Alright, then. The idea for this organization has been floating around for a while and almost got on its feet once. I think it's about time we tried to get it going again. (I'd like to try to establish it as a PRO.)

I realize that the Amazons aren't something that every Leyan would want to do, as I've heard several statements in that vein. So, I think the main focus of this group should be to provide fellowship for Leyans that want an alternative. Also, it would provide a place for male followers of Leya (I know they're out there) who aren't eligible for the Amazons. In addition to these to main purposes, I'd also like there to be elements of community service (such as the mentoring/assisting of the young adventurers), public festivals and events, and aid in times of crisis.

That last bit, the aid in times of crisis...that is a bit iffy by my own admission. I do not want to see the Amazon Alliance turn into a political organization. My thought process along this line was more so that if a particular hut in a certain area had a problem (say, the krolvin occupation of River's Rest, for a RR-based hut), they would be able to send a general request for assistance to the officers of the Alliance, and that information would be diffused among the other huts. If, then, someone was inclined to go and assist, they could. If not, no obligations. Or, something along those lines.

The ideal set up for the Alliance would be a series of huts that would have within them their own leader, conditions for admission, themes, goals, etc. The Matriarch of the Amazons would oversee the Alliance as a whole, taking applications for hut approval, overseeing event requirements, etc., so forth and so on.

To be a member in the Alliance, one wouldn't have to worship Leya, but would need to be an individual of honor that could respect her and those things for which she stands.

In a very general, very short sort of way, this is the premise. I am open to ideas, suggestions, criticism, and overall comments of a constructive nature. I have a direly sincere wish to see the Amazon Alliance become more than something laid out on paper. But, I can't do it by myself.

So. If you have an interest in the Alliance, want a hut, want more information, or just want to throw out comments, accusations, or hints on how to make a go of this thing, feel free to send me a letter (at my play.net address) or speak with me in person. I'm most frequently around Solhaven or the Landing.

Regards,

Laleena Yria, Matriarch of the Amazons of Leya

Dunnae suppose there's a special place for an oddity in the world of Leya worhsippers? Teehee.

Furrowfoot

Earlier information about Leya and the finding of the Shrine can be found at members.aol.com/mhlevine/index.html.

Would be nice one of these days to see if updated and containing more recent information.

--A.

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