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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Greeting unto the noblest Barony of Stierbach from your war tired,
beaten and bruised, Baron and Baroness!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We are home from war, and what a war it was. Our Barony shone
bright with deeds on and off the fields of battle. We could not be more
proud and wanted to share with all who could not join us. Below is a
breakdown, by day and by disciples, of what happened at Pennsic War 38.
It is our hope that we hit all the war highlights, but if we missed anyone
please let the group know. This was a packed week with lots of people
involved in a lot of activities.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>War began Sunday with champion’s battles. Stierbach had 2
members on the archery champion’s team and 2 alternates. They were
Colum, Enequy, Ghjskin and one other who we hope someone can give us the name
of. We also had former baronial members on the team, as well as several offering
their services as marshals for the shoot.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Monday saw war points on the heavy and rapier lists. On the Heavy
field our warlord came through with his promise of tripling the number of
troops from last year. We had 21 fighters muster with His Excellency on
Monday for the War Points comprised of members from the Barony including House
Blackhammer, House Ghilcrist, and House Wolfhou. In the Gate Battle
Monday afternoon Her Excellency joined the fray with Allen and Bubba of Wolfhou
as combat archers. Together they enjoyed wreaking havoc on the King of
Northshield. 3 rapier fighters joined us for the Rapier field battle to
round out Monday’s war points. Her Excellency survived the first battle
and Sir Richard survived the second. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Tuesday was the Heavy field battles. We had 12 muster with the
Barony for these battles. The first battle was for the East vs Middle
point in which our unit engaged the Tuchux. During the Allies vs the
East/Middle Stierbach was called out as a unit in its own right. We had 6
fighters still standing at the final push and 4 surviving the battle.
After the battles Her Excellency led 13 archers to the range for our annual
Baronial shoot. While we exhausted from the hike to the woods (ugh) our
archers once again showed the Known World that we are the best!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Tuesday night was <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Baronial
Court</st1:address></st1:Street> and Hospitality. Due to the swamp that
formed in the Baronial Encampent our festivites were moved across the street to
drier land. House Longbow has our undying gratitude for letting us use their
camp that evening. Her Majesty Esa stopped by to give Otel a Coral Branch
for his divers arts. We also awarded Riya with a Silver Compass for her
textile work as well as St. Roche’s for Miriel de Nedham, Humphrey of
Hastings and Micheal Wymarc. A spontaneous bardic occurred later in the
evening much to the delight of Her Excellency. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Wednesday was, as usual, Atlantia Day. His Excellency and Micheal
Wymarc were 2 of the 180 fighters in the Atlantian 5 man tourney. Her
Excellency had the pleasure of Marshalling their list and watching them
fight. The children’s fete was in the afternoon. Cerdiwen
North, Miriel and Catherine assited Her Excellency at the fete. Ceit,
William, Reinmar and Alienor helped before war by making the raw materials for
the make your own 3 Men’s Morris Game station. That and the mural
station were big hits and enjoyed by all.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Atlantian Royal Court</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street>
was held Wednesday evening. There were several members of the Barony
recognized by Their Majesties. Eva, Cecila, Johanna and Ghjiskin were
called in as a family. Eva and Cecila received Sea Tygers, Johanna her
AoA, and Ghjiskin his King’s Missiliers. Cian Gilcrist was raised
to the nobility and awarded arms. Finally Her Excellency was made a
member of the Order of the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pearl</st1:place></st1:City>.
Everyone celebrated by going shopping at Midnight Madness!<o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Thursday saw the heavy and rapier woods battles. 15 mustered with
His Excellency for the heavy battle and 3 mustered with both of us for
rapier. With the conclusion of the rapier woods battle, Sirs Richard and
Cian had fought all melee war points alongside His Excellency. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We would be amiss if we did not mention the Youth Rapier results from
war. Marina, Eva and Cecelia fought everyday in the youth rapier
tourneys, placing in each one. Atlantia swept the tourneys thanks to the
Youth Fighters of our Barony!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Martial activities were not the only thing our Barony participated in
at war. 3 of our members (Master Richard, Blitha, and Marina) taught
classes. Many more took classes, unfortunately another war has gone by
without Her Excellency taking a single class. Maybe next year?!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We particularly want to thank those who helped pull the war wagon to
the field, water bared alongside Her Excellency and continued to care for the
fighters after she left to fight. That is a service that is as crucial to
fighters as good armor and swords. Ranulph, Humphrey,
Micheal, and Marina thank you for your field service. To all the people
at camp who kept the water coolers filled thank you as well!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>A huge thank you needs to go out to everyone who came up land grab
weekend and help set-up the encampment in record time. It is amazing how
fast it can go up when there are large numbers. Also, thanks to those who
were able to stay longer and tear down camp on Saturday, once again many hands
made quick work of a big project. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Our hearts overflow with pride at what this Barony did and all they
accomplished this war. We could not have represented you without help and
are greatful beyond words for all those who came to our aid, assited us,
dressed us, kept us hydrated and in general made sure that we were taken care
of. The amount of effort put forward by groups and individuals to make
war memorable for so many shows how much we care for each other and what a
great Barony Stierbach is.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Flaithri and Rhonwen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Baron and Baroness of Stierbach<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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