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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><PRE style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Defender of the </SPAN><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place><st1:PlaceType><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Fort</SPAN></st1:PlaceType><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceName><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Old English Text MT'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">XXVI</SPAN></st1:PlaceName></st1:place><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Old English Text MT'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">Baronial Twenty Year Celebration<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 22pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">And King’s Lancer Competition<o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE><PRE style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><st1:date Month="9" Day="18" Year="2009"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'">September 18 – 20, 2009</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></PRE>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Twenty
long years ago the Shire of Raven’s Fort was elevated to privileged status of
Barony.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Much
water has passed under our bridges in the ensuing decades.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The victories of the past have led to an
era of peace and renewal.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In
celebration of this grand time of triumph and
tranquility<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Baron
Brian du Val & Baroness Fionna ni Cheallaigh call for all to attend our
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Champions Tournament to lift a toast to the continued
<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">peace
and prosperity of both Barony and Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">It is
the wish of their Excellencies that fighters and participants in all the
lists use heralds and display their arms throughout the day.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The use of heraldry in its many forms
will be observed by the populace and help their Excellencies in
choosing new champions.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Heralds
will be available for hire so bring largess!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">A Banner
Competition will be held by populace vote.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please
bring your best heraldic display and <STRONG>DISPLAY YOUR ARMS
</STRONG>with pride!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This
year’s <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">King’s Lancer Tournament</B> will
be held as a double elimination, head to head challenge course with points
carrying over to succeeding rounds.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>There will be quite an opportunity for strategy and tactics !<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This format will be sure to please all
those lucky enough to watch.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For
further information please contact Master Eule, Baron von
Haginbald.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Raven’s
Fort Baronial Champion representatives will be selected for
:<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Chivalric,
Defender of the Fort<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><>
Rapier, Cavalier of the Fort <></SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Ravenskald
Bard<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Equestrian,
Chevalier of the Fort <><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Bowman of the
Fort<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Artisan of the
Fort <><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><> Baronial Brewer or
Vintner of Fermented Spirits <><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Chivalric, Defender of
the Fort<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Egan
Obeollain<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- The format for the
Defender of the Fort will be a challenge tourney. Bring all of your weapons
styles as we are encouraging diversity. Combatants will have one hour to collect
as many points as they can. Point values are as follows: 1 point for non-belted
fighters, 2 for squires, 3 for Centurions, 4 for Knights, 5 for Counts/Earls, 6
for Dukes, and 7 for the King (should he be on the field). Challengers will
choose the field, and Defenders will choose the weapon style. If an ample amount
of fighters are available we will choose the top 2 fighters with the most points
to Captain a melee team, with the winner to be declared the new Defender of the
Fort.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Rapier, Cavalier of the
Fort<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Don Charles
d’ Alcase<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- Cavalier of the
Fort will be a challenge tournament. Each fighter may challenge any other
fighter once. One pair of fighters may only have a total of two
fights. Double kills will be re-fought only
once.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Ravenskald
Bard<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Lord
Pasquale Pace<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- The competition will be
held in three rounds. The first two rounds will be open to all competitors and
will be bard's choice in two different styles (poetry, story, song, etc.)
Documentation is not required, but will be counted. The third round, per Their
Sable Winged Excellencies' request, will be between 2-3 finalists chosen from
the first two rounds, who will perform that evening during feast for the
assembled audience.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Equestrian, Chevalier of
the Fort<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Runa the
Ever Present<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- The competition will be a
head to head, (as in two sets of everything) challenge course, with one final
object as a bonus / tie breaker.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Two riders will ride at a time, against each other. Each element will
have a set point value, with the final object as a bonus. This is Alexis'
favorite type of course, so most of our equestrians have ridden this kind of
event. If we have the attendance to warrant it, I'd like to also have a
jousting, or mounted combat practice/demo.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Bowman of the
Fort<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Lucien du
Noir<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Marshal, Lord Plachoya, a
humble archer<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- The competition will be
diminishing targets in three rounds of three distances with six (by popular
demand) arrows each for the first two rounds.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The third round will be a Wild Wrabbit
single elimination.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If there is a
tie at the end of three rounds, shooters will go to a thirty foot tie
breaker.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Crossbows are
acceptable.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Artisan of the
Fort<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Mistress
Shanahan the Fey<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- This years A&S
competition will be a best piece entry contest. Entries will be judged by a
panel of judges. No category or theme is scheduled. Each entrant is encouraged
to include documentation; however, it is not
required.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Baronial Brewer or
Vintner of Fermented Spirits <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Local Liaison, Lord Malcolm
de Crauford<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">This will be a scored
contest. Style independent.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>The Brewing and Vintning Competition will have multiple categories
with one over all winner.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please
bring your best spirits and enter to win. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Will it be, Brewer or
Vintner ? Come and see!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Sunday New Comers List
for tourney virgins. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">- Marshals will be Baron
Brian du Val and Don Charles d’ Alcase.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Saturday
evening Feast is limited to the first 125 and will consist of Bread, Herbed Soft
Cheese, Greek Olives, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Fried meat pies, Beans
with Italian Seasonings, Roast Pork Loin with Garlic and Rosemary, Fried
carrots and <SPAN class=yshortcuts>Apple Cakes</SPAN> with Peach
Coulis.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Their Excellencies would
like to extend an invitation to last years Baronial Champions <SPAN
style="COLOR: black">and a significant other to share a place of honor with<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>them seated before the populace for
Saturday evening Defender of the Fort feast. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Vivat, for
our returning Champions !!! <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*
Defender of the Fort<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Sir Evets von Drachenklaue<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*
Cavalier of the Fort<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Don Pieter Rausch<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">*
Chevalier of the Fort<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lady
</SPAN><st1:State><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Lorraine</SPAN></st1:place></st1:State><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Fraser<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*
Ravenskald Bard<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Lord Alden Drake<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">* Bowman
of the Fort<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Lord Lucien du Noir<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*
Artisan of the Fort<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Lord Jean-Michel de Meaux<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*
Newcomers Champion<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Gregor
MacBeathain<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">After
Evening Court and Feast please join us in SweinCamp for an Anniversary
Revel.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Food
!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Drink !<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Games !<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Fire Spinning !<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Sweining !<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Live Music
!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Sweinbrothar band Porkulus will play traditional SCA
tunes, period music and medieval-rock.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">If it’s
not too dry, the Bonfire will be torched.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">As
always, there will be the after </SPAN><st1:time Hour="0" Minute="0"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">midnight</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
pilgrimage to the great stone circle on the hill.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 8.5pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Stones of
Raven’s Fort site will open at </SPAN></B><st1:time Hour="16" Minute="0"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">4
PM</SPAN></B></st1:time><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Friday and close at </SPAN></B><st1:time Hour="15"
Minute="0"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">3 PM</SPAN></B></st1:time><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">
Sunday.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">*<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Site Fee is $10.00</B><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>*F<B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">east Fee is $8.00</B> ( limited to the
first 125 )<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please
make checks payable to: SCA inc. / Barony of Raven’s
Fort.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>We will be setting up ACCEPS in
the next few days so please check our web-page.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><A
href="http://www.textilegeek.com/ravensfort/events/Defender2009.html"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>http://www.textilegeek.com/ravensfort/events/Defender2009.html</FONT></A></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
Stones is a primitive site with barrel water and Port-a-Cans.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Please
bring your own drinking water.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>For directions to The Stones of
Raven’s Fort, </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">please see the August or
September BlackStar site map.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Site
rules will be enforced.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The site
is wet in period containers.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Campfires will be allowed if weather permits.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Merchants are more than
welcome.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Minors
must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may also attend with a
21 year or older adult with a signed and notarized Minor Event Waiver Form from
a parent.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Mammal
pets are allowed on leashes with written proof of current rabies
vaccination.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center"
align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Pets are
not to be left unattended.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Horses must show written proof of negative Coggin’s
Test.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Autocrat -
Lady Giovanna Lena Caronna</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> / Carolyn
Pace – <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">1811 CR 121 –
</SPAN><st1:City><st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Centerville</SPAN></st1:place></st1:City><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">, Tx. – 75833<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">903-536-3336 – </FONT><A
href="mailto:giovanna51@yahoo.com"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">giovanna51@yahoo.com</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Feastocrat –
Lord Elrique DeNetterville</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> / Charles
Netterville –<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman">409-291-1252 – </FONT><A
href="mailto:ldelrique@blackunicorntavern.org"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">ldelrique@blackunicorntavern.org</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Co-autocrats - Lord Volodymyr and Lady Elke</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Head Troll - Lady Tareija</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Waterbearer in Charge – Lady Elke of Raven’s Guild</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Lady Clare of the Misty Vale and Lord Devin - event scrolls</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Baroness Chrystal Arianna Mac Ruari - Feast Tokens and event
invitations</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Lord Jean-Michel de Meaux - Site Tokens</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Lady Jacinth de Warwick - web page
goddess<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>