[MR] New Atlantian Sword of State

[schnauzer2 at cox.net]

Does anyone have pictures of the new Sword of State?  I was not able to make coronation and am very interested in seeing it.

YIS
Sian

---- Jen Thies <jenthies at gmail.com> wrote: 

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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decorated sheath such that would be Atlantian but would not go out of date,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.
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