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<DIV><FONT size=4>This was an amazing event. My only complaint
was the couriers forgot or got lost and so no one told the sticker
burrs to let allies through to the gate. I believe they were originally
placed there to protect the lands from invaders but somehow someone neglected to
tell the sticker burrs the difference between friend and foe. We did take
the lllloooonnnnngggg route to the site the first time so Lord Devin was
slightly late for the first Gate Shift. By the end of the event we knew 4
ways in and out of Sherwood Forest.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Lord Grishka was in charge of water bearing and Lord Devin
made a marvelous one armed pickle cutting, cap washing addition. It was
fairly easy to find the fighting field, one just had to pause and listen for the
thwacks and clangs, then turn in that direction. The fighting field was
large, the fighters numerous and the water bearers were run ragged.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Feast was wonderful, especially since I had no part in
preparing it. Lady Cheer helped serve feast. Our table consided of
Sir Kief, Lady Marie, Lord Devin, Lady Giovanna, Lord Pace and myself.
Centurion Michael and his lady Valerie came to the hall after feast.
Duchess Elizabeta dancing to Porkulus music was wonderful. As usual Lady
Tarejia and Lord Alaric were awesome. There were several couples that
danced to their music. Jalali was also present and we visited with her at
the Hall. Which by the way was wonderful. Think tree trunks as poles
and braces. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>The Shire of Ffynnon Gath did an excellent job with their
event. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>Lady Runa of The Thundering Herd<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>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.<BR>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.<BR>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.<BR><BR>Lord Devin<BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Greetings everyone,<BR> 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. <BR> 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. <BR>
There were a few nice merchants to visit too. The bardic was fun and
entertaining.<BR> 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.
<BR> 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. <BR> If I forgot something I apologize and
encourage others to add to the memories.<BR> A tired but happy,
Giovanna</DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>