Baron James and Baroness Katherine,<br>
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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. <br>
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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)<br>
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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....<br>
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Also, anyone interested in the ETARS event in Late August,in northern PA, I think I'm going.<br>
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The Blessings of Great Tengri upon you all,<br>
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Nikola<br>
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From: Katharine Devereaux <baronage@pontealto.atlantia.sca.org><br>
To: ponte-alto@atlantia.sca.org<br>
Sent: Wed, Jun 24, 2009 4:34 pm<br>
Subject: [Ponte Alto] June Events!<br>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Greetings Pontoons,</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>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.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal><B><U>Highland River Melees</U></B> – This barony fielded over 20 people including a new authorization:</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Lady Brigit O’Hara – Combat Archery</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Also, a brand new person to our fine barony won the Novice Archery prize as well – Congratulations & Welcome Nikola!</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Our own Rapier Champion – Lord Alric the Mad fought and became the newest Free Scholar of Atlantia.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal><B><U>Golden Rose</U></B> – Thank you to Countess Deni
se 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.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Ponte Alto participants include:</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Belphoebe de Givet – our A&S Minister/Baronial Bard<br>
Cassandra Arabella Giordani </div>
<div class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in">Connor the Vagabond <br>
Cunian Beornhelm<br>
Dominyk Wolferam <br>
Felix of Kappellenberg <br>
Henry West<br>
Kevin of Thornbury<br>
Maximillian von Halstern – our Warlord<br>
Miles de Locwode – our Archery Marshal<br>
Lucas Von Aych – our Heavy Champion<br>
Theresa </div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Additionally at court that evening, our own Warlord, Baron Maximillian von Halstern was inducted into the order of the Kraken.</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Congratulations to Max and thank you to all the other participants!<SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></div>
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<div class=MsoNormal><B><U>Novice/Challenge</U></B> – Thank you to Baron Max and Mistress Belphoebe for the detailed reviews of the heavy fighting, rapier, and artisans.<SPAN> </SPAN>Ponte Alto rocked the house!</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>We also had at least one Pontoon authorize:</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Austin in Youth Rapier</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>And the winners/awards received are:</div>
<H1>Novice Tourney</H1>
<div class=MsoNormal>Champion – Semja</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>2<SUP>nd</SUP> Place – Butch</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Baronesses’ choice – Theresa</div>
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<H1>Rapier Tourney</H1>
<div class=MsoNormal>Champion – Baron Marcellus</div>
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<H1>Challenge of the Heart</H1>
<div class=MsoNormal>Champion – Mistress Cunian</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Honor Pennon award – Mistress Cunian</div>
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<H1>Kingdom Awards</H1>
<div class=MsoNormal>Order of the Pearl – Our Baronial Artisan/Rapier Marshal - Lord Geoffrey ap Clewyd</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Order of the Coral Branch – Our Baronial Archer – Lady Sorcha Prechan</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Order of the Coral Branch – Our Knight Marshal – Lord Connor Sinclair</div>
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<div class=MsoNormal>Thank you to all!<br>
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<div class=MsoNormal>James & Katharine</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Baron & Baroness for Ponte Alto</div>
<div class=MsoNormal>Kingdom of Atlantia</div>
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