[Ravensfort] The Lysts at Castleton

[trisha marlowe]

well done!!  
   
 ~*~  tareija




> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:13:10 -0500
> From: loco.cerveza at gmail.com
> To: ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org
> Subject: [Ravensfort] The Lysts at Castleton
> 
> 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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