5 year anniversary.

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From: baphelocl@aol.com (Bapheloc L)
Date: 10 Jun 1998 19:11:34 EDT

Five years ago yesterday, the 9th of June, I first stepped into the rings of DoS. It was the Second Ring and my opponent was Overlord Xenograg, and I won. From that day on he was my Kensai, because he understood the nature and beauty of the duels. Since then I have always felt that the Arena of Swords is more then just a sport with a community atmosphere, but rather for those of us who live the by the
warrior's code of life and philosophy, a devine calling.



In a society that we exsist with here on RhyDin, sometimes strength of arms is the best means of survival, but not neccessarily the only or best means. The Arena of Swords alllows us to keep the focus of combat training sharp without having to actually permentantly harm someone. Well maybe emoitionally when you shut them out in 5 rounds. ::slight grin to himself::



I have always hated the politics of the rings though they are a reality that will never abate. My views of honor may not be the right ones or held popular by a majority of people, but I think everyone is entitled to make a show of thier own. We can all learn from each other and by watching the success of others and how they attained that. The important thing to remember is just have fun and that when the matter of honor comes, only you have to
face your maker when you pass on from this life. As my Kensai Xenograg always used to sayd, "Let your blade speak for you."



My blade may be big and foreboding but it carries a simple subtle message. You can all be successes in the rings without having a bunch of WoLs, or won a bunch of titles, or learned from such an' such an' ranked as such and such. I hope that I can do for others that my Kensai did for me without teaching specifically one or several students.



I look forward to crossing blades with my comrades for another 5 years and more! Salute!




Honor to thyself, Respect to others,

Baphelocutis est Lathadoscia



::sealed in wax by the signet ring stamp of the royal family Lathadoscia::

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From: jakvaltrds@aol.com (Jakvaltrds)
Date: 10 Jun 1998 20:34:00 EDT

::reads the notice and ponders his own dealings with the venerable duelist, all things considered he feels the urge to comment::

Laird Baphelocutis est Lathadoscia
My heart felt congratulations on your tenure,as well as my hope for your continued enjoyment of the sport. May you find the rings as pleasureable as the first time you set foot in them.
Repectfully,
Seamus

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From: ytmeis@aol.com (YTMEIS)
Date: 10 Jun 1998 22:13:24 EDT

Your first opponent was the overlord?


- Jaem Triver, M@A
Dis is almost here

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From: aislainuz@aol.com (Aislain Uz)
Date: 11 Jun 1998 01:00:51 EDT

::giggles:: FIVE years ago! That means I would have been baby Prudence's age and in diapers and had poopy messes for Marme!

::giggles happily:: Blessings Monsieur!

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From: shivblade@aol.com (SHIV BLADE)
Date: 11 Jun 1998 02:06:01 EDT

i hope that your next five years are as good as the last if not better

Avery Shiv Blade
House of the Blades
Warlord, yet student to all