[Ravensfort] The Lysts at Castleton

[Carolyn Pace]

That was a most excellent rendering of the weekend. Thank you so much,I felt like was there. Keep up the good telling of event tales! xo G 
On Sunday, April 11, 2010, at 08:13PM, "Lemoine Beers" <loco.cerveza at gmail.com> wrote:
>The Lysts at Castleton
>a report
>by
>Lemoine de Gascony
>Apprentice to
> Mistress Shanahan the Fey
>
>On April 9, A. S. XLIV being 2010 in the common era, the Lady Rosalia
>and myself made the journey to Castleton. Leaving our home in Raven's
>Fort we were most excited about what lay before us. The trip across
>Ansteorra was nice; I for one enjoy the countryside. We were almost to
>Castleton when my good lady informed she was hungry and the wagon
>would no go further unless we stopped for food... so we stopped at the
>House of the Waffle. The members of this household were happy to serve
>us and the food was much needed. Back on the road we made our way to
>Castleton. We checked in and found land for Raven's Fort to camp on.
>We set our camp up as fast as possible as the mounted list had
>started. It was a sight to see. The horses and the fighters were well
>mannered and the chivalry on the field was to the highest standards.
>Once the mounted list had finished we had started back to camp when H.
>E. Master Don Robin of Gilwell took the field with a noble fighter
>that I did not get the name of. They engaged in cut and thrust, their
>skill was so good that it looked more like a dance the a fight. During
>the cut and thrust fighting a wagon came in to Castleton with H. E.
>Brian du Val, his daughter, and Lord Eagan. While the latest arrivals
>from Raven's Fort checked in Lady Rosalia and myself were lucky enough
>to get to speak with H. E. Master Don Robert MacPharland. He told us
>the tale of his trip to Castleton, and we all had a good time. After
>everyone had finished checking in, Lady Rosalia rode in H. E. Brian's
>wagon while I walked back to the land we had claimed for Raven's Fort
>camping. We helped with the unloading of H. E. Brian's wagon. While
>the tents, shields, armor, and weapons were being unloaded. Lady Runa
>of the Thundering Herd had arrived. Once her wagon had been unloaded
>H. E. Brian's wagon was moved near to the lyst field and the Raven's
>Fort pavilion was set up. We had the honor to be between Barony of
>Bjornsborg and the Barony of Loch Soilleir. The Lady Rosalia and I
>then went to the grand museum of Don Shamino Salle Dacil. The museum
>had wonders for the young and the old alike. If one ever has the time
>to visit Don Shamino Salle Dacil's museum one should. After leaving
>the museum Lady Rosalia returned to camp and I spent time watching the
>Cut and Trust Tournament for the honor of the Ladies of the Rose. This
>was a most thrilling tournament to behold. I then returned to camp.
>After enjoying the fellowship of the our fellow Raven's Forters we
>retired to bed.
>
>Early on the next day we awoke to the smell of coffee that Lady Runa
>had made for us. H. E. Brian's daughter had gathered wild onions and
>would spend the better of her day gathering wild onion for everyone's
>enjoyment. I also had the honor of being asked by H. E. Brian to
>herald him in to court as his two loyal and trust worthy guardsmen
>Lady Rosalia and Lord Eagan escorted him. It was a proud moment to be
>the one to call out to everyone that H. E. Brian du Val fourth baron
>of Raven's Fort fighting with the favor of his daughter, a scarf of
>purpure upon his brow was entering the field this day for honorable
>combat on the list fields of Castleton. Once court had ended the
>fighting had begun. We watched as H. E. Brian fought with honor and
>great pride in the name of Raven's Fort. We entertained many guests
>that day in our pavilion. We were also blessed with a visit from
>Countess Elizabeta DiValore della Rosa. Once the fighting had
>finished, the list fields were set up for the jousting. It is with
>great pride that I say that our own Lady Mirabelis Genevah Zabaneh was
>one of the people of great skill on the jousting field that day. I was
>greatly honored that H. E. Mistress Suzanne Gabrielle Marie Beraud
>took the time out of her busy day to speak with me about the arts and
>sciences. To her I am most thankful. Once the sun had set on a
>wonderful and exciting day, Lord Eagan took all of Raven's fort to the
>tavern and bought a round of drinks, in celebration of the events of
>the past day. Retiring to bed we sleep well. I would be remiss if I
>did not point out that the weather was nice for camping, a bit chilly
>for some but not cold or harsh. When we awoke the on the final day, We
>had a very enjoyable breakfast from the Longship Company. Breaking
>down camp and packing was the next order of business. Finally, we made
>our way home back across the great kingdom that is Anstoerra.
>
>
>Lemoine de Gascony MKA "L.D. Beers"  loco.cerveza at gmail.com
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