Rapier Report
By Brita Svensdottir
Rapier Reporter, PI
Fifty-three rapier fighters entered the Novice Tourney. Entrance requirements were that fighters be authorized for less than 3 years, have no kingdom level rapier awards, and never have won a tournament. The tourney is run as a bear-pit, with losers leaving immediately and winners leaving after 5 wins. Everyone gets a prize in this tourney, with first place fencer choosing first.