Éadric
Knight at Arms
Tidings reach Éadríc Eorl of the Fyrnings that William Duke of Normandy, who has long been rumoured to eye the English throne, has come to Kent and is using his devices to strengthen his grip on England. Even more, there is talk of him claiming kinship with the House of Fyrna. Greatly troubled yet steadfast, Éadríc writes to William plainly, to make clear that he has no dealings in England. Upon Williams odd and boastful answer, and after writing to Caen for inquiry, Éadríc knows this man cannot be the Duke of Normandy and decries him as a þéodloga, an arch-impostor. The man who is doubted to be William sends for men from Normandy and for mercenaries, hoping to strike Éadríc swiftly, so that he may take back his words. But Éadríc has spoken with Éadweard, his King, who trusts him and bids him to drive with strength from English ground the impostor and to take away his holdings. Stígand Archbishop of Canterbury backs his bidding and sends the wise and war-skilled bishop Bassa Bár to help Éadríc. And so the Eorl of the Fyrnings musters his own and others and rides forth to meet his foe in Kent.
Original letter of Éadríc Eorl of the Fyrnings to William Duke of Normandy
(Translation here, commentary here)
ENGLISH HOST
Éadríc Fyrninga eorl
Bassa bisceop
TIME AND PLACE
The event will be held on the 8th of July, at 19:00 CEST (click to see the day and hour for your own region). Please note that this day and hour may change if another time suits most players better.
All participants will be required to be present in the TeamSpeak channel to hear and follow the instructions of their captains. A microphone is not needed.
TeamSpeak server: voip.arrakis-net.com
Server: HRAFNABJÓÐR
Server password: will be announced in TeamSpeak shortly before the event starts
BATTLE MODE
It will be ordinary battle on three subsequent random grassland maps. The fourth and final battle will be in conquest mode, on the map of Essetesford. Both sides will consist of several hosts/clans; both sides will be under the supreme command of a captain, naturally with subcommand for host/clan leaders.
SIGN-UP
Signing up is not necessary but is certainly encouraged for smoother organisation. Clans are invited to sign up as clans, but asked to name and number those of their members who will come. Non-affiliated players signing up may state which host they want to fight in. The organisers of the event will retain the privilege to allocate clans and non-affiliated players to either host for balancing purpose. If any of these players wish to join a particular clan in battle, they are advised to contact the leader of that clan. They are also expected to play as Fyrdman or Pedaile.
CONTACT
For questions and/or suggestion you are free to post in this thread or send a private forum message or Steam message to Éadríc Fyrninga eorl or Moeckerkalfie, the organisers of this event.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A big thanks to Hróða Fyrninga for his contributions, including the beautiful Old English manuscript seen above.
CONCLUSION
This battle was won by the English! Read the official account of the aftermath here.
Original letter of Éadríc Eorl of the Fyrnings to William Duke of Normandy
(Translation here, commentary here)
ENGLISH HOST
Éadríc Fyrninga eorl
Bassa bisceop
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TIME AND PLACE
The event will be held on the 8th of July, at 19:00 CEST (click to see the day and hour for your own region). Please note that this day and hour may change if another time suits most players better.
All participants will be required to be present in the TeamSpeak channel to hear and follow the instructions of their captains. A microphone is not needed.
TeamSpeak server: voip.arrakis-net.com
Server: HRAFNABJÓÐR
Server password: will be announced in TeamSpeak shortly before the event starts
BATTLE MODE
It will be ordinary battle on three subsequent random grassland maps. The fourth and final battle will be in conquest mode, on the map of Essetesford. Both sides will consist of several hosts/clans; both sides will be under the supreme command of a captain, naturally with subcommand for host/clan leaders.
SIGN-UP
Signing up is not necessary but is certainly encouraged for smoother organisation. Clans are invited to sign up as clans, but asked to name and number those of their members who will come. Non-affiliated players signing up may state which host they want to fight in. The organisers of the event will retain the privilege to allocate clans and non-affiliated players to either host for balancing purpose. If any of these players wish to join a particular clan in battle, they are advised to contact the leader of that clan. They are also expected to play as Fyrdman or Pedaile.
CONTACT
For questions and/or suggestion you are free to post in this thread or send a private forum message or Steam message to Éadríc Fyrninga eorl or Moeckerkalfie, the organisers of this event.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A big thanks to Hróða Fyrninga for his contributions, including the beautiful Old English manuscript seen above.
CONCLUSION
This battle was won by the English! Read the official account of the aftermath here.