[Steppes] Royal Huntsman

[Susan Hill]

My friends,

I have seen many archery shoots these past two years, but today I was 
privileged to see the finest of the finest that Ansteorra has, compete to 
win the title of Royal Huntsman. Steppes has no small interest in this 
competion and this title, having had Steppes Archers win the title six out 
of ten times, I believe, since the title was first created.

The competition was stiff and the shoot most challenging and entertaining. 
When the smoke cleared, Arcus Jaque the Spink stood head and shoulders above 
the rest, claiming the title for his own. Yet another Huntsman is waiting in 
the wings, however. Keep your eyes on Lord Alvin du Clairmont, my friends. 
Last winter he was narrowly beaten by Arcus Ironwyrm, and this day he made 
it to the semi finals. As he has been shooting for less than a year, this is 
no small feat in and of itself, but he WILL be the Royal Huntsman in the not 
too distant future, mark my words.

We, who spent the day on the archery field had the privilege of watching His 
Majesty shoot with the archers for some of the rounds. He is a fine archer 
in his own right and it was a joy to watch his prowess with a bow.

A reminder that there is no archery practice Sunday morning, tomorrow. I'm 
pooped and taking a day off.

In service to Steppes and Ansteorra,

Lady Linet Grey
Archery Marshal