[Ravensfort] Ravensfort Digest, Vol 57, Issue 37

Patricia Schmidt iris20 at sbcglobal.net
Tue Jan 18 06:52:22 PST 2011


Unto HE Brion,

Gentle Cousin, You are most welcome. It was our priviledge to do so.  My sister 
Nerak and I enjoy the art of entertainment and enjoy even more being able to 
share it with others.  To that end, we gladly extend the offer of respite from 
the elements.  And even though we were wet, cold and muddy, our hearts were warm 
& glowing.  My Brother Wolfram was the one who provided the High Tea and the 
comaraderie shared  made it all worth while.  I look forward to seeing every one 
again and soon!

Jalali 




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Today's Topics:

  1. Fw: [Ansteorra] January Herald's Decision Meeting (Sher M)
  2. Winter Crown Tourney (John Reuter)
  3. Winter Crown Tourney ( correct version) (John Reuter)
  4. A personal thank you (John Reuter)


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Message: 1
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 14:29:30 -0600
From: "Sher M" <runa.herd at earthlink.net>
To: "Ravens Fort" <ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: [Ravensfort] Fw: [Ansteorra] January Herald's Decision
    Meeting
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From: "Joseph Percer" <jpercer at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 10:18 AM
To: "Heralds List, Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA,Inc." 
<heralds at lists.ansteorra.org>; "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc." 
<ansteorra at lists.ansteorra.org>
Subject: [Ansteorra] January Herald's Decision Meeting

> Greetings Ansteorra!
>
> I just wanted to remind any who have an interest that the January CoH
> Decision Meeting will take place next week at King's Round Table in
> the Barony of Stargate. The meeting is scheduled to be at 11 AM, just
> after the Herald's Warranting Class. As usual, the meeting is open to
> all who wish to attend. We will consider the items listed below. You
> can find the commentary on the items at:
>
> http://ace.heraldry.ansteorra.org/letter/view/40
>
>
> 1. Adaleide Dewy (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.
> 2. Adela vom Berg (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 3. Alys Blakhauksdotther (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.
> 4. Elena Mikl?sne (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.
> 5. E?gan hua B?oll?in (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 6. Erich Johann von Alberichssohn (Raven?s Fort, Barony of) Barony of)
> New Name and Device Change.
> 7. Evangelo Thrakkios (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 8. Gavin Rede (Raven's Fort, Barony of) New Name.
> 9. Isabella Maria della Rosa (Bryn Gwlad, Barony of) New Device.
> 10. Jayme Dominguez del Valle (Seawinds, Shire of) Resubmitted Device.
> 11. Lemoine de Gascoigne (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 12. Michael Snowdon (Bjornsborg, Barony of ) New Device.
> 13. Montega Black Dragon (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 14. Oddus Torcoletti (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 15. Rebekkah de Corvis. (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.
> 16. Rupert Geofferey Down de Ronda. (North Keep, Barony of) New Badge.
> 17. Sewallis Siward de Shirley (Barony Bordermarch) New Name and Device.
> 18. Vyolante do Porto (Steppes, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.
> 19. Wihtric Wihtmunding (Steppes, Barony of) New Name and Device.
> 20. Yves I'espicier (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.
>
> Pray know that I remain Yours in service,
>
> Andrewe Bawldwyn (formerly Jayme)
> Bordure Herald
>
> -- 
> Joseph M. Percer, AAS, LP
>
> 


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Message: 2
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:00:43 -0600
From: John Reuter <jareuter1066 at sbcglobal.net>
To: Ravens Fort <ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>,
    "ravensfort-officers at googlegroups.com"
    <ravensfort-officers at googlegroups.com>
Subject: [Ravensfort] Winter Crown Tourney
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Cold, wet and muddy are the best words to describe the conditions of the day. 
Honorable, chivalrous and challenging is the best way to describe the fighting! 
As the list of 39 entrants progressed before Their Majesties the morning dew 
turned into a fine mist. The first round was interesting to watch as the 
seasoned combatants had to negotiate the deteriorating ground as the mist turned 
to a light rain. Some called it a perfect English day. The once sandy and firm 
soil was now  a quagmire of mud and slippery mush. As each fighter tested their 
opponents skill and prowess , they to were tested by the elements as each thrown 
shot proved much more difficult than usual. Duke Miguel threw a snap shot that 
causes his feet to jet out in surprising directions. Sir Romanis and other 
surefooted knights would have benefitted from lug soles as their smooth soled 
foot wear made them slide with the slightest well trained maneuver! The list 
progressed, as spectator and combatant alike were so
aked and muddy. After the second round ended, His Majesty Ulstead the Unsteady 
inspected the condition of the field and determined that the tourney would 
continue as long as the weather did not worsen. Off and on the mist turned to a 
heavy drizzle but for the most part the day was tolerable. As the finals were 
ending, an air of concern was felt by all. A fighter would slide or stumble 
while vying for an advantageous position and his opponent would pause and allow 
him to recover. It was obvious that some shots would have been devastatingly 
accurate but patient were all the combatants as they minded each others safety.  
An opportunity to demonstrate an act of chivalry was more of a necessity for 
each maneuver was a new lesson in dexterity and balance. In the final round it 
came down to Count Hrafin and Sir Lochlan Dunn one of the Kingdoms newest 
knights! As Lochlan fought to keep his footing and his center of balance he 
maneuvered closer to Hrafin. A flinch, a shrug and a subt
le shift caused reactions back and forth. Finally a step, a swing and an 
explosive exchange of blows. Lochlan strikes high, Hrafin ducks and rises with 
his guard tight as he presses in and Lochlan steps back.........a dramatic 
pause. Both shields up high at the ready. Swords cocked and poised to strike. 
Their eyes locked and the mist dripping from their visors as they calculate 
their opponents next move. Lochlan circles looking for an opening and another 
exchange of blows, Lochlan connects.... They separate... Hrafin excepts the 
blow.
The two pair up again as they check their footing, nod to the marshals as their 
brother knights look on. Sir Lochlan again circles as count Hrafin patiently 
positions himself. Lochlan moves sharply and looses his footing slides to the 
right, leans back arms wide open, his right leg kicks back and he regains his 
balance as he readies himself. During which time Hrafin shifts to the left, 
pauses and refrains from engaging and allows the young knight to recover. It was 
as if time stood still for that brief second seemed like an eternity, as 
Lochlan's guard was down and his sword arm his only point of balance. Out of the 
corner of his eye he see Count Hrafin within sword range as his right leg kick 
back to put himself back in to position and Hrafin gracefully nods. It's a 
moment that could have changed the fight but chivalry was the deciding factor. 

Sir Lochlan continues the fight and looses a point with a sound blow from Count 
Hrafin. They are tied now and all bets are off. Count Hrafin's movements are 
conservative and confident as Lochlan again circles his opponent. The crowd is 
silent, the mist subsides for just a moment. Countess Elisabeth is focused on 
her Champion. Silent, poised and full of grace she witnesses Hrafin's every 
move. Sir Lochlan's Lady Fair Gwen look on, the same feeling playing out again 
as her husbands prowess takes him ever closer to another Victory. Patiently they 
both watch, knowing that the next blow will be the one. Focused and ready they 
step in and exchange blows. Nothing to fancy or extreme. Nit enough here, just 
short there and a skip, a thrust and perry! A slight pause and then a ringing 
"PATANG" a slot to the grill. Total silence, not a sound. Hrafin sighs, Lochlan 
steps back.......Count Hafin nods. Sir Lochlan's shot was Good! The crowd claps 
and cheers as the honorable combatants embra
ce briefly as the King's Herald opens court on the field that very moment. As 
Lochlan embraces Gwen the crowd gathers and Their Majesties have them kneel and 
are crowned as our new Prince and Princess of Ansteorra! King Ulstead speaks to 
the assembled populace and addresses the acts of honor, chivalry and valor 
displayed that day. The conditions that all had to suffer to witness this day as 
it unfolded. He said that all combatants were cautious of their actions and of 
their opponents movements as well. Some of the best fighting was seen that day 
with every single blow being with out question. His Majesty used the phrase "A 
good clean tournament" with all the mud and soggy boots I wonder if that was his 
humor showing a bit.
In the hour following the list, our three candidates vying for the privilege of 
being our next baron and baroness were to be interviewed. In the Curtain 
Theater,  Lord Vlod not Vlod with Mistress Jalali, Centurion Michael of Graves 
end with Valery Longhair and Lord Pasquale and Lady Giovanna were seen in that 
order. After the interviews were over the Crown visited with the knights of the 
realm in a Belted Circle. One question that all the candidates asked me about 
was...... Their Majesties asked if we had a trailer hitch. What did they mean by 
that? I simply replied...."Do you have one?" and when they said yes, I said 
"That is Good".  I guess having a trailer hitch is a prerequisite to being a 
landed noble these days. I guess we will see.

I hope you enjoyed this.

Baron Brian :)


Sent from my iPhone


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Message: 3
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:13:44 -0600
From: John Reuter <jareuter1066 at sbcglobal.net>
To: Kelley Schulze <kds032 at SHSU.EDU>
Cc: Ravens Fort <ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>,
    ravensfort-officers at googlegroups.com
Subject: [Ravensfort] Winter Crown Tourney ( correct version)
Message-ID: <0DEAE158-CEAE-481F-A067-7DE203DB492E at sbcglobal.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Cold, wet and muddy are the best words to describe the conditions of the day. 
Honorable, chivalrous and challenging is the best way to describe the fighting! 
As the list of 39 entrants progressed before Their Majesties the morning dew 
turned into a fine mist. The first round was interesting to watch as the 
seasoned combatants had to negotiate the deteriorating ground as the mist turned 
to a light rain. Some called it a perfect English day. The once sandy and firm 
soil was now  a quagmire of mud and slippery mush. As each fighter tested their 
opponents skill and prowess , they to were tested by the elements as each thrown 
shot proved much more difficult than usual. Duke Miguel threw a snap shot that 
causes his feet to jet out in surprising directions. Sir Romanis and other 
surefooted knights would have benefitted from lug soles as their smooth soled 
foot wear made them slide with the slightest well trained maneuver! The list 
progressed, as spectator and combatant alike were so
aked and muddy. After the second round ended, His Majesty Ulstead the Unsteady 
inspected the condition of the field and determined that the tourney would 
continue as long as the weather did not worsen. Off and on the mist turned to a 
heavy drizzle but for the most part the day was tolerable. As the finals were 
ending, an air of concern was felt by all. A fighter would slide or stumble 
while vying for an advantageous position and his opponent would pause and allow 
him to recover. It was obvious that some shots would have been devastatingly 
accurate but patient were all the combatants as they minded each others safety.  
An opportunity to demonstrate an act of chivalry was more of a necessity for 
each maneuver was a new lesson in dexterity and balance. In the final round it 
came down to Count Hrafin and Sir Lochlan Dunn one of the Kingdoms newest 
knights! As Lochlan fought to keep his footing and his center of balance he 
maneuvered closer to Hrafin. A flinch, a shrug and a subt
le shift caused reactions back and forth. Finally a step, a swing and an 
explosive exchange of blows. Lochlan strikes high, Hrafin ducks and rises with 
his guard tight as he presses in and Lochlan steps back.........a dramatic 
pause. Both shields up high at the ready. Swords cocked and poised to strike. 
Their eyes locked and the mist dripping from their visors as they calculate 
their opponents next move. Lochlan circles looking for an opening and another 
exchange of blows, Lochlan connects.... They separate... Hrafin excepts the 
blow.
The two pair up again as they check their footing, nod to the marshals as their 
brother knights look on. Sir Lochlan again circles as count Hrafin patiently 
positions himself. Lochlan moves sharply and looses his footing slides to the 
right, leans back arms wide open, his right leg kicks back and he regains his 
balance as he readies himself. During which time Hrafin shifts to the left, 
pauses and refrains from engaging and allows the young knight to recover. It was 
as if time stood still for that brief second seemed like an eternity, as 
Lochlan's guard was down and his sword arm his only point of balance. Out of the 
corner of his eye he see Count Hrafin within sword range as his right leg kick 
back to put himself back in to position and Hrafin gracefully nods. It's a 
moment that could have changed the fight but chivalry was the deciding factor. 

Sir Lochlan continues the fight and looses a point with a sound blow from Count 
Hrafin. They are tied now and all bets are off. Count Hrafin's movements are 
conservative and confident as Lochlan again circles his opponent. The crowd is 
silent, the mist subsides for just a moment. Countess Elisabeth is focused on 
her Champion. Silent, poised and full of grace she witnesses Hrafin's every 
move. Sir Lochlan's Lady Fair Gwen looks on, the same feelings playing out again 
as her husbands prowess takes him ever closer to another Victory. Patiently they 
both watch, knowing that the next blow will be the one. Focused and ready they 
step in and exchange blows. Nothing to fancy or extreme. Not enough here, just 
short there and a skip, a thrust and perry! A slight pause and then a ringing 
"PATANG" a slot to the grill. Total silence, not a sound. Hrafin sighs, Lochlan 
steps back.......Count Hafin nods. Sir Lochlan's shot was Good! The crowd claps 
and cheers as the honorable combatants emb
race briefly as the King's Herald opens court on the field that very moment. As 
Lochlan embraces Gwen the crowd gathers and Their Majesties have them kneel and 
are crowned as our new Prince and Princess of Ansteorra! King Ulstead speaks to 
the assembled populace and addresses the acts of honor, chivalry and valor 
displayed that day. The conditions that all had to suffer to witness this day as 
it unfolded. He said that all combatants were cautious of their actions and of 
their opponents movements as well. Some of the best fighting was seen that day 
with every single blow being with out question. His Majesty used the phrase "A 
good clean tournament" with all the mud and soggy boots I wonder if that was his 
humor showing a bit.
In the hour following the list, our three candidates vying for the privilege of 
being our next baron and baroness were to be interviewed. In the Curtain 
Theater,  Lord Vlod not Vlod with Mistress Jalali, Centurion Michael of Graves 
end with Lady Valery Longhair and Lord Pasquale and Lady Giovanna were seen in 
that order. After the interviews were over the Crown visited with the knights of 
the realm in a Belted Circle. One question that all the candidates asked me 
about was...... "Their Majesties asked if we had a trailer hitch. What did they 
mean by that?" I ask......."Do you have one?" and when they said yes, I simply 
replied  "That is Good".  I guess having a trailer hitch is a prerequisite to 
being a landed noble these days. I guess we will see.

I hope you enjoyed this.

Baron Brian du Val
Baron of Raven's Fort
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Message: 4
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:55:21 -0600
From: John Reuter <jareuter1066 at sbcglobal.net>
To: Ravens Fort <ravensfort at lists.ansteorra.org>,
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Cc: Patricia Schmidt <iris20 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Ravensfort] A personal thank you
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I would like to personally thank Mistress Jalali and Mistress Narak for their 
outstanding display of hospitality and generosity to the candidates this weekend 
at Crown Tourney. Their household known as the Dark Horde assisted them and we 
could not have been more welcomed and honored as guests would have been any 
where else.

Thank you Mistress Narak, Mistress Jalali and the Dark Horde.

Baron Brian du Val
Baron of Raven's Fort



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