“He was calmly eating his soup, laughing with pleasant good-humour, as if he had come all the way to Calais for the express purpose of enjoying supper at this filthy inn, in the company of his arch-enemy.” – Emmuska Orczy, The Scarlet Pimpernel
With each new generation the world of Terrasylvae grows and builds upon itself, invoking the imagination of many talented and creative people.
So I thought, since we were talking about all generations of Terra Sylvans, I’d post as many of the old people’s pics as I could I’ll try to tag people as I can, but if you know someone, tag them. This was from back in the VHS days.
Each fighter carries with him or herself a Rose all unique with their own set of virtues and traits. When you look at a rose, what does it mean to you? The symbolism of your rose should always guide your actions, both on and off the field.
I wrote this story for my English class in college. I embellished the ending a bit to make it so we won the scenario for story sake. Hope you enjoy it!
We did manly things like eat meat! and play cards and of course…. SPEAR BEER!!!! (well soda but you get the idea!). Pretty sure this part of Ja’ika’s Bachelor party, but not sure.
“If you wish to succeed you must brave the risk of failure.” Garry Kasparov, Chess Grandmaster
With Terrasylvae’s 19th Birthday this month, we are reminded of the legacy each of us is a part of and how we fit into the rich history of this group.
Mentality in fencing is a key skill to learn and it’s a skill that comes with time and practice.
“Don’t you sometimes feel bewildered when you think of the millions of things that put life together? I’m not bewildered. I’m filled with the deepest awe and wonder. The miracle is that in its complexity it all works.” – Julie Andrews Edwards, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
For some reason, when asked what their least favorite side is, most people will say “Cloak”. I hope to change their opinion.
One of the main pillars of Terrasylvae, and every guild within it, is the belief that everyone is welcome around our fire. But as the group grows and more people join, we are faced with challenges that only occur in a large group.
It’s not always medieval stuff around here. We enjoy a little dabble in steampunk in our annual Steamfest event.