Reverend

Name: Reverend

Fighting since: 2006

Realm: Ered Duath

Unit: The Forsaken

History: A newbie to the sport of Belegarth, Reverend is no stranger to combat. He used to laugh at "those geeks with foam swords" as he drove past the practices. While living in West Yellowstone, Montana, Reverend started a more dangerous and viscious group in 2003-04. Simply called "Combat Night", anything goes. Weapons were never padded and armor was completely optional. It got to the point that Reverend, as organizer, was required to have two certified EMTs on hand every Wednesday night. On a "good" night, two or more broken bones was normal.

Returning to Utah, Reverend missed the excitement and adrenaline of combat. While at work one day, he noticed an associate making some chainmail. Discussions were underway and two weeks later, with The Cricket in hand, Reverend was born.

Current Activities: Despite having been a participant in the sport for 3/4ths of a season, Reverend was elected to the council of Ered Duath at the end of the 2006 season. He is trying to breath new life into Ered Duath and bring about changes that will not only improve the sport, but also the enjoyment of the realm.

Reverend fought primarily with a 4.5 lbs, 5 foot red sword for his first season (mainly due to his prior training in the broadsword art). Wanting to step away from a proficiency, Reverend began fighting flourentine. Reverend continues to learn new fighting styles/systems. Currently working on shield/sword proficiency, he next plans to master polearms.