Defenders of Amaral

You walk across the battle field in front of the castle at dusk as the smoke from a campfire wafts across in front of you. You look up to see the castle with torches ablaze, readying defenses for the battle the next day. As you gaze at the wonderous sight the piper starts to play and you know that you are home.

Sigh...

The noise is loud as the weaponless fighters enter the bearpit. No rules. While looking down at the fighters the gathered crowd places it bets... "Ten coins on the one with the snake! Any takers?!" "I'll take it!" "Five on the short one!" The crowd quiets as the herald yells "Ready weapons!" Members of the crowd raise swords, axes, spears over their heads waiting for the signal. "Lay on!" and the weapons are tossed into the pit. The fighters scramble.

Taking a long walk with a new friend by firelight.

This was my Amaral.

What a wonderful day it was.

Pictures from Defenders of Amaral, May 26, 2000