The Wolfhound, Bandit King of England

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Arnold Schwarzenegger with Wilt Chamberlain and André the Giant in an unforgettable 1984 photo.

Ice cream. Specifically ye old Jolted Cow. Just what a bandit needs to get through a busy Festival day.

Performer - The Wolfhound, Bandit King of England
Venue - The Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Photographer - Lycaon Meyer Photography

Ah yes. My classic Festival day stick up. It never does get old.

Performer - The Wolfhound, Bandit King of England
Venue - The Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Photographer - Lycaon Meyer Photography

Hello, good people! I have decided that my silence should be punctuated by random information about the life of a bandit!

Questions were often asked about the geopolitical nature of England's bandit culture. And so I feel that may be where I should start. And so I shall post small messages of that nature here, starting soon!

As the Harvest Faire in Canterbury finally draws to a close, and the echoes of the final canon fade away, the Bandit King hangs up his stick, and straps on his blade. Great fun was had, but it is time for true work. He had his heart stolen far more often than he stole other's, but wouldn't change that for anything. Thank you all for making this Festival amazing. Be safe, and I hope to see you all next year.

Now you should hide from the Hunt, for the Hounds of Herne stalk the fields and forests for prey. And you look absolutely delicious.

'Twas quest time! I had the honor of being mistaken for a side quest for AWL! Adventurers Without Limits! I'm fairly certain they had the wrong bandit, but I signed anyway. Someone else's name, of course. Huzzah! Shenanigans were had!

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This is the view that awaits you when a robbery by the Wolfhound goes very, very right.
📸: Molly Miller

I rarely find a damsel so eager to be stolen away. But who am I to argue, eh? Thank you for the portrait, my lady!

Tomorrow looks to be another wet day in Canterbury, gentles! I look forward to robbing all three of you who decide to show up!

The Wolfhound is currently ankle deep in Canterbury! Where are you! The day has become beautiful!

It seems that I was so excited for the Harvest Festival that I ignored the Sandman when he came to visit my camp. I sm so sorry, my friend. Tomorrow I shall enjoy a glass of wine with you, I swear.

'Tis now time for another festival weekend, full of banditry and fun! But also rain! Which of you beautiful people will be slogging through the wet with me?

A back view of my glorious royal doublet, lovingly crafted by Crying Eye Leather. The man is a wizard. I should know, I'm friends with several. 😉

📸: Gardner Photographix

In a sudden twist, the Sheriff has used the glorious art created by my good friend Sight Photography (thank you, once again) in an attempt to catch me. Good luck, sir.

So! For those who are unaware, Sir William Forester and I are having a bit of sport. A contest. A feather war, if you will. Our hats were under adorned, and we decided to decorate them more appropriately. He pulled ahead almost immediately, (due to his unfair knightly advantages), but I am a good sport, and paid that no mind, persevering until almost catching up to his impressive total of ten feathers!
However! The underhanded Bandit Lord of Nottingham, Robin, just HAD to add his two pence. And now the count stands at:

Wolfhound 10 (Many thanks to my beautiful patrons)

Sir Forester 18

This can not stand! By fair means or foul, I shall prevail! May the best man win!

To everyone that decided to join me in this insanity, thank you. Let's see if we can keep your interest.

Excusez mon français, good gentles, but this is, as they say... a stick up!

📸: Jonathan DeLuca

Hail and well met, good gentles! Welcome to my bandit camp! Stick around. 'Tis bound to be interesting. Sooner or later.

Ahh, my own space upon the Book of Faces. I feel more important by the second. This is good.