A Pennsic War not to be missed!

Drogo the Clueless · Post by **Drogo the Clueless** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:49 pm

This sounds like an absolute blast to me. How does this effect other events like the Unbelt Champions Battle, Heroic Champions Battle, and the Heroic Champions Tourney?

It would be cool to see a combined Middle and East Kingdom Unbelts team vs. the rest of the Known World's Unbelt team. I would guess that it would be a logistic nightmare in terms of getting organized, selecting memebers, and getting any real practice in, but still would be very cool to see.

Either way, this historic decision is most definitely a step in the right direction in my own humble opinion.

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:59 pm

Personally Iâ€™d like to see a â€œBattle of the Golden Hourâ€

SyrTheo · Post by **SyrTheo** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:12 pm

Drogo the Clueless wrote:This sounds like an absolute blast to me. How does this effect other events like the Unbelt Champions Battle, Heroic Champions Battle, and the Heroic Champions Tourney?

It would be cool to see a combined Middle and East Kingdom Unbelts team vs. the rest of the Known World's Unbelt team. I would guess that it would be a logistic nightmare in terms of getting organized, selecting memebers, and getting any real practice in, but still would be very cool to see.

Either way, this historic decision is most definitely a step in the right direction in my own humble opinion.

Greetings Drogo,

The details of this years war are still being carefully discussed and evaluated by HRH Andreas and Myself. Much of what our Kingdoms have come to expect will be included, and there will be interesting new surprises as well.

As we come to agreements, I am sure we will be posting them for all to see and enjoy.

Best Regards, and Thank you for your words!
Prince EikBrandr

Syr Anton · Post by **Syr Anton** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:53 pm

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Yeah, nice tattoo. Prince Eikbrandr and I getting tight and all but do not expect us to be at the war; walking off into the sunset, holding hands.

You know, Your Highness, After last year when I pulled Calontir off and created the third army, the Middle and East did have that Brokeback Mountain moment...you know, the hug after the battle when they joined sides to crush the rebellious third army...Be careful with that male bonding stuff.

:roll:

I for one am most happy to see this decision by Your respective Kingdoms.

Thank you

Anton

Ingvarr · Post by **Ingvarr** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 5:00 pm

Wulf wrote:What is this Pennsic you speak of?

Most people are more familiar with it as the first Estrella War practice of the year.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:04 pm

I am very proud that this is comming to fruition. You Highness Eisfalke worked very hard last year to let you intentions be known. It is great that you and his highness EikBrandr are comming together on this. This year should be really great!

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:14 pm

Well, when I called His Highness Eikbrandr up and made the suggestion, he told me he was already thinking the same thing; so it was an easy sell.

It is really great to have someone who is like minded in this great endevor.

DarkApprentice · Post by **DarkApprentice** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 12:37 pm

Duke Icefalcon wrote:Well, when I called His Highness Eikbrandr up and made the suggestion, he told me he was already thinking the same thing; so it was an easy sell.

It is really great to have someone who is like minded in this great endevor.

It is because you are both righteous dudes!

DA

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 2:59 pm

You know, I may be moved to use this to make some trouble. Yes indeed, I just might.

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:06 pm

We would expect that....

By the way, the Eastern/Middle tape color will be purple, for those who need to plan ahead.

Ice

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:11 pm

Maureen and I plan on being there. There is a very, very high chance this will be her first, my second and our last Pennsic. I plan to enjoy it.

-Aaron

Magnus of Red Hammer · Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:20 pm

My wife and I already have enough saved up for the pre-reg. Her parents became unwitting babysitters for our little one for two weeks this summer. Yes, our first Pennsic is going to be awesome!

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh · Post by **Iain (Bunny) Ruadh** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:21 pm

Duke Icefalcon wrote:We would expect that....

By the way, the Eastern/Middle tape color will be purple, for those who need to plan ahead.

Ice

As much as I hate stickers on my helms ... hopefully some of the merchants will be talking with their suppliers on this ...

Any particular heraldic animal discussed or just purpur tygre & dragon?

Louis de Leon · Post by **Louis de Leon** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:25 pm

Coolest. Pennsic. Ever.

I'm so excited I have to sit on my hands to keep from clapping!

This is going to *rock* - I can't wait!!! I get to stand beside my friends in the East at Pennsic for the very first time. It feels like a gift.

This is exactly what Pennsic has needed for many years now. Just fantastic.

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:36 pm

Duke Icefalcon wrote:We would expect that....

By the way, the Eastern/Middle tape color will be purple, for those who need to plan ahead.

Ice

So what color tape will the everyone else be wearing? I am cogitating on raising a dark army of sellswords. We could wear black tape.

Hrolfr · Post by **Hrolfr** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 3:37 pm

I'll try to get there.

To quote my friend-

"I like Eik"

please don't be pissed at me Highness

Iain (Bunny) Ruadh · Post by **Iain (Bunny) Ruadh** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:06 pm

Nissan Maxima wrote:
Duke Icefalcon wrote:We would expect that....

By the way, the Eastern/Middle tape color will be purple, for those who need to plan ahead.

Ice

So what color tape will the everyone else be wearing? I am cogitating on raising a dark army of sellswords. We could wear black tape.

Hmm ... yellow often seemed to be the colour of some allies ... I'd suppose the kingdoms could bear yellow and the mercs black ... easy enough to spot the difference and the black ones both sides could be wary of!

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:27 pm

I would bet that for the 1st part -- the "Pennsic War", it will be like very other Pennsic: East & Allies in blue, Mid & Allies in red.

For the 2nd part -- the "_________ War", I'd guess the East and Mid in blue/red, and everyone else in another color, like yellow.

Too many colors will be too confusing.

D. Sebastian · Post by **D. Sebastian** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 4:29 pm

If I read this right, all Mercs will be on the non-East/Mid side.

Magnus of Red Hammer · Sat Dec 27, 2008 5:34 pm

D. Sebastian wrote:I would bet that for the 1st part -- the "Pennsic War", it will be like very other Pennsic: East & Allies in blue, Mid & Allies in red.

For the 2nd part -- the "_________ War", I'd guess the East and Mid in blue/red, and everyone else in another color, like yellow.

Too many colors will be too confusing.

Why not have a "Pennsic Crusade War"? You know... the Middle Eastern army against all the other infidels?

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 7:15 pm

D. Sebastian wrote:If I read this right, all Mercs will be on the non-East/Mid side.

Heh heh, maybe not on the east mid side, but maybe not on the other side either.

Louis de Leon · Post by **Louis de Leon** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:28 pm

Geoffrey of Blesedale · Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:34 pm

The East and Middle against Nissan and the Known World!

Mac Thamhais · Post by **Mac Thamhais** » Sat Dec 27, 2008 9:27 pm

woohoo!
Oughta be a show worth watching.

RoaK · Post by **RoaK** » Sun Dec 28, 2008 6:55 pm

And so let it begin...

I'll help shovel coal into this trainwreck... :wink:

Here's a motivational video for Nissan's Pennsic ambitions... :twisted:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklbmiSz3RI

Uilleag · Post by **Uilleag** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:39 am

RoaK wrote:And so let it begin...

I'll help shovel coal into this trainwreck...

Here's a motivational video for Nissan's Pennsic ambitions...

Now that was funny!

Aaron · Post by **Aaron** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 8:45 am

Three sided battle?

The merc symbol could be a dollar sign, done in green.

Duke Icefalcon · Post by **Duke Icefalcon** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:16 am

With the numbers being what they are, I think it is a fair assumption that just about everyone else other than East and the Middle would have to fight on the same side to keep things competative. If we go by last year's numbers (I am hoping for more this year), we should be fielding about 1100-1200 fighters in total. The East and Middle should field around 550 of this. That should leave the rest of the field with 550-650. Even if the East/Middle is outnumbered by 100 or so, it should still be competative.

A 3 side war would be interesting but it just would not work well in this case.

Happy New Year everyone!

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:03 am

Nah,
First us and them will kick your ass, and then we'll kick their ass... Wait. I think I confused myself.

Anyway, you guys rock for shaking it up.

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:07 am

Aaron wrote:Three sided battle?

The merc symbol could be a dollar sign, done in green.

Green clashes with my dress.

RoaK · Post by **RoaK** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:25 am

Oh for heaven's sake... a dollar symbol... borrrrrrrrrrrrrring... :roll:

In green?... Try silver and gold :wink:

Aaron wrote:The merc symbol could be a dollar sign, done in green.

ThorvaldR Skegglauss · Mon Dec 29, 2008 10:45 am

How about a PIG! :wink:

For the Bacon!!!!

Vasilii · Post by **Vasilii** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:18 am

Thorvaldr Skegglauss wrote:How about a PIG! For the Bacon!!!!

HM beat me to it I was going to ask if there was bacon colored tape :wink:

Nissan Maxima · Post by **Nissan Maxima** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:50 am

bacon heraldry

Baron Alejandro · Post by **Baron Alejandro** » Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:53 am

I think the Third Army should be headed by Aethelmearc. Goodness knows they've been awfully understanding about all these foreign armies trampling all over their turf for nearly forty years.