[Sca-cooks] Vigils, was ARRRRGH!

[Sue Clemenger]

Doesn't seem to here in Artemisia....the effect of the initial
wow/suprise is still there, when the Crown calls up the individual and
asks them "the question."  The inductee then has time to make an outfit,
if they want, and organize things and a vigil and what-not to suit.
Often folks will personalize the ceremony, too...it's pretty common, for
instance, to have a member of each peerage speak on your behalf/PLQs
(peer-like qualities), etc.
I was laureled mumblety-years ago when we were still part of Atenveldt,
when drive-by peerages were the rule rather than the exception, and I
*much* would have preferred to know in advance.  It was a camping event,
and court was held at night, with very poor lighting, and no one took
pictures, and there was no vigil, etc.....
Which is not to say that I didn't feel honored and all.  Sure I did! But
being able to plan it at least a little in advance would have made it
more....festive, I guess.
Maire, terminally single unless you count the four cats.....

Olwen the Odd wrote:
>
> Seems like it would kinda take the fun out of it.  Knowing, I mean.  Well,
> viva la difference.
> Olwen, single, looking
>
> >Here the peer of the person intending to become a peer someday actually
> >asks
> >the prospect whether they want a vigil or just to be surprised, I guess
> >this
> >can happen even years before they are elevated (I hope so, I have non-peer
> >plans and my mistress has already asked) I'm sure not every candidate is
> >asked but probably most are. I have made mantels for bothe planned and
> >stealth elevations for both laurels and pels.
> >
> >Cecily
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Olwen the Odd" <olwentheodd at hotmail.com>
> >To: <sca-cooks at ansteorra.org>
> >Sent: Friday, December 06, 2002 7:29 AM
> >Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Vigils, was ARRRRGH!
> >
> >
> > >
> > > This is the way it is done here in Atlantia.  Well, perhaps some folks
> >may
> > > know somehow, but by and large it is a call into court and the order is
> > > summoned and some member of the order or orders speak on behalf of the
> > > candidate, then a cerimonial cape is laid on their shoulders and a
> >medallion
> > > is pesented and tons of hugs and cheers.  That is for Pelican and
> >Laurel.
> > > Olwen
>
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