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===This week in Amtgard===
 
===This week in Amtgard===
 
====February 29th to March 2 2008====
 
====February 29th to March 2 2008====
*[[Olympiad]] resolves with [[Margul]] coming in as [[Grand Olympian]], [[GoldCrest]] as [[Cultural Olympian]], and [[Tar'get]] as [[War Olympian]]
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'''Global'''
*[[Logan T. Black]] of the [[Emerald Hills]] receives his final belt in the order of the flame and becomes the 12th person in the history of Amtgard to have received  all four orders. *The 3rd [[Triple Midreign]] and [[Olympiad]] are held in Mexia, [[Texas]]. A joint event involving the [[Wetlands]], [[Emerald Hills]] and [[Celestial Kingdom]]. Assault rules for the castle at [[Triple Midreign]] are released as well as photos of the gate and battering ram. From which [[Megiddo]] has ground ''most'' of the nails, as a "''service to the kingdom''".  [http://s127.photobucket.com/albums/p122/Ladyhawk_Peektures/TKM%20March%201st%202008/?start=0 LadyHawk's], [http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii109/Itsari77/Tri-Kingdom%20Midreign%202008/ Istari's], and [http://s208.photobucket.com/albums/bb75/minstrilgirl1/TKM%202008/ Flare's] photos are released.
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*[[Olympiad]] resolves with [[Margul]] coming in as [[Grand Olympian]], [[GoldCrest]] as [[Cultural Olympian]], and [[Tar'get]] as [[War Olympian]].
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCqQoStjBdo Dagorhir circa 1982 on youtube]  
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*Gary Gygax has passed on into the 7 heavens at level 69.
*[[Rilla]] posts her [http://s124.photobucket.com/albums/p15/rillaspins/Casbah%20Feast%202-23-08/ pictures] from the [[Casbah Feast]].
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*[[Desert Winds]] weapon master results are released. [[Fitz]] comes in first, [[Destiny]] in 2nd, and [[Daenen]] in third.  
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'''Amtgard Media Coverage'''
*[[Shrouding Mist]] announces their new monarchy; Lady [[Aurora]] is their new Duke and Lady [[Squire]] [[Aphaydren]] is now the new Regent.
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*[http://games.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/risingwinds/photos/browse/4b85?c= Photos] from [[Rising Winds]] recent [[quals]] are uploaded to their [http://games.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/risingwinds/photos/browse/df47 yahoo group].
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The [[Wetlands]] gets some interesting coverage via the  [http://www.houstonpress.com/2008-02-21/news/live-action-role-players-get-boffed-in-amtgard/ Houston Press]
*The newest [[Freehold]] in [[Florida]], and they have seen several recently, [[Serpent's Gate]] is founded in Lake City.  
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*[[Feast of Fools]] combat roleplay will be limited to times when folks are not eating according to [[King]] [[Gowritch]] of [[Crystal Groves]].
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The [[Frostlands]] is also in [http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080228/OSH05/802280420/1168 the news]. And they appear in video on [http://www.myfoxnewisconsin.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/GoodDay?pageId=5.2 Fox 11]
*[[Desert Winds]] discusses their plan to bring as many members of their [[Principality]] as possible to the upcoming 25th Clan. the question remains, to rent vans or buses?
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*Some of the Portland, OR [[Blackspire]] chapters talk about joining their holds to have one Saturday park in the metro area. This initiative seems to be lead by the monarchy of [[Dragon's Forge]]. Other chapters that would be affected are [[Sylvan Fenn]], [[Deep Water Gorge]], [[Blackwood Grove]], and [[Mystic Seas]] Proper.
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'''Burning Lands'''
*Following the close her year long term as [[Kingdom]] [[Prime Minster]] of the [[Wetlands]] [[Ladyhawk Longwing]] sends a letter of thanks out to her populace.  
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*No News
*[[Frostlands]] is featured in their Local news paper, [http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=galleryindex check the gallery] page and find the 'amtgard' listing.
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*[[Five Banners]] gets their stuffing together to hold a demo at the Norman, Oklahoma [http://www.medievalfair.org/ Medieval Fair]
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'''Emerald Hills'''
*The [[Monarchy]] of many  of the [[Kentucky]] Amtgard chapters; including [[Mystik Caverns]], [[Receeding Waters]], [[Five Oaks]], and [[Madoc's Keep]], talk about banding together to make [[Winter War]] a joint event in future years. There is a planning meeting scheduled at [[Five Oaks]] in Elizabethtown, KY on April 6th at 1:30pm.
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*[[Logan T. Black]] of the [[Emerald Hills]] receives his final belt in the order of the flame and becomes the 12th person in the history of Amtgard to have received  all four orders.  
*[[Winter's Edge]] has acquired their own [http://www.ventrilo.com/download.php Ventrillo] server.
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*In Memphis, TN [[Soul's Crossing]] an incipient shire of the [[Emerald Hills]] will hold their first large event. It will be a role playing camp out called the [[Elf Orc Wars]]. Unfortunately canceled due to weather.
*The first ever [[BOD]] meeting of the [[Principality]] of [[Westmarch]] on the 1st of March.  
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*[[Emerald Hills]] Holds a Kingdom Allthing,
*Declarations for offices of [[Gyphon's Perch]] are due on March 2nd, So far [[Kain]] an [[Varas]] have declared for [[Duke]].
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*[http://www.amtgard-eh.com/gallery/Archives/EmeraldHills/EH-EchoesHills/EchoesHills40.1.pdf Echos of the Hills] the Emerald Hills Newsletter for March 08 is Released. 
*[[Naomi]] and [[Nargle]] of [[Querna Tema]] in Omaha, Nebraska will be married at Pottawatomie County Courthouse.  
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*[[Banner Wars]] 2008 bid is awarded to [[Meggiddo]] and [[Michael]] of the [[Wetlands]] and [[Iron Mountains]] respectively.  Kaiser Morgan said that he chose to award the big to out landers because he received no bids from inside the kingdom.
*Bids are due for the coronation celebration of the as yet unnamed central Im principality. [[Querna Tema]]'s Duke [[Oderic]] and Count [[Khanar]] are awarded the bid. The Event is to be held Saturday March 22nd at Lake Arrowhead, Breezy Lodge. Bids for the name from each park are also due, the deadline is Thursday, February 28th midnight and then they will be compiling the ballot.
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*The Duchy of [[Western Gate]] in St Louis, [[Missouri]] hold their monthly [[Althing]].  
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'''Celestial Kingdom'''
*Submissions for [[Emerald Hills]] [[Althing]] are due, as well as the finial day for submission of [[World Banner Wars]] Bids.  
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*[[Istari]] posts [http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii109/Itsari77/Slaughter%20Creek%20March%209%202008/ photos] of his trip to [[Slaughter Creek]], and the [http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii109/Itsari77/Mystic%20Springs%20March%208%202008/?action=view&current=2008_0308March80005.jpg park day] at [[Mystic Springs]].
*Election of the new [[Prime minster]] of the [[Wetlands]], and a [[Kingdom]] [[Althing]].
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*[[Frostlands]] in Oshkosh, WI will hold their [[Coronation]].
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'''Golden Plains'''
*The  kingdom of [[Dragonspine]] in Las Cruces, NM will hold a [[Banner Battle]], with a hamburger lunch to precede.
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*In the last few weeks there have been several discussions on how to improve feelings about the kingdom on GP's Forums.
*The Barony of The [[Dragon's Tale]] will be holding their [[Coronation]] feast on March 1st at Leverton park in Palestine, Il.
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*Held a 10,000BC Demo organized by [[Kamal]] at 6PM on Friday at the UA. About 11 people attended despite the fact that it was held on GP's Coronation weekend.
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*[[GP]] [[Coronation]] Held at Camp Don Harrington, the price is 10$ a person. 225 attendees!
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'''Iron Mountains'''
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*[[Ceowulf]] posts [http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc25/ceowulf101/Park%20Day/ photos] of normal [[River's End]] day.  
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*[[Grendel]], Kingdom Champion of IM releases his March fighting theme tips.  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFwc8z7RYWs Feints & Baits part 1], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1JzrQlf_ak Feints & Baits part 2], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_5sum-pnsU Feints & Baits part 3]
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*[[Rehlyimah]] and [[Knives]] of [[Ivory Tower]] are welcomed back to the park after the conclusion of their six month ban.  
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*The list pimp for [[Salt War]] VI, [[Loptr]] leaves no [[Yahoo Group]] unturned in his attempt to get out the word on this year's event. [http://saltwar.com/Salt%20War%206/sw6.htm Salt Wars] will be held May 15th -18th at Castle Park in Provo, Utah. Prepay before May 10th and get five dollars off the 25$ gate fee.
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'''Dragonspine'''
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*[[Dragonspine]] has returned home from their annual victory against their out laying lands. [[Lost Souls]], Santa Fe, New Mexico;  [[Thundering Mountain]], Socorro, New Mexico; and [[Alucard's Guardman]] of Tempe, Arizona; all rose against their king this year, but were ultimately stamped down.
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*On Monday March 9 at 7:00PM a BoD Meeting willin have been held at [[Palas]]'s home.
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'''Goldenvale'''
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*In Nitro West, Virginia [[Blackrock Hills]] will held their 1st Gladiatorial combat expedition.
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*[[Dragon Cross]] will be holding their Coronation, with a pot luck feast to follow.
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*[[Goldenvale]] Coronation is on the 8th. [[Akrith]] will be taking up the role of Monarch, [[Esselia]] was chosen as [[Regent]], and [[Bowen]] is the incoming [[Champion]].  
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'''Wetlands'''
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*[[Ironwood]], a chapter of the wetlands in Conroe, Texas will hold a Arts and Sciences competition.
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'''Neverwinter'''
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*[[Mystic Caverns]] a chapter of [[Neverwinter]] under [[Winter's Edge]] located in Glasgow, KY has canceled their regular fighter practice due to inclement weather.  
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'''Rising Winds'''
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*The results are in for the new Monarchy of [[Phoenix Tears]],   Duke: [[Kindyr]], Regent: [[Setsuko]], Champion: [[Oaces]],
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*[[Corrana]] of recent Amt advertisement fame has compiled a list of all the chapters that are active with in a 3 hour drive so that her park [[Gryphon's Perch]] can start raiding in earnest; [[Everfield]] 1 Richmond, Indiana; [[High Rain]] 1.5, ?????; [[Freeman's Forest]] 1.5, Huber heights, Ohio; [[Satyrs Crossing]] 2, Huntington, Indiana; [[Valley of the Twin Rivers]] 2, Springfield, Ohio; [[Hyborea]] 2, Danville, Illinois; [[Maddoc's Keep]] 2 Saturdays, Louisville, KY; [[Obsidian Hills]] 2 Saturdays, Cincinnati, Ohio; [[Dragons Tale]] 2.5 Saturdays Robinson, Illinois; [[Five Oaks]] 2.5, Vine Grove, Kentucky; [[Port of Winters Night]] 2.5, Valparaiso Indiana; [[Mithril Keep]] 2.5 Cincinnati, Ohio.
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*[[Frostlands]] in Oshkosh, Wisconson is organizing under it's new Duke [[Zebidark]] are focusing outward, planning to raid the near by chapter of [[Mists of the Dawn]]. On Friday the 7th a reporter from Good Morning Wisconsin, will shoot footage of the [[Frost landers]] for her morning show, which is listed in inthe media coverage section. They were also recently featured in their local paper. Frostlanders will also be volunteering at local haunted house and sending two members to a grade school "Medieval Feast". (These guys are really busy!)
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*[[Western Gate]] will hold a demo for the movie 10,000 B.C. at their local theater from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on the 7th.
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*The Robinson, [[Illinois]] [[chapter]] of the [[Rising Winds]], [[Dragon's Tale]] cancels their regular game day due to a snow storm.  
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*[[Cursed Prairie]] in East Peoria, IL will hold their [[Qualifications]] at Fondulac Farm Park. Sign-In starts at noon. The competitions will begin anywhere between 1 and 1:30.
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'''Blackspire'''
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*[[Blackspire]] will hold it's Kingdom coronation at McClellend Art Center in Longview, WA. This will be [[King]] [[Darrian]]'s Second consecutive reign. [[Fodder]] BS's perma [[Prime Minister]] amazingly had entered all awards and credits from the event before dawn on following Sunday.
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'''Crystal Groves'''
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*The [[Crystal Groves]] list continues to boil with arguments for and against having an SCA household run their [[Feast]] at [[Feast of Fools]] to the tune of 1500$. They will also hold their monthly company battle on Sunday.  
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'''Freehold'''
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*A [[freehold]] in Buffalo, [[New York]] called [[Twin Moons]] will hold it's Midreign Celebration.
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*[[Shattered Lands]] in Alexandria, Virginia announces it's opening weekend.  
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====February February 20th - 27th====
 
====February February 20th - 27th====

Revision as of 18:25, 10 March 2008

This week in Amtgard

February 29th to March 2 2008

Global

Amtgard Media Coverage

The Wetlands gets some interesting coverage via the Houston Press

The Frostlands is also in the news. And they appear in video on Fox 11

Burning Lands

  • No News

Emerald Hills

Celestial Kingdom

Golden Plains

  • In the last few weeks there have been several discussions on how to improve feelings about the kingdom on GP's Forums.
  • Held a 10,000BC Demo organized by Kamal at 6PM on Friday at the UA. About 11 people attended despite the fact that it was held on GP's Coronation weekend.
  • GP Coronation Held at Camp Don Harrington, the price is 10$ a person. 225 attendees!

Iron Mountains

Dragonspine

  • Dragonspine has returned home from their annual victory against their out laying lands. Lost Souls, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Thundering Mountain, Socorro, New Mexico; and Alucard's Guardman of Tempe, Arizona; all rose against their king this year, but were ultimately stamped down.
  • On Monday March 9 at 7:00PM a BoD Meeting willin have been held at Palas's home.

Goldenvale

Wetlands

  • Ironwood, a chapter of the wetlands in Conroe, Texas will hold a Arts and Sciences competition.

Neverwinter

Rising Winds

Blackspire

  • Blackspire will hold it's Kingdom coronation at McClellend Art Center in Longview, WA. This will be King Darrian's Second consecutive reign. Fodder BS's perma Prime Minister amazingly had entered all awards and credits from the event before dawn on following Sunday.

Crystal Groves

  • The Crystal Groves list continues to boil with arguments for and against having an SCA household run their Feast at Feast of Fools to the tune of 1500$. They will also hold their monthly company battle on Sunday.

Freehold


February February 20th - 27th

February 16th -17th 2008

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February 9th and 10th 2008

Friday February 1st to Sunday February 3rd 2008

February

Friday January 25, to Thursday January 31, 2008

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