[Artemisia] Do You Have the Mettle to Take the Iron?

[Drew]

If my memory serves me right, there have been other bardic competitions in
the SCA over the years, but never one to encompass the entire organization.

Therfore, the Guild Fannucci, (making Life Interesting since A.S. XIII),
Proudly Presents

IRON BARD
http://www.iron-bards.com

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO CLAIM THE IRON?
WHOSE COMPOSING IS MOST IMPOSING?!?

Starting at the Great Pennsic War XXXIV, the Guild Fanucci will assemble a
panel of Iron Bards par Excellence, in various forms, against whom you may
try your mettle. The top scorers during the first 8 days of competition will
be invited to the Finals, which will include an Improv round.

Subscribe to the Mailing List at
http://mail.iron-bards.org/mailman/listinfo/info_iron-bards.org

Where?
Pennsic War
(and then Great Western war, Bardic Madness (Midrealm), Estrella, Bardic
Madness (Northshield), Gulf Wars, Lilies, Warriors and Warlords, and others
TBA!) 
Early round locations: TBA
Finals: Pennsic Performing Arts Pavilion

When?
Daily chances to come and challenge an Iron Bard to a duel before the
judges.  Times will be announced.

What?
Perform head to head with your Iron opponent before the judges, in a pair of
pieces, one in the Iron Bard's area of expertise, one not.  Topics and
viewpoints will be selected that day. Performances each evening at locations
to be named and reported widely.

Why?
For the fun of it, naturally, as well as meeting and dueling with top bards
from all over. And if a challenger should best an Iron Bard, they will win
the public's praise and admiration, plus a chance to become an Iron Bard
themselves!

Season?
You betcha! We are taking this gig to all major wars and bardic symposiums,
with a cumulative score standings and a grandly ostentatious prize for the
Grand Champion.

Who are the Judges?
Never you mind! You'll see when you get there. Apply via email to The
Chairman at ironbardz at aol.com.  State name, SCA name, contact info, forms
you'd consider competing in, and date of arrival at Pennsic War.