[Ansteorra] Re: Province

[Shane B]

We had a similar discussion back when I lived in Bonwicke at the same 
time including the option of becoming a "City State".

Ahh the memories

Alastair


>Way back in the Dark Ages when I lived in Shadowlands - I'm talking 
>the early 80's here - we gave some serious consideration to the idea 
>of becoming a Province.  At that time we had at least 65 or more 
>people actively *playing*, which made us bigger and more active than 
>many of the baronies of the time (ask Their Excellencies Simon and 
>Tessa about the Shadowlands turnout at their coronation - I think 
>they still remember it).  We were interested in some of the perks of 
>going barony, but we didn't want to mess up all the great things 
>that were going for us as a very large and extremely active 
>shire.  So, we thought about the Province idea.  We ended up 
>deciding to remain a shire, but I've been a fan of provinces ever 
>since.  I've always viewed them as being sort of like a Mega-Shire, 
>with all the good perks and none of the negative politics of being a barony.
>
>And hey, if that's what the people living there think is best for 
>the health and well being of their shire, then good for them for 
>recognizing their strengths and running with them!  Vivat to our new Province!
>Corrinne