Your Excellency,<br><br>I would be happy to explain!<br><br>A Descendant of the White Oak is one who has served as Bard of the Sun (Kingdom Bard) for the Kingdom of Atenveldt and have been so named by Their Majesties. All former Bards of the Sun are admitted unto the Order of the White Oak, but only those who have been named Descendants may call themselves such. They are awarded this moniker when they step down in honor of the Premiere (first) Bard of the Sun, HE Master Ioseph of Locksley. Upon Master Ioseph's device is a white oak, which is also revered by Druids and Bards throughout time immemorial. I am allowed to display the white oak on a banner, wear white oak leaves (so long as they don't clash with any baronial orders), and have the right to entertain at any court in Atenveldt. <br>
<br>I hope that answers the question. If anyone has any further questions, either about the Descendant of the White Oak or Bard of Elfsea, I would be more than happy to assist.<br><br>I pray you have a great day!<br><br>Ever in service with a song and a smile,<br>
Lady Eleanor Cleavely<br>Bard of Elfsea<br>Descendant of the White Oak - Bard to Aaron IV & Allessandra IV of Atenveldt<br><font size="4"><b><br></b></font><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="4"><b>BARD OF ELFSEA COMPETITION <br>
COMING TO AN EVENT NEAR YOU OCTOBER A.S. 44! <br>THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!</b></font><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 1:14 PM, Dáire and Druinne -- the Hays Family <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:daire.druinne@gmail.com">daire.druinne@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">Hey, Eleanor,<br>
<br>
While some of us may know what Descendant of the White Oak means,<br>
could you please explain to the good populace who is allowed to use<br>
that on their sig line.<br>
<br>
And yes, our Baronial Bard is totally awesome.<br>
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Druinne<br>
</font></blockquote></div><br>-- <br>"Mine honor is my life; both grow in one;<br>take honor from me and my life is done."<br>--William Shakespeare<br><br>Ego existo obstinantus - I am resolved<br><br>Reluctor ultum , pareo parum - Resist much, obey little<br>