[MR] Greetings from Her Highness Brianna

[Brianna O'Duinn]

Greetings Atlantia from Princess Brianna!

This weekend, I traveled to the Barony of Stierbach to attend Holiday
Faire.  I would like to thank all of the fine gentles there for their
hospitality, which was as gracious and warm as could possibly have been
asked.  It was a pleasure to get to meet the Heirs of AEthelmearc, Prince
Andreas and Princess Kallista.  Thanks are also due to Their Excellencies
Flaithri and Rhonwen, who did everything in their power to ensure that both
Myself and Our Cousins from AEthelmearc were as comfortable and well tended
as possible.  I was also happy to do my part in bringing the fine weather
from the southern parts of Our lands to the north once again!

There were nearly fifty merchants in attendance and the shopping was grand.
 We hear that nearly 50 archers took the field and very nearly as many
rapier fighters.  Heavy fighters were also well represented and enjoyed the
fair weather on the tourney field.  To the Academy d'Espee, thank you
indeed for including Me in the ceremony so graciously as Baron Aldemere
played his Free Scholar prize.  It was also a pleasure to see so many of
Our baronage attending - we counted representation from at least six of Our
baronies outside of Stierbach as the hosts.

Our next event will be the Yule Toy Tourney held in the Barony of
Nottinghill Coill.  We look forward to seeing many of you there.

After the end of Our first Reign, I learned that some people had questions
about why We often wore the leather crowns instead of one of the many sets
of fine metal crowns which Atlantia boasts.  While We will always strive to
wear a more formal crown during any occasions of state, I suffer from
migraines which are easily triggered by too much pressure on my scalp,
among other triggers.  So that I may stay out among Our populace as long as
possible at events, We commissioned Lord Bassi to make leather Crowns at
the beginning of Our first Reign which drew their inspiration from the
iconic Seashell crowns which are known throughout the world as the symbols
of Fair Lady Atlantia.  I would like to invite all of the populace:  If you
have questions about Us or the manner in which We rule, please do not
hesitate to approach Us and to ask.  We will not take affront at an inquiry
which is politely raised.

Brianna,

Princess Atlantia