When Yelizaveta was a merchant 8-10 years ago and traveled all over
the East, people were surprised to see a Carolingian so far from home.
That's not so uncommon right now, but it does change.  The desire to
travel hours and hours to distant events seems to ebb and flow
depending on whether or not it's a highly desirable event to attend
and whether or not there are a few people here encouraging and
facilitating people going.  Water always flows to the easiest path -
there needs to be an effort made to keep out-barony travel happening,
whether through carpooling or promoting the event.
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In general, Carolingia needs to be seen as non-insular.  Having a
populace who make visitors feel welcome can achieve that, and the
Baron and Baroness should lead the way and set an example.  When
outside of Carolingia, the Baron and Baroness are the ambassadors for
the group, and need to act in that role accordingly.
