To the People of Montengarde, the greatest Barony in all of Avacal:
We, Baron Refr and Baroness Adis, have been honoured and so proud to have been able to serve you as your Barons for the last two and a half years. It has been humbling in the best of ways and one of the most amazing journeys of Our lives. Watching the joy on People’s faces when We have been able to give awards acknowledging all the amazing work they do; being able to stand at the head of Our mighty army, seeing the military might of Our people; being able to give beautifully made largess to Our amazing volunteers; welcoming all the wonderful Newcomers who joined this Great Game during Our time on the Baronial Thrones. These are things that will be hard to give up but give it up We shall and a bit sooner than you are expecting.
With Baron Bjar and the Baronial Officers having bravely held their positions during Covid for longer than normal, when We stepped up almost all of Our officers were also new in their positions or were needing to step down shortly after Our own Step Up. If We wear the Coronets for a full four years, almost all the Baronial Officers will be needing to step down at the same time a new Baronial couple steps up. It also creates a situation in Avacal where all three Baronial couples will be stepping down at the same time. This means there is no experienced Baronial couple still in Office to help the newer ones. Though past Barons are wellsprings of information, they cannot be present at the plethora of meetings that sitting Barons need to team up for.
We both feel that We can be best of service to Our Barony and to Our Kingdom by ensuring that there is a smoother transition for Our people and for the Baronies of Avacal at the 4 year post-Covid mark.
We are announcing that we will be stepping down at Montengarde’s 12th Night, in January of 2026. That means that the process for the Crown to choose a new Baronial couple begins now. The entire polling process is approximately 90 days. This includes a Baronial Meet & Greet for people to ask potential baronial couples questions and this will take place on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at Tavern. All interested parties must have not just applied but gained actual approval from the Crown to put their names forward before that event. The Baronial Polling will take place on Thursday September 18, during fight practice. The results from the Polling then go to the Crown. They consider the applicants and the input from the Populace from the polling and then They decide who will be next to sit the Baronial Thrones and when it will be announced.
What does this mean for people who are considering putting their names forward? First, you should read the “Avacal Kingdom Laws” so that you have a better understanding of the position of Territorial Baron. Many assumptions are made by people considering this position and they are often incorrect. This document can be found in the Avacal Website Document Library in the Seneschal folder, under Laws, Policy and Warrants. Next, you should read the “Kingdom of Avacal Baronial Polling Processes”. This document can be found in the Avacal Website Document Library in the Seneschal folder, under Handbooks and will describe the process for submitting your application to Their majesties, the Kingdom Seneschal and Ourselves.
We look forward to answering any questions you might have as to Our experience on the Baronial Thrones and We look forward to mentoring and supporting Our successors. Have no fear. You have a proud lineage standing behind you, supporting you and cheering for you.
In Service to Their Majesties and to the People of Montengarde.
Baron Refr and Baroness Adis