[Steppes] Joint War Practice 5-01-2005

Tue May 3 06:36:42 PDT 2005

Poor Mike, we should give him house rosters since he works so hard at this 
stuff, make it easier on him LOL

Larissa

>From: Ironwyrm <hlironwyrm at sbcglobal.net>
>To: Mike <meggiddo at netzero.net>, steppes at ansteorra.org,        
>Condottieri_Reports at yahoogroups.com, SteppesFP at yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [Steppes] Joint War Practice 5-01-2005
>Date: Mon, 2 May 2005 21:59:09 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Lady Roana FitzStephen, Lady Sabina and Athelwuf the Hungry
>are member and wards of House Arkham.  We wouldn't wish
>them to believe they were disowned either.  Lady Roana is the
>current Senechal of Glaslyn and another combat archer as well.
>
>Regards,
>
>Ironwyrm
>
>
>Mike <meggiddo at netzero.net> wrote:
>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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