culture Standing in Formal Court

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On Standing Court

This piece theorizes upon the aspects and benefits of a standing court, which are by these following examinations, promoted.

 

 

Chapter I: Court Hall Design 
 

Standing vs Sitting

Of all the potential designs one may use for a hall of court, it is for the best interest of the courtiers that space be dynamic in its layout. For movement is naught but the essence of life itself, proven by that adage; ‘inaction is the worst action’. These things being noted, I say also, that of the arrangements in court, the worst of them is that in which people are compelled to sit down. It is not enough only for the Sovereign of the court to be present with the people in order to hold their attention; opportunity must be given for each individual to place themselves within a network of concepts, be it conversation, recreation, or occupation. 

Achieving the purpose

Through conversation done tastefully, one’s understanding of the sovereign’s projection is increased, and more context added to it. Tasteful conversation, for the sake of clarity, is that which is only heard by it’s intended audience; whereas the distasteful can be heard by anyone; regardless of its private or irrelevant nature. Through recreation, one is able to stimulate their attention during periods of lull in the speech of the Sovereign or petitioners; thereby saving one’s limited focus for its most proper place. Through occupation, one is compelled both by duty and passion to fulfill some aspect of the formal court. Examples of these are the court scribe noting particular occurrences, court chefs and servantry passing food to its guests, and court priests accepting prayer requests before or after the convening of formal court. None of these processes can be effectively achieved while sitting. All of them however, approach the desired goal of maximizing the attention of those whos time is being requested away from other matters.

 

 

Section II: When to Sit
 

Within foreign culture

It is natural and normal for the custom of a household to be upheld, even by its guests. Courts which opt instead for seated arrangements are no less regal, despite the decreased effectiveness. In such environments, a guest is bound by propriety to partake in the convention of their hosts; with the understanding that such orientations will limit the amount of possible movement, and thereby the amount of conversation and recreation in which courtiers can partake.

Propriety of time & place

An upright stance, aside from displaying the fortitude of one’s figure, also encourages action in the individual; as was mentioned before. Nevertheless, Godan in his infinite wisdom, gave us knees, so it must be concluded that there are proper times to sit. These, it is my understanding, are at times of leisure. One cannot enjoy a meal, however well-formed, while standing; and sleeping upright is the way of horses instead of man. Therefore despair not by my writing, the lethargic of you courtiers, for I intend only to increase the enjoyment of the people as they are called to the court of their sovereign. By this, the sovereign’s dictates will be better understood, and the people’s hearts filled with contentment. 

 

 

Signed,

Lothair of Brabant

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The Duke of Brabant, Sterling, read the document to study how to better improve his court sessions!

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i think we should be given a choice that we can freely change throughout the session so cramps and fatigue are not an issue

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The Court Scribe of Brabent, Florian Leroux, would read over the document carefully. His blue-eyes carefully examining the missive for the first time- A bit of surprise that such a document did not go through him initially. He however approved for it was well written. After reading the missive Florian would sit down at his desk, and begin to write a letter to Lothair.

Lothair of Brabent, 

First and foremost I wanted to compliment your writing for it is of excellence- Even without my added touch to it.

Secondly, I do enjoy the idea of standing during court because I do believe that the court would be more productive- this being said It would need to have some changes to the hall so that those whom wish to write, or need to write like myself can do so with ease. I suggest building a desk that has some sort of cog, or mechanism to extend its height to be usable whilst stand so that scribes like myself do not have to bend over to write, or do so on our unsteady hands. 
 

 

Signed,

Florian Leroux, Court Scribe of Brabent

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The Mistress of Coin for Brabant, Marjorie Falkner, began walking laps around the Brabant roads in order to strengthen her legs for the next court session.

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Gregorius Roa nodded his head at the wise man's missive, rethinking about the distribution of his build momentarily, humming before he stored the missive away "Hopefully we get to be good friends" @Lomiei