The Shire of Rusted Woodlands

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  • Monday Fencing News

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    Fenneke Jans
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    In addition to a bevy of established fencers, two new fencers came to practice tonight! Sir Tanaka Raiko and Alger provided instruction in recommended safety equipment, basic movement, holding a sword, and blocking.

  • Cantiga de Isabeau d’Orleans

    Cantiga de Isabeau d’Orleans

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Maestra Ana de Guzmán writes: I had not written the Laurel scroll for M. Isabeau d’Orleans, but I wrote the following Cantiga as though it would have appeared on one, and had given it to her some seven years ago. The melody for this poem was based on Cantiga de Santa Maria #180, one that I…

  • Snowy Update

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Greetings unto the Shirefolk, I am hoping that the winter will finally be quit of us, but it will likely be stubborn about it and throw a tantrum first. I had been a judge for the Kingdom Bardic Championship held early in February. It was a privilege to see those performances, and see two storytellers in their finest…

  • A Missive from Maestra

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Greetings, Folk of the Shire, The first Arts & Sciences meeting in Rusted Woodlands in 2023 will be on Monday January 23, 2023. The following Monday January 31 will be the first 5th Monday of the year, which will host the Shire’s Fencing Championship, and the potluck. Bring food that can be shared, and come…

  • Watch this space!

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Coming soon: A Missive from Maestra Ana de Guzmán Greetings, folk of the Shire, I strained my left Achilles tendon last week, so I shall be cancelling the upcoming Hawthorne A&S gathering on Monday 01/09 because those stairs would not do me any favors at this time. The following Monday 01/16 is the MLK holiday…

  • Monday Meetings!

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    Tonight was bustling at the Hawthorne meeting site! Several sets of fencers kept everyone hopping in the lower room. Meanwhile, in the upper room, the title of Minister of Arts & Sciences now belongs to Maestra Ana de Guzman, as Kendrik D’Mer steps down after four years of excellent service! In other news, be sure…

  • Reminder!

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    Fenneke Jans
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    If you have pictures or stories from 100 Minutes War / Novice Day, please send them to webminister@rustedwoodlands.eastkingdom.org

  • Join us on Saturday!

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    100 Minutes War and Novice Day are this Saturday, and we are expecting nigh on a dozen Royals to be in attendance! Come for the fighting or for the displays! There will be both Peer and Populace votes for the Novice Day Arts and Sciences competition in the Main Hall, so show off your best…

  • Monday Update

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Alas, Dear Reader! Your humble correspondent has been laid low by a miserable cold and is therefore unable, for a second week in a row, to bring you glad tidings of our fair Shire’s Fencing Practice. If such tidings should come to you, pray send them on to me at webminister@rustedwoodlands.eastkingdom.org. (If you would like…

  • Sussex County Gathering!

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    Fenneke Jans
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    Meetings are now being held on Tuesdays at 7pm! Join us at Sussex United Methodist Church (15 Bank Street, Sussex, NJ 07461). Parking is around back, and attendees should enter the door on the right hand side of the back portion of the church. A 5 dollar donation to the church is appreciated. For more…