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  • An update from Their Majesties on the Ranged Martial Peerage

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    Unto Our Esteemed Populace,

    As you may have heard, the BOD has announced the new Peerage for pre-17th century ranged martial pursuits as practiced in the SCA. It is the responsibility of the Crown to choose the first 3 Principals to be inducted into this new Order starting the weekend of June 7, 2025. This is both a very exciting and daunting task.

    The Crown, Coronets of Tir Righ and Coronets of Summits wish to consult with you and receive your recommendations for these premier members. We ask that if you have a recommendation that you send it to crown@antir.org. Please copy the appropriate Coronets if your recommended candidate lives within a Principality.

    In order to be considered, candidates must meet the following requirements:

    General Requirements (Patents of Arms):

    • Obedience to the governing documents of the Society and kingdom laws.

    • Consistent respect for the Crown of the kingdom.

    • Demonstration of courteous and noble behaviour suitable for a peer.

    • Support for the Society’s aims and ideals through authentic dress, equipment, and

    • Behaviour.

    • Sharing knowledge and skills with others.

    • Practicing hospitality according to their means.

    • Knowledge of a wide range of period forms (e.g., literature, dancing, music, heraldry, chess) and familiarity with SCA combat.

    • Participation in Society recreations of medieval and Renaissance culture.

    Specific Requirements for the Order:

    • Excellence in a pre-17th century martial pursuit (including ranged martial pursuits) as practiced in the SCA.

    • Application of skills and knowledge for the instruction of members and service to the kingdom beyond normal expectations.

    Duties of Members of the Order:

    • Set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct on and off the field.

    • Respect the Crown and uphold kingdom laws and Corpora.

    • If in fealty, support and uphold the Crown.

    • Enrich the kingdom by sharing knowledge and skills.

    • Enhance the renown and defend the honor of their Lady or Lord.

    • Advise the Crown on candidates for the Order.

    If you do not wish to be considered for the role of Principal at this time, please tell us. Establishing a new peerage requires time, energy, and commitment, and if any of these are in short supply for you, We completely understand. This will not impact the Order’s consideration for later offers.

    We look forward to receiving your recommendations to help establish this new peerage in An Tir.

    Thank you for your time,

    Ana, Queen and Nicolai, King
    Mina, Princess and Ivan, Prince- Summits
    Tatianna, Sultana and Bryn, Prince,- Tir Righ
    Livia, Tanista and Rufus, Tanist- Summits

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  • Words from the Crown

    Good evening An Tir! For those who weren’t able to join us for 12th Night, we wanted to make sure we shared an important announcement that was made in our Court.

    During the Reign of Eirik and Brynhildr, it was discovered that there is a passage in the SCA’s corpora, Section IV.D.2 that reads as follows:

    “Royalty may delegate to any subject the execution of any legitimate royal power for a specific

    instance, such as the transmission of an award to an individual named and selected by them, subject

    to the laws and customs of the realm. “

    Many may have seen us visiting events in 3 Mountains and Lions Gate as Royal Prince and Princess and using this convention to assist the Crowns to make new landed Baronial representatives, court baronies, as well as offer some peerages.

    We, Nicolai and Ana, having spent much time thinking about this resource, and believe that it holds the key to furthering our service to Our populace.

    Upon council with our Princes/Princesses/Princeps of Summits and Tir Righ- we have requested that they too, assist us sometimes with Kingdom Business up to and including the offering and making of Peers.

    **Edit for Clarification: All candidates, their peers and the sitting Royalty of the Principalities will be involved in discussions of what best meets the candidates wishes for their ceremonies- this is not a dictation by the Crown, it is an opening of options for additional times/places for ceremonies.

    These awards will still come from our hands, but will be delivered deeper into the vast reaches of An Tir’s lands by our sitting Coronets on our behalf, providing further options for populace to be recognized by the Crown, as well as greater accessibility in general.

    Therefore, we ask to any and all populace, please submit your award recommendations, please include those folks on the edges who’ve traditionally not seen a lot of the Crown. Let us shed and share light in all the Corners of An Tir!

    Your servants,

    King Nicolai and Queen Ana