[Steppes] [Fwd: [Condottieri_Reports] Sunday Fighter Practice]

[meggiddo at netzero.net]

FYI - this is last week's summary of events at Steppes Fighter Practice
held on 7-25-04 as promise.

Michael Fray

meggiddo at netzero.net wrote:
> 
> Heilsa,
> 
> This past Sunday was an excellent day to be out in the park and fight.
> The temperature was unbelievable cool, with a north wind between 10 and
> 15 miles per hour, overcast with the sun peeking through the clouds.
> There was a hint of rain those clouds and we did received a few drops of
> rain, but other than that it was a beautiful day to fight.
> 
> People had the opportunity to fight one-on-one at the beginning and
> later sides were chosen. The sides worked out to be numbers (with
> spears) versus those with skills. This can be seen below as whom was on
> what side.
> 
> The people in armor were the following:
> 
> Sir Mahdi (Baron of Steppes), Centurion Morgan, Squire Vicki, Squire
> Conner, Aria, and Don on one side. This side was running with sword and
> shield, although Connor was running sword and madidu (sp?).
> 
> While on the opposing side were:
> 
> Hosey, Roc, Curtis (KM of fighter practice), Honor from Elfsea, Matt
> (recent import from Caid), Seamus (recent import from Caid), Josh, and
> Chiara.
> 
> Seamus and Chiara were running spears, while the rest of this side was
> using sword and shield.
> 
> The field was a restricted field, meaning that there boundaries defined
> approximately spear length and half apart and running for 50 feet. White
> flour marked the center and the end points of this field for both edge
> of the world on each side and at the end points.
> 
> For those who are interested, the sides were about evenly matched as
> they competed to control the center of this restrict field battle. To
> put this in context, think of the ravine battle at Gulf Wars, a perfect
> practice for those who are planning on going to Gulf Wars.
> 
> The Ravine battles for those who have not been nor have heard of,
> involves 3 flags stretched across the ravine in a horizontal line in the
> center of that ravine. Whichever side controls the most flags wins the
> Wart Point.
> 
> After the melee practice was over, pick-up fights occurred for those who
> were so interested. Including instruction from Sir Mahdi on various
> fighting methods.
> 
> After practice was over, the normal social gathering happen. Or in other
> words, off to a buffet for dinner after practice. The topics varies from
> what each person accomplish to what they how to accomplish, armor
> making, showing off the varies trophies (aka bruises) and off topics as
> well. There are 4 to 6 different types of buffets in the area
> surrounding the fighter practice site.
> 
> Next week, once again the faithful shall gather and go forth to do
> battle. Activities will follow along the lines of this past Sunday.
> 
> A reminder that Gothic Wars are approximately 6 weeks away - if you are
> going then come out and learn to fight with a group or sharpened those
> fighting skills.
> 
> Michael Fray
> Unit Combat Artillery for the Condottieri
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