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<BR>Greetings unto the Good Gentles of Ponte Alto from Sir Thomas of Calais and Baroness Denise Duvalier.
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<BR>It is an honor to serve our rich Barony, and its populace has many arts of which to boast. On the 10th Anniversary of the Barony, I, Sir Thomas, would ask its people to consider the Arts of War –– Heavy Fighting, Rapier Combat, and Target and Combat Archery. One of our stated personal goals for the Barony is to enrich and support the fighting community, and to raise an Army from our vast lands in support of Atlantia and Her Majesties. As the current Baronial Heavy Weapons Champion, I would especially ask the aid of my brother and sister fighters of Ponte Alto.
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<BR>The Rose Tourneys for Heavy Weapons and Rapier at our Investiture on February 23rd are to be tests of not only prowess, but also chivalry, as one naturally supports the other. (We are sad that a display of the Archers' dexterity is precluded by site restrictions, but we pledge that you will have a later chance.) We will be pleased to select the Ponte Alto Rapier Champion at the Rose Tournament. We regret that changes to the event announcement are necessary and the Heavy Weapons Champion will not be decided at the Rose Tourney. We have decided to delay our selection because we have received requests from many of our fighters who will be unable to fight at our Birthday event but still wish to compete for the position. Therefore, we will make our heavy fighter selection from those of our barony who participate in either the Rose Tourney or the Saint Paddy's day Blood Bath event on Saturday, March 23rd. We hope this change provides the opportunity for all of our Baronial fighters who wish to complete for the honor. If you do have some questions, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to our fighters having a chance to test their skills and might against the best this kingdom has as we prepare ourselves for both the upcoming tourney season and war. Our fair Barony shall undoubtedly prevail, with the Grace of the Almighty and the support of its proud populace.
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<BR>Your in Service,
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<BR>Thomas of Calais Denise Duvalier
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