[Steppes] Moonschadowe Guardian

[Susan Hill]

To the Good Gentles of the Barony of the Steppes do I send my heartiest 
greetings and my most heartfelt sentiment...I am glad to be home amongst you 
again.

As you know, King Draco had asked for all available archers and heavy 
fighters to come to Moonschadowe as the Calontiri had threatened to annex 
the Shire, having won most of the titled awards given by that shire each 
year for the past several years. This year, a large contingent of  fighters 
and archers made the long trek from the far reaches of Ansteorra to answer 
the King's call. There were many who had travelled at least 12 hours to 
reach the event, which made history as the largest EVER Northern Region 
event.

The weather was difficult. There were reports that the temperature upon the 
list field was over 100. A slight breeze helped, but it was very hot. Friday 
night remained fairly warm, but it was cooler last night.

The Steppes was well represented by fighters and archers and in the end, it 
was the Steppes once again that held the Calontiri archers at bay. Arcus 
Wiliam Ironwyrm won the contest by the narrowest of margins....one solitary 
point. Arcus Jaque the Spink was the next Ansteorran in the end results, 
coming in fifth. Unfortunately the Calontiri won every other event. I know 
not the outcome of the annexing threat. I suspect that it has passed, 
however, as the relationship between the representatives of both kingdoms 
remained cordial at least to the time of our leaving this morning.

And now, I must to my unloading chores attend, but I felt that I must share 
these tidings with you at once. Once more the archers of the Steppes have 
proved their mettle.

Vivat Arcuses Ironwyrm and Jaque!!!

Yours in service to the dream, Ansteorra, and the Steppes

Lady Linet Grey

Archery Marshal of the Steppes