The Armory at Dragon*Con

From DragonCon 2022 Fight Theory

Another icon is lost. I at least had the privilege of meeting him at DragonCon. And I have one special Stan Lee Story that is particularly appropriate for Veteran’s Day.

I was attending the DragonCon Banquet several years back as a writer guest along with noted military author Kevin Dockery. We both ran the ARMORY track for the convention. Stan Lee, as the guest of honor, sat near the stage at a table, surrounded at all times by minders and adoring fans. We had several fans at our table, as was the tradition so fans could meet authors and celebrities, including one gentleman who admitted to being a serious Stan Lee fan and major comic collector. During the dinner conversation he showed great interest when learned Kevin had authored the History of the Navy SEALs. Eventually it came out that he himself had been a SEAL, and a plank holder (founding member) of SEAL Team 6! He had served with many of Kevin’s friends. When I heard this, I quietly left the table and pulled aside one of my friends, who happened to be one of the convention directors. I told him about the gentleman, knowing my friend had the utmost respect for SEAL’s and their service. I also told him that the former SEAL’s dearest wish was to meet Stan Lee. My friend only winked at me, as someone pulled him away to handle a crisis.
Moments later as the banquet reached its end, a huge throng of fans descended on Stan Lee’s table. I saw hope fade from our new friend’s face as an impossibly large crowd blocked our view of Mr. Lee’s table. I could tell he had given up any chance to meet Mr. Lee.
Suddenly my director friend appeared at our table, took our new acquaintance in hand and said only “come with me.” Kevin and I followed at a distance as the sea of people surrounding Stan parted before the director like Moses parting the red sea.
The director went up to Stan and whispered in his ear. “Mr. Lee, would you like to meet a real hero?” He then told Stan quietly who our new friend was. Stan Lee’s face lit up as he turned to face the former SEAL. Moments later they were both gushing appreciation at each other as if there was no one else in the room. Later Stan Lee thanked my director friend for allowing him to meet a SEAL. And our new former SEAL acquaintance became a dear friend and advisor.
Excelsior Stan! Rest in Peace.

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Review from one of our presenters

Great review of Dragon Con from one of our new presenters.

https://youtu.be/hPq08PH3T-8

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Watch grown men and women in armor attack each other with authentic weapons for your entertainment, without the need for a time machine! It's the Dragon's Cup Armored Tournament at Dragon Con 2017.

Dragon's Cup Tournament Part 2 - Dragon Con 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rmlQxHcbBs&t=2339s Last of the armored tourneys at dragon this year

This is the 3rd annual Dragon's Cup Tournament, a full armored tournament using HMB rulesets. Presented by the Palmetto Knights: https://www.facebook.com/pal...

HEMA Tournament - Dragon Con 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q14LRT0Xs3M&t=1246s the hema tourney this year

The 3rd annual HEMA Tournament at Dragon Con, hosted by Atlanta Freifechter: http://www.fencingatl.com/

Dragon's Cup Tournament - Dragon Con 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JumpxeOS6X4&t=2506s
first of the tourneys this year

This is the 3rd annual Dragon's Cup Tournament, a full armored tournament using HMB rulesets. Presented by the Palmetto Knights: https://www.facebook.com/pal...

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More great video from medieval review

https://youtu.be/tb5RfWpgXvM

For those who missed it

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Another panel by the knights

https://youtu.be/AFevU4yScSA

Be ready to have some sniffles on this one

"A Knight by Any Other Name" - Dragon Con 2017 Armory Panels

First of several of our panels available after the con for you.

https://youtu.be/d7l6yRDf1wc

"A Knight by Any Other Name" - Presented by Trey Sutter and the Palmetto Knights at the Dragon Con 2017 Armory