[Glaslyn] Awesome News from Jagermeister

[M TURNAGE]

I also want to congratulate our own Lord Alexander who was presented a Sable 
Falcon on the field this past Saturday.  Vivat to our fighters!!!

In service,
Ceinwen~

A Post on the Elfsea list from H.E. Armand:>
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>Greetings Elfsea!
>
>For the benefit of those unable to attend the recent Jagermeister event in 
>Fynnon Gath last weekend, I am delighted to share some exciting news. But 
>first, on my way to the event, traveling with my herald Lord Seamus (on 
>loan to the King for the weekend), we were making good time, until that 
>stretch of the King's highway between Bryn Gwlad and Fynnon Gath. What 
>should have taken 15 minutes, became more than an hour. At a stand still, 
>Lord Seamus jumped out of our wagon and searched for clues that might speed 
>our journey. Just ahead of us, he discovered HL Donnel and Richard "Nine 
>Fingers". They were not the source of the delay, but the did bring a smile 
>to an otherwise tedious beginning. But then on Saturday, Elfsea was well 
>represented by young Richard in the Youth division early in the day. Thank 
>you Richard!
>
>Folowing the youth list, the wisdom of His Stellar Majesty, King Ulsted, 
>was evident to all as he recognized the prowess and leadership of our good 
>friend from Glaslyn and former Arthurian, Louis le Blaireau, with the 
>announcement and his elevation to the Order of the Centurions of the Sable 
>Star! Vivat, Centurion Louis!!
>
>It was most gratifying to witness this man's elevation, and I only regret 
>that more did not have the same good fortunate to be present. Baron Gavin 
>of Bonwicke also joined the ranks of the Centurions at this event. Vivat, 
>Centurion Gavin!!
>
>Now, in addition to the recognition shown to these fine gentles, as long 
>time supporters of and leaders in our fighting community, there is yet more 
>news. As is often the case, an individual exhibits the characteristics of a 
>station, long before recognition of it is granted. Such is the case with 
>Centurion Louis. I have witnessed Centurion Louis providing training to 
>youth combats at events and fighter practices, as well as guidance to more 
>elderly fighters, eh, hum, the old and new alike. One of the newer is also 
>a new member of Elfsea's baronial guard, our own Arias "De La Villa Lobo".
>
>The Jagermeister event was conducted as a Swiss five with no shields in any 
>round. The rounds were: Glaive, Florentine, Single sword, Spear and finally 
>Great Sword. Between the 1st and 2nd rounds, Centurion (though at the time 
>still Lord) Louis attended by his lady, HL Afan and Arais' lady, Teraesa, 
>publically took Arias as his shieldman in the middle of the list field. 
>Centurion Louis commented to me that he had skirted tradition slightly, in 
>that such an association was usually announced following the individual's 
>first loss on the day, but young Arias had won his 1st bout. No matter, for 
>as it turned out, Centurion Louis would have waited long indeed. You see, 
>Arias, who is new to our fighting community with relatively few months of 
>practice, and this his first tournament, went undefeated in ALL five 
>rounds!!!  And before this day, he had never fought any style other than 
>sword and shield.
>
>Now it must be said that he may have had a little help from the King, 
>because before the list was concluded, His Majesty interrupted the 
>tournament with an unscheduled court where Arias received the Sable Falcon 
>of Ansteorra!!! (I did mention that His Majesty is wise.) Inspirational to 
>be sure, but unquestionably deserved as Arias' bouts were formidable. And 
>though I cannot recall all of his pairings, I know that Centurion Ysfael 
>was counted among them. In the end, Optio Liam Gordon also went undefeated 
>and the title of Jagermeister was determined by a game of "Ogre Ball". 
>Arias and Liam served as captains, chose teams and proceeded to field a 8 
>fighters each (with alternates rotating in) whose goal was to move a 
>roughly 50 pound sheep beyond a line at their opponent's end of the field, 
>while simultaneously employing melee weapons, tactics and typical 
>resurrection rules of engagement. Quite entertaining and though Optio Liam 
>ultimately claimed the title of Jagermeister (Congratulations Liam), Arias 
>represented Elfsea incredibly well and I encourage one and all to 
>congratulate him when next your paths cross. Congratulations Arias! Well 
>done!
>
>In the service of kingdom, crown and barony, I remain,
>HE Armand Dragonetti
>Baron of Elfsea
>
>
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