Change in Principal Kingdoms for Estrella War 2009
Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:11 pm
The following was recently posted on the Artemisia general newsgroup.
Followed by:
WOW! That's a big change for one such as myself, who in my 11 years of playing in the SCA have lived in 3 different kingdoms, all of which were traditional principal kingdoms for Estrella. Which kingdom do you think will step up and fill the vacancy?
Posted at the request of Their Majesties, this missive will also be in
the Sage Advice.
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Unto Our most noble subjects of Artemisia, hear the words of Reinmar and Albreda 22nd King and Queen of the Kingdom of Artemisia.
We Reinmar and Albreda send Our warmest greetings unto you all.
Eleven years ago, Artemisia was a new and young Kingdom. As We left our Father Kingdom of Atenveldt, We stumbled as We learned to stand on Our own. Atenveldt came to Us, as a Father would, and helped Us to Our feet, by allowing Us to become a Principal Kingdom at Estrella War. It has
been Our honor to have been invited back to participate as a Principal
at Estrella ten more times. We are forever grateful to Atenveldt for
Their continued trust and support, and by the deep Honor They have
bestowed upon Us in the past.
So too are We forever grateful to the Kingdoms of Caid and the Outlands
for standing beside Us on the field of war as allies and brothers in
arms. In this time, strong bonds of friendship and fraternity have
grown. So strong that not even the heavy sword of war could sever them.
We are forever thankful to both Our Cousin Kingdoms.
Being a Principal Kingdom at Estrella is a great pleasure. But it is
also a great burden and responsibility.
Therefore We Reinmar and Albreda, King and Queen of all
Artemisia, do hereby withdraw Our acceptance of the invitation to be a
Principal Kingdom of Estrella War for 2009.
Loyal Nobles of Our realm, know We do not take this action lightly. Nor
do We do this with disdain or anger in Our hearts. Nor do we seek to
admonish. Rather, We do what We must for the good of our Own Kingdom. Indeed, it is well known that Artemisia struggles each year to perform the tasks expected of a Principal in good standing. Artemisia wishes not to become more a liability than a welcome friend. This we cannot abide.
We hope for the best in the upcoming War, and know All that We will
attend Estrella War. Not as a Principal, but hopefully as an allied
Kingdom, and brother in arms to all.
Done by Our hand on the 10th day of July, AS 43 being 2008
Gregorian
Reinmar Albreda
Kunec Kunegin
Followed by:
CHANGE IN ESTRELLA WAR XXV PRINCIPAL KINGDOMS
TRM Phelan and Amirah, King and Queen of Atenveldt, announced today that TRM Reinmar and Albreda, King and Queen of Artemisia, have notified Them that the Kingdom of Artemisia will withdraw as a Principal Kingdom for Estrella War XXV (Feb 9-16, 2009). In several cordial phone and email communications, TRM of Artemisia explained that Their decision is based on Artemisia's concerns that rising costs and the state of the local economy have made it increasingly difficult for Artemisia to perform the tasks expected of a Principal Kingdom in good standing.
TRM Reinmar and Albreda continued by saying "We are forever grateful to
Atenveldt for their continued trust and support, and by the deep Honor they have bestowed upon Us in the past. So too are we forever Grateful to the Kingdoms of the Caid and the Outlands for standing beside us on the field of war as allies and brothers in arms. In this time, strong bonds of friendship and fraternity have grown. So strong that not even the heavy sword of war could sever them." TRM of Artemisia continued by stating, "We hope for the best in the upcoming War, and know all that We will attend Estrella War. Not as a Principal, but hopefully as an allied Kingdom, and brother in arms to all."
TRM Phelan and Amirah asked that this following message be delivered to the Populace of the Kingdom of Artemisia: "We have a deep respect for the Kingdom of Artemisia, and the bonds of friendship your presence brings to the war every year. As an Estrella War Principal Kingdom for over 10 years, Your Kingdom has made countless contributions to the ongoing success of Estrella War. Know that the Populace of Artemisia are forever welcome on the fields of Estrella War as valued allies or respected adversaries, for the bonds between Our Kingdoms extend back many years."
Dame Anita de Challis, OP
(Anita Challis)
SCA Internal Publicity for Estrella War XXV
anitachallis@cox.net
Estrella War XXV
25 years of Celebrating the Dream
February 9-16 2009
www.estrellawar.org
WOW! That's a big change for one such as myself, who in my 11 years of playing in the SCA have lived in 3 different kingdoms, all of which were traditional principal kingdoms for Estrella. Which kingdom do you think will step up and fill the vacancy?
