[Ravensfort] War of Ages

[David Brown]

In the words of His Majesty, "Court will be longer than usual but it will be 
epic." And epic it was. Many Sable Comets were given as well as AoA's and a 
Sable Thistle and A Lion of Ansteorra.  2 Court Baronies were also given (Don 
Robert McFarland's wife was one) & of course the Knighting, which was beautiful 
and moving. The Raven's Fort table had in the front asile seats so we saw all 
the action.
I sat the first gate sift with Mirabelis and Sir Everits and we had an awesome 
time meeting people and welcoming them to War of Ages. The site was beautiful, 
the fighting heroic and dusty, the A&S and Bardic were great...and the feast was 
delicious and plentiful! After the feast Porkulus played to the many revelers 
and Lady Tarieja was enchanting as she entertained the crowd with her belly 
dancing.
It was one of the best events I have been to in quite some time. The people of 
the Shire of Ffynnon Gath are warm and hospitable. If you missed this event then 
you missed something truely wonderful.

Lord Devin




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From: Carolyn Pace <ridgetopfarm at me.com>
To: Raven's Fort <Ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Mon, October 25, 2010 9:37:39 AM
Subject: [Ravensfort] War of Ages


Greetings everyone,
      While I could not hope to compete with our Lemoine's talented writings of 
his travels, I will tell of our going's on at War of Ages simply enough. 

     We had a good showing from Raven's Fort with approximately 15 members 
going! We had a great encampment in two areas of the site. Pace and I sat gate 
in the evening and morning respectively. Our own Mirabelis ran the entire gate 
and was tirelessly at the job for many hours on both days.   We got to see many 
peoples entering the site as over 400  showed up to celebrate the many 
happenings to occur there. The site, our first time, had many awesome buildings 
and I was impressed at all that had been built in such a short period of time. 
It was dusty however as no rain had fallen in many a day and the sticker burs 
were a constant source of discomfort. None the less a great time was had by all. 
The vigil was fun to listen to with much laughter and merrymaking until the wee 
morning hours. Then the fighting began and it was awesome. The list was large 
with much fighting , archery bolts flying and laughter and grunting etc. on both 
sides. And true to period it was very dusty as well. Great clouds of dust arose 
as the fighters charged each other constantly.  The rapier tourney on the 
village streets was fun as well. Much clanging of swords was heard as they went 
at each other.  

  There were a few nice merchants to visit too. The bardic was fun and 
entertaining.
   Then in the evening,  feast was served and it was very tasty and the food 
just kept on coming!!!   We had a Raven's Forters table right near court and all 
the action!  Many awards were given by the Crown and Their Heirs.  The knighting 
ceremony was moving and many a tear was shed as each person told of Sir John's 
great deeds. 

  After court our own Porkulus gave a mini concert and did all of us proud. And 
I am still picturing beautiful Tareija balancing a sword and her exotic and 
intoxicating dancing to the music. I can also still smell the BACON! that was 
served to everyone! The hafla after wards was a nice ending to a wonderful 
event. Pace and I got to practice the beats on our drums until we retired to bed 
and listened to the rest of the fun and merriment until the morning hours. A 
nice lullaby after a long weekend of eventing and fun.   

   If I forgot something I apologize and encourage others to add to the 
memories.
   A tired but happy, Giovanna



      
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