[MR] New Atlantian Sword of State

[Jen Thies]

Correction: The plan was to get Master Aldred's help with the sword, but his
focus on real life intervened. Lord Miguel had done all the work or
decorating the new sword of state, including making a new wood sheath,
covering it in leather and making the brass pieces himself. My apologies
for not giving full credit where it is due. I have already been asked for
pictures, and will do my best to obtain and share those when I can.

Thank you Miguel for your generous gift of time and talent.

Genevieve
Chamberlain


On 4/10/07, Jen Thies <jenthies at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings good gentles all,
>
> As many saw in Valharic and Arielle's evening court, the winning team got
> the honor of presenting the new Atlantian Sword of State to Their Majesties.
> It was worked into the quest to have the sword come from Vulcan, but in fact
> the sword traveled a longer path.
>
> This sword was purchased at Pennsic two years ago from Sykes Sutlering for
> a good deal. I wanted the Kingdom to have a newer period sword with a
> decorated sheath such that would be Atlantian but would not go out of date,
> as the leather sheath of the older sword has. After careful consideration
> and consultation, the sword was then passed on to Lord Miguel Estevan de
> Cabra, renown woodworker of the Spanish Peacock, for a period fitted leather
> sheath and accouterments. Miguel, using his research and trusted talent and
> impeccable taste, covered the wooden sheath and worked with Master Aldred
> Blackwood of Blackwood Jewelrey on designing the etched decoration on the
> chape and other metal pieces of the sword and sheath.
>
> At this time I would like to thank both Lord Miguel and Master Aldred for
> the lovely work they have produced and the generous donation of their talent
> and time to add one more exceptional piece of regalia for our Crown and
> Kingdom's glory. Both gentlemen have my undying thanks and appreciation for
> their efforts.
>
> In Service,
>
> Baroness Genevieve d'Aquitaine
> Kingdom Chamberlain
>
> PS: If I got any of the details incorrect, my apologies to the artists.
>