing any part of your armour,
weapons, or shield. While it obviously does not contain step by step
instructions it does contain materials permitted and prohibited where
appropriate, minimum diameters and thicknesses, etc. <BR><BR>Sior
Tomás<BR>Central Regional Knight Marshal<BR> <BR><BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 7/26/07, <B class=gmail_sendername>Mark
Wandrey</B> <<A href="mailto:falconsword@tx.rr.com">falconsword@tx.rr.com
</A>> wrote:</SPAN>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>My thanks to all those who answered questions
(Yes, even Crandal). I'm getting close, and my gear comes together. Still
waiting on helm and gorget from Ashcraft Baker, but everthing else is almost
ready so I'm starting to excercise and build a shield. Hoping to go for
qualification in a couple weeks.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Iorek Bjornson</FONT></DIV>
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<A title=elfsea@lists.ansteorra.org
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Elfsea</A> </DIV>
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:28 PM</DIV>
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Re: [Elfsea] Armor & Gear</DIV>
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<DIV>There are no stupid questions.....( Crandal be quiet :-) ) there are
separate auth. for fiberglass spear , siege, and bow but those are all I
can think of. I personally would not pass any shield less than 1/4inc, but
would prefer at least 3/8 in. Also if you are using wood make sure to
reinforce the edge with something...rawhide, aluminum tract
etc... </DIV>
<DIV>Yis</DIV>
<DIV>Lord Lochlan Dunn<BR>Knight Marshal Elfsea<SPAN
class=q><BR><BR><B><I>Mark Wandrey <<A
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target=_blank>falconsword@tx.rr.com</A>></I></B> wrote:</SPAN></DIV>
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class=q>I have a couple questions for our marshall or anyone familiar
enough with <BR>the kingdom rules to answer authoratatively.<BR><BR>1)
What is the minimum shield material requirement. I spoke with Crandal
who <BR>verified there is no size minimum, but what must it made of? I
know it has <BR>to be sturdy enough to survive contact, but can it be
thinish hardwoo, or <BR>something comperable?<BR>2) Does our kingdom
require multiple authorizations to fight? Sword & <BR></SPAN>Shield.
Great Short. Mace and Shield. Florentine . etc. When I was in <SPAN
class=q><BR>An Tir it was one test, you're done. But in Midrealm it was
muliple <BR>authorizations.<BR><BR>Sorry if the questions are stupid,
what do you expect from a 1400 year ol <BR>Norseman?<BR><BR>Iorek
Bjornson
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