{"id":210,"date":"2015-08-14T12:29:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-14T16:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/?p=210"},"modified":"2015-08-14T12:43:19","modified_gmt":"2015-08-14T16:43:19","slug":"barriers-to-entry-as-a-martial-peer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/periodpersonas.com\/village\/2015\/08\/barriers-to-entry-as-a-martial-peer\/","title":{"rendered":"Barriers to Entry as a Martial Peer?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings friends!<\/p>\n

\"Omnibus<\/a><\/p>\n

There was\/has been recently a hotly debated subject(s) on how a Peer could be evaluated for inclusion into the Omnibus Peerage in the ‘Martial Peerage’ group<\/a>. I think it’s an eye opening discussion with many voices. Many of which have obvious merits. The intent of this post is to spark discussion on the merits or pitfalls of the suggestions. This is not an endorsement of any or all of them, simply to explore the possibilities. Please realize we are not there yet, we need to get this passed, but the conversation is a good one.<\/p>\n

Apples and Oranges<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the points made, standardized groups (eg: Order of the Grey Goose Shaft, Companion of the Yew Bow). How can we select the best of a group in on Kingdom if the barriers to entry are far lower than another Kingdom? Do other Kingdoms have an equivalent where the standards are far lower or higher? Such as a RR score of 80 minimum versus 100 kind of thing (if considered)? Are members in one Kingdoms group far more knowledgable and proficient? Could we do ourselves a service by attempting to standardize* across the known world? Is inclusion in these groups required?<\/p>\n

What else to consider.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We aren’t primarily an arts or service Peerage, so considering that arts or service aspects are certainly not a detriment to inclusion, but is this the target? If we focus on the arts for instance are we not sending a message that the individual more belongs in the Laurelate? Do we argue against ourselves by weighing heavily on arts and\/or services? After all, again, a Knight is usually best known for their fighting prowess, not their dancing, service, or leather working. Though the aforementioned all speak to a well rounded individual. Could we not conclude that measuring skill in the particular weapon form is appropriate? (Clearly this isn’t always the case, in all of this, I am not speaking in absolutes. There are always exceptions)<\/p>\n