Hausblot
Pulaski, TN
Hosted by the Shire of Loch an Fhraoich
September 23, 2023
As Summer made way for Autumn, I travelled from my plateau home to the lowlands of upper Meridies to visit our neighbors from Loch an Fhraoich for their harvest celebration, Hausblot.
The day long affair had many activities to entertain everyone, but I went for the fighting and found plenty of that to my liking.
The first tournament of the day was a 3v3 team melee. The list was round robin. Due to my lack of planning ahead, I thought to just pickup a team when I arrived. As the time for the list approached and teams were being announced, I found myself running solo. It is not the condition I had expected, but was willing to accept. As luck would have it though, the illustrious Duke Boru was nearby and upon overhearing my lack of a team, he took pity on me and announced boldly that he would stand with me. This was a pleasant surprise and we two, we happy two, looked to the upcoming challenge with enthusiastic vigor.
That’s when the fun began. From our first engagement to our last, chaos reigned. I did my best to establish ruin and confusion. His grace administered calm ducal judgment to those I left in my wake. Together, we almost succeeded in the improbable. We came in as runner up in the end. It was a lot of fun sharing the field with His Grace and definitely something I would have on my highlight reel (if such a thing existed).
We paused for lunch. The food was well prepared, tasty and plentiful. I hydrated and ate light to prepare myself for the afternoon combats.
In the afternoon, I participated in a single elimination tournament. Each round was the best 2 out of 3. There were around 20 fighters I think. I made it to the semi final rounds. My fighting was clean and I felt good about it. I lost to the phenomenal fighter Marcus Lepidus who went on to challenge Sir Haldr for the final.
After the fighting, there was a Baronial Court with Their Excellencies Glaedenfeld presiding. Some awards and recognitions were given. And the day was done.
I had a ton of fun, laughing all day. I got to spend time with my friends and hangout in the sun and shade on a late summer day. It was a good time and made the journey home joyous with the warmth of camaraderie found on the field with Loch an Fhraoich.
Well met friends. Safe journey to thee!
Baron Eoin Mac Cana called 'Clyde'
Squire to Earl Benen MacTire
Warden of the Northern PlateauShire of Easaraigh
Kingdom of Meridies
