Consider this the formal announcement from Loch Avie that the Academy of Arms is accepting new members. While anyone may obtain the weapons system designed by Tharikis Olafson for use in Loch Avie, membership will guarantee that one may train with Sir Telemachus or Sir Hotspur on the practice green in Loch Avie (by appointment or on first come basis) . Members of the group will also receive any announcements of new weapons, tournaments, training events, and the like prior to any general release of this information.
All are welcome to use the system in the Loch and the practice green as long as they follow the rules of civilised engagement in the sparing ring.
Please see some more detailed information in Hibernia on the Skids.
I have had the fortune to train with both Sir Tele and Sir Hotspur on the green and I believe that my skills are improving. I have also had the opportunity to spar with Miss Gustafson, Miss Laval, Mr. Szondi, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Goodliffe. Each of these experiences has increased my abilities with the very fine weapons system. My favorite is the large axe, followed by the Claymore (which is a beautiful weapon), and then the short sword and shield combination. I have yet to try my hand with the battle hammer.
This is proving to be an excellent exercise and fitness routine. Perhaps those corsets will be a bit less necessary in the near future. And it is also great good fun. I have found myself laying on the grass face down many times now. But I have also managed to send a few of my partners to the ground as well.
Here are a few pictures from my adventures:
