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Written by Tancred
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Sunday, 05 August 2007 |
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Dear Tancred,
I have been fighting SCA style for several years now and by all accounts I'm fairly good, having received a white belt and a crown. However one thing bothers me, every time I go to a tourney there is always a small group of people who keep looking at my sword and laughing. I'm beginning to develop a complex about it. Do you have any suggestions as to what they find so amusing?
Yours Anon.
Dear Garrick,
I too have noticed this at events. The reason for your malaise is your thrusting tip. It is a commonly held belief that it's not size that's important but what you do with it. I should remind you that the Marshals hand book is very specific and size is most definitely vital. May I suggest an extra layer of close cell foam and some more duct tape.
Dear Tancred.
I have been researching the background for my Crusader persona. I like the murder , mayhem and general deviousness of the period but one thing bothers me. If I join a military order will that make me a cross dresser ?
Yours Confused..
Dear Confused,
Don't worry, everyone has doubts over their first persona, at the end of the day it doesn't make you a bad person. Remember, its what you wear under of your armour that is the true reflection of your persona. I can supply a couple of catalogues of assorted leather undergarments if you are interested.
Dear Tancred,
I have been reading the official history of Drachenwald and find that the Historian has over exerted themself. I have been credited with not only winning Warbands but also the total destruction of the defenders. Unfortunately this was not entirely true, well actually not even remotely true. What should I do to make amends to the actual winner of the event.
Earl Michael de Lacy.
My Lord Michael,
As a Knight and Duke of Drachenwald you know that honour is always above victory. May I suggest buying the wining team a cask of the Isles finest ale. In addition when you are next King behead the historian.
Dear Tancred
I have read the official history of the last Warbands event and I was most concerned that true recognition for my illustrious team-mates was not forthcoming. What should I do.
Arafel.
Dear Arafel,
Warbands II is only a few weeks away. Train hard, make alliances and kill without mercy. Once you are King behead that massager of the Crown's ego, the official historian.
Dear Tancred,
This will be my third tourney season. I'm afraid that I will never get through to the second round of a tournament. How should I approach this years season.
Anon
Dear Marshal,
The only way to get better is to train under experienced fighters, Travel down to Insula Draconis. The last three winners of crown tourney and the Champion of the Isles all train there. (But its okay because they don't brag.) Failing that you only have yourself to blame. Which could be more of a hindrance than a help. Remember that there is always next year.
Dear Tancred,
I have a bit of a problem with period spelling can you suggest a good medieval dictionary.
Yours, Michael be Brad.
Dear Chronicler,
Fortunately most people in the middle ages were illiterate, so your standard of English fits in quite well. As for period spelling, use the spell check more often.
Tancred
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