[MR] Re: Ansteorra treaty and Gulf Wars

[Iustinus the Ice Witch]

It was my understanding from reading the treaty that it could be terminated
by the Monarchs of either kingdom upon notification of the other set of
Monarchs. However, the termination does not take effect until 90 days after
the notification takes place.

My memory is rather poor for this, but I believe it might have been the case
that Master Corwyn announced the intent to cancel the treaty as a part of a
recent Curia. This may have given the perception that Corwyn was cancelling
the treaty, but since it would be Their Magesties' Curia, the proposed
changes to law and policy would be decided upon by Their Magesties, not
their "Prime Minister".

It is also interesting to note that the treaty was enacted by His Magesty
Galmr in AS XXVI (circa 1991). Not that I would dare speak for His Magesty,
but perhaps he decided the treaty had become ineffectual (at least to our
Kingdom). I for one can't recall the last time I saw anyone wondering around
Atlantia claiming to be an Ambassador extraordinary or plenipotentiary from
Ansteorra to the court of Their Royal Magesties (as required by the treaty).

Of course...the best way to find the answer to this and other extraordinary
questions would be to speak with the source Himself (Galmr). For example, He
would also be the one to know with whom we will be allied for Gulf Wars.

As to the power of a Kingdom Seneschal, the answer generally depends on what
has been written down in Treaty, Law, and Corpora. OTOH, the power of the
opinion of the Kingdom Seneschal is yet another matter.

Hope that helps!

--Iustinus

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Message: 1
From: "Phillip Jones" <phillip at mindless.com>
To: "'merryrose'" <atlantia at atlantia.sca.org>
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:09:20 -0500
Subject: [MR] Ansteorra treaty and Guld Wars.

While visiting Ansteorra recently I was asked on which side Atlantia
would fight in Gulf Wars. I responded that I understood that there was a
treaty between the peoples of the two Kingdoms that we would always
stand together. My hosts told me that our Kingdom Seneschal had negated
that treaty.


1) Is it true that the Seneschal negated the treaty?

2) If so, I am surprised that the Seneschal has such powers. I'd have
thought this a matter for the Monarchs. Can someone explain to me in
short sentences where this power lies?

3) Which side WILL Atlantia fight on, and who makes that decision?



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