[Steppes] Joint War Practice 5-01-2005
Trish Kvamme
ladyoftherose at hotmail.com
Mon May 2 20:43:20 PDT 2005
Lincoln and family are Ross as well, ancient Ross in fact, I didn't want
them to think I had disowned them after all these years :P
Larissa
>From: Mike <meggiddo at netzero.net>
>To: Condottieri_Reports at yahoogroups.com, Steppes <steppes at ansteorra.org>,
> SteppesFP at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Steppes] Joint War Practice 5-01-2005
>Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 20:57:21 -0500
>
>Heilsa,
>
>Would someone post this to the Elfsea list. Also I give permission to
>re-post to other lists if anyone so desires. (Note - I am posting a shorter
>version to the Missile and Marshal List.)
>
>The plans are to have one war practice a month, usually the 1st Sunday of
>the Month. The locations will be between Steppes and Elfsea - the next
>month at this time will be at Elfsea's normal fighter practice location -
>Veterans Park in Arlington. My information at this time, possible combat
>archery there as well, still in the planning stage though. More information
>will be forth coming as we get closer to June.
>
>The weather was bright and sunny with a varying breeze, the temperature was
>in the mid to the upper 70's. So it did make for a warm day, especially if
>you were in armor and fighting.
>
>Our summer will be upon us before we know it. To get the most out of
>fighter/war practices, need to prepare yourselves by drinking water, more
>that than you normally do. I start on Thursday, so that my body is well
>hydrated prior to practice on Sunday. This also works for events.
>
>Suggestion - bring water and/or snacks for you to enjoy the park and the
>fighting. The warmer it gets, then the more water you will need. By June
>through the rest of the summer, would suggest 2 gallons of water, plus
>Gatorade and snacks - pickles, oranges, etc... Sun Screen is always
>helpful.
>
>A shade pavilion was set up for the general use, and will be set-up through
>the summer. If anyone else wish to bring out their pavilion, please do so.
>Thank you.
>
>Rapier fights:
> HL Robin vs Lady Illadore faced off with rapiers.
> HL Robin provided additional instruction to those "moderns" who wish to
>try rapier.
>Thank HL Robin for taking the time to answer their questions and perform a
>small demo.
>
>Individual fights as a warm up prior to the War practice took place. I
>recorded what I could and do know that I missed a number of individual
>bouts at the end of War practice. Plus some individuals who arrived late
>and did not have an opportunity to greet them.
>
>The War practice scenarios composed of 3 different types, all took place
>inside a 50 ft long by 25 ft wide rectangle set-up through the used of rope
>laid out on the field. Both heavy fighters and the 3 combat archers fought
>within the area. The advantages would be able to work on specific tactics
>as a unit, rather than a open field scenario in which the fighting would
>break down into individual fights.
>
>The archers were also restricted in a similar way. They could step across
>the 25 ft line at each end of this rectangle but could NOT stepped across
>the side boundary ropes on either side. It provided one of the tightest
>fire control zones for training of combat archers. In addition, the
>fighters got training in blocking and/or knocking down combat arrows to
>protect the ranks behind the shield war. The 3 combat archers got training
>in firing at a shield wall who were doing their most in blocking their
>combat arrows before reaching their intended target.
>
>Marshals this for day:
>Lord Hrafn Olafsson (squire to Sir Duncan) - Steppes Knight Marshal
>Centurion Tomas Niallagain (squire to Sir Duncan)
>
>There were 3 types of scenarios composed of this:
>
>1. Last Man standing - ~6 rounds
>2. Each side had 2 minutes to defend against the opposing side,
> plus to the last man standing. ~ 6 rounds
>
>West side of park:
>Sir Earl Duncan - leader - heater and sword
> HL Robin - heater and sword
> Centurion Morgan - heater and sword
> Lord Richard - round shield and sword
> Lord Geoffrey - heater and sword
> Lord CinaedOHosey - war shield and sword
> Lincoln - heater and sword
> Eric - heater and sword
> Kaneki no Ryuto Akimitsu - No-dachi
> Murdoch MacDuncan (Sir Duncan's son - 17 yr. old) spear
> Archers:
> HL William Blackdragon - crossbow (520 in/lbs)
> Lord Greylond Aston - 22 Lb., recurve
>
>East side of park (facing the sun):
> Sir Count Gunthar - heater and sword
> Lord Roc - heater and sword
> Matthew - round and sword
> Lord Mordock - spear
> Bren - spear
> Milo - kite and sword
> Thomas - kite and sword
> Zach - kite and sword
>
> Archer:
> Lord Michael Fray - 30 lb., recurve
> 3. Sides were re-divided up for shield and spears and pole arms
> vs Shields and archers - last man standing. ~6 rounds
>
>East side of park (facing the sun):
> HL Robin - heater and sword
> Fighter in "plate" (Name of unknown at this time) - sword and short spear
> Lord Geoffrey - spear
> Lincoln - heater and sword
> Matthew - round and sword
> Eric - heater and sword
> Kaneki no Ryuto Akimitsu - No-dachi
> Murdoch MacDuncan (Sir Duncan's son) - spear
>
>West side of park:
> Lord CinaedOHosey - war shield and sword
> Centurion Morgan - heater and sword
> Lord Richard - round shield and sword
>
>Archers:
> HL William Blackdragon - crossbow (520 in/lbs.)
> Lord Greylond Aston - 22 lb., recurve
> Lord Michael Fray - 30 lb., recurve
>
>At the end of the war practice, the heavy fighters broke off for one-on-one
>fighting and/or team up in twos to face off against each other. New
>fighters continue their training. The Steppes loaner armor got a work out,
>have almost 3 sets and there (by my count) - were 8 new fighters, plus at
>least 2 individuals who are working on their armor now. So, people took
>turns with the armor.
>
>There were two 17 yr. olds in armor and fighting. One is Murdoch MacDuncan
>(Sir Duncan's son), who was fighting both single one-on-one and in the war
>practice scenarios. While the 2nd 17 yr. old is Zach the son of Lincoln and
>Sandy, this was his 1st time armor and started off with basic fighting
>training of how to swing a sword and hold a shield. Then later did some
>one-on-one. Both sets of parents were present.
>
>The family of Lincoln and Sandy with their two sons, Jeremy and Zach,
>became involved this day in the following: Father and two sons in heavy
>fighting, while Mom was learning about combat archery - shooting at both a
>stationary target and then a live fighter, Lord Geoffrey. See next
>paragraph for further information on this activity.
>
>4 people asked if they could received some combat archery training using a
>stationary target at 20 feet. And Lord Geoffrey volunteered to be a live
>target with a single sword. Which he used to improve his ability in
>blocking arrows. 3 of the 4 was their 2nd time to attend the Steppes
>fighter practice: Sandy, Melanie, Billy, and the 4th was Hrafn, the Steppes
>Knight Marshal. Thank You, Lord Geoffrey.
>
>In attendance this day:
>
>Sir Count Gunthar
>Baroness Ameline Du Bois - Baroness of Elfsea
>
>Visitor(s) out of Kingdom:
>
>Lady Illadore de Bedegrayne from the Kingdom of Aethelmearc.
> She came out with her fencing gear to get in to some rapier practice.
>
>Clan Ross:
>Duchess Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode of Aquitaine
>Sir Earl Duncan Arthur Ross
> with their children:
> son - Murdoch MacDuncan
> daughter - Tressa
>Centurion Morgan Buchanan (squire to Sir Duncan)
> and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
>Centurion Tomas Niallagain (squire to Sir Duncan)
> and his lady, HL Rixende de Rouen (Seneschal of Elfsea).
>Lord Richard of Durnsford (squire to Sir Duncan)
> and his lady, HL Mary Elisabeth
>Lord Hrafn Olafsson (squire to Sir Duncan) - Steppes Knight Marshal
>Lord Roc the Bold (squire to Sir Duncan)
> and his lady, Lady Icia
>Eric and his lady, Stephanie
> and their children: Katherin, and Michael
>
>HL Robin
>Lady Micola Soranzo - Central Region Youth Marshal
>Lady Chiara Francecsa Arianna d'Onofrio
>Lord Geoffrey
> and his lady, Lady Katheryn Cunningghame - Steppes Hospitaler
>Lord CinaedOHosey and his children - Tori, Jon, and Nikko
>
>Fray:
>Lord Mordock von Rugen
> and his lady, Bren
>Milo,
>Thomas
>Zach
>
>House Arkham:
> HL William Blackdragon
> Lord Greylond Aston and his son, Andrew
>
>Melanie
>Matthew and his lady, L. Rose of Naareth
>Brian
>Billy Neal and his lady, Melissa
>Kaneki no Ryuto Akimitsu
> and his lady Hilary
>Lincoln
> and his lady, Sandy,
> and sons: Zach and Jeremy
>
>Giles
> and his lady, Agnella
>Grimolfor Ornsson
>Roana, Athetwolf and Sabina
>
>and myself - Lord Michael Fray
>
>I know that I missed approximately 6 individuals while I was on the field.
>This included at least 3 new fighters.
>
>People in armor: 29
>Children: 8
>Total in attendance: 64
>
>Weapons used this day:
>Sword
>Great Sword
>Short Spear
>Club
>No-dachi
>
>Shields used this day:
>Heater
>Round
>Buckler
>Kite
>
>Combat Archery:
>3 Recures
>1 Cross bow
> Combat arrows:
> 25 Cross bolts for Arkham
> 21 Combat arrows for Arkham
> 49 Combat Arrows for Condottieri
>
>
>Individual fights this day that I recall:
>Lord Roc with great sword vs Kaneki with No-dachi
>Lincoln with heater and sword vs Lord Richard with round and sword
>Milo with heater and sword vs Lincoln with heater and sword
>Lord Richard with heater and sword vs Eric with heater and sword
>Eric with heater and sword vs Murdoch MacDuncan with heater and sword
>Lord Richard with round and sword vs Zach with kite and sword
>Lord Roc with great sword vs Matthew with round and sword
>Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword vs Lord Richard with round and
>sword
>Lincoln with heater and sword vs Zach (Fray) with kite and sword
>Lord RIchard with round and sword vs Milo with heater and sword
>Lord Mordock with round and sword vs Lord Roc with heater and sword
>Centurion Morgan with heater and sword vs Matthew with round and sword
>Sir Duncan with heater and sword vs Lord Roc with heater and sword
>Sir Duncan with heater and sword vs Lord Richard with round and sword
>Lord Mordock with round and sword vs Zach (Fray) with kite and sword
>Sir Duncan with heater and sword vs Lord Roc with heater and sword
>Centurion Tomas with buckler and sword vs Murdoch MacDuncan with heater and
>sword
>Thomas with heater and sword vs HL Robin with heater and sword
>Melanie with round and sword vs Murdoch MacDuncan with heater and sword
>Sir Duncan with buckler and sword vs Centurion Tomas with buckler and sword
>
>
>YIS,
>Lord Michael Fray
> Combat Archer for the Condottieri
> King's Archer
> Steppes Deputy Knight Marshal
> Steppes Hospitaler
>
>
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