Lilies War XXII : Grand Tournament of Artisans

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Unto all whom these letters come does Mikhail and Diana, Event Stewards for Lilies XXII, send greetings!

First, we'd like to thank everyone for the tremendous interest in this upcoming year's theme, Grand Tournament of Artisans. In this theme, we've asked folks to generate sides based upon groupings of artisans and to have these sides presented to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses at the Royal Court to be held at Kris Kinder.

As a reminder, these Guilds do not necessarily have to be Kingdom-chartered Guilds. They can be simply groupings of artisans based around a common theme (such as fiber, fire, pottery, rat traps, etc.) We are envisioning a scenario where each of the sides takes responsibility for planning some portion of the war.

Because of the demands of the holiday season and the short time frame in which we are operating, we have also received several requests concerning extensions, etc. To that end, we will receive written petitions for sides at the Court of Kris Kinder, and we will ask those selected to participate in a more formal presentation at the Court celebrating Twelfth Night (with heraldry, speaking, processionals, etc).

These written petitions should include your guild's idea and how they might contribute to the war. We would like to know what you might propose for a day of battles, a day of archery, and for at least one tournament. We would also like to know what you envision your side's contribution to the Arts and Sciences of the war might be. You might also include any other ideas you have to make the war more enjoyable.

Also, your side (if chosen) would be responsible for a percentage of the site tokens and some manner with which to identify those who fight (or otherwise participate) for your guild during the course of the war. Both of these are expected to be quality tokens to remember the event by. If your group has a primary color in mind that you would like to see reserved, also please indicate that.

If you have not spoken with Diana and/or I and plan on submitting something, please let us know.

Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact either Diana ( baronessd@hotmail.com ) or Mikhail ( mstraatm@gmail.com )

As is tradition in the heartlands, Their Royal Majesties Calontir have decreed that a grand tournament and melee be organized for all of their nobles, knights, and commons; as well as their Royal Cousins and their subjects from across the Known World. This tournament is to be held on the ground of their forefathers, the Field of Lilies, and is to consist of all manner of pageantry, display and entertainment for all who might attend.

It is no secret that the artisans of this kingdom are some of the most diverse in the world; and to that end, their Majesties have asked that all who might participate in this fair organize themselves into guilds and form alliances in order to field teams for this display. These guilds and alliances need not be officially chartered within this fair kingdom, yet all must be able to present a sufficient force upon the field that might last for a week, and include not only artisans, but knights, huscarls, fyrdmen, archers and men-at-arms. Forces should be able to challenge each other in the customary pastimes of tournament, melee, archery, games, art and craft displays, shopping and partying, to name but a few. We would encourage all who dedicate themselves to a craft to consider sponsoring a force for this war; be you metalworker, fiber artist, cook, potter, baker, or any of the other myriad of artisans and craftsmen that this Kingdom is blessed with.

Petitions for such forces must be presented to their Majesties, no later than the Kris Kinder Market, traditionally held in the Crown’s lands of the Barony of Forgotten Sea. Any exceptions after this date will be granted solely at the discretion of Their Majesties.

The Event Stewards for this next Lilies are Baroness Diana MacLean (baronessd@hotmail.com) and Baron Mikhail Nikolaevich (mstraatm@gmail.com). If you are interested in sponsoring a side for this next Lilies, please contact us at your earliest convenience. Even if you don’t think you have enough for a “whole” side, let us know, perhaps we could arrange an alliance with another guild or group. Again, your side does not have to be an “official” Calontir guild, just a group of artisans willing to contribute to the overall fun of the war.

We look forward to hearing from many of you!