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<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>I think I know the
right answer.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><FONT
color=#000000>Every landed noble or couple can "champion" an area that they wish
to see grow. One of the ways to do this is to make awards to be given out
for excellence in that area. Because we did not wish to have an award
that conflicted with anyone else's, Llywelyn and I looked into several
different possible awards. It wasn't easy to create a name for an
award that went along with the castle theme of Elfsea, or that would go
with the Portcullis or the Keystone. </FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2> Llywelyn, as
the military leader, of the Barony at the time, felt strongly about
the need to train and encourage the growth of melee fighting. This was
in addition to individual fighting, but there was already an award structure as
well as tournaments that supported individual prowess in rapier, chivalric, and
archery martial arts.</FONT> <FONT face=Arial size=2>The Crown wanted melee
units, so Llywelyn, Galen, Stella, and Airiklee worked to develop the
Arthurian Company and the Baronial Levy (all Elfsea fighters not in the
Arthurian Guard). We did not attempt to register the device on the tabards or
the name, but then, we didn't need to.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Baronial Guard
was not a separate fighting unit at the time, but their jobs were primarily to
aid and protect the Baron and Baroness. They were also a ceremonial unit,
comprised of fighters, many of them new, and young children of good character
and honor who stood guard during court. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Llywelyn and I
treasure those people who make the dream alive for us. We appreciate good
research, good arts, and the sharing of knowledge through the active
reconstruction of the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. We
like music, stories, good costuming, fine weapons, encampments, and food that
make us learn about another time and place. So, we created the Azure Grail of
Elfsea.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Also,
this persona development and dedication to the Barony are two areas
that Llywelyn and I felt should be recognized, especially due to the fact that
we used to have the Culture Camps. While we could not recognize or award
everyone who worked at those events, the leaders who taught, fostered, and
supported the camps with honor, courtesy and chivalry were worthy of obtaining
the Grail.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>Llywelyn is also of
the school of heralds who do not like a rampant proliferation of awards,
cookies, or orders. People *should* strive for greatness - not for an award
- but because it's worth striving for. We thanked our autocrats by "paying" them
at the Moot after an event - usually in the form of pearls or books. We also
tried to thank our officers and helpers with largesse and public words of
appreciation. We also publicly recognized members who had traveled and
represented the Barony at other events, cheering for them when they won a
contest or tournament.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>I like to think that
our membership does what they do for fun, for honor, and for chilvary and not
just for the awards. I know that our award system isn't fair and it isn't
guaranteed to be equitable because I went 11 years between awards at one point.
Nothing is ever perfect.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>I have also felt
that our three areas of recognition - the arts, the service, and the martial
arts - sometimes do not take into consideration those people whose impact are
spread out over more than one of the areas. Is scroll painting an art, or a
service? Is developing a war melee group for the King a service, or a martial
art? If someone recreates a Norse or Burgundian encampment, with music, food,
dress that are so welldone that you feel transported to another time and place -
it is an art or a service, or perhaps all three if they have a pas
d'armes?</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>If someone wishes to
recognize someone's arts or fighting ability, largess and word fame are still
greatly valued by all, even by Nobles and Peers of the
Realm.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>(Besides, if
Llywelyn and I, or any of the current or previous landed nobles had created
every possible award, there would be nothing new to create for the next set of
landeds:)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial size=2>In
Service,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007><FONT face=Arial
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=060313000-30082007></SPAN><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=2>M<SPAN
class=060313000-30082007>istress</SPAN><SPAN class=060313000-30082007> Xene
Theriane, OL,OP,CB, OHBG, OKE, AGE, etc......and my favorite: MOA (a
challenge to the Heralds out there!)</SPAN></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org]
<B>On Behalf Of </B>Dragonetti<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, August 29, 2007 9:06
AM<BR><B>To:</B> 'Barony of Elfsea'<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Elfsea] Baronial
Awards for A&S and Martial activites<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=328165113-29082007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Not being a heraldic type, I sought assistance on a
couple of occasions to advance this effort, however, distractions diminished a
persistent effort on my part and "life" frequently happened among those I in
whom I had sought council. There had been discussion of altering the Eastern
Tower to simply the "Towers" in order to allow more leeway in issuing
different "flavors" of the award, (i.e., Eastern for static or performance
A&S, Western for martial activities, Central perhaps for excellence among
our youths, etc.) This would alleviate the need to go through the
submission and approval process with the college of heralds over and over for
each new "flavor". Hopefully our successors can fair better than I in seeing
this effort through. It is an excellent topic and I am pleased to see it
getting a bit of attention. Thank you Mistress Caterina!
:-)</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=328165113-29082007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>HE Armand</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Richard
Threlkeld<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 28, 2007 11:56 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
'Barony of Elfsea'<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Elfsea] New
website<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'">Agreed.
We do have one for A&S, but it is rarely awarded. We have talked of
combat awards, but have not yet built such an award
structure.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org
[mailto:elfsea-bounces@lists.ansteorra.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Klfrench1023@aol.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, August 28, 2007 22:31
PM<BR><B>To:</B> elfsea@lists.ansteorra.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Elfsea]
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Thank
you for your reply. I am aware that there are Kingdom awards for
Shires, but this doesn't entirely answer my question. It seems that
these awards are largely given only for service. If there is a
structure in place to give a Barony the power to recognize those
contributions which are outside the realm of service, whether it be on a
Baronial or Canton level, then why are they not utilized? Service is
indeed something worthy of recognition and praise, but the martial and
artistic communities contribute just as much in their own venues to our
enjoyment of the game. I am just of the firm belief that we need to
encourage growth and participation in all sectors, not merely in
one. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">M.
Caterina<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV>
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