[MR] The Atlantian Privateers

[Dan & Hilda Mackison]

One question I have yet to see addressed is how much boats (as in, on real
water) will be involved in the activities of the privateers.

Thomas
----- Original Message -----
From: Cynwrig ap Rhys <scacynwrig at yahoo.com>
To: <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 10:03 AM
Subject: [MR] The Atlantian Privateers


> Greetings to the populace of Atlantia,
>
> I have received several inquiries from both groups and
> individuals about what exactly the Atlantian
> Privateers are, and (OK this is the most common
> question) how one becomes a Privateer.
>
> The Atlantian Privateers are the Kingdom's first line
> of defense on the high seas.  Because they operate
> independently, they must carry with them people of
> many different skills and talents.  Their Majesties
> recognize this and want both the fighters and those
> that support them to be actively involved.
>
> As such, any person can become a privateer merely by
> participating in Privateer activities at an event.
> Your first chance will be at Night on the Piazza this
> weekend.  But your biggest chance will be at Atlantian
> 20 year.
>
> I am encouraging groups of people to participate.  The
> best way to do this is probably to get together decide
> that you are a "crew" and pick a name for your "ship".
>  Her Majesty is particularly interested in those
> Baronies that have an interest in fielding a crew, and
> I know that a couple of households are discussing
> fielding a crew.  I would think that crews that excel
> on the battlefield and elsewhere will draw Her
> Majesties notice and favor...
>
> This weekend's activities will be limited to rapier
> melees.  However, keep an eye on this list, because I
> will be posting information on the Atlantian 20 year
> activities later today.
>
> For those wondering, there will be "favors" that will
> allow you to tell the world to tremble before you, for
> you are an Atlantian Privateer.  Also, Her Majesty has
> agreed to allow both ships and encampments of
> Privateers to fly the new Atlantian Privateer flag,
> which will be unveiled this weekend at Night on the
> Piazza.
>
> Hope to see many of you there.  Drop an email to me
> personally at scacynwrig at yahoo.com or on this list if
> you have any questions or (most importantly)
> suggestions as to what YOU would like to see.
>
> Yours in Service,
>
> Cynwrig ap Rhys
> Lord Admiral of the Atlantian Privateers
>
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