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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Greetings Good Gentles One and All,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Beltane is upon us and a grand celebration it will truly be. As Namron’s Titled Bard it is my duty to make the passing of my title as grand an occasion as an event of the current magnitude merits. With that being said, the format and formalities of the competition for Namron’s next Titled Bard are as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>This Event will add another page to the history of this great Barony. I entreat all competitors to look to Namron’s history for encouragement and guidance. Each person willing to accept the duties of Titled Bard of Namron will be required to seek out sponsorship by one of the members of the Order of the Heart of the Sable Storm.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'> Competitors will be required to have 2 pieces ready for the competition and should be presented in the format of a song, story, or poem. The first and opening piece will be themed around springtime, fertile lands, coming seasons, etc. or WAR! The second piece will be performed by those who make it to a final round as determined by the judges. The format for the second piece will be about or pertaining to the Order of the Heart of the Sable Storm, its members, or a specific member of the Order past, present, or future.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Judges will be Their Newly Crowned Excellencies and myself. Your sponsoring Storm will be encouraged to speak to the judges on your behalf about how they felt you best represented the spirit of the competition, the Order, and accomplished the stated goals.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=4 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Members of the Order of the Heart of the Sable Storm are encouraged to seek out their favorite bards and storytellers and offer sponsorship into the competition. At the very least, make yourselves known and be willing to present a bard to the populace for the competition.<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=5 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#1F497D;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Have FUN and ENJOY YOUR CRAFT!!<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please cross-post on any and all mailing lists you see fit as well as the different social media sites you may have access to.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Yours in Service,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Lord Allon McBaine<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Titled Bard of Namron<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>