[Ponte Alto] June Events!

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Baron James and Baroness Katherine,

  My thanks for the welcome extended to my person. My yurt has been pitched within your lands for many years,but it is only of late that I decided to try my bow in friendly essay against the Men of the West. As Great Tengri wills, I expect to become more known amongst your people and to forge new alliances to the benefit of all.  I travelled far this past end-week to the Kingdom Archery event down in the Hot Lands. Ever since leaving the steppes and coming to dwell among the crowded places, finding open space to bend my bow has been difficult, and due to other pursuits, I bent it not for five years and more. Six changes of the Moon past I discovered the military encampment named Belvoir was open to me,and not far away, with use of the ensorcelled wain of my shaman. While the ranges are good, the farthest is 60 yds, and the penalty for error is often loss of ammunition. Thus I enjoyed the Clout Shoots at Lochmere,Highland River and Sacred Stone. 

  I have one query regarding the archery, which could be answered by any in the Known World.....I have seen many interesting targets so far,mostly depictions of animals,(most known and some of myth) but none anthropoid. Considering the art being practiced was both to provide food, and to wage war,or defend oneself, I note the absence of humanoid targets(excepting Gnomes,that appear to be fair game in Bright Hills and Highland River.)  Is there a social convention or unspoken pact regarding
 this matter? It can hardly be that all in the known world are entirely peacable folk- witness the heavy fighting and the included combat archery....I do note,upon reflection that such targets would require more in the way of materials to construct(unless one is hunting  Na Sithichean/Na Daoine Beaga, which has attendant risks- having spent much time among the Caledones in another life,I am well versed in their tongue and culture)

Any one interested in going to Diamond Wars 24 in October, I would be willing to share travel. it is a far distance to be sure....

Also, anyone interested in the ETARS event in Late August,in northern PA, I think I'm going.

The Blessings of  Great Tengri upon you all,

Nikola

-----Original Message-----
From: Katharine Devereaux <baronage at pontealto.atlantia.sca.org>
To: ponte-alto at atlantia.sca.org
Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 4:34 pm
Subject: [Ponte Alto] June Events!




Greetings Pontoons,

 

As you’ve seen on this list, we’ve had a great showing at recent events during the month of June: Highland River Melees, Golden Rose Tournament, and Novice Tourney/Challenge of the Heart.

 

Highland River Melees – This barony fielded over 20 people including a new authorization:

Lady Brigit O’Hara – Combat Archery

 

Also, a brand new person to our fine barony won the Novice Archery prize as well – Congratulations & Welcome Nikola!

 

Our own Rapier Champion – Lord Alric the Mad fought and became the newest Fr
ee Scholar of Atlantia.

 

Golden Rose – Thank you to Countess Denise and Baron Max for a wonderful review of this event. We are very proud that we are able to field such fighters, archers, heralds and the rest of those that traveled to attend this extremely warm event.

 

Ponte Alto participants include:

 

Belphoebe de Givet – our A&S Minister/Baronial Bard
Cassandra Arabella Giordani 

Connor the Vagabond 
Cunian Beornhelm
Dominyk Wolferam   
Felix of Kappellenberg 
Henry West
Kevin of Thornbury
Maximillian von Halstern – our Warlord
Miles de Locwode – our Archery Marshal
Lucas Von Aych – our Heavy Champion
Theresa 

 

Additionally at court that evening, our own Warlord, Baron Maximillian von Halstern was inducted into the order of the Kraken.

 

Congratulations to Max and thank you to all the other participants!

 

Novice/Challenge – Thank you to Baron Max and Mistress Belphoebe for the detailed reviews of the heavy fighting, rapier, and artisans.  Ponte Alto rocked the house!

 

We also had at least one Pontoon authorize:

Austin in Youth Rapier

 

And the winners/awards received are:

Novice Tourney

Champion – Semja

2nd Place – Butch

Baronesses’ choice – Theresa

 

Rapier Tourney

Champion – Baron Marcellus

 

Challenge of the Heart

Champion – Mistress Cunian

Honor Pennon award – Mistress Cunian

 

Kingdom Awards

O
rder of the Pearl – Our Baronial Artisan/Rapier Marshal - Lord Geoffrey ap Clewyd

Order of the Coral Branch – Our Baronial Archer – Lady Sorcha Prechan

Order of the Coral Branch – Our Knight Marshal – Lord Connor Sinclair

 

 

Thank you to all!



James & Katharine

Baron & Baroness for Ponte Alto

Kingdom of Atlantia




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