[Northkeep] FW: 2008 Lilies War Theme

[Jean Paul de Sens]

Umm... armourer's.  Simply because I don't want those guys to hit *me*.

JP


On 10/10/07, Niewoehner, Hugh <hughn at ssd.fsi.com> wrote:
>
> This could be fun...a War of the Guilds.
>
> Remembering that there were several times in period where the guilds
> formed the core of a number of armies.  They armed, marched, fought, and
> died as guild members.
>
> Who would you fight for?  The Cordwainers?  The Brewers?  Or maybe the
> Spinners or Weavers Guilds?
>
>
>
>         Lilies Announcement!
>
>         As is tradition in the heartlands, Their Royal Majesties
> Calontir have decreed that a grand tournament and melee be organized for
> all of their nobles, knights, and commons; as well as their Royal
> Cousins and their subjects from across the Known World. This tournament
> is to be held on the ground of their forefathers, the Field of Lilies,
> and is to consist of all manner of pageantry, display and entertainment
> for all who might attend.
>
>         It is no secret that the artisans of this kingdom are some of
> the most diverse in the world; and to that end, their Majesties have
> asked that all who might participate in this fair organize themselves
> into guilds and form alliances in order to field teams for this display.
> These guilds and alliances need not be officially chartered within this
> fair kingdom, yet all must be able to present a sufficient force upon
> the field that might last for a week, and include not only artisans, but
> knights, huscarls, fyrdmen, archers and men-at-arms. Forces should be
> able to challenge each other in the customary pastimes of tournament,
> melee, archery, games, art and craft displays, shopping and partying, to
> name but a few. We would encourage all who dedicate themselves to a
> craft to consider sponsoring a force for this war; be you metalworker,
> fiber artist, cook, potter, baker, or any of the other myriad of
> artisans and craftsmen that this Kingdom is blessed with.
>
>         Petitions for such forces must be presented to their Majesties,
> no later than the Kris Kinder Market, traditionally held in the Crown's
> lands of the Barony of Forgotten Sea. Any exceptions after this date
> will be granted solely at the discretion of Their Majesties.
>
>         The Event Stewards for this next Lilies are Baroness Diana
> MacLean (baronessd at hotmail.com <mailto:baronessd at hotmail.com>  ) and
> Baron Mikhail Nikolaevich (mstraatm at gmail.com
> <mailto:mstraatm at gmail.com> ). If you are interested in sponsoring a
> side for this next Lilies, please contact us at your earliest
> convenience. Even if you don't think you have enough for a "whole" side,
> let us know, perhaps we could arrange an alliance with another guild or
> group. Again, your side does not have to be an "official" Calontir
> guild, just a group of artisans willing to contribute to the overall fun
> of the war.
>
>         We look forward to hearing from many of you!
>
>
>
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