A groundling's eye view
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“Thus, always saving both her own honor and her
lord’s, the good lady will not rest until she has
spoken, or has had someone else speak to those who
have committed the misdeed in question, alternately
soothing and reproving them.” - Christine de Pisan
"You rule because they believe." Legend has it those words are engraved inside the crowns of the Kingdom of Caid. lord’s, the good lady will not rest until she has
spoken, or has had someone else speak to those who
have committed the misdeed in question, alternately
soothing and reproving them.” - Christine de Pisan
It's true, you know. Sure, a fighter can win a tourney for an inspirational consort, but then they have to get through the reign that comes after it.
Yesterday, the man who is supposed to be my King said something I have a serious problem with. I thought long and hard about what to do before putting fingers to keyboard.
Today I have read the sideline commentaries of those trying to second-guess his intent and I thank you all for your input. I have gone back and read over my letter to Their Majesties several times. I remain convinced that my concerns needed to be expressed. I remain satisfied that that I did so clearly and courteously. I now await Their Majesties pleasure.
The strength and stability of a kingdom lie in its people. ALL its people. Some of us don't have high rank or schmoozing-with-the-right-crowd access. Some of us don't have anyone to champion us but ourselves - or our monarchs. So if I have to remind my king to be my king, I'm just following the example of Christine de Pisan.
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Date: 2009-01-05 05:23 am (UTC)In the King's crown: "You Rule Because They Believe"
In the Queen's crown: For Love, Honor and Beauty"
Pictures for verification:
http://regalia.sca-caid.org/new.html
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Date: 2009-01-05 05:24 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-05 05:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-05 08:50 am (UTC)On the other hand, at least one of our kings obviously couldn't read. sigh.
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Date: 2009-01-05 12:28 pm (UTC)So the Queen doesn't have to abide by the same ideal?
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Date: 2009-01-18 12:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-05 05:35 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-01-06 12:21 am (UTC)So, Thank you, Saionji-hime, for your art, your wisdom, your care and concern, and your presence here in the Mists and the West. I do not doubt that Their Royal Majesties, who are part of my family, will take your words to heart. I would also venture to say that I doubt it was His intent to belittle anyone - We all rule because you do believe, and it is our job to believe back.
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Date: 2009-01-06 02:46 am (UTC)The West, by virtue of being the oldest kingdom, has a large ratio of active members who have been around a very long time and have the SCA resumes to match. I think sometimes it is not a bad thing for some to remember that not everybody has been around the block as many times as they, and just as importantly, what it's like to be a more junior member of the group.
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Date: 2009-01-06 02:55 am (UTC)