As the summer winds down and we start preparing for the fall and winter feast events we also see that Estrella War is on the not-so-distant horizon. As part of our preparations, we will be unveiling the Road to Estrella War, which Signore Bernardo will be sharing with you all in the coming months. We …
Tag: southern pass
Aug 15
News from the Baronial Rapier Marshal
Hi everyone, I wanted to share an exciting new event in the Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass! As of this week we have an official Historical Combat Arts and Sciences Study Group! We are currently studying Bolognese Swordsmanship from the 1500s and we meet on the south and east lawns of the …
Aug 11
Hastilude is in Two Weeks!
Rapier Fighters! Make sure that you are prepared for the Tavern Brawl Tournament! Allowed weapons are only items that would normally be found in a tavern (no swords but daggers and pistols are allowed). Be creative and make some weird weapons (barstools, bottles, food items – all rapier-safe of course). Be creative! Have fun! Be …
Aug 09
From our Baron and Baroness
Hail Mighty Citadel! Her Excellency Elieth and I do send you joyous greetings and salutations! We write to you today as Her Excellency has travelled to the faraway lands of Argonia to visit the mighty Chiefdoms of the lands of the rich coast, the lands of her ancestors. As we anxiously wait for her return …
Aug 08
The Archer August 9, 2018
ARROW: Looking a little iffy for archery this weekend with chances of rain hovering around 50-60% The good news is that the heat is bound to be a little lower and having some cloud cover is wonderful, but the bad news is that humidity will be high. Win some, lose some right? We have Hastilude …
Aug 08
“Rapier Rogue” Bardic Competition at Citadel Hastilude A.S. LIII
According to legend there was a swordsman who was notorious for biting his thumb at the Baronial Constabulary and picking fights contrary to the law against brawling. He became so infamous that songs were written about the “Rapier Rogue”. In memory of the exploits of this rogue, the Roving Rapier Tournament winner will have a …
Aug 07
The Tournaments for Citadel Hastilude A.S. LIII have been announced!
The Tournaments Armored Combat The Grand Tournament The Grand Tournament is the main tournament of the event. This tournament will be fought as a weapon of choice in a best two out of three double elimination format.* This tournament must be fought with all of the pomp and circumstance as possible and fighters will be …
Aug 07
Baronial Arts and Sciences Report for July
Local A&S Events A&S class: 07/27/18 Documentation, Calyx Harmoniae: 07/02/18, 07/16/18, 07/23/18, 07/30/18 Arcis Calamus: 07/12/18, Brewer’s Guild meeting: 07/27/18 Clothier’s Guild meeting: 07/26/18 Amor/Wood Guild meeting: 07/17/18, 07/31/18 Individual Achievements reported to the A&S Minister: His Excellency Tariq Made Their Royal Majesties, Bela and Anna, block printed grand court garb, Her Excellency Elieth Did …
Aug 01
Becoming a Rapier Field Marshal
There are many ways one can enjoy fighting, and in my mind the most important role is that of field marshal. They are the ones ensuring combatants are being as safe as possible as well as those around the combatants. Did you know you do not have to be an authorized fighter to be a …