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Fencers need to remember that in their period, Kings
were not decided by bouts of  duals.  Duals were
usually done to defend someone's honor, not to be
raised in status.

I realize that I may be moving the discussion away
from the topic of "Why can't Fencers fight for
crown?".  I think the better way to look at it is -
who is better - A Gold Medal Runner or A Gold Medal
Diver?

Lady Hrosvitha von Celle
Combat Seamstress and MOM to be.


>   10. Re: Tangent: was: Why should Atlantia care
> was: Re:Curiosity (Thorgrimm at aol.com)
> 

  Like it or not, our little social club was built on
some fairly basic 
concepts. Crown being fought by right of arms is one
of them. In my 
mind, 
there is no greater symbol of chivalry and honor than
a fighter who has 
trained and pushed themselves to the limit to be able
to become a 
champion. 
That vision of a single warrior on the field standing
victorious 
against all 
foes is heroic. The symbolism of one meeting the foe
head on and 
defeating 
them one by one is the stuff of great legend and lore.

   To watch a truly great tournament, and all that I
have seen have at 
least 
had moments of greatness, is to have your heart race
as the warrior 
within 
sings with joy. You can feel the electricity in the
air. The crowd can 
be as 
intent as the fighters when two worthy foes are in the
throes of 
battle. The 
excitement is palpable.
    Watching two guys wave radio antennae at each
other in a menacing 
fashion 
just sort of loses the magic..

Hrothgar

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