To:
All Royal Courts, Pirate Realms and similar worlds of Second Life
Greetings and Salutations:
With some of our lands having been established over 5 years ago, the Royal Courts, Pirate Realms and other similar worlds have been a vibrant part of the Second Life experience for many of us.
Our Lands, collectively, have cultivated and nurtured a unique lifestyle. Though we are all different in our approach to Governance and rp implementation, one fact is hard to deny. We occupy the same time periods, and hence are intertwined.
In the Spirit of the Olympics, I invite all Kingdoms and Realms, to participate in a series of competitions, celebrating our unique place in Second Life and showcasing our way of life.
These competitions are to be non political in organization. All established Courts, Pirate Realms and similar worlds are invited to submit teams for each of the competitions.
As all of us are very aware, it is increasingly difficult to attract more citizens to our lands. It is in our collective best interests to mount a more united front in promoting and attracting new members to our courts and realms. We will not always agree on every issue, but we have more in common then we do differences.
The SL Olympic Games of Courts and Pirates should be a reoccurring event. Traveling from one host region to another , giving all members a chance to showcase their lands and cultures. The Games will be held every 6 months. At the end of the games, the lands that participated will gather, and vote on where to hold the next Games. This will give the chosen lands 6 months to prepare.
These games, I stress, will be non political. They are meant to bring people, from all over, to meet, learn of other lands, and possibly develop closer ties between all the lands that make up our extended community. With that said, in the Spirit of the Olympics, we ask everyone put aside differences for one week. All established Lands will be invited. This is not and endorsement or declaration of a stance on legitimacy of a court or land but an opportunity for all to work together in a positive way. This is non political, so it is open to all that would like to participate. All participating lands will be treated with respect and dignity during the games regardless political differences.
Events:
EnGarde Tournament
Equestrian - Cross Country
Equestrian - Barrel Racing
Naval - Timed Ship Races
Naval - SPD Battle Tournament Single
Naval - SPD Battle Tournament Doubles
Melee Tournament
Melee - SPD Mer Weapons
Footrace - Wife Carry Obstacle Race (idea)
Jousting - A celebration of our Ancient Ways (idea)
*Note: Ideas for other period events are welcomed.
All Lands willing to participate, will send the name of the Olympic Chairman that will represent your lands. Participating lands will be encouraged to have competitions in their respective realms to chose the top 3 to represent them for each event. Where referees are required, participating lands will be asked to submit 2 top citizens, with experience in the event, to serve as impartial referees for the competitions.
We would like to encourage all lands send out notices announcing the games and the list of the events. One never knows when one from your own Kingdome or Realm has a hidden talant at SPD Melee or EnGarde.
Olympic Medals will be awarded. (Designed by Jacon Cortes)
Timetable:
July 30 - Deadline for submission of intent to participate in an event.
July 30-Aug 3 - Competitions in each of the participating lands to choose Olympians to participate in each event.
Aug 4 - Deadline for submission of official names that will participate in each event.
Aug 5 - Opening Ceremonies
Aug 6 to Aug 11 - Event Competitions
Aug 12 - Closing Ceremonies
Aug 15 - Meeting for Selection of Next Location
This is a time, to put past differences aside for a week of fun for everyone. It will not be perfect, but it will be a start to better relationships for all of us.
All established Courts are encouraged to contact Jacon Cortes, for information on participation of your group.
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His Royal Highness Jacon Cortes de Bexar Prince of Antiquity, Duke of Cumberland, Duque de Bexar, Duc de la Valliere, Marchese di MSB
updated by @jacon-cortes-de-bexar: 15 Oct 2016 09:33:14AM