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− | ===Last Weekend in August===
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− | '''Blackspire'''
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− | *August 28-31 (Thur - Sun) [[Pac-War]], [[Blackspire]] [[Dragonmaster]] and [[Coronation]].
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− | '''Burning Lands'''
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− | '''Celestial Kingdom''' <br>[[Image:CelestialKingdom.gif|left]]
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− | *[[Slaughter Creek]] in South Austin, Texas will hold it's customary [[De Giant]] BBQ, and a possible [[althing]] vote.
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− | *Reminders went out this week that Kingdom Quest will be held out in Beeville, TX at [[Fallen Sun]] on September 21st.
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− | *Intents to run for kingdom office (Monarch, Regent and Champion) are due to me in writing no later than midnight on September the 21st (Sunday of CK quest). You can email it to me at [email protected], send it to me by private message on the CK forums, post it on the CK forums in this ‘thread or hand deliver it to me. -[[Sylvanista]]. [[Weasel]] has with drawn his candidacy, [[Esoum]] is now the only one running for Monarch. | |
− | '''Crystal Groves'''
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− | *Continues to sort out their process for admitting [[Subgroups]]. [[Shattered Lands]] (Alexandria, VA), [[Outlaw Point]] (Carlisle, PA), [[Bandits Flats East]] (Dover, DE), and [[Lemuria]] (Wheeling, WV), have announced their intent to join the kingdom. [[Solstice]] (College Park, MD) has already joined and [[Ambient Forest]] is up for a vote at their next althing.
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− | '''Desert Winds''' [[Image:Desert winds.jpg|100px|right]]
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− | *Aug 29th Sept 1 [[Dragon Blade Wars]] hosted by [[Dessert Rose]] at Welcome RV Park, 9 miles west of Wells Nevada. The autocrat has many things planed for this event, ranging from Orc Ball to Castel siege, Lit ditch field to drinking games at the Tavern. The cost is $20 pre-pay, though at the gate its $30. http://dragonbladewar.com/ This will be the first official coronation of the [[Kingdom]] of [[Desert Winds]]. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmZWHIePAc Video] of their Kingdom investiture.
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− | *Photos from the event [http://www.caamtgard.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=13565 by] [[Azus]], [http://photos.theriversend.com/GalleryThumbnails.aspx?gallery=119791 by]] [[Ember]], [http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b30/Talisin/Amtgard/DBW08/ by] [[Talisin]]
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− | '''Dragonspine'''
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− | *Aug 28th - Sept 1st [[Harvest of Souls War]] XIII Hosted by [[Pegasus Valley]]- Lindrith, NM
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− | *For the office of Prince of [[Westmarch]], gaining 32 votes to his opponent's 17, Sir [[Euric]] defends his right to the crown and remains as Prince Sir Euric of Westmarch. For the office of Regent of Westmarch, garnering 34 votes against 13 votes, Squire [[Gwendair]] wins the Regent's election. Winning a total of 24 votes to his opponent's 10, [[Rafael]] assumes the position of Guildmaster of Reeves of Westmarch. For the vacated position on the [[Board of Directors]], Sir [[Keluric]] gains 39 votes to Squire [[Laoric]]'s 9. By the [[Corpora]], Sir Keluric shall assume the empty seat on the Board while Squire Laoric shall be reserved as an alternate in the chance a member of the Board is unable to attend a meeting and vote. ([http://www.caamtgard.com/docs/ballots/winter-election-08-results.htm vote break down]) -[[Filks]]
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− | '''Emerald Hills'''
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− | *Congratulations to [[Trianna]], the next PM of the [[Emerald Hills]]. The break down of the vote is as follows: Trianna - 34 votes [[Crimson Witch]] - 23 votes. Votes were received from [[MWG]], [[KP]], [[ES]], [[MS]], and [[SG]]. Thanks to all who voted. It is important that people take the opportunity to voice their opinions in the election process. For those who did not vote, please consider voting in upcoming elections. Everyone's voice counts. -[[Forest]]
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− | '''Golden Plains'''
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− | *The Fall/Winter reign Kingdom Qualifications (GP) is August 30th and 31st at Memorial Park in Amarillo. Up for Monarch; Dame Lyra, Monkey. Regent; Squire Nevon, Monkey. Champion; Malen, Monkey, Squire Cal.
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− | '''Goldenvale'''
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− | *August 29th -Sept 1 [[Fury of the Northlands]]
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− | *[[Twilight :Year Three]] is announced, hosted by the shire of [[Twilight Peak]] September 19 - Sunday, September 21 Held on the beautiful property of Elysia Skuld, Year Three will be the first Twilight held as a camping event. With a schedule including a beautifully crafted quest by Twilight Peak's own Questmaster Wunjo, a new-and-improved Company Royale, and several gems of Twilight Peak's creation (Domination, Double Domination, etc.) - [[Bear]]
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− | '''Iron Mountains'''
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− | *[[Zumat]] steps up as Ducal Prime Minister of [[IMD]].
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− | *Althings continue in the Iron mountains. Among the proposals are a removal of the scribe position, and a reduction of the entry fee for day trippers to [[Rakis]]. The debate on the later portion seems to be that it is to be placed in the IM [[Corpora]] which may 'bind the hands' of future Rakis [[Autocrats]].
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− | *[[Darkmoon]] has fighter practices now every Tuesday and Thursday at Palmer Park at 4PM.
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− | '''Neverwinter''' [[Image:Mystic Caverns.jpg|right]]
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− | *[[Mystic Caverns]] (Glasgow, KY) works on their new Website.
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− | '''Rising Winds'''
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− | *August 31st - [[Thundering Rivers]] Declarations for local office open.
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− | *August 30th [[Madoc's Keep]] Quals
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− | *Aug. 29th-Sept 1. [[Battle Cry]] is held at the Geneva Hills Resort in Lancaster, OH. Cost is 20$ the event will feature 7 meals Fighting, Jugging, Arts and Sciences classes, Fighting classes, Quest class and many more!
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− | *August 28 -31 a 3 or 4 day event in Zumberak Mountain (65 kilometers away from Zagreb). This location we call "Rajski Vrhovi" (which is [[Peaks of Heaven]] in Croatian). Presented by [[Krvomedje]] (Blood Honey). please contact [email protected] for details. | |
− | '''Wetlands'''
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− | *Aug 28th- 31st [[Piratical Sabbatical]] IV Navasota, TX Autocrated by Sir [[Feral]]. Feral Recives his Knighthood in the order of the Crown. Mara is also knighted.
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− | '''Freeholds'''
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− | '''''Larps in the News'''''
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− | *A [http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/sports/2008/08/06/sif.darkon.games.cnn video] on CNN's Website reporting on [[Darkon]]. Thanks to [[Emer]] for the link.
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− | ====August 20th-27th====
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− | '''''Larps in the News'''''
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− | *A [http://www.cnn.com/video/savp/evp/?loc=dom&vid=/video/sports/2008/08/06/sif.darkon.games.cnn video] on CNN's Website reporting on [[Darkon]]. Thanks to [[Emer]] for the link.
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− | '''Blackspire'''<br> [[Image:Blackspire.gif|left]]
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− | *The Principality of [[Northern Lights]] holds our Crown Tourney, Elections, and Althing will be held August 24th in Shrouding Mist's normal fighting field. Coronation will be held the weekend following Pac War at Greenwood Keep's normal fighting field. Also, anyone not passing quals that would like to continue to run may do so with a majority vote at the Althing.
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− | '''Burning Lands'''
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− | '''Celestial Kingdom''' <br>[[Image:MSheraldry.GIF|100px|right]]
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− | *August 23 [[Mystic Springs]] (San Antonio, Tx) /[[Slaughter Creek]] (Austin, Tx) /[[Talon Field]] (Bastrop, Tx) Triple [[Midreign]]; a Happy Bonzai Funtime Super Show.
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− | '''Crystal Groves'''
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− | *Announces the Feast of the (Un)dead to be held Sept 19-21, 2008 Huyett, MD
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− | '''Desert Winds'''
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− | *The Kingdom of Desert Winds is holding their first [[Prime Minister]] and [[GMR]] Ballot. [[Sunflower]] and [[Loptr]] have declared for [[PM]]; [[Chour]] and [[Daenen]] are up for [[Guildmaster of Reeves]].
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− | *River's End is holding a second vote for local monarchy this weekend. The tickets are [[Raisin]] and [[Racheal]] versus [[Jeriah]] and [[Genitch]], for regent and monarch respectively.
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− | '''Dragonspine'''
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− | *Crimson Sanctum has new Heraldry <br>[[Image:Crimson Sanctum2008.jpg|100px|right]]
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− | *Voting Ends in the [[California]] Principally of [[Westmarch]] August 24rd. [http://www.caamtgard.com/photos/main.php?g2_itemId=11814&g2_page=1 Pictures] from [[Qualifications]] are up.
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− | *[[Astral Winds]] (Fairbanks, Alaska) has their Land Audit for Dragonspine proper all finished up, here is a [http://www.astralwinds.net/storage/audit08_Summer.pdf link] to a digital copy of the document.
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− | '''Emerald Hills''' <br>[[Image:King's Point.jpg|100px|left]]
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− | *August 22nd Declarations for Kingdom [[Prime Minister]] close in [[Emerald Hills]].
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− | *[[King's Point]] has new Heraldry.
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− | '''Golden Plains'''
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− | '''Goldenvale'''
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− | *August 22nd -24th [[Moonshine]]
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− | *The [http://www.myspace.com/gauntlet_of_chaos Gauntlet of Chaos Website] is up. This will be a joint event held by Duchy of [[Bitter Coast]], the Barony of [[Sea of Rhye]], and the Freehold of [[Veles Harbour]] October 10-12.
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− | '''Iron Mountains'''
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− | *[[Rivermoor]] located in Nebraska, Iowa will hold their [[Crown Quals]].
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− | *[[Micah]] has implemented [[level tests]] for his chapter of [[Olympus]] in Cedar Rapids, [[Iowa]].
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− | '''Neverwinter'''<br> [[Image:Winters Edge.gif|100px|left]]
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− | * [[Winter's Edge]], a confederation of groups with chapters in locations such as Knoxville, Asheville, Oak Ridge, and Huntsville, will hold their [[Coronation]] at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns, TN. on 22-24 This is a dry site.
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− | '''Rising Winds'''
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− | * Declarations for office open in [[Thundering Rivers]].
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− | *[[Frostlands]] in LaCross, [[Wisconsin]] holds a A&S Swap on the 24th.
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− | *[[Phoenix Tears]] McClean, [[Ohio]] wars on [[Dragon's Tale]] Robinson, [[Illinois]] on the 23rd [[Cursed Prairie]] of East Peoria, [[Illinois]] will also attend.
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− | *Declarations for the positions of [[Rising Winds]]'s Kingdom [[Monarch]], Kingdom [[Regent]] and Kingdom [[Champion]] are now officially open. Declarations well remain open until 12:01 am 08/31/08.
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− | *[[Kaadiart "I don't do anything when it comes to Amtgard" Anamayan]] will be the [[Autocrat]] of the [[2009]] [[Discord]], entitled "Discord Presents: Tarna."
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− | '''Wetlands''' [[Image:Utopus.jpg|100px|left]]
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− | *This Saturday, August 23rd, is [[Sheriff]] [[Baku Panurple]]'s of [[U-topus]] Crokett, TX Mid-reign at 4-mile park (weather permitting). 3:30 p.m. or whenever the competators arrive: Champions Tournament between [[Alzane Panurple]] and [[Dark]] our current [[Champion]] About 4ish or when ever the tournament is over we will start preperations for the battlegame themed "U-topus goes to Hades"
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− | '''Freeholds'''
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− | *August 24 [[Land's End]] holds Their Weapon Master in Grand Forks, [[North Dakota]].
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− | '''Blackspire'''
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− | *[[Angel's Haven]] has new heraldry. [[Image:Angles Haven Heraldry2008.jpg|100px|right]]
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− | *The Kingdom of Blackspire will be holding their Kingdom Elections, Champions Tourney, Guildmaster Elections, and Althing this Saturday August 16th at The One Park (Creston Park, 44th & Powell in Portland, OR) starting at 12 Noon. As there is an item on the [[Blackspire Althing August 2008|Althing]] docate that may change how the Champions Tourney is held, we will take care of the Althing first and we will start this at 1:00 PM.
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− | '''Burning Lands'''
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− | '''Celestial Kingdom'''
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− | *Aug 15-17 CK Midreign to be held at fireman's park in Giddings, texas. A BoD meeting to follow.
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− | '''Crystal Groves'''
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− | '''Desert Winds''' <br>[[Image:River's End.jpg|100px|left]]
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− | *[[Desert Rose]], in Elko, Neveda, is holding their local [[Crown Quals]], [[Duffer Cole]] and [[Laura]] are the only ones who have yet declared. No GMR or champion declarations have been made.
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− | *Declarations for Dual Office in [[River's End]] are Due by August 13. Candidates so far are [[Racheal]] and [[Rasin]], [[Gentich]] and [[Jeriah]], with [[Canthor]] in for Champion and [[Fitz]] for [[GMR]]
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− | '''Dragonspine''' [[Image:Astral winds.jpg|100px|right]]
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− | *His Grace, [[Duke]] [[Murdoc]] of the [[Astral Winds]], the officers and the populace have agreed to combine Coronation with Grand Academy this year. This event is scheduled to occur Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 17th. And will include several Knights and Master Craftspeople from out of state! Please mark you calendars.
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− | *August 16th, [[Westmarch]] is invading... ITSELF. The core lands are coming to [[Crimson Sanctum]] to crack heads, slay newbs, and have a rollicking good time. [[Siar Geata]] will come to aid their red-hued neighbors. [http://www.caamtgard.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=711 More details here.]
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− | '''Emerald Hills'''<br>[[Image:SoulsCrossingEmblem.gif|100px|left]]
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− | *Emerald Hills is now Accepting Declarations for Kingdom Prime Minister. Declarations will close at midnight on the 22nd.
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− | *[[Soul's Crossing]] will be meeting at their regular Audubon Park at 1:00 Sunday the 17th. Their 4 weekend trial at overton park did not go as well as hoped. For two of those weekends, it rained. The other two days it was just really hot. They may try again when the weather is nicer.
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− | *[[Arimas Clu]] will hold a garbing class on August 16th at [[Mouningwood Glen]]
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− | '''Golden Plains'''
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− | *Aug 23 Pool party at [[Evermoor Hollow]] [[Image:Evermore Hollow 1.jpg|100px|right]]
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− | '''Goldenvale'''
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− | *August 16th Goldenvale Althing
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− | '''Iron Mountains'''
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− | *[[Dark Shores]] has a new [http://www.armorevolution.com/DarkShore/index.htm website] <br>[[Image:Rivermoor.jpg|100px|left]]
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− | *[[Rivermoor]] also has a [http://www.amtgardrivermoor.org/ new website].
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− | *On Saturday August 16 at [[Querna Tema]] 12:00 p.m. the fun and wacky quest the for [[Sword of the Flame]] will commence. I wish for all participants to come as their favorite characters from any of the 3 Shrek movies and if so wish to donate the costumes to the monster guild. There will be an A&S compeition for the best Shrek inspired costumes run by Regent [[Argile]] with prizes. There will be a water feature in the quest so anyone who does not want to get wet will have the ability to step out at the point.
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− | '''Neverwinter'''
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− | *August 13th Elections for [[Mystic Caverns]] Prime Minister take place. So far the announced candidates are [[Bone the Grey]], [[Slagthor]], [[Wolfman Kensai]], [[Dioxide Rhasnaph]], [[Llanus Dayowar]].
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− | '''Rising Winds'''
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− | *[[Western Gate]] releases [http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn130/Western_Gate/Events/Birthday%20Bash%2008/ photos] of their birthday bash.
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− | *17th Meeting at Winnebago County Park, A&S Quals. (Frostlands)
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− | *August 17 Phoenix Tears Allthing
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− | '''Wetlands'''
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− | '''Freeholds'''
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− | *[[Centerpoint]] opens declarations for local Prime Minister and GMR. [[Image:Centerpoint HeraldryGIF.gif|100px|right]]
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− | *August 14th [[Harrowing Citadel]] will hold a thursday night quest at O'Brian Park, It's about 5 minutes off the bypass. Take the Ironwood Exit to get off the bypass, turn left onto Ireland Road, turn right at the Marathon onto Michigan street, past the Culvers BAM! O'Brian park. There is a gazebo, a water play thingy, a built in grill, some open grass, and some thick woods.
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− | *On August 10th [[Land's End]] invaded [[Nifilheim]] with a total turnout of 16. Several great battlegames took place including a fun chaos gift game.
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− | *Aug 14 - 17 [http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/index.vm Fan Faire] [[Five banners]] will be in attendance.
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− | *Aug 15-17 Storm Grove holds their Sumer Fest
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− | *Aug 17th Althing for [[Bandit Flats East]]
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− | *Aug 16th Final Day of Veles Harbour's Amtgard Academy
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− | '''Related Events'''
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− | *Aug 16th - Sept 28 [http://www.michrenfest.com/ Michigan Renfest].
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− | *Aug 16th - Sept 28th [http://www.renaissancefest.com/MRF/ Minnesota Ren Fest].
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− | ====August 6th to August 12th====
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− | *[http://www.crawlingchaos.org/elder/2008clanvote.doc Download] all of the rules changes from clan. The Rule book will be up in 30-60 days.
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− | *[http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Winters_Edge/files/Spell%20List%20Printouts/ Download] new up to date spell sheets made by [[Squinty]] of [[Radiant Valley]]
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− | [[Image:Northern Lights Small.jpeg|left|90px]]<br>
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− | '''Blackspire'''
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− | *Those declared for office in the [[Northern Lights]] are as follows [[Cyric]] for prince, [[Aphaydren]] for regent; [[Kaylin]] for Princess, [[Aurora, huntress of the mist|Aurora]] for Regent [[Raven Soulstealer]] for Champion.
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− | *[[Jerago]] is making physical map of [[Blackspire]] and the [[Northern Lights]].
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− | '''Burning Lands'''
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− | *[[Mirrim]] of [[IM]] has set up a bank account to accept donations to replace lost equipment, and gate funds that were washed away at [[Clan]].
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− | '''Celestial Kingdom'''<br>[[Image:CelestialKingdom.gif|right]]
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− | *Kingdom Midreign is held at Fireman's Park in Giddings, Texas.
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− | *Explores the notion of only allowing active dues paid knights to vote via Althing. ''4.5.2.1 Any Knight may attend a CoK meeting. However, only those Knights who are Active Contributing Members of the Kingdom are allowed to vote on Knighthood candidates. ''
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− | '''Crystal Groves'''
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− | *Has changed the permissions on their list, now only moderators can post there. The goal is to get more people to use the forums for communication, which can be found at http://cgforum.amtgardeast.com/index.php
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− | '''Desert Winds'''
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− | *[[Mathias]] is having the scroll announcing DW's Kingdom hood reproduced via high quality scan. Several copies have been requested.
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− | *Declarations for Kingdom Prime Minister are due by Friday August 22nd. [[Sunflower]] and [[Loptr]] have declared for Prime Minister.
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− | *Desert Winds calls for Award recommendations for their upcoming first coronation.
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− | *A new park is being formed in Billings, Montana by [[Loup]] and some locals. They are thinking of calling the place '[[Northern Crest]]'.
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− | '''Dragonspine'''
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− | *Westmarch's [[Princes's War]] has been canceled this year.
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− | '''Emerald Hills'''
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− | '''Golden Plains''' <br>[[Image:GoldenPlains.gif|left]]
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− | *Via Athing, GP has removed the contract of one of their sub groups, [[Shining Dogs]] so that they can rebuild.
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− | '''Goldenvale'''
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− | *Start saving your pennies because you read that right. Sir Sanchez, GV Sword Knight, Co-Captian of FRAT, Scourge of the Ditch Field, Stabber of Kidneys (that was a joke....) has offered to auction to someone the oppurtunity to tar and feather him (with GV approved materials, we want him humiliated not dead). Just imagine the glory, the pictures, the You Tube videos all can be yours at this years Fury of the Northlands!
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− | '''Iron Mountains'''<br>[[Image:Querna tema.gif|frame|[[Querna Tema]] ]]
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− | *Next Saturday, August 16 at [[Querna Tema]] the fun and wacky quest the for [[Sword of the Flame]] will commence. I wish for all participants to come as their favorite characters from any of the 3 Shrek movies and if so wish to donate the costumes to the monster guild. There will be an A&S compeition for the best Shrek inspired costumes run by Regent [[Argile]] with prizes. There will be a water feature in the quest so anyone who does not want to get wet will have the ability to step out at the point.
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− | *Aug Aug 8th - 10th [[Principality of Olympus]] 1st [http://amtgard-olympus.com/Olympus_Principality_Coronation.pdf Coronation].
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− | *[[Shin]] Declares for [[Champion]] of [[Rivermoor]].
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− | *[[Ian Veers]] has declared for Baron of [[North Haven]].
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− | '''Neverwinter'''
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− | *[[Mystic Glade]] will be moving is meeting place to Victor Ash Park on Saturday 8/30/08.
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− | *The [[Principality]] of [[Winter's Edge]] now has a [http://www.blueandtan.org/webbs/ forum].
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− | '''Rising Winds'''
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− | *[[Obsidian Hills]] has moved their accustomed meeting day to Sunday.
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− | *[[Thee Nights Legacy]] will invade [[Satyr's Crossing]]
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− | *Visitors from [[Cursed Prairie]] will be traveling to visit [[Dragon's Tale]]. <br>[[Image:Cursedprairie.gif|left|100px]]
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− | *[[Western Gate]] endures a grueling debate about their future kingdom status.
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− | *[[Grumish]] withdraws from the race for Kingdom [[regent]].
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− | '''Wetlands'''
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− | *[[Zachry Ironwolf]] Has declared his intent for the office of monarch.
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− | *Neck deep in [http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfvx5dr9_82hmzfvvgm RP], preceding their 4th Piratical Sabbatical.
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− | '''Freeholds'''
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− | *[[Five Banners]] will hold an althing this sunday after park practice.
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− | *It is my pleasure to announce to you that [[Centerpoint]]'s third Mid-Reign will be held this Saturday, August 9th. It will be held at our new location in Shawnee Mission Park.
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− | * Aug 8-10 [[The Rune Quest]] 3, a weekend-long quest and camping event, is held by [[Crimson Circle]] at Circle "R" Campground south of Oshkosh, WI.
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− | *[[Nifilheim]] is discovered in Warroad, Minnesota.
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− | '''News Stories'''
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− | *[http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/418497.html News] article about a demo put on by [[Blackspire]]. [http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb265/aphaydren1/Amtgard%20Demo%202008/ Photos] from the demo, by [[Aphaydren]].
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− | *[http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/jul/28/me-amtgard-battles-begin-with-swords-of-foam/ Article] on Amtgard in Tampa, Florida.
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