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La Prova Dura

April 8-10, 2005

Tres Pinos, California

How would we measure worth?

The pristine belt and gleaming chain,

The coronet of high renown,

A bold brocade on boastful gown?

Within proud circles would remain

Each who would count this place as gain

And cleave to such bright berth.

And yet, is this true worth?

An Arab scholar, passing wise,

Decried the vain who bear the weight

Of tokens now denied by fate

To those deemed worthy in men's eyes,

For joyous only is true prize

And Heaven's is such mirth.

Then how to know clear worth?

Through Alexander come once more

And star-swept Knight of worthy fame,

Who offer one the splendid name

Such patronage would see set soar

Through clash of arms and worthy war;

Who holds their well-won earth.

- Hector of the Black Heights

Victory in La Prova Dura to Sir Conor, Duke Weisszhan fighting for Isa Duchess von Speyer

 
 
Here do I Duke Sir Conor Weisszahn put down into words my intent to fight in the La
Prova Dura tournament. On my Honor do swear to uphold my Chivalry as I have done in
the past. I shall bring livery and a sharp sword, and hope to be found suitable to enter
such tournament. 
 
Thank you for this opportunity,
 
Duke Sir Conor Weisszahn
 
 
 

On Azure Field:	On Sable Field:	On Gules Field:
Duke, Sir Fabian Arnet von Schwetzingen	Duke, Sir Paul of Bellatrix	Duke, Sir Connor Weisszhan
Duke, Sir Radnor of Guildemar	Duke, Sir Rolf the Relentless	Duke, Sir Hauoc Bender
Duke, Master Frederick of Holland	Duke, Sir Uther der Schiemann Der-Hont	Graf, Ritter Hans von Wolfholz (Kingdom of the Outlands)
Earl Sir Cybi d’Elmhurst	Earl, Sir Michael de Lacey (Kingdom of AnTir)	Viscount Gunther Barenjager
Viscount, Sir Robert of Woodesende	Viscount, Sir Gemini de Grendelus	Viscount, Sir Leon von Schreken
Prince Daniel of Cynagua	Prince Leohtulf of the Mists	Viscount, Sir Dmitriy Shelomin
Viscount, Sir Geoffrey Scott	Viscount, Sir Parlan MacGillivray	Viscount Cyrus Aurelius
Viscount Fergus MacThomais	Wilhelm von Zweikopfeigin Falka	Sir John Theophilus
Mari Alexander	Stephen of Caerleon	Eyvander Gunnarson
Brion of Glastonbury	Niall Mor MacBriain	John the Hessian
Martin of Rivenstar	Alvar Pacheco de Cadiz	Heinrich von Melk
Caemgyn MacOlcain (Kingdom of Atenveldt)	Fearghus MacArt	Antonio Giordano de Sicilia
Erich Helmschmitt	Nathair coAn MacTire	Rhys Gethin
Allan MacMillan	Urd of Konigsstadt	Ulric von Wessler
Reginald of Whetmoor	William Warren

 
 
 
Victory in La Prova di Amore to Sir Geoffrey, Viscount Scott inspired
by his love for Mistress Catherine, Viscountess Wessex

Unto Sir Gemini, the good people of Canale, and all those who would meet upon the field of La Prova Dura does Geoffrey Scott send greetings.

It is with great pleasure that I announce my intention to take the field at La Prova Dura. From the moment that word first reached me of this grand event, I knew that I could be nowhere else.

Mistress Catherine of Wessex and I look forward to being a part of this noble undertaking, where we are sure to witness many deeds of prowess and valour.

Done by my hand this seventh day of March in the year thirty-nine of our Society.

Viscount Geoffrey Scott

Knight of the West

Invited Fighters

Jurgen van der Vols	John the Hessian
Viscount, Sir Geoffrey Scott	Earl, Sir Michael de Lacy
Viscount Cyrus Aurelius	Caegwyn MacOlcain
Nathiar coAn MacTire	William Warren
Heinrich von Melk	Antonio Giordano de Sicillia

Thank you to all to headed our call. Thank you for joining us in three days of fighting, revelry, and pageantry. Thank you for unsurpassed feats of chivalry and valor. Thank you for the inspiration provided by the consorts.

The list field stands empty this day, but know that in three years time, we will return to celebrate the best of the Society for Creative Anachronism.

The Shire of Canale invites you to return with us to this event without equal!

La Prova Dura

April 18-20, 2008

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