[Steppes] Steppes Fighter Practice for 02-11-2007

[Mike]

Heilsa,

Grey of Sky
Chill Wind upon skin
Nice and warm within armor
4 New individuals arrive to enjoy that warmth
A Youth moving from Boffer to Adult Heavy Fighting
Young son of LD Alvin and HL Donnel - Richard Nine Fingers
His parents watching and snapping photos
A high of 50 reach although wind made it feel colder
Two returned to fight again
One of the two who traded shift to come to fight again
Welcome back Till!
One of the two whom sought authorization for
Foreign war of this month - wish Frenchy luck!

Due to high number of new individuals, the Bear Pit Tournament
was placed on hold as the more experienced fighters each
provided instruction to those who were new to this activity.

The tournament square was in place and the more advanced
fighters did make use of it.

Once again - will continue to have that tournament square available.

War in the East - Gulf Wars
March 11th through March 18th
See Black Star for message form Kingdom Earl Marshal
Troll will be open on Sunday 11th again this year.

If you are a member of the SCA, meaning that you have a
current "Blue Card" then you must present it at each practice
prior to taking the field and not have to sign the waiver.

On the other hand, if you do NOT have a "Blue Card", then you must
signed the waiver.

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!

Everyone needs to bring water to the park. I would recommend
the following:

Please bring at least 1 gallon or more of water and gatorade
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, a bright sun with some wind and...
- Hats
- Dressed in layers
- Stadium Blankets or something to break the wind
- etc...

Sir Morgan providing instruction to Richard Nine Fingers
with assistance from Lord Hosey.

Thanks to the following for providing instruction to the
new people that came out to learn the joys of donning
armor and heavy fighting:
Sir Morgan
Master Robin
Centurion Richard
HL Honour
Lord Hosey
Lord Hrafn
Till

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:  14
Children: 4
Total in attendance:  23

In attendance this day:

Clan Ross:
Sir Morgan Buchanan (KSCA - Knight in SCA)
      and his lady, Lady Ciannait Chaimbuel
Lord Hrafn Olafsson (Squire to Sir Duncan)

Centurion Richard of Durnsford

Master Robin of Gilwell

HL Katya

Condottieri:
Lord Cionaodh O'Hosey
     with children
         daughter - Tori
         and son - Jon
         and son - Nikko
HL Honour du Bois - Squire to Sir Galen of Bristol
Lord Michael Kettering - Steppes Knight Marshal

Fray:
Frenchy

House Arkham:
Lord Alvin de Clairmont - Steppes Archery Marshal
   and his lady,
      Lady Maili Donnel MacGregor
       and their children
        daughter - Emily MacGregor
        son - Richard Nine Fingers

Lady Grainne Kathleen Nic Padraig MacDaniel

Till

John of Green
    and his lady, Annwn

Josh
Ed
Brian

Weapons used this day:
Sword
War Hammer - one hand
War Hammer - two hands
Glaive
Great Sword
Fiberglass spear
Rattan spear

Shields used this day:
Buckler
Heater
Kite
Round
Kite


Individual fights witness this day:
Lord Hrafn with round and sword
     vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Master Robin with heater and sword
     vs Till with kite and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Lady Grainne with buckler and sword
Lord Hosey single sword
      vs Ed with buckler and sword
John of Green with kite and sword
     vs Centurion Richard round and sword
Master Robin with glaive
      vs Lord Hrafn with war hammer (two hands)
Josh with round and sword
      vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Till with kite and war hammer (one hand)
     vs John of Green with kite and sword
Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
     vs Lady Grainne with buckler and sword
Master Robin with great sword
     vs Till with great sword
Lord Hrafn with kite and sword
     vs John of Green with kite and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Lord Hosey with buckler and sword
Lady Grainne with buckler and sword
     vs HL Honour with buckler and sword
Sir Morgan with buckler and sword
     vs Richard Nine Fingers with heater and sword
Ed with great sword
      vs Till with great sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Brian with kite and sword
Lord Hrafn with fiberglass spear
     vs John of Green with rattan spear
HL Honour with buckler and sword
     vs Lord Hosey with buckler and sword
Richard Nine Fingers with heater and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
John of Green with heater and sword
     vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Josh with round and sword
     vs Lord Hrafn with buckler and sword
Ed with great sword
     vs Till with great sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs John of Green with heater and sword
Frenchy with kite and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
Till with great sword
     vs Lord Hosey with great sword
HL Honour with buckler and sword
     vs John of Green with buckler and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Ed with kite and sword
Brian with round and sword
     vs Sir Morgan with kite and sword
Lord Hosey with buckler and sword
     vs Frenchy with kite and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs John of Green with buckler and sword
Lord Hosey with buckler and sword
     vs Centurion Richard with round and sword
Centurion Richard with round and sword
     vs Frenchy with kite and sword
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
     vs John of Green with kite and sword
Sir Morgan with kite and sword
     vs Centurion Richard with round and sword


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