Panteria

Pantaria, not to be confused with that band.

Vermont is COLD, even in May. Luckily, I was sleeping in a cabin. I spent most of my day fencing, as I had just authorized in my first form. What is more therapeutic than stabbing your friends? I also thought it would be a good way to warm up for the bardic that night. Tonight’s competition was “Sing a Period Piece.” Also, please have documentation.

So, I was one of the first people there, armed with documentation of my trusty Cacinni piece, Amarilli, Mia Bella. Originally, my only competition was a young lady, who I assumed was in her early twenties. I then convinced a friend I had been traveling with, and a few surrounding individuals to compete as well. At one point there was a woman still donned in her fencing armor, and she decided to compete as well. I was so excited to listen to another fencer perform, it’s not everyday you get to compete against someone with both sword and music! I later found out she was a composer as well. I was entranced by everyone’s songs, and found myself singing along with them. After all, I had been fed with food, why not feed me with music?

There was no winner announced that night, but I eagerly awaited to hear the winner the next day. The weather had turned dark and I decided to pack up and break down early. I was not looking forward to the three hour drive home. Before I left I had been greeted by the young woman who had run the competition. She handed me a swirled bracelet, and congratulated me on my win. Then she turned to my traveling companion and offered her an additional prize, for her efforts. It was really fun to win a competition outside my local area.