[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice - 01-29-2006

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Day sunny and clean of air
Wind moving from South to West to North
Temperature in upper 60's to low 70's
If you thought the park would be under water
Ground soaked up rain and asked for more
And the footing was good
2nd warmest January on record

Since the day was fair
People came to enjoy the park
As the practice advanced so did the crowd
With the crowd comes questions
Answers were returned by one and all

Overall, it was a good day to be in the park


The following good gentles got into armor for their 1st time:
Matthew and Torquil

Joel returning for his 2nd time in armor. Plus, his mother
Anneken and younger brother, Caleb came out to watch.

Fighter Practice involves just that - practice and training.
To reach our goals, then both words come into focus.

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

Upcoming dates:
Joint War Practices:
  February 5th
  Elfsea - Veterans park
      Arlington
     Time: 2 PM

March 12th through 19th - Gulf Wars
This year it is from Sunday to Sunday.
All reservations must be postmark no later than
January 31st, 2006 by snail mail.

If by going on-line, then the date is
February 14th, 2006.

Need to start working to get your armor
and weapons ready for War.
Once those who were Foes
Now will stand side by side
With Sable Star.

Although the temperatures are cooler
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 -
pickles - oranges - energy bars - etc...
- Bring Chairs for you to sit upon.
- Perhaps a grill to heat drinks and/or snack food
- Dress for the weather and bring extra for additional layers as well.


People in armor:  10
Children:  3
Total in attendance: 26

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
  Earl Duncan Arthur Ross (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
        son - Murdoch MacDuncan
Centurion Morgan Buchanan (Squire to Sir Duncan)  - Central Region 
Knight Marshal
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Lord Richard of Durnsford (Squire to Sir Duncan)
     and his lady, HL Mary Elisabeth
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
Madame Colete d'Evreux (Squire to Sir Duncan)

House Porto:
  Duke Miguel Sebastian de Oporto - (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
  Count Gunthar - (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
     and his lady,  Lady Hanna von Dahl - Deputy A&S Minister, Elfsea

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

HL Chiara Francecsa Arianna d'Onofrio -
Captain of the Steppes Baronial Guard and Apprentice to Master Fritz

Lady Honour du Bois -Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol

Lord Faelan Caimbeul,
   and his lady, Lady Regan Campbell

Torquil with
   his lady, Rebbe Hadassah Sarai bas Yossi

Anneken with
  son - Joel - 2nd time in armor
  son - Caleb
Matthew - 1st time in armor

Weapons used this day:
Sword
Spear

Shields used this day:
Heater
Round
Buckler
Rectangle Shield

Individual fights witness this day:

Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with round and sword
Sir Miguel with rectangle and sword
     vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Lord Faelan with Floretine
     vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Sir Miguel with rectangle and sword
     vs Lord Richard with round and sword
Sir Miguel with rectangle and sword
     vs Lord Faelan with floretine
Lord Richard with round and sword
     vs Lord Faelan with floretine
Lord Richard with floretine
     vs Lord Faelan with round and sword
Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
      vs Matthew with round and sword
Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
      vs Joel with buckler and sword
Sir Miguel with spear
      vs Lord Faelan with spear
Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
      vs Joel with round and sword
Madame Colete with heater and sword
      vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword
Sir Gunther with heater and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
      vs Torquil with round and sword
Sir Gunther with heater and sword
      vs Lord Richard with round sword
Madame Colete with heater and sword
      vs Sir Gunther with heater and sword
Lord Richard with round and sword
      vs Centurion Morgan with kite and sword



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