ANST - Rewarding Archery (was:Is the Crown Watching?)

[jonwillowpel at juno.com]

Vivat for Sir Galen and his Noble lady,
This brings to mine that there are other nobles who can support
activities.  In the past we had a group of Kings and Queens who viewed
the kingdom and all that was in it as their personal toy. We were all
here to entertain them. They had forgotten that the show is not for the
crown but the crown is part of the show. This is not the case anymore.
The last years have given us wonderful people who not only cared about
the people of Ansteorra but had the showmanship to make the magic. They
have supported all sorts of things and projects and have worked very
hard. Of course new things have grown up. Archery and The youth fighting
to be only two things. The Crown is pulled thin. That is why Sir Galen's
persona shoot is a wonderful idea. The Baron/ess are the Crown's
representative  and as such can speak for the Crown . Also other nobles
can sit as the Crown's vicar. I would be honored if Countess Octavia,
Countess Thera, or Countess Kat or any of the fine past queens sat in for
the royal presence at any bardic or dancing event I sponsored. I would
also be honored if their gentlemen were the vicar but the guys get more
chances to do stuff. If the Crown sent a royal announcement and gift
Their presence would be felt. Especially if the Crown receive a full
report and later made mention of the high points. Or if the Crown made a
short stop in their evening rounds. We have resources that can help make
magic for everyone if we use them right. 
Willow

On Mon, 3 Apr 2000 16:26:34 -0500 "Galen of Bristol" <pmitchel at flash.net>
writes:
> Galen of Bristol here...
> 
> Lady Innes, former Archery Defender of Elfsea, wrote:
> > Vivat! Countess Octavia,
> 
> Agree.
> 
> > I feel that you did an outstanding job at getting to as many 
> activities
> > as possible.
> 
> Certainly, I saw that Dafydd & Octavia did their best; I think 
> virtually
> all rulers do their best to see as much as they can.  One thing I'll
> tell you, though, is what I learned autocratting ATYC:  Ansteorrans
> want multiple activities going on all the time.  You can't just hold 
> a
> tourney, then stop and go have archery.  Fighters want to fight all
> day, archers want to shoot all day, swashers want to swash all day,
> and so on.  When everything is happening at once, it's impossible
> to watch it all.
> 
> > However,  We in ansteorra have had many kings and queens that 
> apparently
> > dont try to even make an apperance at many of the activities.  Nor 
> are
> > they apparently
> > interested in even recognizing some of the activities that are 
> going on.
> 
> Well, I wouldn't presume to guess the motivations of the rulers; I 
> just ask.
> I've never asked about a ruler's interest in archery, so I don't 
> know.
> 
> The only ruler whose interest in archery I have reliable information 
> on
> is the next Baron of Elfsea:  that is, myself.  (Y'all come to 
> Elfsea's
> Investiture at Spring Faire next month.)
> 
> _I_ am very interested in archery.  The tournament to choose the 
> next
> Archery Defender of Elfsea (in September) will be as high-persona, 
> with
> as much pageantry, as I can arrange.  Never mind getting a noble to
> sponsor you, archers will need to hire heralds.  There'll be prizes 
> for
> style as well as the title that goes to the victor, be sure to look 
> good,
> and consider how your persona would conduct himself in such a 
> tourney.
> There'll be a prize for the best herald.  The Baron & Baroness (and
> hopefully
> the King & Queen) will be sitting in their thrones behind the 
> shooting line
> watching, cheering and wagering.  Hopefully, many more spectators 
> will
> join us.  This will be the first thing Saturday morning at the 
> event,
> _right_
> after morning court.  While the fighters are just getting started 
> with armor
> inspection.  If the archers come out and make this a success, it'll 
> be a
> new tradition in Elfsea.  I've seen this done successfully in the 
> past, and
> I have high hopes for this.
> 
> - Viscount Galen of Bristol
> 
> 
> 
>
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