[Artemisia] Coronation Bids

[DK Wickstrom]

Greetings from Morgan and Esabell Crown Prince and Princess of Artemisia.

         Please consider this to be a final call for bids for our 
Coronation, to be held September 10. We look forward to making a decision 
(and announcement) this week. We have at this point received several 
promising bids, and the promise of several more.

         If we can be allowed to repeat our earlier message on the subject-

We would like to take this opportunity to request bids for our upcoming 
Coronation, September 10.   We would encourage any group in this fair 
Kingdom to put in a bid.  We would ask the following considerations be made.

¨     That you not be intimidated by this list, it really isn’t that bad.
¨     That there be a kingdom fundraiser.
¨     That the site be able to accommodate at least 200 nobles of our fair 
kingdom.
¨      That if an outdoor site is selected there should be a rain plan able 
to accommodate the guests and       activities.  The use of pavilions would 
be encouraged, but fighters can fight in the rain, hail or snow.
¨     That it be a wet site.
¨     That the site must have accommodation for three private royal rooms, 
small rooms for Their Majesties and  Excellencies to conduct private 
business.  One of these rooms should be large enough to         accommodate 
a peer circle (at least 15-20 people).
¨     That a period ambiance be attainable at the site - no obvious 
basketball hoops during coronation.  We     understand that this either 
limits the site possibilities or requires extra decoration, please keep it 
in mind while looking at sites.  As we assume the feast will be candlelit 
or otherwise not so well lighted,  we are less picky about the atmosphere.
¨     That the site will be available until midnight, giving plenty of time 
for the day’s activities and the inevitable   clean-up.
¨     That there is a suitable area for the King’s champion, Queen’s 
champion and Rapier champion       competitions within a safe walking distance.
¨     That there be children’s activities to keep our youngest members safe 
and occupied during the day’s       festivities.  We do want to include 
children; we also understand that there are many children of 
varying        attention spans and sometimes they need other 
options.  Parents are always responsible for their own    children, but 
giving them an option for an hour of two off is always appreciated.
¨     That there be a feast.  We are open to suggestion but we would 
encourage as flamboyantly a period feast   experience as possible e.g., 
multiple meats with sauces; few if any New World vegetables; 
several       removes of several dishes each; possibly a wild boar for the 
head table.  Remember that the head table may receive more and different 
dishes than the populace, but the Crown Prince promises to share since he 
is a table hopper anyway.
¨     That there be a war/fighter’s practice on Sunday with a pot-luck or 
other picnic for the non-fighters.    Something not to formal, possibly 
without a court at all, but time for people to socialize and relax in garb.

We look forward to working with those of you brave enough to put in bids.
Please contact us as soon as possible if you’re interested, so we can have 
an idea of what to expect.  We will accept formal bids until May 23 and 
make a decision within the week.

Thank you, and looking forward to the party in September,


Morgan et Esabell



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DK Wickstrom, ska Morgan d'Antioche
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