Feast of Blades March 1219

In honor of my god and following in the example set by my teacher Gilgamesh Heimdal, it is my intention to hold two gatherings this coming feast. The "Feast of Blades" is a tradition of my people wherein warriors gather to learn new skills and challenge each other in martial contest, both to ensure that newer warriors are given the training they require and experienced warriors remain sharp in their skills.

To this end, I plan to hold two such gatherings on the day of the coming feast at the field in front of the inn, one at ten bells in the morning and the other beginning at five bells and concluding with the beginning of feast. I will make myself available at these times to teach any of the martial paths and skills that I know to any who wish to learn and to accept challenges from those who wish to test their skills against mine, either in a contest of first to ten cuts or to the last warrior standing (until such a time as one warrior places the other in the serious condition.)

I would encourage any who wish to learn to attend, and would invite other experienced warriors to come and share their own knowledge with the town's newer warriors.

To those who have doubts about this warrior's prowess allow my words to alleviate those doubts. This man is definitely a man to learn from. He is a fearless fighter who is a valuable vanguard to any fighting force. When this warrior is at my side I can rest easy knowing that my flank and my charge will be successful.

Darius I will be in attendance for some respite from the front lines. I will love to watch and assist in this training shall you need my experience.

Darius our friend,
This seems like a lovely little gaggle.
We're delighted to challenge you, ourselves. It should make for an invigorating fight.

We will also hold Argentian knife fights, if you would have us. Where each party takes ether end of a thick scarf, and a knife in the other hand. With this we will go to three strikes, or the death if anyone is feeling so moved.

We will be there at five in the afternoon.

Darius,

I'll throw my hand in the ring!

On my honor,

If I may make a suggestion, Darius, it would be regarding your location. I have held similar competitions and training exercises over the past few years and have found the newest addition of the fighting ring near the Baronial Guard's barracks to be ideal. It is open for use to you, should you wish it.

Would that I could attend, I would offer my Professorship and Critique that I could assist you in passing down your mastery of Martial skill. Even to those who do not share your paths.

Next time, Redmaw. The offer will stand everlasting.

--MW