[Ansteorra] Title Question

[Elisabeth B. Zakes]

Yes, traditionally, the "of" between "Baron/ess" and "Group Name" is
omitted for the first who held the title.

There is also an alternative form of address, "Lord/Lady of Group Name"
that is becoming more popular.

Aethelyan Moondragon
Bryn Gwlad


On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Adalia <adalia.nyx at gmail.com> wrote:

> Rose,
>
> I, too, made this error.  I was told to add the word "of" between
> "Excellencies" and "BaronyName" and you'll be covered.
>
> My understanding is that traditionally, only the premier landeds get to use
> the title without the of.
>
> On Tue, Aug 7, 2012 at 3:05 PM, Rose M. Welch <rose_welch at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
> > I have a question about titles that hopefully someone can answer. :)
> >
> > In regards to landed Baron/esses, it has always been my understanding
> that
> > they could be referred to by their group, rather than their names, as in
> > 'Their Excellencies BaronyName' rather than 'Their Excellencies
> > RegisteredNames'. I've done this quite a bit, as I'm terrible bad with
> > names. I was recently told that only the first B&B can claim that title,
> > and that they can use it as an honorary titleclaim it forever, even after
> > they have stepped down.
> >
> > Are there written rules regarding this? If not, what are the
> > traditions/standards? Thanks.
> >
> > ~Lady Rose de la Rose
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