[Ansteorra] Re: Province

[Paul DeLisle]

Actually, Shadowlands is one of the few examples where a Province *might* be
appropriate (IMHO)...a largely transient population; usually very young...in
Shadowlands' case, it might make sense. As I said before; Crown Lands should
be the *exception*, not the rule. And only with major extenuating
circumstances.

Alden


> 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