[Ravensfort] Fwd: Words from the Crown

[Kief av Kiersted]

Heilsa all good and true folks in this Barony of Raven's Fort

What follows are the words of the Ansteorran Crown:

>From: "Jeremy & Trish Kvamme" <duncanandlarissa at hotmail.com>
>To: sirkief at hotmail.com
>CC: seneschal at ansteorra.org
>Subject: Words from the Crown
>Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:38:31 -0000
>
>
>First and foremost, His Majesty and I are appalled at the behavior of some
>of the individuals in the Barony of Ravensfort.
>
>I will state to you here in this forum and face to face that if necessary,
>We will take whatever steps We deem necessary to protect Ravensfort from
>further harassment.
>
>In a meeting with the candidates and Their Excellencies prior to our
>announcement, and in the presence of the Regional Seneschal, all candidates
>were praised for what we saw as strengths in each set, and asked to make a
>promise to each other that they would support the couple selected, and show
>unity and a unified front to the Barony.
>
>They were all asked as well to come forward when the candidate was
>announced as a public show of this unity to the assembled Kingdom, and from
>where I was sitting, it appeared they all did so.
>
>It is Our considered opinion that any members of the candidacy who have
>failed to support those selected and caused discord amongst the populace
>have proven they were unworthy of consideration, and have stained their
>honor.
>
>The responsibility of each candidate, the Baron and Baroness, and the Crown
>is to make sure Ravensfort continues, grows, and excels with each passing
>year, not decays into personal attacks against each other and the Crown.
>
>The Crown of Ansteorra will consider no petitions, letter writing
>campaigns, or petty hateful emails directed at those chosen as their Landed
>Representatives.
>
>This is a sampling of the questions asked by His Majesty and I during the
>interviews.
>
>1.  Are you aware of the financial and emotional strains of serving as
>Landed B&B's?  We at this time disclosed that as of the polling, Duncan and
>I had spent near $8,000.00 in the past 4 months, and although this would be
>significantly more than they should expect, it was a point that needed to
>be made.
>
>2.  Each couple was asked who their second choice would be should they not
>be selected.
>
>3.  Each couple was asked to discuss what fealty to the Crown meant to
>them.
>
>4.  Each couple was asked how they would handle a dispute or disagreement
>with the Crown.
>
>5.  Each couple was warned about what the stress of this can do to their
>existing relationship.
>
>6.  Each couple was asked how they would handle a dispute between their
>people and the will of the Crown.
>
>In addition to this, they were all asked questions of a more personal
>nature, which did include do you have a working phone, personal
>transportation and income sufficient to support the office.
>
>I am proud of those of the candidates and populace who have NOT bought in
>to this petulant and petty behavior, and I will reflect this in my
>summation of this situation to future Crowns, most especially when the time
>comes that Nykolas and Kezia wish to retire.
>
>I will state publicly here that as of my writing neither Ourselves nor
>Mistress Clarissa have received any calls, emails or questions from anyone
>in Ravensfort regarding Our decision.
>
>I consider ugly and inflammatory emails not only childish but cowardice.
>
>The decision was made by taking into consideration all of the attributes of
>each candidate, as well as the polling of the populace.
>
>The populace spoke to us  with much support for Nykolas and Kezia, we love
>the Barony of Ravensfort and wish to see it continue and grow ever
>stronger.
>
>It is Our expectation to make their investiture a day of celebration and
>wonder for all of Ansteorra.  We know that Ravensfort will shine and be the
>place that so many call home and keep close to their heart.  For those who
>love the Barony will help it continue to grow, not tear it apart.
>
>We thank all of you for your support and love of your Barony, and we grieve
>with you at the failure of a few to keep their words to Us, and to
>Ravensfort.
>
>Larissa, Regina
>
>

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