Domain Of The Blue Rose
It's just a game!
Current Thane: Sir Connor O'Riordain
Past Thanes:
Dame Aleta, Dame Anginette, Dame Katherine, Dame Maedb, Shelly Grace, Sir Coda, Sir Dave, Sir Jehan, Sir Thomas, Sir Winifred
Well, I suppose I'd better explain exactly what the Domain of the Blue Rose is. The Blue Rose began as a single household of The Principality of Adria in 1988, quickly grew into a barony and in 1994 we were granted Domain status. As an Imperial Domain we have a charter that allows us to extend the rights and powers of our original Barony (minus the estates votes) anywhere in the Empire. The Blue Rose is the means by which our members show their brother (and sister) hood. It is also a platform for us to spread our philosophies and ideas throughout the Empire.
So what great ideology does the Blue Rose proliferate throughout the land? Most importantly - THIS IS A GAME! As with all games, Adria is supposed to be fun. Those who don't understand that should not be Blue Rose. Often times, people complain when they lose and don't when they win. Nobody likes sore losers. If you play any game long enough, you are going to lose once in a while. We accept this reality and encourage others to do the same. This does not mean that any of us enjoy losing. Only that when things don't go our way, we should react with class and dignity. Being men and women of outstanding character helps make this game more enjoyable for everyone.
That same character means that we are people of honor and honesty. That is, we mean what we say and we say what we mean. Unlike some in Adria, we are not big on oaths of fealty. Not because we don't believe in them but instead because we do believe in them. If a member of the Blue Rose vows to do something it will be done. Our word is our bond. Hence we choose our words carefully. The words in the Blue Rose Initiation Ceremony were carefully chosen to ensure that every word was appropriate because we follow our oaths to the letter.
The Blue Rose is not just a collection of individuals but a family. Most of us have known each other personally for years. This sense of community is the cornerstone of our Domain. When a member of the Blue Rose stumbles the other members catch their fall. We of the Blue Rose are proud of who we are as individuals and of who we are as a unit. We stand for excellence, both personal and as a group. To coin an over used phrase," We're #1." and I honestly believe that we are. When I do anything in the name of the Blue Rose, I give it my very best. To give less not only belittles myself, it belittles all who bear the name Blue Rose. We are a group of achievers, always striving to be the best is part of who we are.
If you would like more information concerning the Laws of The Blue Rose or if you are interested in joining us or if your just interested, contact our Thane though our contact form.
The Blue Rose is not necessarily affiliated with any one specific organization but is predominantly found in The Adrian Empire inc.
