[Gatesedge] News from War

[Paul Haines]

Vivat, Lord Carluccio!  Well done!

In other news, Ansteorra also won the Thrown Weapons point.  The TW
competition was spread out over three days, so I didn't get to meet too many
throwers, as I was only at the range for a couple hours on two different
days.  I did manage to score 56 points for Ansteorra though.  The
competition was set up for each weapon (knife/axe/spear) to be thrown at
15/25/35/45 ft ranges.  You started at 15 and if you scored with at least
one weapon out of six, you qualified to move back one range and throw again
for each range.  Well, after throwing great with knives in practice, I
proceeded to bounce all six at 15 ft, so that shut out my knife portion.
However, I did exceptionally well with axe and spear, eventually throwing
both from 45 feet.  After throwing 6 knives, 24 axes, and 24 spears, my arms
were shot, but I was proud of my contribution to the war point.

I have also spoken with Lord Eadric about adding a thrown weapons practice
at his place to be held in conjunction with archery practice.  If anyone is
interested in throwing, please let me know.  I need to build some targets
yet and gather up some loaner gear.  I bought three knives at war (big and
heavy) that will be for loaning.

In service,
Lord Alden Drake
Guy who throws pointy things.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Eadric Anstapa" <eadric at scabrewer.com>
To: "Gatesedge, " <gatesedge at ansteorra.org>
Sent: Monday, March 17, 2003 10:32 AM
Subject: [Gatesedge] News from War


> For those who were not at war...
>
> At Gulf War this past week Gates Edge was proudly represented.  I know I
> will leave out much so I will ask that the others in attendance fill in my
> gaps.
>
> Although we were spread across the camp finding a home for the week where
> our interests called us, there was approximately a total of 26 Gates Edge
> folks at the war with 11 people in the Gates Edge encampment proper.
>
> As always Gates Edge defined service for the rest of the participants of
the
> war serving many hours at many different endeavors.  Among other endeavors
> our people provided help with Security, Field Marshaling, Inspection
> Marshalling, Range Marshalling, volunteer point, troll, and chiurgeoning.
> We provided shelter from the rains, food for the hungry, and lights in the
> privies.
>
> The Equestrians of Gates Edge once again showed that they are among the
best
> in the known world and have the best animals in the known world.
>
> The Archers of Gates Edge showed the might of Ansteorra both on the
> Battlefield and at the Target Range.
>
> Our Rapier community used their sharp blades to help defeat our foes.
> Worthy of note is that   Lord Carluccio di Bia  was one of the last 10
> remaining fighters (out of 72 total) in the Tournament sponsored by the
> Order of the Rose and later that day at the Ravine Battle  was awarded the
> honor of the Queens Rapier of Ansteorra  (that will be the spiffy red and
> white braid that he will be wearing on his belt).  Lord Carluccio also now
> serves as the Rapier Champion for Her Excellency Sir Erika.
>
> Vivat Gates Edge!
>
> Lord Eadric Anstapa
> Kingdom Archery Marshal, Ansteorra
> eadric at scabrewer.com
>
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