Blog Entries - October 2007

Invasions are the best

bomatic

It seems to me that the best way to improve your skill is to visit other realms and practices as often as possible. I was at Numenor and Wolfpack this weekend and I felt i have really turned my fighting up agian. Fighting all the different people and different timing, weapon styles, weapon combos, really tunes your reactions in. I had a great time at both practices and my 3 companions did the same. Thanksto the hosting realms and the heralds for keeping the games going.

"Sacrifices" - Chapter 24

Ora

Chapter 24
Daegar descended the three thousand-eleven steps into the deepest recesses of Castle Favre as quickly as his old legs would carry him. He had years on his side, but those same years were beginning to slow him down. Inside the folds of his heavy robes, dangling from bits of rope and twine werethe broken pieces of Aminget and in his arms he bore the burden of carrying a small, bewildered girl.
He had hoped that fi [...]

"Sacrifices" - Chapter 25

Ora

Chapter 25

Daegar retrieved one of Stilgrin’s shirts from the boy’s chamber, dressed the tiny girl then carried her back into the massive library tower. Setting her down on a cushion he made her comfortable as possible onthe floor. The shirt was far too large and it made a puddle on the floor around her, but at least she was covered and kept a bit warmer. Her small arms flailed beneath the fabric as she smiled up a [...]

2 months and they're finally here!

Grim Warhawk

Years ago I told myself that I am a terrible swordsman. 2 months ago I decided to do something about it. I asked good swordsmen for advicen and they told me to learn the basics. But where!? Where I ALWAYS learn the basics; from books! So I asked for the recommeneded literature, researched it online, and ordered from eBay. All simple. That is until eBay didn't properly update my shipping information and my precious books were sent 2000 miles away to my old barracks in Texas! After all [...]

"Sacrifices" - Prologue

Ora

The blade of the sword swung again, singing its high pitch as it swept through the air before hacking through flesh, muscle then bone. Through plate and chain the body was cleaved almost in two. The unshakable agonizing sound of death howled from the fallen mans throat as his dying breath left his lungs and gurgled into his throat. Blood sprayed from his mouth then oozed from thewound as the blade was drawn from his body. A forcible kick was required to remove the blade ent [...]

First one from DSM

Grim Warhawk

My first blog being back in Iowa and off of active duty. Well, I'm FINALLY back in Iowa, and I have no free time at all. Worked a little on my chainmail, haven't touched any of my other armor though. Gonna wait till I get a new suit done to sell one of my old ones. Most of my time is going towards driving. I live about 30 minutes south of DSM right now so I spendapprox. 2 hours every day driving. I'm really glad I have a Prius since 60 mpg ma [...]

HEY!!!!!!!!!!

ALbam

hey members of belegarth got any ideas how a new cat can get started in this place maybe just some discutions and stuff like that. p.s. i live in ferndale washington state

Hail Belegarth!

teh_gir1fri3nd

Hail Belegarth friends!

As you can tell by my name, I am "the girlfriend"...I mean what other reason does a girl have to join this kind of group, LOL.

I am Conalls gf, he is in The Fianna. I have red hair that is put into dredlocks. And yes, before any of you ask, I do wash my hair.

I am practicing Sword & Board and Florentine mostly. I really like everyone I've met in this sport so far. Octfest'07 was my first event. Lots of fun, I hurt my ankle and dr [...]

Long Live Nerdery

Porthos of The Wolfpack

I always try to find the intellectual side of everything. Perhaps it's collge, perhaps its a natural-born inate curiousity, but if it has a brainy aspect to it, I try to find it.

Enter Belegarth.

On the surface, it really just seems like a bunch of folks running around, yelling, screaming, and doing what our parents told us never to do: hit other people with sticks. But, unlikewhat it appears to be, there is so much more.

I'm a nerd- always have been, alw [...]

I bleed Green and White

Scrapper

I'd love to see one of these for each unit at some point so that newish members who have never been to an event can get an idea of what various units are about.

What it means to be a Hydra

One of the best things about Belegarth is the amount of pride one sees people take in their respective groups, particularlyunits. I am happily no exception. So proud of my unit am I that I get stupidly loyal and prot [...]

Metamorphosis

Scrapper

One morning, as Shannon Heibler was waking up from anxious dreams, she discovered that in bed she had been changed into a monstrous fighter in the making…

I came back from Oktoberfest a pretty different member of Belegarth. I came back wanting more. Wanting to be a more helpful part of it, nationally and regionally. I came back wanting to be worth a damn on the field. I came back want [...]

Structured training sessions IV and V

Kyrian

Structured training session IV focused on techniques for using the sword to block and the shield to attack as well as integrating footwork, attack, and defense into a cohesive entity.

The first subject we went over was about integrating the basics. I tried running a few drills but they weren't really that good at illustrating the topic. That's definitely something I'll be working on doing better.

The next topic was about using the sword to block. The main [...]

All hail, Octoberfest 2007!

Reverend

Well... what can be said about Octoberfest 2007. A great deal things.

First and formost, the awsomeness that was Octoberfest.

It was awsome.

I would like to thank our graciouse hosts on behalf of myself and Thunder-Guard. We had an excellent time, felt welcome... hell, we felt at home and didn't want to leave.

The poeple were great, the fighting was great, the food wasgreat... EVERYTHING was great.

I am excited for the next event me and mine have the privilag [...]

Anal Sex?????? and Belegarth Brewing Co.???

Makua

So, yeah. Me, my long lost twin, Fayla, and Taverline created the newest drink at Okfest. We decided to call it Anal Sex. If you wonder why we named it that is because once you take the first drink, it make you remenice about everything and anything sexual that you have done or want to do. Plus, Fayla and I have figured we all (who make mixed drinks for events) should create the Belegarth BrewingCo. because there are many drinks like Bug Bear Blood, Saki Dew, Anal Sex, and a couple other drin [...]

Okfest, Khador, CotH, and more boring ass stuff.

Brooder

Khador stuff-

So we had six fighters represent Khador this past weekend at Oktoberfest. Trystan, Locus, Critter, Critter's sister (I don't remember her name), Sean (Sean doesn't have a fighting name yet. He will get one before the next event) and myself. Lucos's son was there but was too young to fight.

I am obviously quite happy regarding this. Usually it is just Trystan and myself who represent Khador. We all were overwhelmed during [...]

Tragety In Crandon WI

Kitsufox

6 Killed & 1 Wounded in Crandon WI Shooting Spree I havn't entierly gotten my brain around what I returned from Octoberfest to discover on Sunday. We rolled in around 8 to Tulio & Kihose's place, where their mother told Vago and I that the shooting had happened. As soon as I got home after we sorted gear, I called home. I got my younger brother (who was about to leave to go back to Steven's Point, where he goes to college). He was, Unnaturally quiet. Even for him, and he' [...]

Need a Group!

Drathian Zero

I was wondering if anyone knows of or is in,or owns a group/unit near Chicago,IL,that isnt way out there.......I hope to get in one asap,thx..

I miss attending events!

Denara

I very much miss attending events this summer! It seems like much "life" has gotten in the way of me attending things this season (both practice and events).
Looking through the pictures today made me realize just how much I have missed seeing everyone this summer. I did manage to make a few events this summer, most notably Spring War - and I did make it for the greatFriday, so I did get to fight. And then I was able to attend the Loderia mini-event which was very fun as well.

Embrace the noobs�

Kyrian

...for they are our future.

I personally hate the term "noob" but it's become such a part of our terminology along with "hold", "rhinohide" and "gimp". To some, a new member is fresh meat, a "willing" pell to be beaten on. To others, a new member is the grating, and at times annoying, person who is still trying to figure out where he fits in. And to some, a new fighter is a person with a lack of control, who swin [...]

The Aftermath

Porthos of The Wolfpack

It's a common thread with any type of sport or activity- the "Oh, you should have been at this game/event/random happening!" or "When you go to a game/event/random happening, you'll really understand".

Well, I gotta say I do now.

It had been the talk of most of the realm for quite some time. I mean, you really couldn't have a conversation thatdidn't involve Octoberfest, getting prepared, or how much of a freaking blast it was going to be [...]