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A '''coronation''' is an event at which the incoming [[monarchy]] is crowned and begin their [[reign]]. Traditionally, it is celebrated with a [[feast]] and [[court]]. In larger groups, and at the [[Kingdom]] level, it usually occurs at a weekend-long [[End Reign]]. Coronations are held every 6 months, the standard term of office in Amtgard. The proper dates for the event are often described in the kingdom [[Corpora]], if the monarch is the equivalent of a [[King]], or the [[Prince]] of a principality.
  
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Traditionally celebrated with a [[feast]] and [[court]]. In larger groups and at the [[Kingdom]] level it usually means, a weekend-long camping [[event]]. Coronations 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 ceremony of a coronation is universal among different [[chapters]], though local traditions are common. At many coronations, there is a [[battlegame]] tied to the the changing of the office. There is also commonly a [[tourney]] of sorts, whether it be a competition [[A&S]] or [[Warskills]].There is usually a meal in the form of a feast. The can be served before, during, or after [[court]].
  
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===The Basic Schedule===
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Court before a coronation begins with the outgoing Monarch giving out the final [[awards]] for their reign; especially [[masterhoods]], [[titles]], and [[knighthoods]], if the monarch is of kingdom-level. Monarchs will then dismiss their court, which includes their [[Champion]], [[Scribe]], [[Herald]] [[Captain of the Guard]], the [[Royal Guard]], their [[Champion]], and their [[Regent]]. If the Regent has any staff, like a [[Regent's Defender]] or any guard of their own, then the Regent should dismiss them personally. The monarch will usually thank the PM for their service, who remains in office for another three months. It is typically responsibility of the prime minister unseat the old monarch, and to crown the incoming monarch. The new monarch in turn gives authority and the symbols of office to his or her court.
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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.
 
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====When the crowns come off====
 
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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.
 
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Monarchs will dismiss their court, which includes their; [[Champion]], [[Scribe]] if they have one, [[Herald]] [[Captain of the Guard]], the [[Royal Guard]] and their [[Regent]]. If the Regent has any staff, like a [[Regent's Defender]] or any guard of their own, then the Regent should dismiss them personally. Don't forget to thank your underlings and the PM for their service. It is typically responsibility of the prime minister unseat the old monarch, and to [[Crown]] the incoming monarch. The new Monarch in turn gives authority and the symbols of office to his or her court. 
 
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====How do you do it?====
 
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To run a coronation you first submit a [[Bid]] to the Current Monarchy. They will be the ones choosing the [[Autocrat]]. 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.
 
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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 the coronation, there is often an after party, where people hang out and relax after the day's events.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 1 April 2016

A coronation is an event at which the incoming monarchy is crowned and begin their reign. Traditionally, it is celebrated with a feast and court. In larger groups, and at the Kingdom level, it usually occurs at a weekend-long End Reign. Coronations are held every 6 months, the standard term of office in Amtgard. The proper dates for the event are often described in the kingdom Corpora, if the monarch is the equivalent of a King, or the Prince of a principality.

In Amtgard

The ceremony of a coronation is universal among different chapters, though local traditions are common. At many coronations, there is a battlegame tied to the the changing of the office. There is also commonly a tourney of sorts, whether it be a competition A&S or Warskills.There is usually a meal in the form of a feast. The can be served before, during, or after court.

Court before a coronation begins with the outgoing Monarch giving out the final awards for their reign; especially masterhoods, titles, and knighthoods, if the monarch is of kingdom-level. Monarchs will then dismiss their court, which includes their Champion, Scribe, Herald Captain of the Guard, the Royal Guard, their Champion, and their Regent. If the Regent has any staff, like a Regent's Defender or any guard of their own, then the Regent should dismiss them personally. The monarch will usually thank the PM for their service, who remains in office for another three months. It is typically responsibility of the prime minister unseat the old monarch, and to crown the incoming monarch. The new monarch in turn gives authority and the symbols of office to his or her court.

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

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