Dear Women fighters and fighters of Aethelmearc: As has long been my ambitions, I am finally able to offer a special day of fighting geared to female fighters in the kingdom!

Tyco Plastics has announced the production of "Nashua Big Fix," an extra-wide roll of duct tape big enough to patch even the largest armor.

The Barony of Ben Dunfirth presents Day of the Troubadors, December 10, 2005.

Greetings and Much Love! We send this missive to invite all to join us for the festivities. There will be heavy, rapier and rock-paper-scissors tournaments.

Their Royal Majesties and the Barony of Dragon’s Laire invite you to participate in the excitement and beauty that is Kingdom A&S 2006. The all-encompassing world of this competition may surprise those who have not attended before. If you can touch it, taste it, smell it, hear it, wear it or be hit over the head with it ….. that is an art form. Art and Science surrounds our senses and is what “creates

Total toys for 2004 was 2,004 toys. We hope to try to beat last years total. Please help us make this goal, and help provide a toy to a deserving child this Christmas by bringing a new unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more to this years Toys for Tots event.

OKCupid has a test to determine which historic general you most resemble.

The Tavern at Kingdom's Edge hosts feasting and revelry—but also devilry. Located in the Shire of Port Oasis, the Tavern at Kingdom's Edge hosts a faire November 18, 19 and 20, the weekend prior to the feast of Thanksgiving.

As the rest of the Kingdom settles in for a long winter of fun and frolic, those on the southern borders are beginning preparations for the annual spring invasion of the brigands from the Middle Kingdom who seek to steal Their Majesties' black rock.

Greetings unto all lovers of Chivalry, Grace, Prowess and Virtue! Come and join the Shire of Esfenn and Chateau de Camville for a grand Pas d' Arms on the green fields of Sorendsdale Park in the Shire of Esfenn. Noble Combatants can test their mettle against the "Enemies of Love" in a number of themed passes. The Gracious Gallery shall choose the champions of the day who inspire them with acts of valor, courtesy and courtly grace! The gallery shall also "punish" those who action offend the Aspects of Love-beware the Black Favor! The day shall end with a potluck barbeque (meats shall be provided -please, if you can bring a small side dish to share). Heraldic display, banners and pagentry are stongly encouraged!

The Shire of Ardanroe is proud to host The Kingdom of Gleann Abhann's First Fighter's Collegium December 2-4, 2005, at Lake Bistineau State Park in Doyline, LA (Group Camp 1).

It that time again. Yule is right around the corner and we all know what that means: Novice Arts Sci, lots of fighting (Heavy, Light and Gift Exchange!) Classes, poetry contest, drawing contest and much, much more when the Barony of Oldenfeld presents The Barony's First Yule!

Mark your calendars now to journey with the Incipient Shire of Drakenmere (hosted by their friends the Barony of Bryn Madoc) as we create a day of love: Jour d'Amour.

Lord Michael of Clan Kitemitsu has posted photos from the recent Panhandle Skirmishes fought between the Kingdoms of Trimaris and Meridies.

Conte Fernando Vigil on the Kingdom of Calontir reports on a "great little event." Gryphon's Festival was held October 15, 2005 at the Busch Wildlife Conservation Area Archery Range in St. Charles, Missouri.

The Baronies of Westermark and Darkwood proudly present "A Late Season War" to settle a dispute about the repute of which Barony has the best tushies, til the point is moot.  Our respective Baroness' Chiara and Liesl disagree on this matter. Among other things. Therefore, all are called to help clarify matters most obscured. (Please, all jokes PG-13 or better, there will be children present.)

We had such a great time, we're gonna do it again! Feel free to contact the Stewards with any ideas for collegia - what you can run and what you would like to see run and if you can merchant on the weekend.

The treaty and appendices from the Estrella War XXII have been posted on the website for Estrella War.

The Southern Baronies are once again under attack. Please join our defenses at Southern Crusades VII, Templars and Turks.

The Canton of Caldrithig Presents: Something Red at Feast of the Hare.

Raphe Cuthbert has posted photos from Algarada en la Frontera, an event which took place in the Incipient Shire of Alcazar (Cifuentes, Spain) October 1, 2005.

Boar's Head 2005: New Beginnings: "New Site, New Kingdom.... Old Friends"

The Third Fiber, Fabric and Fighting event will be held the weekend of November 18-20, 2005, at the Sieg Conference Center in Lamar, PA (same site as previously).

Lord John Gilson has posted photos from Uprising XIX, which took place in the Kingdom of Artemisia.

The people of Southron Gaard invite you to join us in celebrating the end of summer at a Grande Carnivale to be held at Canterbury Faire. No mud, no dust, no venomous fauna! Lots of comfortable bunkrooms and hot showers and real toilets. High points of this event will include dancing and a masque ball, a market and chances for men and women at arms of all types to show their skill. Not to mention plenty siege weapons, an Elizabethan theatrical extravaganza, a fabulous feast and event-long meal plan and the famous Mangy Mongol (purveyors of fine comestibles)(by Royal appointment).

Sir John the Pursuwer, autocrat of Gulf Wars XV, has made the announcement many were waiting breathlessly for: Gulf Wars will go forward despite damage to King's Arrow Ranch from Hurricane Katrina.

Join us for a day of Amored Combat, Combat Archery, Fencing, Equestrian (classes only), Live Weapons, and Youth Combat. Some classes will also be available on combat-related topics.

Once again it is that time of year that we, the Shire of Arrows Flight, do call upon the most noble and chivalrous folk of our great kingdom. We invite you to join us this day and show all the honor and generosity of our most noble society.

As the Fall growing season comes to a close, come join us, the Barony of Blackstone Mountain, in our celebration of the Wicker Man Festival. There will be archery, fencing, and a Tournament of Knowledge for the fighters. Please see our website for specifics or contact the Baronial Knight Marshall for information.

The Canton of Beau Fleuve is happy to host Aethelmearc Twelfth Night. It will be held at St. John de la Salle Church at 8469 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304 on January 7, 2006. The site opens at 9 am and closes at 11 pm. It is discretely damp and open flames are allowed.