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March 19th - 26th

Spring War: Academy of Wars the largest Amtgard event, was hosted by the Celestial Kingdom in Giddings, Texas. The attendance topped last year's event and approached the 2006 total; reaching, at the last available count, the 640s. People traveled from all over the Amtworld to attend, with the longest traveling delegation coming from Alaska's and Dragonspine's Astral Winds. Many previously inactive notables were present including Ivar Nefarious and Skippy. Some, like Michael were greatly missed. Thanks go out to the group that made the trip down from the Frostlands; who despite their long drive to the event were seen helping out where ever they could.

The majority of the planned battles came off well, with the possible exception of the Raid on Tortuga. Mass spells and Water rules were used in a combination with pvc boats and a Kraken, which lead to a lot of confusion. This particular battlegame was saved by Raven Harkkonen's near perfect portrayal of Jack Sparrow, even in retreat.

Jugging this year, while without last year's brawls, was filled with what can only be called conduct unbecoming. Many red cards were given, one notably to Weasel for punting the dog skull, despite the fact that the move was illegal and that he that he was already dead.

Tourneys were one by those you'd expect, Oznog taking the Robin hood tourney. Wench won the 20th annual Queen of the Hill tourney with a streak of 14, and most people agreed that tourney itself was not nearly as bad as last year. Sparhawk was the victor of the Tri-wizard Tourney, and was named the Flurb of the year as a result.

This was a big year for Knightings at SW, with three first belts being given and one second. The Celestial Kingdom ninja Knighted Lynae and Chango, each in the order of the Flame. Each of them were knighted in part because of the work they had put into previous Spring Wars. The Wetlands also created two Knights, Zane our newest Serpent Knight and they granted Slyddur his Crown Belt. Crown would have been his original order of Knighthood in 1998, if not for a last second switch to Flame.

In the end no major injuries were reported, and no yet known brawls, and most seem to have had a good time. So thank you from Spring War, and we hope to see you next year!

Headlines

  • Desert Winds's Kingdom Packet has been approved by the BLBoD and and "all set" for the vote at Clan by the COM. DW plans to send delegation of 50 members to Clan for the vote, and to that end have been holding fund raisers for nearly six months that have accrued $1,300. If approved by the Circle of Monarchs Desert Winds will be the 14th Kingdom of Amtgard. Check out their bid packet.

Amtgarders in the Mundane News

  • Lady Esselia was commended in the Metro West Newspaper for a kind act she preformed for a stranger last week.


In other News

  • On March 25, 2008 - King Morgan decided to pull the contract between Mourningwood Glen and the Emerald Hills.
  • Photos from Westmarch's 2nd coronation, which was held on March 1st, are released.
  • A Video of the Castle at the discord site is posted as part of the advertizments. Discor will occur May 2-4 at Sherwood Forest Paintball Field in LaPorte, IN.
  • Kathrynn St James proposes that Phoenix Tears donate 150$ to revitalize the RW Kingdom Tavern, at Falling Rock campsite, which was damaged by a recent tornado. Members of Cursed Prairie have offered labor for this project.
  • Blackspire held a Demo at NorWesCon 31 20th - 23rd in Seattle Washington orchestrated by, as far as I can tell, Dogboy and Aphaydren. Participants came from Inland Ocean, Shrouding Mist, and Greenwood Keep. This is at least their second time demoing at the convention.
  • Margul and Plauge are so far the only two vying for the Wetlands Crown, but intents are open until April 6th. This will be Marguls second straight run for Monarch, having lost in the last election to Silvertip.
  • Deagan of Western Gate is organizing a Site Maintenance Day for Forest Hills on Saturday, March 22. Primarily to clean some of the trash out of the srub. They will meet at the park at 10:30am, and will leave the park at 11:00am sharp.
  • The 7th Blackspire Weapon master Tourney will be held at Iron Keep on Saturday the 22nd at Awbrey Park in Eugene, OR. Erg was the victor. Video snippets of the tourney were posted on youtube. There will also be an Althing following the tourney chiefly to decide the standardization of; Weaponmaster, Warmaster, and Champion's tournaments.
  • The newly named central Iron Mountains Principality, Rivermoor will hold their First Coronation at Arrowhead Lake Park (Summer Trials Location)29357 310th St Neola, IA 51559 $5.00 (includes event and feast) Under 14 are free.
  • Veles Harbour a freehold in Yorktown, Va will hold a one day free event called "Spartan Games" on the 22nd.
  • The locals in Blackrock Hills in Nitro, West Virginia have designed a gig to flatten rings so that they maybe riveted.
  • Dougie and Emer have each declared for Monarch of the Kingdom of Dragonspine in Las Cruces, NM. Annabellee has declared for the office of Kingdom Regent.
  • Storm Grove will hold a Garbing Party on Saturday Night at Caerwynn's house.
  • The Emerald Hills continues to plan and advertise for their upcoming Twentieth Birthday Bash celebration.
  • Corranna Yngling has declared war...er, skirmish on behalf of her Chapter Gryphon's Perch on her sister Chapter Dragon's Tale. This sibling brawl will occur on April 12th at noon on Dragon Tale's Home soil.
  • Heartwynd is looking for ways to raise money for travel expenses for at least two people to travel to Clan to present Western Gate's Bid for Kingdom Status.
  • Siar Geata in San Diego, CA, is busy compiling their bid for Barony status to turn into their parent Kingdom Dragonspine.


March 12th-19th

A presidential Amtgarder? -Image courtesy of Asmund

Global

Burning Lands

Emerald Hills

  • Continues to prepare for their Upcoming 20th birthday bash.

Celestial Kingdom

Golden Plains

Iron Mountains

  • Rivermoor is chosen as the new name for the central Iron Mountains Principality. They also chose to include the offices of GMR and Champion in their Principality Corpora.
  • The Chapter of North Haven is reported to have left the Kingdom of the Iron Mountains.
  • The River's End in Salt Lake City, UT discusses weather or not it will be mandatory to wear garb at their fighter practices.
  • The western Washington Principality of Northern Lights will hold a Circle of Monarchs meeting to discuss thing occurring during the upcoming reign.
  • The Duchy of Olympus will be holding their 2nd Annual Ironman Tournament at Lower City Park in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday March 15th. RSVP's and questions should be sent to Skrag [1].
  • Kayden announces that Amtgard has been invited back to Starfest, a convention to be held in Denver, Colorado on April 18-20. The staff are looking for Volunteers for a demo.

Dragonspine

  • Emer Rustytongue and Dougie have declared for Kingdom Monarch.
  • Dragonspine proper in Los Cruses, New Mexico has decided to give fighter practices another go. They will be holding this on Thursdays at Apodaca Park at 7pm.
  • Anatole Stroke has declared war on all monsters living in and around Dragonspine, or as Duke Stroke calls, it "Anatolia". He has done this with the backing of King Randall.

Goldenvale

  • The Duchy of Bitter Coast, and the Shire of Dragon Cross have begun looking into the possibility of having a joint Coronation event.
  • Caradoc Hold's Midreign Celebration is held March 15th, field at Nazareth College Rochester, NY, at 1:00PM
  • The new Kingdom Monarchy announces their goals for the up coming reign. They will hold an althing to discuss them and changes to their corpora.
  • The Barony of the Sea of Rhye Proudly announces their first large event, The Underdark June 27th - June 29 to occur at Nike-Carrollton Park, Smithfield VA. This will be a role play event based on 2 teams, The Drow and The Sea of Rhye. The Drow are invading the Sea of Rhye with mysterious unknown purpose. Still, their conquest is relentless and it seems nothing can stop their forces.

Wetlands

  • In and Unprecedented turn of events the Wetlands will hold their coronation with the CK at Firemen's Park in Giddings Texas. Intents for Monarchy are Margul and Plague for Monarch and Ozymandius for Regent.
  • The barony of UTopis, thought to be inactive, will hold their midreing on the 15th at Four Mile Park.

Neverwinter

Rising Winds

  • The Dutchy of Gryphon's Perch has declared war on the Barony of Dragon's Tail! We call for Allies to stand with us on the field of battle at the Barony of Dragon's Tail on the 12 of April around noon. All those brave enough to stand with us, contact Corranna Yngling, and together we will crush our foes!
  • Phoenix Tears in Springfield, IL is sending a group to of at least eight to visit it's sister chapter Cursed Prairie in East Peoria, IL.
  • Western Gate Quals Scores are in dispute.
  • Madoc's Keep in Louisville, KY will hold their Qualifications Tourney.
  • Dragon's Tale hopefully will hold a feast. Their last meeting was canceled due to weather. They will be at Leaverton Park in Palestine again.
  • The East Peoria chapter Cursed Prairie has created their own Forums.

Blackspire

  • Pacwar planning begins in earnest, headed by Shorty.

Crystal Groves

Freehold

  • Veles Harbour in Yorktown, Virginia will hold an open house for all comers with free food.
  • Panther's Claw reopens in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
  • Falcon Tor in Columbia MO is having trouble playing at their park. They have been removed more than once by a park ranger, now they have completed their "Special Use Permit" for the City, and have a meeting scheduled Moday (3/17) to plead their case.



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