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<DIV>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!</DIV>
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<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">From:</SPAN></B> "ravensfort-request@lists.ansteorra.org" <ravensfort-request@lists.ansteorra.org><BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">To:</SPAN></B> ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sent:</SPAN></B> Sun, January 16, 2011 7:04:29 PM<BR><B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Subject:</SPAN></B> Ravensfort Digest, Vol 57, Issue 37<BR></FONT><BR>Send Ravensfort mailing list submissions to<BR> <A href="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A><BR><BR>To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit<BR> http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/ravensfort-ansteorra.org<BR>or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to<BR> <A href="mailto:ravensfort-request@lists.ansteorra.org"
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ymailto="mailto:runa.herd@earthlink.net">runa.herd@earthlink.net</A>><BR>To: "Ravens Fort" <<A href="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A>><BR>Subject: [Ravensfort] Fw: [Ansteorra] January Herald's Decision<BR> Meeting<BR>Message-ID: <3E245A90EF0441B3B50AD1F8B4586455@your4dacd0ea75><BR>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252";<BR> reply-type=original<BR><BR><BR>--------------------------------------------------<BR>From: "Joseph Percer" <<A href="mailto:jpercer@gmail.com" ymailto="mailto:jpercer@gmail.com">jpercer@gmail.com</A>><BR>Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 10:18 AM<BR>To: "Heralds List, Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA,Inc." <BR><<A href="mailto:heralds@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:heralds@lists.ansteorra.org">heralds@lists.ansteorra.org</A>>; "Kingdom of Ansteorra - SCA, Inc."
<BR><<A href="mailto:ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org">ansteorra@lists.ansteorra.org</A>><BR>Subject: [Ansteorra] January Herald's Decision Meeting<BR><BR>> Greetings Ansteorra!<BR>><BR>> I just wanted to remind any who have an interest that the January CoH<BR>> Decision Meeting will take place next week at King's Round Table in<BR>> the Barony of Stargate. The meeting is scheduled to be at 11 AM, just<BR>> after the Herald's Warranting Class. As usual, the meeting is open to<BR>> all who wish to attend. We will consider the items listed below. You<BR>> can find the commentary on the items at:<BR>><BR>> http://ace.heraldry.ansteorra.org/letter/view/40<BR>><BR>><BR>> 1. Adaleide Dewy (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.<BR>> 2. Adela vom Berg (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 3. Alys Blakhauksdotther (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and
Device.<BR>> 4. Elena Mikl?sne (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.<BR>> 5. E?gan hua B?oll?in (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 6. Erich Johann von Alberichssohn (Raven?s Fort, Barony of) Barony of)<BR>> New Name and Device Change.<BR>> 7. Evangelo Thrakkios (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 8. Gavin Rede (Raven's Fort, Barony of) New Name.<BR>> 9. Isabella Maria della Rosa (Bryn Gwlad, Barony of) New Device.<BR>> 10. Jayme Dominguez del Valle (Seawinds, Shire of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 11. Lemoine de Gascoigne (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 12. Michael Snowdon (Bjornsborg, Barony of ) New Device.<BR>> 13. Montega Black Dragon (North Keep, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 14. Oddus Torcoletti (Raven's Fort, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 15. Rebekkah de Corvis. (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.<BR>> 16. Rupert Geofferey Down de
Ronda. (North Keep, Barony of) New Badge.<BR>> 17. Sewallis Siward de Shirley (Barony Bordermarch) New Name and Device.<BR>> 18. Vyolante do Porto (Steppes, Barony of) Resubmitted Device.<BR>> 19. Wihtric Wihtmunding (Steppes, Barony of) New Name and Device.<BR>> 20. Yves I'espicier (North Keep, Barony of) New Name and Device.<BR>><BR>> Pray know that I remain Yours in service,<BR>><BR>> Andrewe Bawldwyn (formerly Jayme)<BR>> Bordure Herald<BR>><BR>> -- <BR>> Joseph M. Percer, AAS, LP<BR>><BR>> <BR><BR><BR>------------------------------<BR><BR>Message: 2<BR>Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:00:43 -0600<BR>From: John Reuter <<A href="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net">jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>To: Ravens Fort <<A href="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org"
ymailto="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A>>,<BR> "<A href="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com">ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com</A>"<BR> <<A href="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com">ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com</A>><BR>Subject: [Ravensfort] Winter Crown Tourney<BR>Message-ID: <<A href="mailto:C07F0B5C-A8A6-4E9C-BA5B-5799890F36A3@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:C07F0B5C-A8A6-4E9C-BA5B-5799890F36A3@sbcglobal.net">C07F0B5C-A8A6-4E9C-BA5B-5799890F36A3@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii<BR><BR>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<BR>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<BR>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.<BR>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. <BR>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<BR>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.<BR>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.<BR><BR>I hope you enjoyed this.<BR><BR>Baron Brian :)<BR><BR><BR>Sent from my
iPhone<BR><BR><BR>------------------------------<BR><BR>Message: 3<BR>Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:13:44 -0600<BR>From: John Reuter <<A href="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net">jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>To: Kelley Schulze <<A href="mailto:kds032@SHSU.EDU" ymailto="mailto:kds032@SHSU.EDU">kds032@SHSU.EDU</A>><BR>Cc: Ravens Fort <<A href="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A>>,<BR> <A href="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com">ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com</A><BR>Subject: [Ravensfort] Winter Crown Tourney ( correct version)<BR>Message-ID: <<A href="mailto:0DEAE158-CEAE-481F-A067-7DE203DB492E@sbcglobal.net"
ymailto="mailto:0DEAE158-CEAE-481F-A067-7DE203DB492E@sbcglobal.net">0DEAE158-CEAE-481F-A067-7DE203DB492E@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"<BR><BR>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<BR>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<BR>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.<BR>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. <BR>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<BR>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.<BR>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.<BR><BR>I hope you enjoyed this.<BR><BR>Baron Brian du Val<BR>Baron of Raven's Fort<BR>-------------- next part --------------<BR>An HTML attachment was scrubbed...<BR>URL: <http://lists.ansteorra.org/pipermail/ravensfort-ansteorra.org/attachments/20110116/1918a1dc/attachment-0001.htm><BR><BR>------------------------------<BR><BR>Message: 4<BR>Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:55:21 -0600<BR>From: John Reuter <<A href="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net">jareuter1066@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>To: Ravens Fort <<A href="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org"
ymailto="mailto:ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A>>,<BR> <A href="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com" ymailto="mailto:ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com">ravensfort-officers@googlegroups.com</A><BR>Cc: Patricia Schmidt <<A href="mailto:iris20@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:iris20@sbcglobal.net">iris20@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>Subject: [Ravensfort] A personal thank you<BR>Message-ID: <<A href="mailto:E01C1F57-EBED-4E2B-B4D6-203CD23D7D1D@sbcglobal.net" ymailto="mailto:E01C1F57-EBED-4E2B-B4D6-203CD23D7D1D@sbcglobal.net">E01C1F57-EBED-4E2B-B4D6-203CD23D7D1D@sbcglobal.net</A>><BR>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>Thank you Mistress Narak, Mistress Jalali and the Dark Horde.<BR><BR>Baron Brian du Val<BR>Baron of Raven's Fort<BR><BR><BR><BR>Sent from my iPhone<BR><BR>------------------------------<BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Ravensfort mailing list<BR><A href="mailto:Ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org" ymailto="mailto:Ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org">Ravensfort@lists.ansteorra.org</A><BR>http://lists.ansteorra.org/listinfo.cgi/ravensfort-ansteorra.org<BR><BR><BR>End of Ravensfort Digest, Vol 57, Issue 37<BR>******************************************<BR></DIV></DIV></div></body></html>