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<DIV><FONT size=2>Thank you Your Excellencies for a most excellent and thorough
Pennsic report. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV>YIS,</DIV>
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<DIV>Lady Perronelle la peintre, with one more reason to regret missing Pennsic
this year. ;-(<BR>mka Debbie Irwin<BR></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=flora.bayeaux@gmail.com href="mailto:flora.bayeaux@gmail.com">Jerri
Lyn Mooney</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=Ponte-Alto@atlantia.sca.org
href="mailto:Ponte-Alto@atlantia.sca.org">The Barony of Ponte Alto</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Monday, August 11, 2008 8:48
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Ponte Alto] The Baron's and
Baroness' Pennsic Report</DIV>
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<DIV class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Hail Ponte Alto,<BR
id=aw50></DIV>
<DIV class=western style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">We, Jurgen and Flora, proud
Baron and Baronness of glorious Ponte Alto, have returned from our
sojourn to the great Pennsic War. Herein lies a report of the many
wonderful things Ponte Alto and its varied and talented
citizenry accomplished at Pennsic this year. If we have failed to
include important happenings and events, or have failed to include gentles in
any list whatsoever, please accept our imperfect memories and inform us so
that we might correct our oversight and better inform the populace.</DIV>
<P class=western id=xg7_1 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_2></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_3 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=aw501>Court
Reports:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_4 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">At
Atlantian Great Court at the Fort, Eleanor of Highland Foorde, a friend of
Ponte Alto, was stunned when she was made a Lady by TRM Sinclair and Kari.
Catherine Grace Fitzlewis, another friend, was put on vigil that evening then
elevated to the order of the Laurel.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_5 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">At
Sinclair & Kari's Court in the Ponte Alto Encampment, James de Biblesworth
was awarded an Opal, Gunnar Bjorklandr was awarded a Silver Osprey, Demian von
Hessian was given his award of arms and Celia of Rosedale was called
before Her Majesty Kari, where she was bestowed a Court Barony for her years
of quiet service to the crown, our barony, and society.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_6 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">At
Ponte Alto Court, Mistress Cunian Beornhelm and Lord Gunnar both received
Ponte de Ferros for their years of excellent fighting for the Barony. Mistress
Cunian was then named captain of the guard for their
Excellencies, Jurgen & Flora. Lady Rhiannon verch David ap Madyn was
awarded a Ponte de Oro for her remarkable service and contributions to
the Barony behind the scenes and Sian verch Gwillim ap Lewelin was
awarded a Ponte d'Oro for her contributions as Pennsic Land Agent, as
well as her multiple forms of baronial service across a range of offices and
interests. Baron Max, Kat, and others were given beads of Ponte Alto in thanks
for their efforts organizing and constructing Helm Mantles. Gordon Gunnarson
was given a bead of Ponte Alto for his assistance over the past few months in
setting up the Sunday Social Dayshade. Baroness Celia of Rosedale was awarded
a Ponte d'Argent for her singing. Olaf the Tinkerer was given a Ponte d'Oro
for his service throughout the Barony. James de Biblesworth accepted the award
on his behalf.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_7 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in">Alric
the Mad received a Silver Osprey at Friday's Battlefield court. Also at that
battlefield court, Ponte Alto was awarded the Vexellum Atlantia, becoming
the second unit so recognized, for their remarkable combat performance
throughout the war amongst an array of outstanding efforts by the many other
powerful fighting units of Atlantia. Go Fighters!<BR id=fkyz></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_8 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_9></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_10 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=aw502>Heavy Combat
Report:</B></P>
<DIV class=western id=xg7_11 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Lucas von Aych moved
into Ponte Alto a few months ago and has since been an active participant at
all our local practices and our training sessions with Baron Max and Sir
Strykar. At Pennsic, Lucas won the Knowne Worlde Newcomer's Armoured Combat
Tourney. Lord Ru the Doghead came in third place, and our tremendous Ponte
Alto newcomers comprised nearly one fifth of the total list!</DIV>
<DIV class=western id=fhm- style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"> </DIV>
<P class=western id=xg7_12 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Many warriors of Ponte
Alto fought in defense of our ally, the East Kingdom, at this Pennsic.
Unlike the vast bulk of the Atlantian Army, the Ponte Alto
forces were made-up of novice fighters with two or
fewer Pennsics. Here is the roll of those fighters:</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_13 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Thomas of Calais</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_14 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Guy Lestrange</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_15 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Maxmillian van
Halstern</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_16 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Matthew Dredge</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_17 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Alric the Mad</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_18 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Sian verch Gwillim ap
Lewelin</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_19 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Ru the Doghead<BR
id=u3e:></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_20 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Sophia van der
Werken</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_21 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Jurgen</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_22 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Rowan of Needlewood<BR
id=e1u8></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_23 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Demian</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_24 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Drogo</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_25 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Good Chris</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_26 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Semjeh</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_27 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Aelfwyn</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_28 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Brun Corbin (Ben)</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_29 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Ithan from An Tir</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_30 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Aesa (Spelling)</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_31 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Elizar</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_32 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Cunian</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_33 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Gunnar</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_34 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Lucas</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_35 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Kalara</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_36 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_37></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_38 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><I id=aw503>Injured
Reserve:</I></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_39 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Grethferth</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_40 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Kat Mahoney</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_41 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Owen</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_42 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_43></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_44 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><I id=aw504>On-field
Logistics:</I></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_45 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Lauren</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_46 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Jamie</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_47 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Shaheen</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_48 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Disago</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_49 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Rhiannon</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_50 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Owen</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_51 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Brun Corbin</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_52 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Flora</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_53 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Kat</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_54 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Rowan</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_55 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Brigid</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_56 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_57></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_58 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Guy, Max, Felix, and Ru
were amongst the twenty-six Atlantians selected to fight as primaries
in the allied Champions Battle. Felix was one of the two Atlantian
Heroic Champions.</P>
<DIV class=western id=s_z3 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Helga Gunnarsdottir
fought in various youth combat tournaments and battles.</DIV>
<DIV class=western id=s_z30 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"> </DIV>
<DIV class=western id=s_z31 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The Northern Army (of
Darkness) of Atlantia with Ponte Alto as a key foundation unit played a major
role in the Gates of Rome battle and an even more significant role in the
woods battle, holding the Cathedral throughout the entire battle. Ponte
Alto's forces remained intact for the second woods battle as Atlantia fought a
challenge with Aethelmarc. Kudos to Lady Sophia, our newly authorized
fighter who valiantly battled through both battles and fought through the
second with a bloodied face. We held the center right of the town in the
Town Battle against incredibly superior numbers, nearly fighting back to the
important center banner at the end of the battle. His Grace, Duke Cuan
asked Baron Max to lead the entire Atlantian Army for the Mountain Pass
battle, where Atlantia proved instrumental in getting our Allied forces close
to a victory against overwhelming odds. Though Ponte Alto's unit
continuously provided outstanding service to King and Kingdom, it was in the
Bridge Battle where we shined most brilliantly... proving to be the pivotal
force winning two of the three Bridge Battles by moving from Atlantia's bridge
to the bridge controlled by the Southern Army of the East Kingdom at critical
moments to force a breakthrough on their bridge and lead the Eastern forces
into the Midrealm backfield -- following which Atlantia's bridge was also
broken and the Midrealm forces routed. Ponte Alto's critically timed and
implemented charges into the Midrealm broke the bridge both times and led to
Eastern victory. Vivat Ponte Alto, and Vivat Atlantia!<BR id=k93v></DIV>
<DIV class=western id=xg7_62 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B
id=aw505></B> </DIV>
<DIV class=western id=l7-6 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=l7-60>Ceremony
Report:</B></DIV>
<P class=western id=xg7_63 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Sir Guy brought
several men and women at arms into his Household. This list includes Rowan,
Sian, and Semjeh (Bad Chris aka SlimJim). Additionally, Guy squired Lord Ru
the Doghead before a large assembly of Peers, Royals, and Populace
at Monday's Gates of Rome battle.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_64 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_65></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_66 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=aw506>Archery
Report:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_67 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Many Pontoons shot
archery war points, some of our pontoons joined His Majesty Sinclair. Brigid,
Flora, Miles, Nuala, & Geoffrey and others shot at the range.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_68 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Breccan and his sister
Ceridwen both competed in youth archery. Brennan came in 4<SUP
id=xg7_69>th</SUP> place in thrown weapons, and 1<SUP id=xg7_70>st</SUP> place
in the 14-17 y.o. archery competition. Ceridwen took 4<SUP id=xg7_71>th</SUP>
place in the 10-13 y.o. archery competition.</P><BR id=xg7_77>
<P class=western id=xg7_78 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=aw507>Fencing
Report:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_79 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Dominic's team won the
Atlantian five man rapier tourney.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_80 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Marcellus and Dominic
fought in the rapier champion's tourney.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_81 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Belfebe received the
token of courtesy from the Academie d'Espee.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_82 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Here's the list of
fencers who support our ally the East Kingdom by fielding for rapier
battles:</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_83 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Belfebe</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_84 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Jurgen</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_85 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Guy</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_86 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Hadrurus</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_87 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Shenfin</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_88 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Marcellus</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_89 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Catalina</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_90 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Edwin of Warwick</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_91 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Thomas Schribner</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_92 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Flairthi (Baron of
Stierbach, but fielded with Ponte Alto)</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_93 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Alric the Mad (fielded
with a separate unit)</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_94 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_95></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_96 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=d5aa>Service
Report:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_97 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Flora & I would also
thank the many service-minded individuals within the Barony. Allasondrea,
Celia, and Livia were all executive trolls. Cassandra, Millicent, and Delphina
all volunteered time to help support Pennsic Troll.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_98 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.17in">The
first Thursday of Pennsic, Ponte Alto took the evening shift safety patrol,
bringing 10 volunteers to patrol and dispatch. Kalara, Jurgen, Sian, Rhiannon,
Good Chris, Margaret Roe, Kat Mahoney, Ru, Marlin, and Disago all helped keep
Pennsic safe.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_99 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.17in">The
Childrens Fete was supported by many Pontoons: Flora, Jurgen, Brigid, Brennan,
Lucas and various House Lionskeep members.<BR id=mfm7></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_100
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.17in">Lastly, Ponte Alto helped
Atlantia and Her Majesty Kari by providing guard duty at the Atlantian Spiked
Party. Marcellus, Belfebe, Catalina, Hadrurus, Shenafin, Margharite, and
Brigid all helped guard the party. Belfebe, Catalina, Marlin, and Flora all
took turns trying to keep up with Kari's long strides as Royal Retainers.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_101
style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0.17in"><BR id=xg7_102></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_103 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=d5aa0>A&S
Report:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_104 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">James Biblesworth
displayed his projects in the A&S Display. Caemfind, a friend of
Ponte Alto, also displayed her projects.</P>
<P class=western id=xg7_105 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">James, Katharine, and
Luce all taught classes through Pennsic University.</P>
<DIV class=western id=xg7_106 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">The Ravenstreet
encampment received a ribbon from the Atlantian Heraldic Walking Tour.</DIV>
<DIV class=western id=nnf4 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Edward de Clare, Sir
Strykar, and Baron Max attended the WMA in SCA meeting with many notable WMA
scholars seeking to help enhance the role of the study of historic martial
arts at Pennsic and throughout the SCA.</DIV>
<P class=western id=xg7_107 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><BR id=xg7_108></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_109 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in"><B id=d5aa1>Been here
lately Report:</B></P>
<P class=western id=xg7_110 style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0in">Special congrats to
both Sir Stryker and Sir Grethferth, who both attended Pennsic after more than
ten years of absence. </P></DIV>
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