[MR] Landed Baron/Baroness

[Gerita della Mara]

Greetings to the Tavern,
Adelhait, in my mind the Landed Baron and Baroness are responsible for 
one thing: the 'theatre' that makes our game unique.  That encompasses 
the awards, the pageantry,  esprit de corps, 'bling', whatever it is 
that helps pull the Barony together as a group of kindred spirits.  You 
and I have experienced a few B&Bs together... think Ameline or that 
incredible pair from Bjornsborg.....

Personally, I also depend on 'my pair' to pour oil on troubled waters 
when sabres are rattled at us from outside the Barony.  As the 
Seneschal, I look to them for input that isn't 'just the rules' and 
legal-sort-of stuff.  It's also nice that they rush out to help those 
needing it, including the entire DAY our Baroness spent in ER with me 
not long ago, think up more 'schtick' than any six people, and still 
stand before us with honesty, honor, and integrity as an example for us 
all to follow.  Now, lest you think they're sticks in the mud (and a B&B 
should NEVER be that!), our Baron is a Brewer who shares generously of 
his products and also enjoys them himself!

B&Bs are also the 'big bugs' in their local area.  A welcoming and 
friendly approach to new folks, be they new to the Society or 'just new 
around here' goes a huge long way towards recruiting and retention.  
Dour, miserable, or extremely shy folks may have trouble with this one...

Of course, as a garb nut, I like to see my B&B dressed to the nines for 
their Personas.  Whatever that is, take it the whole way please!  
There's nothing cooler than walking behind our Coronets and seeing heads 
turn and faces crease in smiles of pleasure at Their appearance!  Unless 
it's watching them receive recognition from the Crowns....now that one 
is a real topper!

Just my dua lira,
Gerita


On 8/15/2011 3:32 PM, Ashia Yother wrote:
> Hello everyone,
>
> As I've been catching up on e-mails from Pennsic, I came across the
> news/e-mail that Windmaster Hill's current lovely Baronage will be stepping
> down at the end of their term.  Of course this had my mind wandering and
> thought I'd pose the question to everyone on this list who would like to
> give positive thoughtful input on such matters.  What is it you look for in
> a Landed Baron/Baroness?  What qualities do you feel they should possess?
>   What would you like them to assist with in your barony?  Where would you
> like their attentions focused?  What could they do as leaders to help the
> barony and help those in the dream actually live it?
>
> Just thoughts for pondering,
> Adelhait
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