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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rufus, Autocrat of Gothic
War XV, does send greetings to the Noble and righteous populace of Ansteorra.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>If you have not already
marked your calendar for Gothic wars, I urge you to not waver another minute. Seldom
are gatherings of this magnitude held. Do not be left out of the stories sure
to be told around the campfires of Elfsea, Bryn Gwlad, Steppes, Wiesenfeuer,
Bonwicke, and Northkeep. Do not deny yourselves the chance of being immortalized
in songs sung by the bards of Ravens Fort, Bordermarch, Namron, Stargate, and
Bjornsborg, I plead with you, Noble brothers and sisters, do not tarry any
longer, but make ready your caravans. Set your house in order and gather your
councilors near you, gather your man servants and maids, groom your horses, sharpen
your steal, strengthen your catapults, and prepare yourselves for WAR! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Look for the special
event announcement in the September Blackstar!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>In service,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Rufus<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-right:5.1in;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>The
Shire of Adlersruhe presents<br>
GOTHIC WAR XV<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-right:5.1in;text-align:center'><st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on"><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Lake</span></font></b></st1:PlaceType><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sweetwater</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></span></b></st1:place><b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Sweetwater</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">Tx</st1:State></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-right:5.1in;text-align:center'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>(Sept
2-5)<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>.....and so the day
approaches, when youths will become men, honor will be placed in every heart,
fear will be shaken to the ground, and bloodied pastures will be trampled
underfoot. Now is not the time for silk garments nor the mannerisms of the
King's court. This is not the time to pray for meekness in monasteries
nor humbleness in the cathedrals. Now is the time for armorers to sharpen
steel, fletchers to feather arrows, stable hands to ready horses, generals to
make plans, and for armies to be tested. Now is the time for WAR! <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Three years have past
since the name Carados 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>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Men such as Carados
Ruspoli do 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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>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 Carados Ruspoli or don
the colors of Bonwicke and help restore peace to the lands of the west. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>War points will be awarded for Chivalric and Rapier
melees and tourneys, Arts and Sciences competitions, AX, knife and spear, archery
and volunteers.<br>
<br>
Site will be at Lake Sweetwater Municipal park. Site opens at 4PM on Friday and
closes at 1pm on Monday. Site is wet, but in period containers only. This site
does have water and electricity. There will also be portable showers on site.
Hot water is first come first served. Please visit <a
href="http://adlersruhe.ansteorra.org/Gothic.html">http://adlersruhe.ansteorra.org/Gothic.html</a>
for motels and amenities available in Sweetwater. <br>
<br>
Make Checks payable to Shire of Adlersruhe, SCA Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Site fee is $10 for adults. $5 for children under 12.
Under 5 years free. Site Family cap is $30. Anyone without a current member
card (BLUE CARD) will be charged a $3 non-member fee. Minors must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. They may attend with a 21 yr &
up adult with a signed & notarized Minor Event Waiver form from the
parents.<br>
<br>
Event Autocrat<br>
HL Rufus Guthrie<br>
Kendall Johnson<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7008 Covenant Lane</st1:address></st1:Street><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Amarillo</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Tx</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">79109</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
<a href="mailto:k-l@sbcglobal.net">k-l@sbcglobal.net</a><br>
(806) 463-3362<br>
<br>
Co-Autocrat<br>
</span>Ld. Gerrold Von Drachenhohle<br>
<st1:PersonName w:st="on">Chris England</st1:PersonName><br>
(432)238-4580<br>
drachenhohle@cox.net<o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p style='margin-right:5.1in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Driving directions: Take best route to <st1:State
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:State>. Take I-20 west
from <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Abilene</st1:place></st1:City> (approx
30 miles) or east from Sweetwater (approx 5 miles) to Exit 249 south. This is
FM 1856. Travel south for approx 5 miles to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Sweetwater</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Municipal</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Park</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.
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