Laurels vs Pelicans 2013
Laurels vs. Pelicans - 2012
Once again, the Laurels and Pelicans of the East Kingdom will take to the field with boffer weapons and a sense of humor to raise money for the Pennsic war chest, which is used to support activities like the Known World Party (after opening ceremonies) and the Queens Tea. They will face off in melees for honor, glory and the laughter of the crowd. The peerage that takes the best two out of three will be declared the winner.
The Laurels and Pelicans will go out defenseless without the help of their supporters. In order to have weapons, they need donations. The weapons they get depends on the money they raise.
Dagger - $25 Sword - $50 Two Sword/Sword & Shield - $75
Specialty Weapon - $100
Donations can be made via the PayPal button below or click here to send an email if you wish to pay by check or other method.
Donations are tallied and posted by hand so there will be a delay in them showing up on the website.
Looking for the Betting Man's Guide? If you wish to purchase a copy of the "Betting Man's Guide", donate $1 using the PayPal button below and a pdf will be sent to the email address you use to make the purchase.
Thanks to the Baron of Carolingia, Fergus MacRae, for sponsoring the melee.
This is a private fundraising effort. All money raised will be donated to the Pennsic War Chest.
If you are a Laurel or Pelican who would like to take part, click here to send an email.
Laurels |
Pelicans | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Mistress Mirabel Belchere Mistress Microvision
weapon - Sheep
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$100.00 | Her Majesty Kiena Stewart
Queen of Kaos
weapon - boffer lance & riding hobby horse |
$125.00 |
| Master Leiftameon
Master in the fraternal order of three mace'ns
weapon - Juggling clubs |
$100.00 | Mistress Dziuginte Litovka Mistress Stickbait
weapon - Shovel |
$130.00 |
| Duchess Marieke The Mighty Leaf of the North
The Modest Twig of Compassionate Correction
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$135.00 | Mistress Fia Carmen Delicate Flower of the Northern Army
weapon - boffer flower
|
$105.00 |
| Syr Cedric of Thanet weapon - Drop Spindle of Fate
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$125.00 | Mistress Anastasia
Mistress of Organized Mayhem weapon - clipboard shield
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$131.00 |
| Mistress Mira Finvar of Argyle weapon - Distaff of Doom
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$100.00 | Master Peter the Red weapon - Lethal arrow of destruction
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$100.00 |
| Master Ekkehardt of Oakenwode Master Bad Example
weapon - oar
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$190.00 | Mistress Brita Mairi Svensdottir Loving Battleaxe of Warm Wisdom
weapon - Viking battleaxe |
$100.00 |
| Master Edward MacGyver Dos Scorpos weapon - Cuddles, the Giant Scorpion of Doom
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$100.00 | Despotissa Margarita Kofinopoia Scourge of Somethingorother
weapon - Broom
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$100.00 |
| Mistress Eva Woderose The Killigrapher
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$100.00 | Master Ulric von der Insel Master Disaster
weapon - Giant Spoon |
$120.00 |
| Mistress Catrin o'r Rhyd For Director of Carnage
weapon - Shake-spear |
$256.00 | Maestro Dorio of the Oaks
The Peaceful Negotiator
Feather of Doom |
$125.00 |
| Mistress Eleanor Catlyng The Gatekeeper
weapon - Quill Pen |
$135.00 | Mistress Katherine Barr of Cumberland
Special K
Weapon - Two swords |
$70.00 |
| Mistress Ellen du Grandchamp
Dread Mistress of Crop and Spur
Weapon - Bucket and Horse Droppings |
$100.00 | ||
Hey, I want to beat up on the Drop Spindle of fate, the Distaff of Doom, and I'll even take on Cuddles, the Giant Scorpion of Doom! Working my way up to achieving the Loving Battleax of Warm Wisdom. :)
In keeping with Aife's offer of autographed brain balls last year, I'm making a Shakespeare offer - since I'm going for a Shake-spear. For a $10 (or higher) donation, I will learn a Shakespearian sonnet of your choosing and perform it at a mutually agreed upon time. I don't usually perform anymore, but this is a good cause. Of course, if no one wants to hear me perform, I won't be performing anytime soon again either. :-) If you donate enough money, we can discuss a soliloquy of your choice.
So, at last people are ponying up for the Distaff of Doom and the Drop Spindle of Fate! But I will get you both with the Loving Battleax of Warm Wisdom!
I see that two of our Pelicans have jumped ship to the Laurel side - the traitors! This will not help - the Pelicans will still be victorious! Help our cause by donating so I can get a Viking battleax to thump those turncoats. I will write a Norse style poem about the person of your choice for a $10 donation.
I think we need to give Edward MacGyver an appropriate nickname. Any thoughts?
We need more donations! Please send out missives to your friends.
Nataliia
A spindle and distaff are meant to be used in concert. Should Master Cedric and Mistress Mira both acheive their specialty weapons, they will gladly hold hands during the contest. At least up until one of them falls.
$30 more dollars to get the Viking battleax! Help me join my fellow Pelicans to crush the Laurels!
Ced and Mira hold hands anyway. And kiss. :)
So far I've got two Norse poems to write - anyone else want a poenm for a donation of $10?
So, Anastasia is prepared to face the Giant Scorpion of Doom! Another $25 each and Ced and Mira will hold hands while wielding the Distaff of Doom and Drop Spindle of Fate. And I only need one more poem's worth ($10) to achieve the Viking battleax. And I'm really looking forward to seeing what the Modest Twig of Compassionate Correction looks like. :)
I'm almost up to getting my boffy broom. I will sing a verse of Viking Lifeblood for every $10 donation I get before the deadline. There are 6 verses so if you want the whole song I'll definitely get my broom to sweep the field with.
Thanks to all the people who contributed so that Ced, Mira and I could have our specialty weapons. But since Ced and Mira will have to hold hands while wielding the Drop Spindle of Fate and Distaff of Doom, I will crush them with the Loving Battleax of Warm Wisdom!
We must help the Pelicans get their specialty weapons, so that we can sweep the field with Margarita's broom!