<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Greetings to the Peaceful Folk of Ponte Alto, </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"> I write this missive to what I believe is the most wonderful Barony in the entire Known World. We were heavily outnumbered at the War and the victor of the War was not decided till the last day. All fought hard and well, and with courtesy and chivalry. Ponte Alto made its’ might known. I would like to thank those who fought with sword, epee, ax and bow, those who volunteered at Lost and Found, gave Water to the fighters, lent their Healing arts, sang in the Known World Choir, worked Troll, taught classes..... and the numerous other activities that sustain us all at Pennsic. The joint Baronial encampment with the Barony of Stierbach started off with people not knowing each other, but by the end of the war... many friends were made within the encampment. I was inspired by Her Highness, Princess Padraigin, as a combat archer and wish to take up combat archery myself and join the mighty forces of Ponte Alto in battle for next Pennsic.</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">
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<BR> I would like to congratulate our Baronial Bard, Lord Odde ap Tam on being elevated to the rank of nobility with his Award of Arms at Atlantian Court. Also, Vivats to Lord Thomas Lyon on being awarded the Order of the Garland. He is a true inspiration to the rapier community. Lord Christopher Hare was also awarded the Order of the Garland. Christopher fought in the Baronial heavy weapons tourney at Pennsic (since Erik, our current champion was sent to Georgia on business last minute) where he was praised for his chivalry and courtesy by the many ladies in attendance. Those warriors who fought in the Hadrian's Wall Battle brought great honor to your Barony. Their deeds were noted by His Majesty, His Highness, Count Ragnarr, and Baron Sir Thomas and thus were awarded with an augmented bead at our Baronial court for their courage. I would like to thank Master Kevin for his valor in leading our new heavy weapons unit in tabards in the battles. Many thanks to those who helped and attended the Fighter's Breakfast. I would also like to recognize our new baronial painter, Perronelle La Peintre. Perronelle spent most of her Pennsic painting Baronial signs, running walls and Order of the Garland garlands. I would like to thank my Ladies in Waiting for being there as I brought back victory to the encampment after winning the Queen's tea pell mell game ;-) But most of all I would like to thank Lord Thomas Lyon and those members of the Baroness's Guard that made Midnight Madness and my birthday the most memorable and enjoyable experience at Pennsic. Thanks to All! <B><I>For those unable to attend Baronial Court at Pennsic please make sure you see me concerning beads or campaign ribbons.
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<BR>Yours in Service,
<BR>Baroness Denise Duvalier</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=1 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"><B><I>
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