IntroductionsEmpriseXVI

Here do I, Sir Rapheal the Rogue, declare my intent to compete in the Emprise of the Black Lion. This to be the sixteenth of its name. Know me by my arms, Per bend sinister argent and sable, a stag springing bendwise sinister and a wolf courant bendwise sinister counterchange. Know me by my deeds having proven four times victorious at this tournament. Know me by my honors, Viscount, Knight, and Laural. Know me by my love for my wife Mistress Ynesen Onnge Xong Kerij-e. Know me as the father of my son Theron of Rogueshaven. Know me by the crowded panoply that travels with me before the great and wise judges of the Emprise of the Black Lion. Know me by my open hand as I bestow gifts of my esteem to those same judges. Know me by my lance at The Joust, The Quintain, and The Shock Quintain. Know me by my Batton in the hurley burley of Mounted Combat. Know me last by my mounts Bourdain and Jacques who will surely carry me to a fifth victory at this the Emprise of the Black Lion XVI.

Victory through God's grace.
Victory through my Lady's inspiration.
Victory through hard won skill with horse and warlike weapon.
Huzzah to their Majesties Helene and Christian!
Huzzah An Tir!
Huzzah An Tir!
Huzzah An Tir!


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