Ketill, I like fighting them but I'd rank you above either of them (you did beat me in Crown once after all
as for Blue, haven't had enough stick time with her to judge, hopefully that'll change this weekend; I'll be fighting pickups at Gyldentholt all day
Ketill wrote:I think Snorri Snafari Bjornson and Thorbjorn Ulfsson are near the top of the list as well.
Ashraf wrote:Well, our two best Caidan unbelts were just offered knighthood this past weekend (Asa, Athaneric)...
I'd say the top of the list now looks like (no particular order):
Alexander Aethelwulf Thorin O'Shedgha Gunther of Orkney Peligon of Pithia Gaius Furious Marius Sechequr Qara Feia of Amber Moon Mikhail of the Kuma Ian the Red
bigfredb wrote:To the Caidan list, I would also include Lorccan hua Conchobair.
Yep, Lorccan would have been one of the first names to come to mind if he were still living in Caid.
In fact I bet he has beaten me more often in tourneys than any other unbelt.
Thanks for the kind words, y'all! I do miss my SCA home, but I'm doing my best to represent for Caid out here in Gleann Abhann. There are a great many fine fighters out here (admittedly, fighting a little different version of the game), and a dread opponent called "90%+ humidity"...
I'm also about to spend a couple of months in El Paso for work, so I'll be getting some to know the Outlands a bit, too!
- Sir Lorccan hua Conchobair
Former armourer at Darkwood Armory, now just armouring a bit for fun.
"I've schlepped ugly gear about the field. It does not inspire -- not me, not anybody. Better to try and make it pretty." - Konstantin the Red
Ashraf wrote:Ketill, I like fighting them but I'd rank you above either of them (you did beat me in Crown once after all
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Ketill wrote:I think Snorri Snafari Bjornson and Thorbjorn Ulfsson are near the top of the list as well.
I have to agree with Ashraf - Thor's a great scrapper and a fun fight, but your technique is cleaner and your patience is greater, and those make you a more formidable opponent. I expect you to keep improving and kick my ass when I come to GWW!
- Sir Lorccan hua Conchobair
Former armourer at Darkwood Armory, now just armouring a bit for fun.
"I've schlepped ugly gear about the field. It does not inspire -- not me, not anybody. Better to try and make it pretty." - Konstantin the Red
In Gleann Abhann I would say the best unbelts would have to include Settimio D'Olivio, Olaf Bristlebeard, Motan the Mongol, Mika'il al Rashid, and Hjalmr Sognefjord (sp?). Hjalmr is probably the best of the bunch - certainly the most well rounded at multiple (read ALL) weapon styles, which is crazy at his whopping 135 lbs.
Should probably mention Big Jon Whittom, Lannon McGillivray, and Martin von Augsburg as well.
Caedmon KSCA
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Ashraf wrote:Ketill, I like fighting them but I'd rank you above either of them (you did beat me in Crown once after all
as for Blue, haven't had enough stick time with her to judge, hopefully that'll change this weekend; I'll be fighting pickups at Gyldentholt all day
Ketill wrote:I think Snorri Snafari Bjornson and Thorbjorn Ulfsson are near the top of the list as well.
Ashraf wrote:Well, our two best Caidan unbelts were just offered knighthood this past weekend (Asa, Athaneric)...
I'd say the top of the list now looks like (no particular order):
Alexander Aethelwulf Thorin O'Shedgha Gunther of Orkney Peligon of Pithia Gaius Furious Marius Sechequr Qara Feia of Amber Moon Mikhail of the Kuma Ian the Red
lets see here is my "list" and I will have to disagree with Ashraf on a few af these people....
and also in no "particular order"
Alexander Snorri Big John (the Orkney) Ketill Adam McAndrew( if he would keep coming out) and a few others that I can't think of their names without seeing their faces...
CathalFinnObriain wrote:Yes DA ... he was a young Kid from Ampguard that is transitioning over to SCA Combat. Fights mostly sword and Madu and is REALLY good with that weapon style. He is probably one of the best in Ampguard in the Texas area with that style. He showed up at Steppes Warlord (the biggest tourney in Ansteorra) a couple weeks ago and one shotted one of our Dukes on his way to a sterling record in the tourney that day. He made it to the bow out round and was smart enough to know he wasnt ready to be a champion yet. Hes a great kid with a lot of potential. He just needs to learn how to "play SCA".
CathalFinnObriain wrote:Yes DA ... he was a young Kid from Ampguard that is transitioning over to SCA Combat. Fights mostly sword and Madu and is REALLY good with that weapon style. He is probably one of the best in Ampguard in the Texas area with that style. He showed up at Steppes Warlord (the biggest tourney in Ansteorra) a couple weeks ago and one shotted one of our Dukes on his way to a sterling record in the tourney that day. He made it to the bow out round and was smart enough to know he wasnt ready to be a champion yet. Hes a great kid with a lot of potential. He just needs to learn how to "play SCA".
rhys wrote:Alexander Snorri Big John (the Orkney) Ketill Adam McAndrew( if he would keep coming out) and a few others that I can't think of their names without seeing their faces...
Oh, yeah, I forgot about Big John (aka Grim øxarbrjótr) and Adam MacAndrew. Big John's been a serious threat on the war field for quite a while, he just doesn't fought in tourneys too much. I hope that's changing! Adam, as you say, should get out more, he's a great fight.
- Sir Lorccan hua Conchobair
Former armourer at Darkwood Armory, now just armouring a bit for fun.
"I've schlepped ugly gear about the field. It does not inspire -- not me, not anybody. Better to try and make it pretty." - Konstantin the Red
Caedmon wrote:In Gleann Abhann I would say the best unbelts would have to include Settimio D'Olivio, Olaf Bristlebeard, Motan the Mongol, Mika'il al Rashid, and Hjalmr Sognefjord (sp?). Hjalmr is probably the best of the bunch - certainly the most well rounded at multiple (read ALL) weapon styles, which is crazy at his whopping 135 lbs.
Should probably mention Big Jon Whittom, Lannon McGillivray, and Martin von Augsburg as well.
Caedmon KSCA
I can't believe I forgot Hjalmr, he's such a fun fight!
- Sir Lorccan hua Conchobair
Former armourer at Darkwood Armory, now just armouring a bit for fun.
"I've schlepped ugly gear about the field. It does not inspire -- not me, not anybody. Better to try and make it pretty." - Konstantin the Red
