[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice - 11-27-2005

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Failed to tie by 1 from 1905
81 recorded - while wind
Blew to mends for those still days of summer
Westward - flames framed sky into night

Moisture from the Skies
It is not a myth - Saturday was proof
Now if only...

Schedule of certain events:

Date for next War Practice:
December 4th
Elfsea - Veterans Park in Arlington
Time: 2 PM until....
See Elfsea Web Site for directions.

December 11th, will be back in the Mary Heads Carter park
Normal Fighter Practice
Sunday Afternoons 2 PM to 6 PM
Mary Heads Carter (MHC) Park, Carrollton
Loaner Armor available - 1st come, 1st serve

Fall temperatures have arrived
Winter just around the corner
Enjoyment of practice
Dress for cooler temperatures
With additional of extra items to improve your enjoyment

Although the temperatures are cooler
And the weather has moderated, the usual reminder:
Please bring at least 1 gallon or more of water and gatorade. I
recommend 2 gallons of fluids and snacks to replenish your
energy levels. Plus, various types of snacks - cold pickles
- oranges - energy bars - etc...
- Bring Chairs for you to sit upon.

Fighter Practice involves just that - practice and training.
To reach our goals, then both words come into focus.
Training involves separate levels -
Basic level to "good"
Man-At-Arms and/or Squire entry level
Centurion level
Tournament level
War Fighting

Some wonder how to reach the upper levels of skill.
Answer is simple -
Come out,
Get into armor
 and Practice.

If you are used to fighting in one style which works fine,
yet does not when faced with a different style,
then open your eyes and smell and hear that sweet sound of rattan
as it comes your way,
right pass your defense. :)

Answer is simple:
Listen to those with more experience with an open mind.
Come out,
Get into armor
 and Practice.
Afterall, if they attempting to explain to you what is happening,
then they do care about you  - as their rattan makes contact with you.
So, grin and bear it -
for your day will come. :)

Of course, there is always the Dark side...the true Vision,
Come and we shall speak of that Vision,
To meld with the Darkness as Night progress,
Pay heed to my words,
Those so sweet, gentle and soft words of,
Seduction concerning
The Vision for your ears only,

Listen as I speak of unbelievable heights of fame,
Where one and all,
On both sides of battle
Will shout out various forms of address/greetings to/of you,
And when you become "good",
Then all will greet you in one fashion or another!

Just remember - a good relationship with shield walls,
Helps when one has heard and embraced the Vision
Come and hear of the true Vision! :)

People in armor:  11
Children:  7
Total in attendance: 24

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
Centurion Morgan Buchanan (Squire to Sir Earl Duncan)  - Central Region 
Knight Marshal
     and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Lord Richard of Durnsford (Squire to Sir Earl Duncan)
    and his lady, HL Mary Elisabeth
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Earl Duncan) - Steppes Knight Marshal
     and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa)
Eric and children:
   daughter - Katherin
   son - Michael
   son - Brandon

House Porto:
Sir Duke Miguel Sebastian de Oporto - Vicar of Steppes
  and his lady,  Duchess Conal Alexandria O'Riordain - Vicaress of Steppes

Friend of House Porto:
Lord Geoffrey (Squire to His Grace, Sir Duke Miguel)

Condottieri:
Lord CinaedOHosey and children
   daugther - Tori
   and sons - Jon and Nikko
Lord Michael Kettering

Lady Honour du Bois

Lord Eirikr Elgr
   and his lady, Lady Elinor Salter
    and son - Ian

Lord Faelan Caimbeul,

Till

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Great Sword
Glaive
Broken Lance
Madu
Ax

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Buckler
Rectangle Shield

Individual fights witness this day:
Eric with kite and sword
       vs Lord Hrafn with sword and broken lance
Lord Richard with round and sword
       vs Till with kite and sword
Centurion Morgan with heater and sword
       vs Lord Hrafn with sword and broken lance
Eric with heater and sword
       vs Lord Richard with round and sword
Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
       vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Sir Miguel with sword and glaive
       vs Lord Hrafn with sword and broken lance
Sir Miguel with sword and glaive
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Eric with heater and sword
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Till with great sword
       vs Lord Eirikr with great sword
Lord Faelan with sword and madu
       vs Lord Richard floretine
Eric with great sword
       vs Lord Eirikr with great sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with heater and sword
       vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Lord Hrafn with round and sword
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Lord Richard with round and sword
       vs  Lord CinaedOHosey with heater and sword
Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
       vs Lord Faelan with heater and sword
Lord Richard with round and sword
       vs Lord Hrafn with round and sword
Lord Eirikr with sword and ax
       vs Till with great sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with kite and sword
      vs Lord Hrafn with round and sword
Lord Geoffrey with rectangle and sword
      vs Lord CinaedOHosey with kite and sword
Lord Geoffrey with rectangle and sword
      vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
      vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Lord Faelan with sword and madu
      vs Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
Lord Eirikr with sword and ax
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Lord Geoffrey with rectangle and sword
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
       vs Lord Faelan with sword and madu
Lady Honour with buckler and sword
       vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword


YIS,
 Lord Michael Kettering
  Combat Archer for the Condottieri
  King's Archer
  Steppes Deputy Knight Marshal
  Steppes Deputy Hospitaler