NR - Principality

[Burke McCrory]

At 01:33 PM 9/5/2000 -0400, you wrote:

>>Also, there is the White Scarf issue to consider.
>>
>>Look at the difficulty the North has traditionally had in getting
>>recognition for our rapier community.  Almost never is a Northern
>>rapier fighter elevated to the Order of the White Scarf unless that
>>fighter travels extensively throughout the kingdom.  Although the WS
>>is a grant level award and technically could be given by a Prince or
>>Princess, I just don't see the Queen giving her right to bestow
>>that order to a Coronet.  In fact, I think you'd see WWIII from
>>the Dons of the Kingdom should it even be suggested.
>>
>>Just my perspective.
>>
>>Kat
>
>I have been wondering how this (the award levels) would go. I know several 
>people who have great potential and are showing sighns of increased 
>interest and ability, both in the Arts and Sciences and in
>various forms of fighting, not to excludee those who do such great 
>service. I would think (and may be wrong) that it would take longer for an 
>individual to achieve the higher goals of Pelican, Laurel, Don and Knight. 
>Wouldn't they still need to travel in order to show others the skills that 
>they have obtained?
>
>HL Aldric

Principality awards are usually only AOA level awards.  The requirements 
for the kingdom awards would still be the same.  I believe that travel is 
currently an element considered for all of the Kingdom awards.  The 
Peerages would not change either.  The White Scarf and Centurion are areas 
that would have to be looked at very closely by the members and the 
Crown.  Adding a level of awards to recognize deeds in a Principality would 
allow people who are not currently receiving recognition an avenue of 
recognition.  We all know people who spend a great deal of time and effort 
working for the region.  Sometimes it is hard to reconcile that work with a 
Kingdom level award that is directed towards service to the whole 
Kingdom.  This would be one of the benefits of Principality awards.

Burke

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