[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice 07-30-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Queen of Summer full of splendor
Dog Days full of glory
A wispy modesty veil of Humidity
Forms against pale sky of blue
Birds of metal create their own is
Strong Winds carrying no hint
Only of the hounds at full force
101F for a High, with more to come
Promises of Front made of Cold
Yet remains to be felt
Month number Eight - Dries of them all
Entering this time
While grass is brown awaiting yet a spark


This was Sir Duncan's last fighter practice here in Steppes,
Central Region and the Kingdom of Ansteorra. He and his family
are moving to Kingdom of Outlands (New Mexico).
We all wish them a safe trip and best for their new home.
There may be from time when Sir Duncan will be passing
through and might be able to visit, and perhaps a practice
or two.

Boffer weapons provided by John and much fun was had by all.

Future Events -

There is a possible War practice prior to
Gothic Wars in August - still in planning stage
at this time.

Gothic Wars:
Labor Day Weekend
September 2nd through 4th
Sweetwater, Texas

Please start drinking extra water several days prior to the day of practice.
This is also true of going to an event, be it SCA related or not.
You will have a better time and enjoy yourself more
if you are hydrate before you start your activity.
Energy drinks may give you a lift, but will not carry you as far,
  when compared to water and gatorade.

Remember - Pace yourself!

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 if you are in armor and fighting.
Suggested of items you might wish to bring out:
- cold pickles
- oranges - energy bars - etc...
- Bring Chairs for you to sit upon.
- Sunscreen
- Hats
- Sun pavilions can be set up

Training involves separate levels of heavy fighting -
Basic level to "Good"
Man-At-Arms and/or Squire entry level
Centurion level
Tournament level
Combat Archery


People in armor:  9
       8 Heavy fighters
       1 Combat Archer
Children:  5
Total in attendance:  22


In attendance this day:

Visitor(s) out of Kingdom:
Baroness Arabella Silvana from the Shire of Arenal of the
         Kingdom of Meridies
   and being escorted by Nieh.

Mushir (Duke) 'Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim -
              Baron of Steppes, (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
   and his lady, Duquesa (Duchess) Valeria Richila Navarro -
               Baroness of Steppes

Clan Ross:
  Earl Duncan Arthur Ross (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
                           - Central Region Knight Marshal
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan) -
                         Steppes Knight Marshal
    and his lady,
        Lady Elizabeta di Valore della Rosa
                        (Apprentice to Duchess Larissa) -
             Steppes Equestrian Marshall

Condottieri:
Lord CinaedOHosey
     with children
         daugther - Tori
         and son - Nikko
HL Honour du Bois -Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol
Lord Michael Kettering
Tracy

Lord Connor  - Squire to Sir Haroun of the Outlands
                 (Barony of Dragonspine)
and children
          son - Brock
          son -Liam

Lord Richard of Durnsford
     and his lady, HL Mary Elisabeth - stopped by.

John

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Great Sword
Short Spear
Broken Lance

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Buckler
Kite

Combat Archery:
  1 Recure
  Combat arrows:
    30 Combat Arrows for Condottieri

Individual fights witness this day:
Sir Duncan with sword and short spear
       vs Lord Hrafn with sword and broken lance
Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
       vs Lord Connor with buckler and sword
Sir Duncan with round and sword
       vs Lord Connor with round and sword
HL Honour with buckler and sword
       vs John with buckler and sword
John with buckler and sword
       vs Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
       vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Lord Connor with round and sword
       vs Lord Hrafn with round and sword
Sir Mahdi with heater and sword
       vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Sir Mahdi with heater and sword
       vs Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
John with buckler and sword
       vs Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
HL Honour with buckler and sword
      vs Sir Mahdi with buckler and sword
Lord CinaedOHosey with buckler and sword
       vs Sir Mahdi with buckler and sword
Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
       vs Sir Duncan with heater and sword
Sir Mahdi with buckler and sword
       vs Lord Connor with buckler and sword


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