Charon Prepares for WAR! What is it like to go to the Estrella War? For those who have never been to Estrella, no explanation is possible, for those who have attended no explanation is necessary. Like everything else in the SCA, one gets as much out of a War as (s)he is willing to put into it. Newcomers can be totally overwhelmed by the number of people who attend. Local events and the smaller wars really don't prepare you for the grandeur of a multi-kingdom event. For those who have never spent much time without the comforts of indoor plumbing and television, War can be a real shock, especially if the weather turns nasty and you find yourself sharing a wet tent with your armor, your wool garb and several sweaty friends for days at a time, but for those who have "survived" their first War, it may well be be the high point of the year. For some it is the opportunity to renew old friendships ...to cross swords with worth opponents ...for others it is the best party in town ...for others it is very akin to a "religious experience" as they renew their vision of "The Dream" and find that the principles which drew them to the SCA in the first place: valor, honor and chivalry are indeed still very much alive. Remember the excitement of your first event? Read M'lady Phoebe's account of Boar's War	Boffer Weapons Click on the knights to go to the rules for boffer competition in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. Multiple Weapons Division (ages 13-15)
	Estrella XV February 10-15 ENCOUNTERS III April 16, 17, 18, 1999
	A Celtic Blessing May the hearth be gladdened by the laughter of children, by the kinship of clan, by the wisdom of elders, by the memory of souls passing, by the joy of souls yet to be born. No word or thought to darken the day, No rememberance or sorrow to trammel the night, But sun, moon and stars to brighten the gathering, Songs smiles and stories to share their delight.

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