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Michael Ekelmann wrote:
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I will be leaving this fair kingdom in a few months on
His Mundane Majesty's service, ne'er to return, and I
had hoped to carry naught but happy memories. That
this turn of events must be my last memory of
Ansteorra grieves me to no end. I will carry fond
memories of all the gentles I have met, reveled and
fought with in my short time in the kingdom.
I remain,
Yours in Service
Lord Fearghus Macildubh
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Ah Lord Fearghus, the Western Region of Ansteorra still lives. Just as
the Western Alliance still lives. <b><big>In the minds and hearts of
her people. </big></b><big><small><br>
Kingdom cannot change that. Milpitas cannot change that. This is just
another rut in the road of life that has captured the wheel of our
wagon for awhile in this game that we love to play. We have committed
to Kingdom and Crown and have accepted their commitment to us. <br>
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Master Pug says "</small></big> This drastic decision is supported
unanimously by the Crown and GreatOfficers of State because we feel it
is what is right for the kingdom." If this is true then I fear that
the Crown and GOOFS have lost sight of what is important in this game
that we play and it is NOT increased numbers, it is NOT a broader base
for officers, it is NOT being able to amass paper reports...etc...
etc... etc... It is [and in my opinion should be] a place where people
who do these things for a mundane living can learn and practice a more
genteel life style. And the place of the Crown and GOOFS is to keep the
mundane authorities off our backs so that we are free to pursue THIS
DREAM that we play. NOT TO TELL US HOW TO PLAY IT!!!!<br>
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This is honor, this is chivalry. This is why we play this game. And
this is why the people of the Western Region will survive this bump in
the road.<br>
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In service to the dream, I remain<br>
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The Honorable Lord Larkin O'Kane<br>
Kingdom of Ansteorra,<br>
Shire of Trelac<br>
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