Well, my Belegarth cherry has officially been popped. After being away from a padded sword for a few years (during the late Shogun--may it rest in peace), it felt good to get back into action. Our unit, the House of Einherjar, made a showing three strong, and we had a skirmishtacular time on the battlefield. My sword and shield work was sloppy at best, but through practice, I hope to regain my edge soon enough.

Belegarth Rule #1: Don't power-drink until 4:00 am the night before the fighting.

Special thanks goes to Clan of the Hydra for being incredibly hospitable and approchable, House Dregoth for allowing us the use of their enchanted light-conjuring device (without which we would have been doomed to set up camp in the dark), and Lady Feri (sp?) for dispensing helpful information and assorted foodstuffs throughout the event--your chicken sandwiches are practically orgasmic, and I have the stains on my garb pants to prove it.

Our numbers are already on the grow, and a couple of us are planning to make Melcaorme (Beltaine's just too far and too soon, unfortunately), so we hope to see some of the same faces there and meet some new people to boot. Here's to the growth of the House of Einherjar, and, with luck, the beginning of good relations with the other units in the Midwest.

Cheers,

~Olaf the Stout

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A new unit will be starting in a New realm, taking over the old Dimma Ulfur place. Things still need to be worked out and decided, but a solid foundation and dream have been set in place for the beginning of a wonderful group. Soon you will see us in Events, and soon you will be seeing us at the end of our swords while yours lies helplessly at your side.

Don't even think about pickingit back up.

-Pard

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It has been too long since a good battle.  School must die for this treachery of keeping me from all my Belegarth bretheren.  Soon, SOON I will be able to go to battle, fight, and die with glory.  Most likely, I will make it to Armageddeon and LIVE again!! Ah, I can't wait until the day comes to where I can share the blood of my enemies with my allies.  (wow i sound creepy, he he he).  Hopefully all of my new as well as old allies will be there so that we can rally together and have victory!!! However, first off, I must conquer this thing called school that humans do.  I must keep my humanly image. <(^.^)> 

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Today I started foam fighting. A friend of mine told me about it and it seem fun. I came with my sister and two of her friends and we had a blast. I'm still deciding on what I like and I am starting to like the blue and green level swords with a sheild and archery. My friend told of this site and it looks really cool so I joined it. I plan to make my own sword and shield and join a relam.....onceI am old enough to drive......

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Tis a defeat and a hurdle the lose of lands from Thunder-Guard, we have suffered set back but this will not hinder our maintaining forward movement. We will attain that which we strive for ,it is not in the nature of the Order of the Rose to retreat or surrender, we will make this lose a victory and we shall over come.

For Honour and Glory!!!

Lord Lucifron

The warm air gently caressing my face, the sun now in the sky longer and the frozen earth softens . Newly acquired lands of Thunder-Guard are about to begin the birth of a great place, a place of wonder and safety as long as peace can be kept between The carians and the order, this is fragile at best at the moment, sure to lead to strife and battle, Our ranks swell and soon will know once againthe clash of sword and shield , mace and axe.

Peace is something not held long. The warrior finds it only in death, and in life it is fleeting.

Lord Lucifron

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