Queen's Champion
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The Queen's Champion is the kingdom Rapier champion for each reign.
Overview
The Queen's Champion serves as guard and confidant to the Queen of Ansteorra. They are chosen at the kingdom event of the same name, typically the winner of the tournament but in some years the champion is selected from the tournament instead.
They hold the Queen's Blade during royal court, and members of the Order of the White Scarf may assist them in their duties.
Expectations
Expectations as written by HRH Gilyan III on 8/20/2024 (full post on Kingdom Blog):
My personal expectations of a champion include attending most of the events with me (including foreign wars, especially Gulf Wars), fighting as my champion upon the rapier field as needed (the Princess of Vindheim has already wagered a fat pig that her champion will beat all others!), and coordinating the assistance of stand-ins if they are not able to discharge the duties at a specific event. I expect my champion to be well-groomed, laugh at my jokes, and watch at least the first two episodes of My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic. There is also the more common expectation of a champion which is to become friend and confidant to the Queen while maintaining the respect, courtesy, and chivalry which the rapier fighters of Ansteorra are known for showing to their Queens.
History
The Queen's Champion predates the existence of the King's Champion. The first Queen's Champion was a chivalric tournament, but every championship since has been fought as rapier.
The first woman to be chosen as Champion was Veronica du Sanguine for HRM Sonja III at her victory at the 86th Queen's Championship in January A.S. LVII (2023).
Will add more later.
--Vyolante 16:34, 14 July 2010 (UTC)
