Eleven fighters fought in the Pas d'Armes; a display of chivalry that awarded no prizes but showcased each combatants prowess and noble virtues to each other and the Gallery. The first part of the Pas had those armored gentles come forward and introduce themselves so that their names and reasons for attending the Pas were well known. From there, the fighters took time to challenge one another for the First Pass. From there, the Second Pass featured a grand melee combat in which the fighters used but a single knightly sword; a Pass that was both fun to watch and beautiful to behold.
After the grand melee, a barrier was erected in which teams of fighters performed knightly battle over; never stepping back from the barrier and using counted blows for a time.
Members of House Schlagen defend the barrier during the Barrier Battle Pass of the Selviergard Spring Pas d'Armes.
From there, the Gallery discussed the noble merits of each fighter on the field; during which time Sir Varyag challenged the fighters to combat over the barrier and many other challenges were given and accepted. After the Worthies were decided, the
combatants were each called forward to be given a new name for the duration of the event; names steeped in history and romance; the names of the Nine Worthies. However, because all of the fighters on the field that day showed virtues in excess, two more names were added to the list so that all fighters could be recognized and honored for their virtues.
To chronicle the deeds of the fighters that day; herein follows the list of the combatant and the Worthy that they represented; so that all may know of the virtue they best represented that day.
* For his noble behavior, the Gallery named Kenneth Haldane as Hector.
* For patronage to the horn of Truth, the Gallery named Barak the Hunter as Joshua.
* For purity, the Gallery declared that Thorofir Knutson be known as David.
* As Judas Maccabeus was known for his loyalty, the Gallery did choose Brann mac Finnchad.
* For the virtue of generosity, the Gallery named Cunnehilde as Alexander.
* As Caesar was known for his prowess on the field, so to did the Gallery chose Sir Rurik Varyag to share his name.
* For justice, Canute Mjoksiglandi was named as Charlemagne.
* For the virtue of humility, the Gallery named Lamarak as Arthur.
* For his faith, the Gallery deemed Thorston of the Mists to be called Godfrey de Bouillon.
* For her ability to get things done quickly, Lila of Sheep Rock was called Judith.
* For exhibiting ferocity on the field, as Hippolta was known for, the Gallery wished that Crusillius be known as well.
After the Worthies were made known; there commenced a great battle of the Worthies; this time with any weapon they so desired. The battle lasted for a good time in which the skills and virtues were, again, expressed in their fullness. From here, another grand melee took place in honor of the motto of the people of the land the Pas d'Armes was held, "For the Fun of It". However, for that last great battle, the combatants were split into teams and had to beg the Princess of the Snows for permission to return to the fray.
At the conclusion of the Pas; the Baroness of Selviergard had words in which to extoll upon those Worthies. Additionally, Heleyne, Princess of Oertha had high regards of the fights that day and made her thoughts known to the fighters. Before the formal conclusion of the Pas, I made it known to the fighters that I, a humble historian, would record their deeds so that future generations may look upon that day in amazement and wonder and, perhaps, inspire generation of fighters to come.
The Worthies are presented to the attending populace.
The first fight was a duel, and with pistols aimed carefully they started the attack. From there, the barrier was brought over and there proceeded a great flurry of dagger whilst the other hand held firmly to the blockade. Then came the combatants choice of weapons while the wall was still firmly in place, and lastly, a grand melee ensued. In the end, it was Baroness E'ta'in who won the cherished Cup, much to the applause of the other two.
Part of a dagger fight over a barrier between Baroness E'ta'in and Lord Kenneth Haldane on Sunday at the Pas d'Armes.
As the weight of running such a grand Pas d'Armes was on my shoulders, there are several good gentles which helped carry that weight to ensure that the event was a spectacularly successful one. I would like to thank Baroness E'ta'in, Mistress Alicianne, Brann mac Finnchad, and Crusillius for their help before, during, and after the event. I would also like to thank those who camped the weekend with me; getting to know each and every one of you better was, perhaps, the greatest reward for me that weekend. To those who were able to attend, thank you, for without traversing the land of Oertha; the event would not have taken place.
There were a number of lost and found items from the event; many of which I am aware of the original owner. However, some items are not known to me. If you have lost something from the event, please send me missive in which I may strive to return your lost possessions.
As I look back upon my words, carefully chosen and written out legibly so that all may be able to read it, I find myself in dire fear of boring you, the gentle reader. I will closes shortly, but would add one final thought on the days of that event: It was fun!
The Selviergard Associated Press
Originally Published in the June 2012 edition of The DragonTale
Event Date: May 18-20, 2012
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