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</p><div>Greetings Ansteorra!!!<br></div><div><br></div>The Tournament of Valor XXX is only 4 days away! It looks to be an amazing event, with people coming from across Calontir, and from neighboring Kingdoms!<div><br></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Site officially opens at 5:00 pm this Friday the 4th. Now, for those wanting to get on-site earlier, anyone that comes out and lends a hand with Valor set-up can also find their camping space/set their camp early. Crew and staff will be on site by 9:00 AM and we'll be doing set-up all day. Site closes Monday the 7th, at 12 noon.</span><br>
</div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is so much going on at Valor XXX, it's hard to put it all in one message, but here goes:</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">The 30th Valor Tournament - Gladiator Tournament - Melees - Gueardian of Valor Tourney - Valor Archery Tourney - Thrown Weapons - Adult & Youth Archery - A&S Competitions - Laurel's Road Show - RUSH Classes - Courtly Ball - The Champagne Players - Bardic Competition - Equestrian Tourney & Activities - And there's the rumor of Sumo Wrestling and Mongol Casino on Sunday...</span></span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is much new information on the Valor web-site concerning Equestrian Activities, Fighting and much more, plus get a look at the Roman Gladius that is the prize for the winner of the Gladiator's Finale. So please have a look at: <span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Verdana; white-space: normal;"><a href="http://valor.baronyofvatavia.org/" target="_blank">http://valor.baronyofvatavia.org/</a></span><br>
</span></div><div><br></div><div>For those that have perhaps not heard, there are 2 gentles being elevated to Peers at Valor XXX. Master Glendour is to be elevated to the Order of Chivalry, and Baroness Gillian Warrender is to be elevated to the Order of the Laurel. An Arts & Science Road Show will be on display near HE Gillian's vigil tent.<br>
</div><div><br></div><div>The Laurel's Road Show & Discussion will be happening on Saturday morning, with Laurels from across Calontir in attendance to discuss and advise people one-on-one about on their current or past A&S projects. When else can you sit and talk so candidly with a Laurel on your own work? If you've any questions, please contact Mistress Fionnuala at: <a href="mailto:lonemuse2@aol.com" target="_blank">lonemuse2@aol.com</a></div>
<div><br></div><div><div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Speaking of the Arts & Sciences, the A&S Competition are:</span></div><div><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tournaments in Any Medium - <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px; white-space: normal;">Anything having to do with, depicting, or used in, tournaments. Entries will be judged in two categories, Two-Dimensional (illumination, embroider, etc.) and Three-Dimensional (wood-working, armor, garb, etc.).</span></span><br>
</li><li><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 12px;">Brewing - Be it ale, mead, or wine, bring your best.</span></li></ul></div></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br>
</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Info about pets was inadvertently left off the website. Pets are indeed welcome, so long as they are on leashes or in runs.</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Merchants are welcome, and there is no merchanting fee. Merchants may come on site early for set-up, starting at 12:00 noon on Friday. Period merchants may set-up behind the hall, while we ask that merchants with more modern tents or shades set up at the front, to help maintain the medieval feel of the event.</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">In service,</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord Corrigan Mackenzie</span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Event Steward</span></div>
<div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'lucida grande'; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tournament of Valor XXX</span></div></div><br><br>Centurion Uriangqadai<br></div></div><div style="clear: both; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 1px;">
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