[Northkeep] [Fwd: FW: The Pelicans of Calontir Seek Your Aid!]

[Hugh & Belinda Niewoehner]

I realize Castellan is foremost on everyone's mind, but this was on the 
Calon's list and we thought it was amusing.  If anyone's even 
considering Lillies this will give you an idea of how much fun Ferd can 
generate.


  Gotta like the way this guy writes...

Ismet and Damon



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		People of Calontir,
	
	As the days of summer grow longer and we prepare for the great
Fair upon the fields of Lilies, we bring you alarming tidings. For
decades now the Society has grown and prospered, and the people have
been supported by three pillars: Service, Martial Prowess, and the Arts
& Sciences. Since the times of the ancients all builders have known that
for a structure to be stable, the pillars must be equal, lest the
platform slip and that which it supports slide off to its destruction.
	
	But now, one of those pillars has become unbalanced. The Order
of the Laurel, good folk though they be, appear to have been touched by
madness, and wish to supplant the other Orders. They would redact
Chivalry and Service into Arts and Sciences!
	
	Even as we write this, we can hear you saying "No! Surely this
can not be." But their conspiracy has long been in the works, and their
hidden Laurel plan leaves clues for those who would look for them. Do
they not refer to combat as a martial art? Who coined that phrase? Or
this one: The Pen is mightier than the Sword? There are countless more
examples.
	
	Now, we hear they are gathering their forces, to turn the fair
fields of Lilies once more to field of War. We have heard Laurels plan
"to inflict art upon the masses." Beware you folk of the Heartland!
	
	First those who take the sword will feel their vine-like
tendrils reaching onto the field of combat (where, we might add, we
already regularly exercise the art of singing). Will your swords become
quills? Will your three step running charge be changed to a Pavanne?
Will your armor be transformed into a Cotehardie or a Houppelande, and
your helm replaced with a stylish plumed hat or beaded snood? We can
only imagine what might be done to the archery fields, but we understand
feathers are involved...
	
	They will next turn their creeping branches to those who labor.
Will every water-bearer be wearing elaborate Elizabethan gowns and
carrying water in tiny crystal glasses? Will event stewards be told, "No
need to plan ahead, so long as you look mah-veh-lous?"
	
	Good my Lords and Ladies, these are the signs of a world gone
mad! The Arts and Sciences are wonderful things, and we are well blessed
that they improve every facet of our Society. Ivy is also beautiful, but
when the climbing vine grows too much and kills the tree upon which it
grows, then both may well wither. And then who prospers?
	
	These Laurels must be made to realize that all three pillars are
vital to our Society's stability. And should they, like kudzu, try to
grow beyond their bounds, then it is our responsibility to prune them
back.
	
	The Ancient and Honorable Order of the Pelican is prepared for
this service. We will stand against the Laurels for the good of all. Don
your red and white in token of your support and join us upon the fields
of Lilies, as we cut back the over reaching Laurel!
	
	Until the sky is filled with falling leaves, we remain,
	
	Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon, OL, OP, etc.
	Lyriel de la Foret, OL, OP, etc.
	

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