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[Rick Steeves]

For those of you who are feeling verbose ...

If you reply, PLEASE include her in the reply, and not just the list, as 
that would be the whole point.

Corwyn

From: "Briar Collicott" <duchesseanor at hotmail.com>
>Date: Mon, 01 Oct 2001 10:22:30 -0400
>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 peaked my interest. To this end, I have embarked upon 
>this adventure. I do not know what form this project will take yet - 
>perhap a leaflet, or a series of articles, but for now I am meerly 
>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