A Question for Everyone

[Lori Jones]

> My question:  what's the coolest peerage ceremony you've ever
> seen?

> Countess Berengaria de Montfort de Carcassonne, OP

I think most are pretty cool in one way or another.  However, the 
most memorable ceremony I've ever seen was at 20th Pennsic's Grand 
Court.  It was a laureling ceremony, and I don't remember the full 
name of the man receiving the honor.  I only remember that his name 
ended with "... of Coldcastle".  

I thought this ceremony was great because people within the populace 
from all around the hall stood independantly and showed things the 
man had made over the years.  The volume, variety and quality of his 
work was evident and clearly showed why the man was being made a 
laurel.  I think displays of this nature really add something to the 
ceremony, especially for newer people.  It helps give them a much 
clearer understanding of what it takes (time, dedication, high 
quality standards) to be elevated to peerage.  Plus, such a show of 
accomplishment strikes me as very appropriate at that point, ie. the 
culmination of years (and  years and years...) of effort.
Kat MacLochlainn
Barony of Wiesenfeuer, Ansteorra

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