[MR] Crown Tournament - Thank You!

[The Batty Bard]

To the noble populace of the Kingdom of Atlantia does the Autocrat of Spring Crown Tournament,  Gracia Esperanca, send greetings.

Crown Tournament has come and gone and we now celebrate Prince Cuan and Princess Padraigin, Atlantia's newest Heirs.

In the midst of this celebration I would like to take a moment to thank all those gentles who chose to spend their day in attendance at this event.  It is my hope that everyone found their day enjoyable and had a pleasant Crown Tournament experience.  We were blessed with beautiful weather, many great friends and hopefully, a wonderful time.

This event could not have taken place without the hard work of many individuals who sacrificed their time and energy to make this event happen.

The Barony of Black Diamond -- Huge thanks go to the members of my Barony. Without their assistance and support this event would never have gotten off of the ground.  Things moved quickly and were set in motion in record time.  

Reservationist/Head Gate - Baroness Margaret Obrolchan, who arrived on site at an obscene hour of the morning and sat Gate from start to finish.  Special thanks to Lady Jaqueline de Conde and Lady Oliva Isabelle who spent a good portion of their day assisting Baroness Margaret and to those fine gentles whose names I do not have, but who just jumped right in to assist when it was needed most.

Field Coordinator and Right Hand (Left, in my case) -- Baron Mac Con mac Rodain.... a dangerous man with a measuring tape and survey flags! 

Ladies Griele Vander Burgher and Margarita de Siena for creating the banners and flags that adorned the list field.

Marshall in Charge, Master Kynnyth Pyke and all the additional marshalls who assisted.  Quite literally can't do it without you!

Minister of the List - Mistress Ceridwen ferch Owain and her staff

Master Bran, Triton Herald, and his amazing staff for all of their work and their voices.

Chiurgeon in Charge - Lady Tailefhlaith ingen Ruaircc who kept us all hydrated with a beaming smile on her face.

Lord Cerball na hInnsi mac Donndubain - for carting water to and from and being the man with the TOOLS when they were needed most.  

List Field - Lord Adelric Karl for creating, modifying and repainting our tournament eric in what seemed like an impossible amount of time.  It looked amazing!  

My deepest gratitude goes to the Household of Mountain's Keep and Sir Guillaume Tomas le Lou for volunteering to transport said tournament eric over vast distances and prepare it for the tournament. It arrived and was set up in almost no time flat!

Lady Jacintha of Highland Foorde for volunteering to run Children's activities. 

Lady Merwenna de Rannowe for coordinating the Arts and Sciences and for Mistress Caitlin for running Tempore Atlantia.

Duchess Kyneburh Boithuile who created the beautifully cast reproduction of the Atlantian Crowns to be used as site tokens

HUGE thanks go out to the Crew of the Cursed Grail along with Lord Reis, Lady Ava and Thomas of Black Diamond.  You arrived onsite like a tempest and when that storm cleared,  there were tents set up everywhere, tables moved to and fro and amazing hospitality set up.  Your departure was no different... one minute you were there, then next, everything was ready to be packed away.  I am in your debt.

Many thanks to ChezRobear, Sir T.J. and many others for providing me with extra tables, chairs and anything else I could think of! 

 My webminister - Lord Zao en Dian, who had the website up and running like lightning and  had updates available almost as soon as I hit the *send* button.

Baron Augustine and Baroness Aine, our Cousins from Caer Maer, for their graciousness in allowing us to pursue using this event location and for supporting the black and gold by wearing the colors.  

I sincerely hope that I did not miss anyone, but I beg your forgiveness if I have. There were so many gracious hands who volunteered their time and service that I am hard-pressed to remember them all.  Please know that while my brain my have forgotten, my heart has not.  Thank you so much for all your work and support.

Finally, my deepest thanks go to Their Majesties Michael and Seonaid for entrusting Black Diamond with the honor of hosting Their Crown Tournament. 

In service to Atlantia
Gracia Esperanca de Seville
Autocrat, Spring Crown Tournament 2011
Baronesa, Black Diamond