[Loch-Ruadh] Kragenworth Keep Bardic
Polydore
polydore at ntbb.net
Tue Dec 27 03:23:47 PST 2005
Hey, Padraig, right up your alley! Course, some of you 'heros' have
kind of unusual talents... (evil grin!)
Julie Self wrote:
> Greetings and Salutations All!
>
> On Friday, Jan. 6th, 2006, we will be hosting the passing of the
> cloak. The following is the message I received from Kathryn of
> Scarborough, regarding the subject and criteria of the competition:
>
> Dear Gwen,
> Your faithful Kragenworth Bard here, with my proposed
> theme for the passing of the cloak in January...
> ***
> Subject: Wordfame!
>
> Historically, it was often the duty (and privilege) of
> the bard to immortalize the deeds of those around him
> or her, in song, story and verse. To employ an honest
> pen and a truthful tongue, to praise and chastise, to
> celebrate and criticize, to goad or glorify as the
> situation merited.
> Bring us your deeds of heroes, famous or unsung.
> Bring us your tales of fools made kings, and of
> monarchs laid low by folly. Sing us the praises of
> the fairest lady, the bravest warrior, or the hardiest
> drinker the known world has ever seen. Tell
> embarassing stories about your friends! (but use your
> judgment wisely, mindful that wordfame works both
> ways).
> Each participant will perform two pieces of his or her
> choice in keeping with the theme of the competition.
> Remember: the art of praise and the art of satire are
> of equal importance to the bardic profession, and the
> most admired bards were those who showed skill and
> competence in both.
> ***
> Our bardic is held at 6801 Beaty St., Ft.Worth, at 7:30 PM (SCA
> time). Bring your bardic stuff, a chair, your beverage of choice and
> food to share. We are looking forward to seeing you. It is the start
> of what looks to be a wonderful New year!
>
> Directions: Take your best route to West Loop 820. Exit Craig St.
> (first exit South of Meadowbrook). Go East on Craig St. to Hunter (5
> or 6 blocks). Go North (left) on Hunter to the end of the block, a
> "T" intersection. We are on the NE side of the "T". There will be a
> banner and a lantern on the porch and a large white truck in the
> gravel driveway. If you get lost, call 817-492-9246 and we will talk
> you to the house!
>
> See you then!
>
> Gwenllian
> Loch Ruadh Rocks!!
>
>
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