Defenders 97

Dec. 5, 1997

UNTO THEIR EXCELLENCIES MATHGHAMHAIN AND KATERINA:

UNTO SIR DIETRICH AND LADY YNEZ:

GREETINGS:

First, a correction. It weighs heavily on me that I omitted mention of THL Peregrine's Light of Atenveldt in last month's report.

Our big event this month was Defender Tourney. I applaud the "selection" of Lord Gregory as Defender. He is large enough that the rest of us can hide behind him for protection. Lord Quire, for one, won't have to hide. He showed such skill with polearms that he is now Standard Bearer. Lord Wilhelm aus Solvek also can supply his own defense (Shield of Chivalry).

We have a new Archery Defender as well. (Hush, not too loud...she's shy) M'lady Csendes sent the most trolls, waterbeasties, and Caidans packing.

In the Arts and Sciences, we had a near repeat of last year as the male half of Isabel and Raffaelle took honors. There is a rumor that next year they'll enter little Izzy or Raf Jr. as a joint project! Populace Choice: Alickina was a big hit with the crowd (her RECORDER performance, this was a FAMILY event!). Lady Eliada was game enough to take static choice.

Defender Tourney was also the event that Twin Moons was polled for a new Baron and Baroness. Sir Dietrich and Lady Ynez (yes, that's Kai, circa A. S. XXXII!). Special appreciation to TRM Arthur and Tamira and to Duchess Amanda for using the Twin Moons Directory to determine eligibility!

In service to the Dream:

Owen Blakshepe