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<div>Greetings unto the West,</div>
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<div>It has come to our attention that our requirements for the
tournaments at Twelfth Night (December 13th) are too strenuous and
many are finding them daunting. Please understand that it was never
our intention to discourage anyone or to cause undo stress, we simply
wished to capture some of the excitement that we have experienced at
other tournaments we have seen around the Kingdom. The word
"requirement" was used to emphasis the strong desire that we
had to see everyone participate in all facets of the tournament as it
is designed. We were afraid that "requested" would not carry
the same emphasis.</div>
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<div>However, this is Twelfth Night after all and not a time to be
overburdened with such difficult tasks. It is a time to have fun and
to celebrate the coming of the new year, while cherishing the memories
of the old. To that end we are making the following changes:</div>
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<blockquote>* A helm crest or decorated buckler is no longer
required, just requested. *</blockquote>
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<blockquote>* An honour shield is no longer required, just
requested.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>* A herald to announce you in is no longer required, but
there will be some there that you could contract if you
wish.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>* A letter of intent is still required, but it can be a
simple email to baronandbaroness@bonwicke.org Nothing fancy is
required, but certainly still encouraged.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>* A consort present is still required, but a consort can
sponsor multiple fighters if they wish. There will be ladies and
gentlemen in Bonwicke that will be happy to sponsor you if finding a
consort proves difficult.</blockquote>
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<div>Now those of you who have taken these tasks to heart and have
worked long and hard creating beautiful helm crests, decorated
bucklers, letters of intent and have plans to be announced in full
regalia are still highly encouraged to do so and will be given full
marks and much word fame for your efforts.</div>
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<div>* There will still be separate contests for the best helm crest
and best decorated buckler with incredible prize baskets for each. You
need not even be fighting in the lists to enter these competitions. I
know that many in Bonwicke have worked long and hard on their helm
crest/buckler and letters of intent and we would not wish to have
anything take away from their sincere efforts.</div>
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<div>We hope that this eases your minds a bit and makes your
celebration with us, at our home, that much more enjoyable.</div>
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<div>In service to the Dream,</div>
<div>Kainin and Oriana</div>
<div>Baron and Baroness of Bonwicke</div>
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