You want to talk fencing? We’ll talk fencing. Just say when!
I’ve decided to try my hand at making digital instructions to help you make your cloaks so you can make them anytime you want (like in the off-season). If you have any questions, please contact me or any of the Broderers. We would love to help you!
The Universe was on our side this year and we were able to hold the end of season Torchlight Tourney for Order of the Rose. As the previous victor, Renald ran everyone through a 5-Round Swiss Tournament* and everyone was limited to a single short sword. *A Swiss Tournament is a non-elimination tournament where the … Read More
After a discussion with Evanlyn and Veron, I brain-dumped an idea of how to revamp the training program. The goal is to separate the “ranking” and the “learning” aspects of fencing within Order of the Rose, to have an experience similar to what it takes to become a Master Swordsman, and to bring back some … Read More
It was a delightful privilege to fight against, and alongside, the fierce women of Terrasylvae. And I had so much fun. Thank you to the hosts and the participants. Love you all!
What do you think you could gain from Masters School? Think about it. Seriously, think about it.
“It’s not what the world holds for you, it’s what you bring to it.”
― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Ingleside
Honor is something you are, regardless of any other power or influence. As Terrasylvans we believe in Honor where none is found. We believe in Honor when the world around us does not. We believe a person can be honorable even if those around them do not see it. There are no lowest or highest among us, we are all equals around the campfire. Our individual Honor makes that possible.
The trick is to be close, but not too close. After you work on it for a while you can be totally exhausted. But it is SO fun!
“Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?
The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.
Alice: I don’t much care where.
The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go.”
-Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland