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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Greetings unto the Barony of Stierbach. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Many of you may have heard about the challenge put forward by His Excellency of Dun Carriag to the Baronage of Atlantia; that they find one member of their populace to champion and support during the upcoming Crown Tournament. From his missive:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>“I hereby challenge each of our Baronial cousins to either enter the list at Crown Tournament or to field a champion in their stead to represent their Barony. If each Barony sponsored one fighter then the minimum size of the tournament would be seventeen combatants. I feel that as the tenders of Atlantia's lands for Their Majesties we should take a larger role in the tournament that will choose who those Majesties will be. How better to know the mettle of the new heir then for you or your champion to have faced him or her in combat on their way to winning the tournament.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>We have spoken with our Baronial Champion, Sir Ragnarr, and he has agreed to represent the Barony of Stierbach on May 5<sup>th</sup> in his bid for crown. We have, in conjunction with his consort, Baroness Willow, begun to plan for their needs as well as the needs of the Barony for this day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>In addition to the Baronial challenge, there are also several A&S competitions with a Heraldic theme to them. One that we as a Barony can enter is the heraldic competition for the best pavilion set-up. Documentation optional but encouraged as it is extra points on the score. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>With just a week until crown, we need your help. If you are able to help us in any of the ways listed below we, and our champion, would be most grateful. This is an opportunity to once again show the Kingdom how great our Barony is! As we will have a back pavilion and front pavilion (like we did 2 years ago for crown) the front pavilion will be where we can shine. All modern gear will be stowed in the back with an attempt to have a period appearance in the front for the competition. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Help with Champion:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Food for hospitality (for our fighter: high protein, low sugar, Norse themed foods)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Drinks for hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Dress in Baronial Colors for procession, Norse inspired clothing if possible to support Ragnarr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Help with set-up:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>We will have 2 (possibly three) pavilions to set-up and take down at crown, along with tables and chairs. If you are able to help with this it will make the chore much easier! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Help with Heraldry:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Banners and wall hangings to use for the day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Table clothes and period wares for public view<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Help “spiffying” the pavilions before the tournament<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Writing the documentation (Many people can do this! If you are bringing a heraldic item to share write a one page piece on it and send it to me. I will compile them into one document.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Help with accessories:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Wooden tables <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Period chairs/benches for populace seating<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Nice serving dishes/platters/serving instruments for hospitality<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Do you have an idea or suggestion that is not listed? Please contact us. We would love to know your thoughts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Yours,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Flaithri and Rhonwen<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNoSpacing><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'>Baron and Baroness Stierbach<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Cambria","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>