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            Kapitel 3: Archers unite – bowmen's divisions abolished
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After hosting the Archery Contest in Esgaroth, which allowed every bowmen
regardless of his or her origin to compete with the greatest archers of Middle
Earth, the Middle-Earth-Archery Federation eventually came to the conclusion
that the traditional separation of bowmen are obsolete. As the Elvish leader of
MEAF explained: “We used to divide the contestants into three groups: Elves,
Men and Dwarves/Halflings. We believed it allowed a fair competition as every
contestant could demonstrate his abilities within his kin, but the division
actually resulted in resentments and jealousy, because men got the impression
they were treated as second-class shooters.” Bill, the extraordinary bowmen
and champion of Gondor, who proved to be a competent diplomat,
added:  “Every child knows the story of King Bard I who shot the malicious
dragon of Erebor. This is the finest proof that there are many slumbering
talents within men who can and shall challenge our Elvish friends. Furthermore,
we want to encourage Halflings and Dwarves to join us. It also saves as work and
time, for we can rid of those ridiculous registrations forms – now we only
need to ask for name and delegation.”

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