[MR] Queen's Corner

[Cian Conor MacQuaid]

Cap'n BlackJack Flint wrote:
> Now this portion (Sorry for the cut and snip) is something that I find curious, being from the Midrealm.  I had always been taught that once one had their AoA, that blades were permitted, as at that point, one had "proven" themselves "noble".
> But on the other hand, I had also been told that Knights were the only ones allowed to wear blades in court, period...
> Cap'n "Black" Jack Flint

Your Majesty, thank you for these fine questions and learning opportunities.

I have heard the latter "Chivalry-only" version, but never "AoA and 
above". Of course, Middle is not one of the several Kingdoms in which I 
have lived. From what I have seen it was either unrestricted or Chivalry 
only. It reminds me of the martial arts conundrum: in some 
schools/styles if you look at the master during the bow it is rude, in 
others they kick you in the face if you look at the ground. Fortunately 
the consequences here are not quite so abrupt. :-D

On a related tangent, what is the process or ceremony surrounding 
Coronation? I have seen friendly transfers, transfers involving mock 
force, and vacant throne transfers, with the Chivalry guarding the 
throne in the interim. What is the custom here? While we are at it, Who 
Crowns Whom? This is another process for which I have seen several variants.

Sir Cian
The Recently Arrived