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The '''Sovereign of Atlantia''' is the partner of the [[Consort of Atlantia|Consort]] who is currently reigning over [[Atlantia]]. They are addressed as "Your Majesty" or "Your Royal Majesty" and referred to in the third person as "King/Queen/Sovereign (given name)," depending on gender. They may wear a [[crown]] to indicate their rank. They are the person who won the [[crown tournament]].  
The '''Sovereign of Atlantia''' is a monarch of Atlantia, entitled to wear a crown, to be addressed as Your Majesty, to sit the throne, and to give awards to Atlantia's subjects. The Atlantian monarch rules in conjunction with his/her/their consort and in accordance with [https://atlantia.sca.org/officers/seneschal/governing-documents/ Atlantian Law] and with the advice of their [[Curia Regis]].  


Royalty is claimed through "Right of Arms" ([[armored combat]]). Sovereigns are selected twice a year at the [[Spring Crown Tournament|Spring]] and [[Fall Crown Tournament]]s. The winner of the Crown Tournament becomes the [[Heir Apparent]] (the [[Sovereign's Heir]]). This means when the reigning Sovereign steps down, they will be next to be crowned Sovereign, at which time they will rule for approximately six (6) months.
They are addressed as "Your Majesty" or "Your Royal Majesty" and referred to in the third person as "King/Queen/Sovereign (given name)," depending on gender. They may wear a [[crown]] to indicate their rank.  
 
The monarchs of the Atlantia are chosen by right of combat twice a year at the [[Spring Crown Tournament|Spring]] and [[Fall Crown Tournament]]s. The winner of the Crown Tournament becomes the [[Heir Apparent]] (the [[Sovereign's Heir]]). This means when the reigning Sovereign steps down, they will be next to be crowned Sovereign, ascending the thrones as King and Queen at a [[Coronation]] event, and will rule for approximately six (6) months.


A [[Count]] or [[Countess]] is a person who has reigned as Sovereign once. A [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]] is a person who has reigned as Sovereign more than once.
A [[Count]] or [[Countess]] is a person who has reigned as Sovereign once. A [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]] is a person who has reigned as Sovereign more than once.

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Sovereign of Atlantia

The Sovereign of Atlantia is a monarch of Atlantia, entitled to wear a crown, to be addressed as Your Majesty, to sit the throne, and to give awards to Atlantia's subjects. The Atlantian monarch rules in conjunction with his/her/their consort and in accordance with Atlantian Law and with the advice of their Curia Regis.

They are addressed as "Your Majesty" or "Your Royal Majesty" and referred to in the third person as "King/Queen/Sovereign (given name)," depending on gender. They may wear a crown to indicate their rank.

The monarchs of the Atlantia are chosen by right of combat twice a year at the Spring and Fall Crown Tournaments. The winner of the Crown Tournament becomes the Heir Apparent (the Sovereign's Heir). This means when the reigning Sovereign steps down, they will be next to be crowned Sovereign, ascending the thrones as King and Queen at a Coronation event, and will rule for approximately six (6) months.

A Count or Countess is a person who has reigned as Sovereign once. A Duke or Duchess is a person who has reigned as Sovereign more than once.


See also