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face="Times New Roman"><STRONG>Defending the Gate VIII --
</STRONG><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="3" Day="28"
Year="2009"><STRONG>March 28,
2009</STRONG></st1:date><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">The year is 1485. Rumors
have begun spreading through the taverns and villages that Henry Tudor is
gathering an army to confront Richard Plantagenet and take the English throne.
And while some would love to follow a Welshman to a battle in
</SPAN></STRONG><st1:country-region><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">England</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place></st1:country-region><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">, there are others who
are wondering if it is time to resuscitate Owain Glyndwr’s dream of a free
</SPAN></STRONG><st1:country-region><st1:place><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">Wales</SPAN></STRONG></st1:place></st1:country-region><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold"> . . .
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><STRONG><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">It is spring, and the
time for alliances to be made. Behind the pageantry and games of tournaments
captains are sizing up their men and seeing if they are battle ready, and
mercenaries are wondering who will pay the best for their
services.</SPAN></STRONG> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Site</B>: Izaak
Walton League, <st1:address><st1:Street>12400 Herndon Road</st1:Street>,
<st1:City>Spotsylvania</st1:City>, <st1:State>VA</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode>22553</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>. The site is dry. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Pets are not permitted.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please note:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>this is a new site from last
year.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Site opens</B> at
<st1:time Hour="10" Minute="0">10 am</st1:time> and closes <st1:time Hour="22"
Minute="0">10 pm</st1:time>.</FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">http://sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org/dtg8.php<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></B></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Art and
Sciences</B>:</FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">There is no better time or place to display the products
of your hard work than the Defending the Gate A&S competition! <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This year's competition will have four
classes: Youth, Beginner, Advanced and Peoples' Choice. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The winner of each class will be awarded
a prize, and of course those winners' honors will contribute to the overall
victory of their team at the event; make sure your team has some skilled
artisans so as not to miss out!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">The Peoples' Choice competition will be judged by a
ballot-type vote of the populace, so make sure all your companions visit the
competition to make their choice known!. The winners of the other three classes
will be determined by a panel of judges in the following seven categories: <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Documentation, Authenticity, Difficulty,
Workmanship, Creativity, Judge's Discretion and Relevance to Theme. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This year's theme is 15th century Welsh;
your submissions don't have to be from this time period and culture, but you
will get extra credit if they are!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>If you have any questions, please contact Khan Otel Altunat – (</FONT><A
href="mailto:otel@cox.net"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>otel@cox.net</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">).<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">In order to celebrate the alliances that strengthen us
all, all competitions will be for teams, not individuals.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In addition, there are “Alliance Points”
that can be won by competitors.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The
Barony, Shire, <st1:City><st1:place>Canton</st1:place></st1:City>, Guild,
Household, or another group that wins the most “Alliance Points” will be
declared Sudentorre’s nearest and dearest ally. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:City><st1:place><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Marshall</B></st1:place></st1:City><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"> in Charge</B>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Baron Turgeis Hakonsson –
</FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:Turgeis_Hakonsson@verizon.net"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Turgeis_Hakonsson@verizon.net</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Heavy Marshall</B> - Sir Richard Girven --
girvers16@hotmail.com<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Rapier Marshall</B> -- Lord Dante di Pietro
-- </FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:dante_di_pietro@yahoo.com"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>dante_di_pietro@yahoo.com</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Archery Marshall</B> -- Lord Valgard av
<st1:place>Mors</st1:place> -- Fnfal1a1@cox.net<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Thrown Weapons Marshal</B> -- Achmed ibn
Yousef – nmbrian@aol.com<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Classes</B>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Space available for onsite classes.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you would like to teach a class,
contact Countess Rowan (</FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:gerkeeper@mac.com"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>gerkeeper@mac.com</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">) to arrange
time.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Lunch Menu</B>:
<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Lady<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Aelfwynn of
<st1:City><st1:place>Whitby</st1:place></st1:City> will be providing lunch.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please contact her with any dietary
concerns (</FONT></FONT><A
href="http://sudentur.atlantia.sca.org/mailman/listinfo/watchtower"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>mcdanielm at si.edu</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">).<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Feast
Auction</B>: Servers from the Renaissance Club of Mary Washington University
will once again be auctioned off in a traditional style. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If no service is purchased for your
table, service will be at your own risk. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is the main fundraiser for this
student group. <SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please help support
them! </FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Feast</B>: An
evening feast will be held, but is limited to 80 seats. Please pre-register as
noted below to ensure a seat will be available for you. Please contact the head
cook, </FONT></FONT><A
href="mailto:webminister@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>Lady Elizabeth of Hadley
Hall</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3> with any dietary
concerns (</FONT><A href="mailto:webminister@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>webminister@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman">). <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Fees</B>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Member<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Non-Mbr<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Child
(7-17)</FONT></FONT></P>
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size=3>Site Fee<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$8<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$11<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$5</FONT></P>
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size=3>Feast<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$8<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$ 8<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>$8</FONT></P>
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size=3>Children 6 and under are guests of the
<st1:City><st1:place>Canton</st1:place></st1:City>.</FONT></P>
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size=3>Feast spots are charged at full price, regardless of age or any other
reason.</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Reservations</B>:
</FONT></FONT><A href="mailto:seneschal@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>Lord Siegfried McClure</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3> (James Ernst), (</FONT><A
href="mailto:seneschal@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org"><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; TEXT-DECORATION: none; text-underline: none"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"
size=3>seneschal@sudentorre.atlantia.sca.org</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT
face="Times New Roman" size=3>)<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><st1:City><st1:place>Canton</st1:place></st1:City>
of Sudentorre, <st1:address><st1:Street>PO Box 6625</st1:Street>,
<st1:City>Fredericksburg</st1:City>, <st1:State>VA</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode>22403</st1:PostalCode></st1:address>. Make checks payable to
"SCA/Canton of Sudentorre." The only reservation is a paid
reservation!</FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Merchants</B>
welcomed!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Contact the
Autocrat<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P><FONT size=3><FONT face="Times New Roman"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Autocrat</B>:<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Baroness Cairistiona de Coveran
(garadh@verizon.net)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>