Barony of Dun Or

Colyn and I traveled to the Isles to take part in the annual Rapier Open. This event determines the kingdom’s Rapier Champion for the year.

The day’s tourneys were very unusual and looked to provide us all with ample fighting. There were four “speed tourneys,” the winner of each being given a slot in the quarter finals. Colyn was victorious over Don Ian in the 2nd of the four tourneys. He had twisted his ankle (falling down laughing literally) and so opted to forgo the next two tourneys. Colyn again was victorious over his next two combatants in the quarter and semi finals, winning a place in the finals.

Colyn was met by Don Alexander Kalidokos in this final bout. Her Majesty gave leave for them to use their weapons of choice, and they took this opportunity to enlist the help of some feathered friends. The first fight would be sword and flamingo! The flamingos were valiant but they both struck mortal blows and so were laid to rest, and the two fighters continued with only their swords. Don Alexander defeated Don Colyn in this first round. The second fight continued with both men fighting with great skill. His Excellency Colyn was triumphant in the second fight, and this meant that the championship would be decided on this final pairing. Swords flew, minutes past, and yet both still stood. Then in a flash, Don Colyn dispatched Don Alexander, leaving Don Colyn the final victor.

So I witnessed this day,
Baroness Muiriath