We would probably have more pagentry than Aquel and Johanna have had,
since we think it really adds to the atmosphere. Fu is interested in
running court in a variety of styles -- adapting the style to the
period of the event, in many cases, or holding a Chinese Baronial
Court because of his persona. Viking, Roman and French courts appeal
as well. There is a Carolingian processional march that Tibicen wrote
that should get more attention, too.
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We also think that even though the Barony is large, people can lessen
the relative size.  It would be very welcoming for people to get to
know a bit more about each other, so we would encourage people to
introduce themselves to people they don't know, or to introduce people
who haven't met yet.  Everyone has a bit of shyness, but it can
sometimes keep people who have much in common from starting to share
information.
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It's true that the Baronial positions are largely ceremonial; the
seneschal actually does the administrative work. Still, we see the
role of the Baron and Baroness as examples and positive role models.
The Baron and Baroness should set the pace in terms of encouraging and
assisting people, either actively or passively according to their
desire, in order to help them have the best experience possible in
Carolingia and the Society.
