<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE class=replbq style="PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid"> <DIV class=Section1> <div class=MsoNormal>Forwarded by request:</div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Unto all those who are not yet a Knight or Don/Doña, you are cordially invited to join the White Belts and White Scarves, who will be gathering from all over Ansteorra to watch which of you will be honored as the Best Overall Chivalric Entrant and Best Overall Rapier Entrant at Squires & Cadets XV on May 9-11, 2008.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Historically, Squires & Cadets has provided a showcase for non-White
Belted, non-White Scarved individuals to demonstrate not only their fighting skills, but also their knowledge of courtly graces. This Squires & Cadets will have all the traditional elements. Remember this event is not just for Squires and Cadets, it is for ALL non-White Belted and non-White Scarved individuals.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Chivalric and White Scarf Circles to be held in the afternoon. <o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Those interested in striving for the top honors should try to compete in the following competitions:<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><BR>Double elim list run by Sir Giotto and Don Iago<BR>3-man melee list<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN>run by Don Ansgar, Sir Asoph, Don Thorland <o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Obstacle course<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN>run by Sir Hoegaarden and Don Avery<BR>A&S
competition<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN>run by Don Pieter and Sir Alexis<BR>Dance competition<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN>run by Sir Rhodri and Don Christoforo <o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Bardic competition<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </SPAN>run by Dona Antonia and Sir Kenneth<SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal>There will be a cache of prizes for the individual winners of each of the above activities. The point system for selecting the overall winners from amongst the chivalric and rapier entrants will be: 5 points to the winners of each round of the double elimination list. In the 3-man melee, each member of a winning team will receive 5 points each round. Each entrant also receives 1-10 points for competing in the bardic, A&S, and dance competitions, with the obstacle course being worth 1-20
points.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Armor inspection opens at 9 am and the double elimination list starts at 10 am. The A&S, dance, bardic, and obstacle course competitions will be open to all, including non-combatants. A&S will take the form of a judged display competition; sign-up opens at 9 am, closes at noon. Prepare your best single entry. Enter ANYTHING; it is the attempt which counts. The obstacle course will include tests of intelligence, agility, and even heraldry. <o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>For the dance portion, come prepared to do your favorite. Don’t know one? Instructors and partners will be on hand to assist throughout the day; contact your local dance guild if you need help.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Bardic. One piece, performer's choice. Period style is not required, but period
pieces & original pieces in a period style will be given additional consideration. Group entries will be accepted. In such cases, groups are encouraged to choose pieces that allow each person being judged to contribute in a distinct & even way. (i.e. - don't make the judges' lives too difficult!).<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>The sumptuous incredibly period feast will be crafted by Grillmaster William, Baron Loch. Okay, so it may not be completely period, but you WILL want to eat it. (Limited to first 125). ACCEPS available.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal>Der BoDy Landsknecht Tavern will open after feast and court, offering FREE beer, wine, and mead. There are even have 4 gorgeous tavern wenches to serve you while you listen to the musical styling of Baron Mateo.<o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div
class=MsoNormal>For more info visit… <A href="http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html">http://www.modius.org/Guardian.html</A><o:p></o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Modius<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Steward & Retiring Squire<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Squires & Cadets XIV.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></div> <div class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></div></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE><BR><p> 
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