[Ansteorra] Greetings from the incoming Sable Scroll

[Paula Reed]

Poklon ot Branislava,

This post is meant to serve as a brief introduction and also to beg a
boon of the artists of Ansteorra.

It is my great honor to have been chosen to serve as the Sable Scroll
for the duration of TRH Owen and Genevria's reign.  I would like to
encourage everyone to send in award recommendations (sounds a bit
masochistic given the nature of this office) for those you think
deserve recognition.  If you don't know if someone has a certain
award, check the Order of Precedence at
http://heraldry.ansteorra.org/OP .  Not only is this a great resource
to see if someone has a certain award, it also assists you in
obtaining the correct spelling their name in the majority of cases.

To the scribes of Ansteorra, I would ask that you please focus on the
painting and submitting of AoA level award charters.  There is always
a need for AoAs, Thistles, Cranes, Comets and Talons as there are so
many Ansteorrans deserving of these awards.  Bored of painting
charters?  Speak with one of the scribes or artists that you admire
and see about creating an original scroll for someone you care about.

Equally important is the need for insignia for the various awards.  We
are in need of insignia of the medallion-type mainly.  If you have
skill in pewterwork, leatherwork, ceramics, enameling, embroidery.
woodcarving/burning, mosaics, repousse, bone/horn carving or any other
art/craft that lends itself to the creation of a medallion worn about
the neck, please consider donating some of your talent and time to
this endeavor.  We need Sable Thistles, Sable Cranes, Sable Talons,
Sable Comets, Rising Star and Compass Roses.  If you have skill in the
areas of cording, braiding and weaving, please consider creating some
of the insignia that is worn as an armband or garter.  These include
the Star of Merit, Iris of Merit, Centurion, Sable Falcon, Queens
Rapier and Kings Archer.  Get creative, get inspired, get motivated
and create something special for someone who will cherish it, wear it
and perhaps pass it on with pride one day.  For an excellent
introduction to Ansteorran awards with examples please visit
http://scribe.ansteorra.org/insignia/index.htm .

I thank you for your consideration of these requests and look forward
to serving our Kingdom and Their Highnesses over the coming months.
If you have any questions regarding any of these matters, please feel
free to contact me.

K vashim uslugam,
Ly. Branislava Kirilova Volkova

"There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out."
~ Russian Proverb