Following Orders

[Hospitaller]

Quite so, my friend!!

Absolutley none of this trivia considered useless...

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

I've seen it on other threads, and thought it might be interesting to try here. Would the thread family like to post their Crusader persona biographies here?

Would be neat to see what we've developed in our heads as to what we show at faire......

[amy]

Oh yes yes yes...   I am most interested in what made the individual into the character we read about and what drew them to the choices they made.    Interesting to know who is patterning after a true life and what research you chose.

[amy]

I totally get it.   It wrapped me up in the first two sentences.  I realized that here I sat on a Saturday morning at 7:45 am with a cup of coffee, riveted to the screen and reading OUT LOUD to myself, the story of Frater de Beaumanoir.   I get it.   I see why these individuals are so compelling.     I had a pastor in my youth who drilled into my head about "being a person of worth".  These men both then and their counterparts now are truly persons of worth.    Only makes you wish that you could read his journal.  What must go through a mans head as he makes those decisions and is faced with being sent to take on these tasks.   How their faith and fortitude was tested and what was the catalyst that pushes them forward.      Thanks for sharing...      (to quote pop culture which for once actually applies....  thankyoumoreplease)

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

M'Lady,

You may have a slight advantage over most of our passing readers, what with your ability to compare FB info versus this biography.

I hope that other who regularly participate here will also contribute the "history" of their persona, especially my Hospitaller Brethren! 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Brothers Gregory, and Heaton would pull off some great Hospitaller oriented histories I believe, and Brothers Champion and Marcus would serve to provide additional Templars. (Although Brother Marcus could give us a story in black as well..)

Perhaps some of the Sisters of the Hatchet could provide their histories leading up to and after the siege of Tortosa during the Reconquista? 

I dare say the writing gauntlet challenge has been cast.......... 

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Surely the Brethren are out and about along the routes taken by pilgrims, in as much doing their duty, so as to have excuse as to why they've not accepted the "challenge"...........

Perhaps we might hear the developing story of Uta?   

[amy]

Uta has just returned from a 2 day training mission for the "keeping of her keep"... I will do my best to start fleshing out her story.    A very challenging part of any recreaction.

[Hospitaller]

Hail Brothers and Ladies all,

Fra Cliff, twas a wondrous read of your life's story. Thank you for the sharing!
I must appologize for my laxity of late, but work has had too much of my time to allow for the pleasure of viewing these boards. I shall endeavor to pen my simple history as time permits.

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Welcome back Brother! I look forward to learning the your history, as I'm sure fellow thread followers will as well.

Pax vobiscum!

[amy]

Just a quick note as I continue to read about Uta and the state of things during 1020-1050 in that Germanic area.    I think what I am finding that must have completely dictated her life, was her husbands commitment to Conrad II and Henry III as he contributed to their campaigns. She would either have been left home alone for what could be years or had to travel with him.   This was simple to start finding with a quick glance at the Wiki.....but then match up the Popes during those years and the Bishops with whom athey communicated and there is lots more to like.... or in most cases to dislike!   What if she had gone to Rome for the coronations?  What if she was able to travel and see those courts?  Would she have chosen to participate in any of the intrigues of those political systems.  Being childless (and for what reason?) how did that affect her position in the social standings.     Lots to read about and so much that can be made up to fill in the blanks.     

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Most of the Brethren here have migrated to a more "International" community on FACEBOOK. Come share in our exchanges in the Group: Beausant Brotherhood

We look forward to seeing you there. 

Deus vult!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

Great news for the fans of this movie, and were only able to watch the original USA release!!

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Arn-The-Complete-Series/16885


Now a lot of missing info will be available!!


Deus vult!

[Monsignor de Beaumanoir]

For those that are keeping up with the World events. This post is to shed some light on the historical significance of Syria during the Crusades. I believe I already posted about the tragedy that befell the majestic Hospitaller castle Krak de Chevaliers outside of Homs. It was recently sacked.....again.....I know right....by rebels in the current struggle against Syrian forces.

See: http://english.ruvr.ru/2012_05_02/73588875/



On the left are Templar interests as they relate to the shaded area occupied by modern day Syria. On the right are the Crusader States as they relate to the shaded region of modern day Syria.




A Crusades era castle catching the attention of Artillery rounds. I believe this one to be the one used by the Assassin sect.


Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masyaf_Castle

[amy]

That is tragic.