[MR] What makes us unique?

[JBRMM266 at aol.com]

> >From: "Briar Collicott" <duchesseanor at hotmail.com>
> >
> >Greeting good Seneschal,
> >
> >I am endeavouring to start a project and I ask your help. Over the past
> >years, I have travelled far and been to events in a number of places. As I
> >develop relationships with people from other kingdoms, I have noticed that
> >there is a greater difference between the kingdoms than I had previously
> >thought. This has piqued my interest. To this end, I have embarked upon this
> >adventure. I do not know what form this project will take yet - perhaps a
> >leaflet, or a series of articles, but for now I am merely gathering information.
> >
> >I wish to research the different cultures and unique or interesting customs
> >of the different Kingdoms in the Known World. Part of this is learning of
> >the formation and development of the kingdoms as well. I ask that you, the
> >seneschal and therefore a member of high standing and great knowledge of
> >your kingdom, look at my questions and to forward this missive to those
> >others who can help me with these queries; people who have been in the SCA
> >for a long, long time, people who have been especially influencial to your
> >kingdom, people who have travelled to and lived in many kingdoms, people who
> >take a special interest in such matters.
> >
> >I ask that people consider the following questions, juat as guidelines:
> >
> >1) What are some of the defining aspects of your kingdom, in terms of
> >culture? What makes it different from other places? To what extent does the
> >populace feel this unifying culture?
> >
> >2)What are some of the customs of your kingdom that are especially important
> >to the people?
> >
> >2) How have these aspects come about? Where did some of the odd
> >idiosyncracies begin?
> >
> >3) How do you think your kingdom is perceived by the rest of the world? Is
> >this reputation valid? Where did it come from?
> >
> >Of course, any other ideas about the differences between kingdoms and the
> >development of these differences are most welcome. As I said, this is the
> >earliest information gathering stage.
> >
> >I will be at both Estrella and Pennsic, and possibly Gulf Wars and Lilies
> >War this year, if any of the people who receive this are interested in
> >discussing these ideas face to face. I look forward to meeting people who
> >have such knowledge and experience.
> >
> >Thank you,
> >
> >Duchess Eanor of Amberhall
> >Ealdormere