As we get closer to Rapier War, I find myself genuinely grateful and deeply excited. This weekend isn’t just about fencing — it’s about the people who make our game worth playing. It’s about shared meals, late conversations, arts, bardic, laughter between bouts, teaching and learning from one another, and building the kind of memories that last long after we've gone home. Rapier War is a chance to come together as a community: to test ourselves on the field, to support one another off it, and to celebrate the joy of doing something we love with people we respect. I’m honored to stand with you all for a weekend of camaraderie, challenge, and shared purpose. I truly cannot wait to see what we create together.