Master Roland's Vespers Challenge @ Tourney of Ymir Atlantia

Corby de la Flamme · Post by **Corby de la Flamme** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 7:16 pm

In the high middle ages, on the eve of tournament, it was custom for unbelted fighters to hold contest, accepting challenges from all fighters of any rank who would take the field against them to prove their skills martial.

In the tradition of these vesper bouts, Their Royal Majesties, Ragnarr Blackhammer and Anneke Raudhe have charged Master Roland de Mounteney to hold the field Friday night before the Ymir tournament, to spar against all comers and prepare himself to hold vigil through the night to receive counsel from the most noble Order of Chivalry.

All are invited to offer combat and counsel and to enjoy hospitality throughout the evening. The challenges will take place on the tournament field beginning approximately 9 pm, following the final court of Their Excellencies Geoffrey and Maddalena. All who wish to fight are reminded to bring their authorization and membership cards to check in with the list officers who will also sign you in for the tournament the following day.

Baron Alejandro · Post by **Baron Alejandro** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:36 pm

I'm comin' to scrap! I can't wait. I'm so excited for M. Roland. He totally deserves it.

Broadway · Post by **Broadway** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:41 pm

I'm fairly certain I'll be throwing my sword into the fray as well...

The only thing better than fighting during the day is fighting at night...

Syrfinn · Post by **Syrfinn** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:50 pm

Please give my regards to Roland. Wish I could be there, but have a prior engagement, with an event my squires are holding that day.

But this is great news, and will let folks up here, who know him, know of this day.

Thanks

B. Amos · Post by **B. Amos** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:16 am

This sounds like a wonderfull Idea, I wasn't planing to go until saturday but I think I will head down early for this. I would love to meet Master Roland.

Skutai · Post by **Skutai** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 8:15 am

Congratulations to Sir Roland. I rate him highly in all categories.

It's also good to see Atlantia make a knight out of a normal sized human once in a while.

Cat of Black Talon · Post by **Cat of Black Talon** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 9:28 am

Way to go Roland! I won't be at the event, but I know you'll do well.

You are an inspiration in your dedication and honor to the art of fighting and more.

Apollonian · Post by **Apollonian** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:23 pm

The vigil was way cooler and cool. The weather was cold, too.

I have seen people fight with more prowess, and I have seen feats of strength to boggle the mind. This was the most amazing feat of arms I have seen to this date. In freezing temps, Roland took on all comers and in all forms, both armored and rapier. He fought for hours without much leave to rest, and bested His Majesty on the third pass. He even wrestled Sir Christian.

Rather proud to call him Brother, ezpecially after witnessing this feat.

Rodrigo Falcone

Johann ColdIron · Post by **Johann ColdIron** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 3:41 pm

After being his squire brother I am very happy to call him brother knight. It was a great vigil and test of arms. Made me think I got off easy an want to do more. A perfect example of a peer.

As for witnessing the feat- I could have done without seeing Sir Christian wrestling without his shirt :lol: