Opening remarks with Lord Greg and Sir Christian

  
Introduction to German Longsword class, with Lady Jessica Finley and Lord Michael Edelson instructing

  
Young Lord Brian Finley with governess for the weekend, Lady Maureen

  
Lady Jessica Finley (L), Sir Christian and Lord Christopher teaching sword and buckler (R)

Lord Gregory Mele of the Chicago Swordplay Guild inspecting a period helmet (above)
and instructing in Fiore's Iron Gate (below)

  
Reproduction armour (left) and historic pieces (right) from the Mercenary's Tailor
Wooden training weapons from Purpleheart Armoury (below)

  
Left: Dr. Lee Jones and Dan Maragni lecturing on sword construction. Right: Dr. Jones with a Tibetan sword.

  
Left: The roundtable discussion. Right: Moderators Lord Greg and Sir Christian

Sir Christian flips through Paulus Kal with Lord Todd and guest (above)
Lord Todd's student Ian Mumpton with Lord William Grandy and Lord Todd

  
Ladies Bonnie, Tracy, and Theresa

  
L: Lord Greg and Sir Christian beginning the poleaxe class. R: Lord Greg takes down Lady Nicole

  
Lord Todd in harness en route to the poleaxe class with Sparkle the war-hound (L) and in practice with Lord Paul Suda

  
Lord Rob assisting with the poleaxe class (L) and with Lord Todd and Sir Christian (R)

Lords Michael and Brian with longswords

  
Lords Jesse and Rob look on as Sir Christian and Lady Jessica instruct in dagger

Sir Christian and Lord Rob instructing in spear combat

The idyllic grounds of Sullivan Manor

 

Updated June 22, 2008