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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2> I think that forming a
Principality is just part of the natural growth and extension of the
kingdom. I feel that we should push a little harder to form a
P. I feel that we have the needed structure and Identity here in
the North to accomplish this and move toward the eventuality of becoming
a kingdom. Maybe I am completly off my rocker but like stated
before it is just my opinion. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>I feel that being a P. will allow more
of the talent that we have here in the North to shine and recieve its
proper recognition. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2>Ainar Magnusson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Minstral of Mooneschadowe</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2> There are some valid points for
becoming a principality, but I don't feel that growth into separate
kingdoms is one of them. I am an Ansteorran and I always will be. To
become a new kingdom will mean sacrificing part of the prestige of
being an Ansteorran. That prestige was earned by all members of the
kingdom that came before me whether they are from the south, north,
east, or west. When you have traveled outside the kingdom and seen the
respect Ansteorra is given because we constantly do things bigger and
better then most other kingdoms and have fun doing it. I know that there
has always been quarrels between the regions of the kingdom but these
quarrels do not affect how 75% of the populace of the kingdom plays.
Ansteorra always has and always will come together in a crisis.
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<DIV><FONT size=2> As for award recognition: for
most awards all it takes is for a group of people to petition the crown.
The crown does not know everybody and they do not see the work everybody
does and therefor the crown must rely on the populace to bring to their
attention the people that deserve the award. This does not mean
talking to the crown at an event it means taking the time to put a
petition together and gathering the signatures to support it. As far as
peer level awards go there is nothing that is going to solve the
problem. It seems to take years to earn one of them and for a good
reason. As for the fact that Ansteorra has the lowest numbers of
Knights, this is only because the white belt is not awarded as a prize
as some kingdoms do, but as something to symbolize an attitude, the way
you live your life, and the way you display the art of combat on the
field. And I would prefer that all the circles take their time to ensure
that the very best are selected to symbolize what each of the circles
stands for so there is still pride in receiving one of those
awards.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Tristan</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>In service to the
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