Make ready for war. Repair your weapons and armor. Send missives to loved ones. Gather your necessary provisions and join Us in Gleann Abhann for Gulf Wars, where Northshield’s army will stand with Ansteorra upon the newly green fields of spring. Our Generals, Master Simon Morcar and Count Hagan, have made ready to soundly defeat our opponents. Our banner bearers, Don Kou no Toshikage and Lord Seren Cynydd, will join the army on all fields of battle. Expect to see Northshield’s banner flying high and proud as a beacon for our own and an omen of sure doom for our opponents. Our deeds will be worthy of many a tale and song, and woe to those who cannot join in making history.
Of course, once the battle is done, we will meet with friends from both sides of the field and swap stories and share kinship. Nothing is so enjoyable in our Society as building stronger bonds of friendship over a shared experience. Gulf Wars has so much to offer - from quality merchants to an active Artisan’s Row, to stirring battles and a welcome opportunity to throw off winter’s chill. To say that We look forward to making the journey and seeing many beloved kinsmen is something of an understatement —We can talk and think about little else, as We know well the joy that this experience can bring.
For those remaining in the homeland, winter’s grasp weakens and soon enough the beauty and life of spring will bring its own reward. Our hearts are with all of Our people whether they march to war or tend to home and hearth. In joyous service, Æsa Drottning
 and Kitadate-tenno
Æsa Drottning
 and Kitadate-tenno