Aethelmark fighting for middle at pennsic

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 3:43 pm

Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Highnesses, Malcolm and Tessa,
Prince and Princess of AEthelmearc, by leave of Their Majesties, Rurik and
Angelik, King and Queen of AEthelmearc. Courts held on March 5, AS 39 (2005)
at the Spring Bears Event in Their Shire of Stormsport, and at the Donnan
Party in Their Shire of Sunderoak. His Excellency, Vladisla Nikulich,
herald; Giulietta da Venezia, reporting.

At both events, Their Highnesses did convene Their Court, for the purpose of
proclaiming the following to the populace:

Unto Our Royal Cousins, Peers, Nobles and gentles, come these words from
Malcolm, by right of Arms Heir to the Sylvan throne, and Tessa, rightful
Sylvan Princess of Aethelmearc.

In this place, it is meet and right that We do make greetings and wish fair
health unto all whom these words reach; for it is friendship, comraderie and
a unity of love for our Society and its ideals that doth bring us all
together. Yet, within these friendships, there are times when great Kingdoms
do contend for Honor with might and sword and sweat, and in those times,
there must be those who stand together, and those who stand opposed. Grown
as a child of the Tiger, We of AEthelmearc do have great familial love for
the lands of the East. Also have We long stood as friends with those gentle
neighbors who fly the banner of the Dragon. To choose to stand with one
against the other is difficult, but eased by the knowledge that by the fires
of night, we all do share the same kegs and stories and brotherly
friendship. While a Realm must needs choose a cause to champion, that
decision does not preclude amity and honor given to all; for it is Our
opinion, that by giving great contest upon these fields, We do cause the
occasion for those who would test their might and skill to do so with
Honorable challenge against strong and worthy adversaries.

With those words past, the time has come for the Realm of AEthelmearc to
make public just such a choice. Given as it is Our Right to speak for the
Sovereign Realm of AEthelmearc, hear then these words and know Our will.
When the war pennons wave across the battlefields of Pennsic, the Banner of
the Escarbuncle shall stand steadfast gainst the fury of the Tiger, and fly
beside the banner of the Dragon. In doing this, We would strengthen
friendships across the Western Borders, and also do Honor unto Our Eastern
Brothers, for we would test our Mettle and give them Our strength to test
themselves. These cousins of the East are fierce and valiant, and they will
bring their best; for they do not enter the battlefield with the intention
of doing anything other than emerging victorious. We will meet this
challenge, and We so direct all of those under the Escarbuncle to arm
strongly 'gainst them. Let all see the Chivalry, the Courtesy, the Honor and
the Might that is Our Realm. In the end, We will all be better men and
women, for in this crucible of War, We will, each of us, forge our skills
anew, growing strong with Chivalry. Thus and with such actions, We will
honor our opponents by day with our Swords, and by night with our Flagons.

We do now salute all those who stand upon the various fields of contest, and
do their Kingdoms proud.. for it gladdens our hearts when men and women rise
to the challenges set before them and make Honor their goal.

The Court of Their Highnesses was closed.

Anon001 · Post by **Anon001** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:36 pm

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Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:45 pm

Well as Clovenshield has been hired by an Aethelmarki this year (props to Lord Katdavar) it means we are fighting for the middle. This is very nice for me as red accesorizes much better on my helmet.

Shamey · Post by **Shamey** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 4:57 pm

I am so happy we're fighting with the Middle *doing happy dance*.

Kilkenny · Post by **Kilkenny** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:41 pm

Nissan Maxima wrote:Well as Clovenshield has been hired by an Aethelmarki this year (props to Lord Katdavar) it means we are fighting for the middle. This is very nice for me as red accesorizes much better on my helmet.

Besides, all that red armor of yours has been known to cause spasmodic muscle contractions among Easterners (grin).

I'm minded of a fellow dressed all in red on the battlefield at Pennsic one year. As he approached me I asked him, loudly, what kingdom he was from - silence, as he approached closer - I asked again - still silence - a third time I asked - a third time he was silent as he came within weapons' range. So I hit him. *Then* he announced he was from the East... sigh.

Gavin

Gwydion Caithnes · Post by **Gwydion Caithnes** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:38 am

I was present in Stormsport when this announcement was made. As the only Midrealmer there, I gave a short speech during feast, thanking Her Highness.

As a Midrealm squire to an AEthelmearc knight, this sure makes my life easier at War this year...!

Owen · Post by **Owen** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 3:43 pm

It shall be an interesting War...

Cet · Post by **Cet** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:20 pm

The fewer of us there are, the greater the share of Glory

Owen · Post by **Owen** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 9:41 pm

The fewer of us there are, the greater the share of Glory

Been there, done that.

Louis de Leon · Post by **Louis de Leon** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 11:12 pm

Please pardon me the following undignified moment.

Woot!

Thank you for your indulgence.

Milesent · Post by **Milesent** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 11:52 am

Well spoken by Their Highnesses Tessa and Malcom, beatiful words and not just for the joy they bring to the hearts of the Midrealm.

Vermin · Post by **Vermin** » Wed Mar 16, 2005 3:23 pm

" This is very nice for me as red accesorizes much better on my helmet. "

Yeah, red is a MUCH more martial color!!!!

And besides, I for one, never really knew how numb my friends were at war until I fought with red tape on one year and had to face off against them.

Quite the eyeopener.

VvS