... and then the King said ...
This weekend at the Great North-Eastern War, Baron Godfroy de Falaise was recognized as was richly his due as being a Pelican of the Kingdom of the East and of the Knowne Worlde. It was a truly moving cerimony, and I loved watching the whole thing. One particular point caught me, and I wish that moment and those words recorded for the value I feel they contain. I am certain to make mistakes in this transcription, but it is the spirit of what he said that is the most important:
"Without the Order of the Laurel, our world would less colorful. It is they that make the garb, sing the songs, and do the research that bring our Society to life.
"Without the Order of the Chivalry, our world would be more boring. The Society is centric around combat, and it is they that bring that excitement and adventure into our game.
"Without the Order of the Pelican, our Society would not exist. It is they that hold the offices, cook the feasts, wash the dishes and do the multitude of tasks that make what we do possible.
"Of all the Orders, I feel the Pelican is the most Noble. I'm not a Pelican, but I've said this before.
"I'm not a Pelican and I don't have it in me to be one. I'm a selfish person. I like to fight. When I get to an event, I don't want to set up the hall, or help put stuff away, or wash the dishes. I want to get out and fight and have fun...
"... I am not going to make you a Pelican. YOU made you a Pelican. I just have the honor of being able to Recognize you as one" -- His Imperial Majesty, Duke Andreas Eisfalke Von Ulm IV, 11 July AS XLIV
Vivat to his Majesty, and my personal thanks to all those in the Society that give of themselves selflessly at each event so that many of the rest of us can have our fun.
Congratulations to his Excellency, Master Godfroy du Falaise. You are very much an example of a what many more of us should try to emulate in some way in helping our Society thrive.
"Without the Order of the Laurel, our world would less colorful. It is they that make the garb, sing the songs, and do the research that bring our Society to life.
"Without the Order of the Chivalry, our world would be more boring. The Society is centric around combat, and it is they that bring that excitement and adventure into our game.
"Without the Order of the Pelican, our Society would not exist. It is they that hold the offices, cook the feasts, wash the dishes and do the multitude of tasks that make what we do possible.
"Of all the Orders, I feel the Pelican is the most Noble. I'm not a Pelican, but I've said this before.
"I'm not a Pelican and I don't have it in me to be one. I'm a selfish person. I like to fight. When I get to an event, I don't want to set up the hall, or help put stuff away, or wash the dishes. I want to get out and fight and have fun...
"... I am not going to make you a Pelican. YOU made you a Pelican. I just have the honor of being able to Recognize you as one" -- His Imperial Majesty, Duke Andreas Eisfalke Von Ulm IV, 11 July AS XLIV
Vivat to his Majesty, and my personal thanks to all those in the Society that give of themselves selflessly at each event so that many of the rest of us can have our fun.
Congratulations to his Excellency, Master Godfroy du Falaise. You are very much an example of a what many more of us should try to emulate in some way in helping our Society thrive.