I completely agree with Caleb's answer here, which I
will repeat for completeness' sake.
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<ul>
I wouldn't say "just the medieval bits," but not
(depending on what one
means by "involved") in everything.  The purely
business aspects - no,
that's the seneschal's sphere;  all the various
guilds, practices, orders,
and other activities - in touch with, in contact
with, but not *running*
them; planning for events - consulting on
activities, but again not running
them.  The only thing the baron/ess is/are actually
in charge of is court
and ceremony - which can in turn involve and affect
lots of other people
and groups and activities.  So there's a lots of
involvement all round, but
limits to the amount of running things.  Setting
tone, but not setting
policy.
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<p>
I will only add that I think the baron and baroness
should do what they can to encourage and maintain a
vibrant and active barony. I think that is mostly done
through some participation, encouraging people to do
what they love, and providing an audience and interest
when desired. Carolingia is one of the most fabulous
places in the SCA in my opinion, and I love being
here.
<p>
<ul>
I hope these answers help to give you some idea of
who we are and what we'd
be like as baron and baroness.  If you have more
questions, or want a
fuller response to one of these, feel free to ask.
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<p>
ditto.
