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.

Fifty Years a Pennsic Fighter

Sir Timothy Garagchan o’Leitrim

“Sir Garrahan” Tim Moran

Legendary individuals crowd Pennsic this year, but only one can lay claim to having fought in heavy combat at every Pennsic War. Baron Foscadh O’Dubhda, OP, of the Middle Kingdom, reminisced about his long experience during a sunny day of Peace Week from his camp overlooking the northwest corner of the battlefield.

Rapier Report

Photo by Sean Sreamach

 

By Brita Svensdottir

Rapier Reporter, PI

Youth Rapier:

A 17 year old youth rapier fighter authorized Tuesday as an adult fencer (Ealdomere) after trying rapier for the first time at this Pennsic and attending youth practice every day since Wednesday of Peace Week.

The Rapier Crossroads Battle

By Britta Svensdotir,

Rapier Reporter, PI

In spite of the drizzly rain, 22 Fencers from 6 Kingdoms turned out for the By the Book Tourney, which showcases period rapier styles. Eight styles were represented: Fabris, I33, Talhoffer, Marrozo, Caranza, Meyer, d’All’Agocchie, and Cavendish.

Eye On the Battlefield

Duchess Sir Elina of Beckenham, OL, OR, OP, KSCA

The rain and thunder threatened, but were no match for the collective will of the Heavy fighters taking the field for the Bridge Battles. As dawn graced the fields below Mount Eislinn, the results of the Battlefield coordination team could be seen with five bridges in the open field. The test of mettle for the day would be five rounds of five bridges. The battles went quick—15 minutes to a battle and 10 to 15 minutes between each of the five battles.