From: lyonxx@aol.com (Lyon xx)
Date: 25 Oct 1998 22:08:31 EST
Good luck Seamus.
Lyon
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From: jheartman1@aol.com (JHeartMan1)
Date: 25 Oct 1998 22:21:12 EST
Way to Go, Seamus. See me by your side. I'm always with ya. Luck on ye renegade travels.
Jake M. Heart
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Date: 25 Oct 1998 22:21:12 EST
Way to Go, Seamus. See me by your side. I'm always with ya. Luck on ye renegade travels.
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From: jakvaltrds@aol.com (Jakvaltrds)
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:10:54 EST
Lady Jonalyn Starfare,
'Tis with a heavy heart tha' I do take up the quill and parchment ta' respond to th' missive o' a fellow countrywoman, and yet it needs be done, tha' my intent be na misconstrued. Yew hae made reference ta' several issues, an' yuir stature within the community, nae ta' mention my respect for yew, demand an honest reply.
Yew mention first my request for Dalamar ta' step down from his position, bu' this will be saved fer last, as it requires the lengthiest rebuttal.
Ta' begin wi', yew seem tae be o' a mind tha' my opinion o' Baron Oakenshield's word at handing o'er his ring, had he lost the match wi' Huma, is in question. I assure yew, Lady, Oakenshield's word has nerra been a question in my mind. I hae no doubt tha' the Baron wouldhae followed through, as honor wouldhae demanded. I hope tha' answers the qwuestion in yuir mind wi' enough finality.
Second, while I hae assuredly shouted my displeasure wi' th' council's decision in the matter o' the challenge match, :::sighs heavily, then sets to the task of writing again::: this, Lady, has less bearin' on my decision ta challenge than yew might imagine. I stand by my opinion -- the council brought shame upon themselves an' the rings they bear, in givin' a slap on the wrist o' the offender, an' enforcin' their moral code on the offended. I'll noe
say tha' I admire his actions, bu' the anger o' the council shouldnoe cloud thier vision as regards the rules of this sport.
As fer my statement o' noe wishin' ta' wear the crown, M'Lady, I fear 'tis true wha' yew say. I donnae know whether I hae the qualifications, nor the skill tae hold th' title, the thought had crossed my mind tha' 'twould be better off tossed inta a tourney. The outcome o' this matter, I cannae give a firm answer on juist yet, since I donnae know it myself.I juist know wi' my heart tha' the man who took th' crown fourteen months ago is no longer th'
man wha' wears it now.
And now ta' tha' all important answer, Lady Jonalyn Starfare. Yew hae asked me why, if I donnae seek th' crown for glory, revenge or general pettiness, do I seek it at all? Let me ask yew a question o' my own. As the member o' a clan, do yew nae swear tae uphold th' good o' the clan afore yuirself, lass? Would yew noe go ta th' grave ta protect it? Would yew expect less from yuir own Laird, should the need arise, tae sacrifice himself for the good o'
those within his care? If the Laird o' yuir clan were the ember burnin' tha' kept yuir clan afire against one another wi' civil unrest, would yew expect tha' Laird ta look ta his own interests an' noe step down for the good o' his people?
When I first came ta this land, I had noe family ta' call my own, I had lost all tha' was dear ta me. The people o' this sport opened their arms ta me, became the family tha' I had lost, an' my love an' loyalty ta them will ne'er be tested wi'out good report. It was for this reason, nearly a month ago, tha' I asked Dalamar ta step down from his station. He has achieved a muir lengthy rule than any before him, a record tha' is nearly unnattainable by
another. His name will ever be recorded in th' history books for this. An' yet the last half o' his reign hae been fraught wi' much discontent by growin' numbers o' the DoS, tha' it hae become a bone o' contention between more than I care ta hazard a guess.
In finality, should I be graced with the fortune, be it good or bad, ta' remove the crown from Laird Dalamar, I would hope do wha' is right. My wish would be to allow the laird to step aside but he will nerra. Were I to be deemed a worthy Overlaird, I would consider remaining there till I be removed or be deemed unworthy, but my feelins are tha' I may nae be the leader this land needs.
I would hope tha' this answers yer questions on the ma'er but should it noe, I hope we need na drag it across these ancient boards.
Respectfully
Seamus Mac Donnaugh
Baron of the First
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:10:54 EST
Lady Jonalyn Starfare,
'Tis with a heavy heart tha' I do take up the quill and parchment ta' respond to th' missive o' a fellow countrywoman, and yet it needs be done, tha' my intent be na misconstrued. Yew hae made reference ta' several issues, an' yuir stature within the community, nae ta' mention my respect for yew, demand an honest reply.
Yew mention first my request for Dalamar ta' step down from his position, bu' this will be saved fer last, as it requires the lengthiest rebuttal.
Ta' begin wi', yew seem tae be o' a mind tha' my opinion o' Baron Oakenshield's word at handing o'er his ring, had he lost the match wi' Huma, is in question. I assure yew, Lady, Oakenshield's word has nerra been a question in my mind. I hae no doubt tha' the Baron wouldhae followed through, as honor wouldhae demanded. I hope tha' answers the qwuestion in yuir mind wi' enough finality.
Second, while I hae assuredly shouted my displeasure wi' th' council's decision in the matter o' the challenge match, :::sighs heavily, then sets to the task of writing again::: this, Lady, has less bearin' on my decision ta challenge than yew might imagine. I stand by my opinion -- the council brought shame upon themselves an' the rings they bear, in givin' a slap on the wrist o' the offender, an' enforcin' their moral code on the offended. I'll noe
say tha' I admire his actions, bu' the anger o' the council shouldnoe cloud thier vision as regards the rules of this sport.
As fer my statement o' noe wishin' ta' wear the crown, M'Lady, I fear 'tis true wha' yew say. I donnae know whether I hae the qualifications, nor the skill tae hold th' title, the thought had crossed my mind tha' 'twould be better off tossed inta a tourney. The outcome o' this matter, I cannae give a firm answer on juist yet, since I donnae know it myself.I juist know wi' my heart tha' the man who took th' crown fourteen months ago is no longer th'
man wha' wears it now.
And now ta' tha' all important answer, Lady Jonalyn Starfare. Yew hae asked me why, if I donnae seek th' crown for glory, revenge or general pettiness, do I seek it at all? Let me ask yew a question o' my own. As the member o' a clan, do yew nae swear tae uphold th' good o' the clan afore yuirself, lass? Would yew noe go ta th' grave ta protect it? Would yew expect less from yuir own Laird, should the need arise, tae sacrifice himself for the good o'
those within his care? If the Laird o' yuir clan were the ember burnin' tha' kept yuir clan afire against one another wi' civil unrest, would yew expect tha' Laird ta look ta his own interests an' noe step down for the good o' his people?
When I first came ta this land, I had noe family ta' call my own, I had lost all tha' was dear ta me. The people o' this sport opened their arms ta me, became the family tha' I had lost, an' my love an' loyalty ta them will ne'er be tested wi'out good report. It was for this reason, nearly a month ago, tha' I asked Dalamar ta step down from his station. He has achieved a muir lengthy rule than any before him, a record tha' is nearly unnattainable by
another. His name will ever be recorded in th' history books for this. An' yet the last half o' his reign hae been fraught wi' much discontent by growin' numbers o' the DoS, tha' it hae become a bone o' contention between more than I care ta hazard a guess.
In finality, should I be graced with the fortune, be it good or bad, ta' remove the crown from Laird Dalamar, I would hope do wha' is right. My wish would be to allow the laird to step aside but he will nerra. Were I to be deemed a worthy Overlaird, I would consider remaining there till I be removed or be deemed unworthy, but my feelins are tha' I may nae be the leader this land needs.
I would hope tha' this answers yer questions on the ma'er but should it noe, I hope we need na drag it across these ancient boards.
Respectfully
Seamus Mac Donnaugh
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From: xjaycyndax@aol.com (XJaycyndaX)
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:35:24 EST
Seamus,
You write..." I stand by my opinion -- the council brought shame upon themselves an' the rings they bear, in givin' a slap on the wrist o' the offender, an' enforcin' their moral code on the offended."
Yet, later you write.. " I donnae know whether I hae the qualifications, nor the skill tae hold th' title, the thought had crossed my mind tha' 'twould be better off tossed inta a tourney. "
I ask this... first you saw the Baronial Council has shamed themselves and their rings, then you say it would be right to send the crown to Tourney, where those same shamed Barons might win the Crown... the supreme title in DoS? Forgive me, but it seems slightly contradictory.
Simply,
Jaycy
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:35:24 EST
Seamus,
You write..." I stand by my opinion -- the council brought shame upon themselves an' the rings they bear, in givin' a slap on the wrist o' the offender, an' enforcin' their moral code on the offended."
Yet, later you write.. " I donnae know whether I hae the qualifications, nor the skill tae hold th' title, the thought had crossed my mind tha' 'twould be better off tossed inta a tourney. "
I ask this... first you saw the Baronial Council has shamed themselves and their rings, then you say it would be right to send the crown to Tourney, where those same shamed Barons might win the Crown... the supreme title in DoS? Forgive me, but it seems slightly contradictory.
Simply,
Jaycy
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From: jakvaltrds@aol.com (Jakvaltrds)
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:50:28 EST
Aye theres the rub! I suppose lass, I will have to cross the bridge being built when I come to it. Perhaps those who follow blindly will remove the crown should I be successful. Perhaps the peoples of RhyDin will rearrange the council and a good leader will come out of the mix. And perhaps, without the blind loyalty, one who is already there will step up to the proverbial plate and lead this community as the 30th
Overlaird
Seamus
Date: 25 Oct 1998 23:50:28 EST
Aye theres the rub! I suppose lass, I will have to cross the bridge being built when I come to it. Perhaps those who follow blindly will remove the crown should I be successful. Perhaps the peoples of RhyDin will rearrange the council and a good leader will come out of the mix. And perhaps, without the blind loyalty, one who is already there will step up to the proverbial plate and lead this community as the 30th
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From: noellemg@aol.com (Noelle MG)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 01:35:54 EST
M'lord Seamus,
Upon the dawning of this challenge, may you blade strike true and sure. The arena shines brighter for the very presence of you, m'lord.
Respectfully,
Lady Noelle Medici-Giovanni
Date: 26 Oct 1998 01:35:54 EST
M'lord Seamus,
Upon the dawning of this challenge, may you blade strike true and sure. The arena shines brighter for the very presence of you, m'lord.
Respectfully,
Lady Noelle Medici-Giovanni
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From: agrenish@aol.com (Agrenish)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 02:38:36 EST
>>Thine past exploits are laudable, nae doubt of that. Thine fortitude in standing by thine beliefs ist also laudable. Thine missive states that thou requested of the Overlord that he step down in order to prevent further rift in the Duels. Tis it then thine contention that the Overlord bears that responsibilty and nae the Council ast a whole; or for that matter each of the community who contend o'er the matter? Tis
for M'lord Dalamar to choose to
answer thee or nae ast to thine insinuations regarding his truthfulness. <<
We got ourselves a puritian here. Bet she burn Sid or Collie if I pointed them out as witches.
Agrenish Preescott
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Date: 26 Oct 1998 02:38:36 EST
>>Thine past exploits are laudable, nae doubt of that. Thine fortitude in standing by thine beliefs ist also laudable. Thine missive states that thou requested of the Overlord that he step down in order to prevent further rift in the Duels. Tis it then thine contention that the Overlord bears that responsibilty and nae the Council ast a whole; or for that matter each of the community who contend o'er the matter? Tis
for M'lord Dalamar to choose to
answer thee or nae ast to thine insinuations regarding his truthfulness. <<
We got ourselves a puritian here. Bet she burn Sid or Collie if I pointed them out as witches.
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From: morganfay@aol.com (MorganFay)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 02:52:47 EST
Why did you issue challenge the day before the Arena was to be closed for a minimum of two weeks?
I wonder at your "loyalty" to the community. Methinks your loyalty lies elsewhere and you use this "bad timing" to further an agenda. It has less to do with Dalamar and more with who you have alliances with.
That is hardly impartial. Your loyalty to your alliances/clan is more blind than any baron you deride simply because you do not agree with them.
A pity.
Date: 26 Oct 1998 02:52:47 EST
Why did you issue challenge the day before the Arena was to be closed for a minimum of two weeks?
I wonder at your "loyalty" to the community. Methinks your loyalty lies elsewhere and you use this "bad timing" to further an agenda. It has less to do with Dalamar and more with who you have alliances with.
That is hardly impartial. Your loyalty to your alliances/clan is more blind than any baron you deride simply because you do not agree with them.
A pity.
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From: unseenwrth@aol.com (UnseenWrth)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 05:03:27 EST
The question of what Laird MacDonnaugh will do with the crown should he attain it has the simplest of answers.
Despite his doubts of his own worth, and despite his humility, Laird MacDOnnaugh will do the only thing he is capable of doing. He will accept the crown as a responsibility, despite his desires, and represent it in the same fashion he has represented his ring.
Any who truly know the man's heart can see no other possible outcome.
Date: 26 Oct 1998 05:03:27 EST
The question of what Laird MacDonnaugh will do with the crown should he attain it has the simplest of answers.
Despite his doubts of his own worth, and despite his humility, Laird MacDOnnaugh will do the only thing he is capable of doing. He will accept the crown as a responsibility, despite his desires, and represent it in the same fashion he has represented his ring.
Any who truly know the man's heart can see no other possible outcome.
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From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 07:44:14 EST
As the blush of dawn tinted the sky the commoner made her way to the ancient corkboard. She had pondered long over the Laird's missive. She smoothed the parchment then tacked it to the corkboard.
Laird Seamus Mac Donnaugh,
Tis first let me say, I wouldst expect nae less from thee than the honesty with which thou hast replied ast well ast mayhap the anguish which didst bring thee to thine decision. Indeed, thou hast set me mind to ease in the matter of the Baron Oakenshield. I offer unto thee me apology if I o'erstepped in questioning thee in that regard, and do offer unto thee me gratitude for speaking so forthrightly 'pon the matter.
Ast to the second matter, that of the Council's decision, though ye be of the opinion that the decision brought shame upon the members of the council, I shall contend the only shame that mayest have fallen upon the council wouldst have been to disregard the words and actions of he that sought to unseat the Overlord. Tis nae ta me mind that they be enforcing their concept of morality ast much mayhap ast their concept of Honor, Laird Mac Donnaugh. A
man's morals be his own, base or sublime. From whoremaster to assassin, from religious to fishmonger, from King to baseborn knave, each hast but to answer unto himself and mayhap his confessor for his morals.
Honor, now that be another matter. A man carries his honor wrapped around him like unto a shield. Tis only he canst craft it. Tis only he what canst burnish it to a bright glow and only he canst tarnish it beyond polishing. I do opine t'was nae the Oathbreakers’ morals that the council didst call into question, but his casting aside afore all ast if t'were dross, the honor he had wrapped about himself. In his own missive 'pon the corkboard
announcing his challenge of the Overlord, he didst state that he had nae announced his challenge ast forthrightly ast he might have, saying he wast seeking to avoid controversy. Any what cast down the gauntlet, be it unto a Baron or the Overlord, should, nae, must accept that he shall be scrutinized, ast thee thineself shall be, indeed ast thee are, Laird Mac Donnaugh.
Tis with sadness I receive yuir comment that within yuir heart ye dinna find in Lord Dalamar Ar'Daumon the same man what took the crown fourteen months agon. I have known him ast a fiery tempered commoner, ast a warlord, wroth within himself when he wast bested for the Fourth Ring by the former Baron Shade 9. I have witnessed him at leisure in the dueling house ast well ast wielding Vengeance within the rings. I have seen the pain behind his eyes,
the faltering of his footsteps when he hast left his blood upon the sands, the slump of his shoulders as the burden he bears weighs upon him. I have also seen his determination, his strength of spirit and will in the set of his jaw, the reverence he dost display ast he prepares to set foot within the challenge ring, the squaring of his shoulders, the lift of his head, the flash of fire in his eyes as he brings Vengeance to bear. Were he nae e'er to
have worn the crown, the community wouldst be the poorer fer it.
I didst ponder deeply 'pon thine question, Seamus. I confess me heart wrenched abit for, though I had thought th' memory buried long agon, t'was suddenly ast if th' sight 'o the mists 'pon the highlands, the wild skirlin' o' the pipes, the soft smell of heather blooming, the lays of the bards singin' 'o a prince, th' rallyin' 'o th' clans, an' then, th' silence 'o th' pipers, the prince fled, th' clans scattered, lairds an' men 'o th' clans under
interdict, famine rife 'pon th' lands, th' tartan banned, all th' an' more didst agin dance afore me eyes.
Aye, Seamus ast a member 'o a clan one gives oath t' uphold th' good 'o th' clan afore ones self. Aye, Seamus, if needs be I wouldst go t' me grave ta protect it. I wouldst expect nae less 'o me Laird, shouldst need arise, that he sacrifice himself fer the good 'o those wi'in his care and under his protection. Yet, were me Laird th' ember burnin' th' kept me clan afire agin another wi' civil unrest, I wouldna break faith wi' me Laird an' clan, for
t'would be ta' break faith wi' meself, Seamus. Tis nae peace at anna price, Seamus, for, sometimes, th' price ist too 'igh.
Ast thee, Seamus, I wast bereft of clan and kinsmen ast I found meself fetched up in this realm. I oft sheltered in alleyways, nae a copper to rub betwixt forefinger and thumb. I survived by me wits, a certain deftness of me fingers nae ta mention a fleetness 'o foot now an' agin. I found me way down th' back stairs 'o an eve, the shouts an' clashin' 'o blades echoin' inta' th' inn above, th' door havin' been carelessly left ajar. I sat me down,
quill in hand, scribblin' madly, gaze riveted 'pon th' rings. T'was o'er the followin' months I ventured agin an' agin down th' stairs, knowin' nae a soul, too shy then ta' do ought bu' offer a smile an' a nod ta' those entering th' cavern. I am graced in havin' met every Overlord save th' legendary Gondar, and danced in th' ring wi' all save Falon, Vernick, The Doctor an' Xenograg kathu-Darelir.
I have witnessed afore the discontent th' oft arose for ast much ast there be those wh' wouldst wish it nae, tis politics be ast much th' lifeblood 'o th' duels ast be th' crimson stains 'pon th' white sands 'o th' rings. Tis separatin' th' gold from th' dross, Seamus, th' be me thinkin'. Who be th' discontented, Seamus? Wouldst bow ye ta' those wh' shout th' loudest, nae mind th' manna 'o them ha' nae inklin' 'o that which they wouldst overthrow
an be merely mouthin' ast if by rote th' last thin’ their ears didst 'ear ast they left th' cavern? Wouldst bow ye ta' the disgruntled wh' ha' failed ta' bes' th' Lord Dalamar in a test 'o steel? Aye, I have heard the shouts 'o th' rabble, Seamus. I also have heard th' reasoned, albeit passionate, comments regarding the council's decision both for and agin. I have heard th' braggin', th' whimperin', th' whining, th' braggadocio, th' outright
insults, th' shouts for silence till me ears fair ring wi' th' cacophony.
Och, Seamus, permit me ta' digress abit. T'was a time when merely acquiring th' wherewithal ta present challenger wasna th' only consideration taken inta account by those wh' wished ta' wear the crown. T'was a time when verra few wh' dwelled in Rhydin had e'en heard of th' cavern below th' ancient Red Dragon Inn, let alone ventured there. T'was a time ast manna of the community ast couldst squeeze through the doors were present for a challenge
match, those inside calling out to those without nigh onta every flick of a wrist, tilt of a head, feint and clash of blade. Tis th' be gittin' right rare 'o late. T'was once tradition that, upon accession, the Overlord didst declare unto the community the philosophy which wouldst mark his reign. Yet, Seamus, t'was ne'er a time in me memory when t'was nae some contention with these hallowed walls nor upon this ancient corkboard.
Of the twenty four who have worn the crown, tis but two I ha' nae offered the respect of a bow. Tis the crown hast been passed twenty seven times and now rests upon Lord Dalamar Ar'Daumon. Anna who think he bears the burden lightly dinna know the man. And, Seamus, anna who think ye ha' nae considered th' weight of that burden, dinna know ye.
I have ne'er e'er tasked a Baron for following his heart, and nae do I now task thee. I have but one request of thee, Laird Seamus Mac Donnaugh, Renegade Baron of the First. Ast thou hast stated thee dinna wish th' crown an' ast thee do honor unto thine heart and thine oath, and afore thee step into the challenge ring, wouldst publicly proclaim thine intentions for the future of the Duel of Swords unto the people? None canst compel thee, Laird
Seamus Mac Donnaugh, none but thine own honesty, heart and honor.
With utmost respect.
Jonalyn Starfare
Common as they come.
Date: 26 Oct 1998 07:44:14 EST
As the blush of dawn tinted the sky the commoner made her way to the ancient corkboard. She had pondered long over the Laird's missive. She smoothed the parchment then tacked it to the corkboard.
Laird Seamus Mac Donnaugh,
Tis first let me say, I wouldst expect nae less from thee than the honesty with which thou hast replied ast well ast mayhap the anguish which didst bring thee to thine decision. Indeed, thou hast set me mind to ease in the matter of the Baron Oakenshield. I offer unto thee me apology if I o'erstepped in questioning thee in that regard, and do offer unto thee me gratitude for speaking so forthrightly 'pon the matter.
Ast to the second matter, that of the Council's decision, though ye be of the opinion that the decision brought shame upon the members of the council, I shall contend the only shame that mayest have fallen upon the council wouldst have been to disregard the words and actions of he that sought to unseat the Overlord. Tis nae ta me mind that they be enforcing their concept of morality ast much mayhap ast their concept of Honor, Laird Mac Donnaugh. A
man's morals be his own, base or sublime. From whoremaster to assassin, from religious to fishmonger, from King to baseborn knave, each hast but to answer unto himself and mayhap his confessor for his morals.
Honor, now that be another matter. A man carries his honor wrapped around him like unto a shield. Tis only he canst craft it. Tis only he what canst burnish it to a bright glow and only he canst tarnish it beyond polishing. I do opine t'was nae the Oathbreakers’ morals that the council didst call into question, but his casting aside afore all ast if t'were dross, the honor he had wrapped about himself. In his own missive 'pon the corkboard
announcing his challenge of the Overlord, he didst state that he had nae announced his challenge ast forthrightly ast he might have, saying he wast seeking to avoid controversy. Any what cast down the gauntlet, be it unto a Baron or the Overlord, should, nae, must accept that he shall be scrutinized, ast thee thineself shall be, indeed ast thee are, Laird Mac Donnaugh.
Tis with sadness I receive yuir comment that within yuir heart ye dinna find in Lord Dalamar Ar'Daumon the same man what took the crown fourteen months agon. I have known him ast a fiery tempered commoner, ast a warlord, wroth within himself when he wast bested for the Fourth Ring by the former Baron Shade 9. I have witnessed him at leisure in the dueling house ast well ast wielding Vengeance within the rings. I have seen the pain behind his eyes,
the faltering of his footsteps when he hast left his blood upon the sands, the slump of his shoulders as the burden he bears weighs upon him. I have also seen his determination, his strength of spirit and will in the set of his jaw, the reverence he dost display ast he prepares to set foot within the challenge ring, the squaring of his shoulders, the lift of his head, the flash of fire in his eyes as he brings Vengeance to bear. Were he nae e'er to
have worn the crown, the community wouldst be the poorer fer it.
I didst ponder deeply 'pon thine question, Seamus. I confess me heart wrenched abit for, though I had thought th' memory buried long agon, t'was suddenly ast if th' sight 'o the mists 'pon the highlands, the wild skirlin' o' the pipes, the soft smell of heather blooming, the lays of the bards singin' 'o a prince, th' rallyin' 'o th' clans, an' then, th' silence 'o th' pipers, the prince fled, th' clans scattered, lairds an' men 'o th' clans under
interdict, famine rife 'pon th' lands, th' tartan banned, all th' an' more didst agin dance afore me eyes.
Aye, Seamus ast a member 'o a clan one gives oath t' uphold th' good 'o th' clan afore ones self. Aye, Seamus, if needs be I wouldst go t' me grave ta protect it. I wouldst expect nae less 'o me Laird, shouldst need arise, that he sacrifice himself fer the good 'o those wi'in his care and under his protection. Yet, were me Laird th' ember burnin' th' kept me clan afire agin another wi' civil unrest, I wouldna break faith wi' me Laird an' clan, for
t'would be ta' break faith wi' meself, Seamus. Tis nae peace at anna price, Seamus, for, sometimes, th' price ist too 'igh.
Ast thee, Seamus, I wast bereft of clan and kinsmen ast I found meself fetched up in this realm. I oft sheltered in alleyways, nae a copper to rub betwixt forefinger and thumb. I survived by me wits, a certain deftness of me fingers nae ta mention a fleetness 'o foot now an' agin. I found me way down th' back stairs 'o an eve, the shouts an' clashin' 'o blades echoin' inta' th' inn above, th' door havin' been carelessly left ajar. I sat me down,
quill in hand, scribblin' madly, gaze riveted 'pon th' rings. T'was o'er the followin' months I ventured agin an' agin down th' stairs, knowin' nae a soul, too shy then ta' do ought bu' offer a smile an' a nod ta' those entering th' cavern. I am graced in havin' met every Overlord save th' legendary Gondar, and danced in th' ring wi' all save Falon, Vernick, The Doctor an' Xenograg kathu-Darelir.
I have witnessed afore the discontent th' oft arose for ast much ast there be those wh' wouldst wish it nae, tis politics be ast much th' lifeblood 'o th' duels ast be th' crimson stains 'pon th' white sands 'o th' rings. Tis separatin' th' gold from th' dross, Seamus, th' be me thinkin'. Who be th' discontented, Seamus? Wouldst bow ye ta' those wh' shout th' loudest, nae mind th' manna 'o them ha' nae inklin' 'o that which they wouldst overthrow
an be merely mouthin' ast if by rote th' last thin’ their ears didst 'ear ast they left th' cavern? Wouldst bow ye ta' the disgruntled wh' ha' failed ta' bes' th' Lord Dalamar in a test 'o steel? Aye, I have heard the shouts 'o th' rabble, Seamus. I also have heard th' reasoned, albeit passionate, comments regarding the council's decision both for and agin. I have heard th' braggin', th' whimperin', th' whining, th' braggadocio, th' outright
insults, th' shouts for silence till me ears fair ring wi' th' cacophony.
Och, Seamus, permit me ta' digress abit. T'was a time when merely acquiring th' wherewithal ta present challenger wasna th' only consideration taken inta account by those wh' wished ta' wear the crown. T'was a time when verra few wh' dwelled in Rhydin had e'en heard of th' cavern below th' ancient Red Dragon Inn, let alone ventured there. T'was a time ast manna of the community ast couldst squeeze through the doors were present for a challenge
match, those inside calling out to those without nigh onta every flick of a wrist, tilt of a head, feint and clash of blade. Tis th' be gittin' right rare 'o late. T'was once tradition that, upon accession, the Overlord didst declare unto the community the philosophy which wouldst mark his reign. Yet, Seamus, t'was ne'er a time in me memory when t'was nae some contention with these hallowed walls nor upon this ancient corkboard.
Of the twenty four who have worn the crown, tis but two I ha' nae offered the respect of a bow. Tis the crown hast been passed twenty seven times and now rests upon Lord Dalamar Ar'Daumon. Anna who think he bears the burden lightly dinna know the man. And, Seamus, anna who think ye ha' nae considered th' weight of that burden, dinna know ye.
I have ne'er e'er tasked a Baron for following his heart, and nae do I now task thee. I have but one request of thee, Laird Seamus Mac Donnaugh, Renegade Baron of the First. Ast thou hast stated thee dinna wish th' crown an' ast thee do honor unto thine heart and thine oath, and afore thee step into the challenge ring, wouldst publicly proclaim thine intentions for the future of the Duel of Swords unto the people? None canst compel thee, Laird
Seamus Mac Donnaugh, none but thine own honesty, heart and honor.
With utmost respect.
Jonalyn Starfare
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From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 07:48:29 EST
Agrenish, laddie buck,
Aire ye naturally ignorant or do ye work 'ard at it?
Jona.
Date: 26 Oct 1998 07:48:29 EST
Agrenish, laddie buck,
Aire ye naturally ignorant or do ye work 'ard at it?
Jona.
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From: morganfay@aol.com (MorganFay)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 10:57:13 EST
Jonalyn asked Seamus:
"Wouldst bow ye ta' those wh' shout th' loudest, nae mind th' manna 'o them ha' nae inklin' 'o that which they wouldst overthrow
an be merely mouthin' ast if by rote th' last thin’ their ears didst 'ear ast they left th' cavern? Wouldst bow ye ta' the disgruntled wh' ha' failed ta' bes' th' Lord Dalamar in a test 'o steel? Aye, I have heard the shouts 'o th' rabble, Seamus."
Aye, Seamus, I, too, wonder why you champion the rights of the honorless and heed the calls of the ignorant scavenging jackals to turn your back on one you claim friend.
I truly wish that I had never witnessed you catering to the lowest common denominator much less stab a friend's back in the process.
Date: 26 Oct 1998 10:57:13 EST
Jonalyn asked Seamus:
"Wouldst bow ye ta' those wh' shout th' loudest, nae mind th' manna 'o them ha' nae inklin' 'o that which they wouldst overthrow
an be merely mouthin' ast if by rote th' last thin’ their ears didst 'ear ast they left th' cavern? Wouldst bow ye ta' the disgruntled wh' ha' failed ta' bes' th' Lord Dalamar in a test 'o steel? Aye, I have heard the shouts 'o th' rabble, Seamus."
Aye, Seamus, I, too, wonder why you champion the rights of the honorless and heed the calls of the ignorant scavenging jackals to turn your back on one you claim friend.
I truly wish that I had never witnessed you catering to the lowest common denominator much less stab a friend's back in the process.
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From: maxim128@aol.com (Maxim128)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 16:01:41 EST
>I echo Jonalyn's skepticism. You are not doing this for your community; you
>are doing this to serve yourself.
Morgan,
Do you honestly believe that he is challenging to benefit himself? He was loyal to the current Overlord for a long time, and you think he just wakes up one morning and decides to challenge to benefit himself? I think that he thought hard about it and found that a wrong was commited and he wished to right it. Explain to me how this benefits him.
If it truly did, you would think he would have done it a long time ago.
~Magnus~
Baron of the 13th
Guardian of Polaris
Date: 26 Oct 1998 16:01:41 EST
>I echo Jonalyn's skepticism. You are not doing this for your community; you
>are doing this to serve yourself.
Morgan,
Do you honestly believe that he is challenging to benefit himself? He was loyal to the current Overlord for a long time, and you think he just wakes up one morning and decides to challenge to benefit himself? I think that he thought hard about it and found that a wrong was commited and he wished to right it. Explain to me how this benefits him.
If it truly did, you would think he would have done it a long time ago.
~Magnus~
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From: morganfay@aol.com (MorganFay)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 16:34:02 EST
Magnus,
"Do you honestly believe that he is challenging to benefit himself?"
Yes, I do, or I would not have said it.
"He was loyal to the current Overlord for a long time, and you think he just wakes up one morning and decides to challenge to benefit himself?"
No, I did not think he woke up one morning and arbitrarily made this decision. I did not remotely allude to that, either.
" I think that he thought hard about it and found that a wrong was commited and he wished to right it. Explain to me how this benefits him. "
You are entitled to thinking what you like; however, the above last sentence is only relevant if I agreed with your opinion, which I clearly do not.
I have explained my thoughts on this previously, if you will read it, you will find my reasonings on just exactly why I am skeptical of his claim that he is doing it "only for the community." I look forward to discussing it with you.
Respectfully,
Morgan
Baron, 5th Ring
Date: 26 Oct 1998 16:34:02 EST
Magnus,
"Do you honestly believe that he is challenging to benefit himself?"
Yes, I do, or I would not have said it.
"He was loyal to the current Overlord for a long time, and you think he just wakes up one morning and decides to challenge to benefit himself?"
No, I did not think he woke up one morning and arbitrarily made this decision. I did not remotely allude to that, either.
" I think that he thought hard about it and found that a wrong was commited and he wished to right it. Explain to me how this benefits him. "
You are entitled to thinking what you like; however, the above last sentence is only relevant if I agreed with your opinion, which I clearly do not.
I have explained my thoughts on this previously, if you will read it, you will find my reasonings on just exactly why I am skeptical of his claim that he is doing it "only for the community." I look forward to discussing it with you.
Respectfully,
Morgan
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From: maxim128@aol.com (Maxim128)
Date: 26 Oct 1998 17:24:35 EST
Morgan,
I have read your posts. It still doesn't answer how he is benefitting himself.
I believe you are angry at Percy for "ducking" your question. You "ducked" my question when you said, "the above last sentence is only relevant if I agreed with your opinion, which I clearly do not." Maybe you mis-understood my sentence, but i was asking how taking the overlordship will help himself.
~Magnus~
Baron of the 13th
Guardian of Polaris
Date: 26 Oct 1998 17:24:35 EST
Morgan,
I have read your posts. It still doesn't answer how he is benefitting himself.
I believe you are angry at Percy for "ducking" your question. You "ducked" my question when you said, "the above last sentence is only relevant if I agreed with your opinion, which I clearly do not." Maybe you mis-understood my sentence, but i was asking how taking the overlordship will help himself.
~Magnus~
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Guardian of Polaris