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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Three years have past since the name Caridos Ruspoli
was first heard in the west. Stories were passed by merchants traveling between
shires of an army of black. A horde that feasted on war. But like all such
stories they included far off places that were only dreamt of in the minds of
children. But not all stories are fables. A year later during winter solstice
celebration the name Ruspoli was heard again. This time the name of the city
was not a far off place. Now it contained the name Bonwicke. It was not a
story at all. It was a challenge to the Baron of Bonwicke. "Make terms
with me now or be swallowed by my army," was the message sent to Bonwicke.
Immediately a call to arms was spread through the west to gather any boy and
man of fighting age. In majestic fashion Bonwicke drove the horde of Ruspoli
back. Not stopping at days end. Through the night Ruspoli was chased until his
army was broken and defeated on the Alibate fields. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p align=center style='text-align:center'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Men such as Caridos Ruspoli to not stay hidden long.
He has gathered a new army and is again threatening the lands of the west.
Ruspoli has vowed anew to crush Bonwicke and see Bonwicke's army driven before
him, and to hear the lamentations of the women. He has challenged the Baron
directly and will not stop till Bonwicke rests impaled on a pike.<br>
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Come and join the Western Region in what promises to be the most memorable and
exciting GOTHIC WAR yet! Choose your side and fight in the dark horde of
Captain Caridos Ruspoli or don the colors of Bonwicke and help restore peace to
the lands of the west. <br>
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Activities will include Chivalric and Rapier melees and tourneys, Arts and
Sciences competitions, AX, knife and spear contest and an archery contest. <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Gothic War is also host to the Amazon household 25th
anniversary celebration</span></b>, the annual Crane Party. There will also be
haflas and parties for all!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Please visit <a
href="http://adlersruhe.ansteorra.org/Gothic.html">Gothic webpage</a> for more
details. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>In Service,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Rufus Guthrie<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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