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For House De Taahe

July A. S. XXXVII (July 2002)

Shining stars on sky-blue field

De Taahe standards fly

To the for of battles fought

As steel rings on steel

Flashing spears and blazing shield

Upon the field of battle

And swords of honour held in

Hands of grace within

The Tourney Lists

An ancient House with long, proud history

As Finvarr stepped from boat to shore

White belt glowing in the sun

To settle in our northern land and

Gather to him men and women

Of renown, living legends like unto him

Their House exemplifies grace, courtesy, and love

The values we are meant to have

And as my De Taahe general leads my

Kingdom south to War

I watch her stride in scarlet surcoat

Plumed hat shading sun-warmed face

Sword at hip awaiting battle

Her Grace, highborn daughter and

Life-long campaigner who herself

Is living legend

And beside me as I march in

Red-white tabard

Come the Stars of De Taahe

The red and yellow boar, tusks of glory

The silver sheen of helm and spear

One a Sheriff of the Thule, long

Hair blowing, proud eagle spread

Across his shield

Two spearmen next, one short, one tall

The first a former Champion

The other a Herald-who-is-not

With them others of the Grater House

All arrayed for War

And as I gaze upon the blue and gold company

I am proud they fight for Ealdormere.