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''n. An event occurring halfway through a [[reign]].''
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A '''mid-reign''' (also a '''mid reign''' or '''midreign''') is an event held halfway through a [[reign]]. It's traditionally celebrated with a feast and court. In larger groups and at the Kingdom level, it usually means a weekend-long camping event. Midreigns are held every 6 months. [[Prime Minsters]] usually being their term of office at the Midreign, thereby overlapping the term of the [[monarch]], [[regent]], and [[champion]].
  
Traditionally celebrated with a feast and court. In larger groups and at the Kingdom level it usually means, a weekend-long camping event. Midreigns are held every 6 months. The proper dates for the event are often described in your kingdom [[Corpora]]. [[Prime Minsters]] are usually elected at the Midreign, thereby overlapping the term of the [[monarch]].
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===In Amtgard===
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The events of a mid-reign are rather universal among different chapters, though local traditions are common. At many mid-reigns, there is a battlegame tied to the events of the current monarchical reign. There is also commonly a [[tourney]] of sorts, whether it be a competition of [[A&S]] or [[Warskills]]. There is usually a meal in the form of a feast, that can be served before, during, or after court.
  
===The Basic Schedule===
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Court during a mid-reign begins with the Monarch giving out the major [[awards]] for their reign; especially [[masterhoods]], [[titles]], and [[knighthoods]], if the monarch is of kingdom-level. Monarchs will then dismiss the sitting Prime Minister, thanking them for their service. Then the monarch calls forth the incoming Prime Minister, and officially anoints them into their office.
At a coronation you can expect a few things to happen, most are not mandatory, but are common enough to list here.You will see at least one major battle game that is probably tied to the the changing of the office. A tourney; A&S and Warskills. At least one meal, in the form of a feast held before or during court. Court, where the Monarch goes on, at great length weather you want them too or not and gives out awards. The after party; where people hang out, laugh and or moan about the day's events.
 
 
 
====When the keys come off====
 
When it comes time to say farewell to the old and welcome the new each locality has it's own traditions. If you are concerned with following them ask your Old Guard about them. If not, then work out some interesting role play or otherwise with your counterparts.
 
 
 
It is the duty of the Monarch to dismiss the former Prime Minister and to thank them for their service. It is also their duty to call up and anoint the new Prime Minister.
 
 
 
===How do you do it?===
 
To run a coronation you first submit a Bid to the Current Monarchy. You should have; a Theme, a site, a cost estimate, a basic schedule, a flyer work up, and a devoted staff. You'll need to do all of this at least three months ahead of time. If you get the bid, you'll need to start advertising to all local and nearby groups. Poke them once every few weeks, asking about gate help, feast help, or tourney volunteers. Your lists of need people will fill up and you'll keep the event fresh in their minds.
 
 
 
The start day of the event should dawn on a site already checked for problem areas. You should go over it to make sure the bathrooms work, there are no major ankle breaking obstacles, the kitchen or food prep area is online, ect.
 
  
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Following court, there is often an after party, where people hang out and relax after the day's events.
  
 
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[[Category:Standard Events]] [[Category:Amtgard Things]] [[Category:Amtgard Terms]]

Latest revision as of 23:12, 1 April 2016

A mid-reign (also a mid reign or midreign) is an event held halfway through a reign. It's traditionally celebrated with a feast and court. In larger groups and at the Kingdom level, it usually means a weekend-long camping event. Midreigns are held every 6 months. Prime Minsters usually being their term of office at the Midreign, thereby overlapping the term of the monarch, regent, and champion.

In Amtgard

The events of a mid-reign are rather universal among different chapters, though local traditions are common. At many mid-reigns, there is a battlegame tied to the events of the current monarchical reign. There is also commonly a tourney of sorts, whether it be a competition of A&S or Warskills. There is usually a meal in the form of a feast, that can be served before, during, or after court.

Court during a mid-reign begins with the Monarch giving out the major awards for their reign; especially masterhoods, titles, and knighthoods, if the monarch is of kingdom-level. Monarchs will then dismiss the sitting Prime Minister, thanking them for their service. Then the monarch calls forth the incoming Prime Minister, and officially anoints them into their office.

Following court, there is often an after party, where people hang out and relax after the day's events.