Gulf Wars recap
I had the best time at Gulf Wars this year, and I hope to be able to go back again sometime soon...like next year if possible. (Actually, I am ready to go back right about...NOW! hehe) While the drive was LONG, the 3 days on the road were definitely worth it. I did not get the chance this year to get to a single class like I expected, but instead did quite a bit of retaining for TRM Northshield - which was a treat all in itself. It was a lot of fun getting to know them better, along with getting to know the other 12 residents of Northshield's Royalty Cabin.
This was my first war, and I wasn't disappointed by anything: the merchants were plentiful and had great wares, the banners and pageantry were top notch, the battles were fierce and LARGE... And to top it all off, all the good gentles I met were nice and friendly. Who could ask for anything more?! I really enjoyed getting to see things that we don't do here in Northshield - like Falconry & Coursing.
The Green Dragon Inn was awesome as well. The minstrals/bards they attracted from all over the Known World were a joy to listen to, including NS's own Don Mateo. It was the first time I have really had the chance to listen to him live, and he blew me away. Great stuff there. I need to get his CD...
I also enjoyed carrying the Kingdom banner in the Open Ceremonies, even though I was looking forward to seeing it from the sidelines. I still got to see it all...just from a bit different perspective. *grin* I even took part in Great Court by heralding TRMs into Court. I was sorry not to have more then 10 minutes warning, but the straight-forward, no-frills boast worked - it just wasn't as "cool" as some of the other ones. I am okay with that - especially since voice/court heraldry really isn't my thing...yet. This was my second event in a row that required my voice heraldry "skills", so maybe the fates have something in mind for me in this vein yet. We'll have to see what shakes out there I guess.
I know this is a very brief recap of a FULL week, but it's good for now. :) I should have pictures posted very soon.
This was my first war, and I wasn't disappointed by anything: the merchants were plentiful and had great wares, the banners and pageantry were top notch, the battles were fierce and LARGE... And to top it all off, all the good gentles I met were nice and friendly. Who could ask for anything more?! I really enjoyed getting to see things that we don't do here in Northshield - like Falconry & Coursing.
The Green Dragon Inn was awesome as well. The minstrals/bards they attracted from all over the Known World were a joy to listen to, including NS's own Don Mateo. It was the first time I have really had the chance to listen to him live, and he blew me away. Great stuff there. I need to get his CD...
I also enjoyed carrying the Kingdom banner in the Open Ceremonies, even though I was looking forward to seeing it from the sidelines. I still got to see it all...just from a bit different perspective. *grin* I even took part in Great Court by heralding TRMs into Court. I was sorry not to have more then 10 minutes warning, but the straight-forward, no-frills boast worked - it just wasn't as "cool" as some of the other ones. I am okay with that - especially since voice/court heraldry really isn't my thing...yet. This was my second event in a row that required my voice heraldry "skills", so maybe the fates have something in mind for me in this vein yet. We'll have to see what shakes out there I guess.
I know this is a very brief recap of a FULL week, but it's good for now. :) I should have pictures posted very soon.