Young Queen Audra's Speech From 'Women Matter, Not Enough'
Title: Women Matter, Too
Fandom: Original
Category: Gen
Ratings: K+
Word Count: 1109
Summary: Young Queen Audra practices delivering her speech, a speech where she will reveal to the royal court that the women workers of the castle will finally receive their due. Audra’s maidservant, Faye, listens.
A/N – This was inspired by week 32 of the 2015 Writing Challenge, Manifestos. I am currently working on an epic about a teenage queen in the fictional kingdom of Aber Tawy (in southern Wales), and this is how I imagine she would make her speech. She cares deeply about protecting women.
“All right, Faye,” said young Queen Audra to her maidservant, “will you hear my speech now?”
Faye clapped her hands together with excitement and grinned. “Yes! …show more content…
Faye’s energy and zeal always lifted Audra’s spirits. Audra unrolled her parchment and cleared her throat.
“I will begin,” said Audra, “but do stop me if there is anything you don’t like or don’t understand.”
“Of course, my lady!”
Suddenly nervous for no good reason, Audra cleared her throat once more. “I welcome you to court today.
“After engaging in deep discussions with the women workers of the castle, and following my own thorough deliberation, I declare it is my solemn duty to improve the lives and stations of all women in the Kingdom of Aber Tawy, starting with those in the employ of King Carlton.
“I do not know if you are all familiar with the Brehon Laws of our neighboring Hibernia, but they provide women protection and consideration. If you are interesting in reading the details of the aforementioned laws, I have seen to it a copy of the law book has been made available in the castle library.
“However, rather than bore you by reciting the entire lengthy tome, I shall summarize what reading Brehon Laws has taught me – the women working in this castle deserve protection, time off from duties, and a safe environment in which to work. This is not a new or radical concept, as the Brehon Laws are hundreds of years old. The fact we do not offer appropriate protection and compensation for women working here means we are behind the times and it is our duty to step into the
Fandom: Original
Category: Gen
Ratings: K+
Word Count: 1109
Summary: Young Queen Audra practices delivering her speech, a speech where she will reveal to the royal court that the women workers of the castle will finally receive their due. Audra’s maidservant, Faye, listens.
A/N – This was inspired by week 32 of the 2015 Writing Challenge, Manifestos. I am currently working on an epic about a teenage queen in the fictional kingdom of Aber Tawy (in southern Wales), and this is how I imagine she would make her speech. She cares deeply about protecting women.
“All right, Faye,” said young Queen Audra to her maidservant, “will you hear my speech now?”
Faye clapped her hands together with excitement and grinned. “Yes! …show more content…
Faye’s energy and zeal always lifted Audra’s spirits. Audra unrolled her parchment and cleared her throat.
“I will begin,” said Audra, “but do stop me if there is anything you don’t like or don’t understand.”
“Of course, my lady!”
Suddenly nervous for no good reason, Audra cleared her throat once more. “I welcome you to court today.
“After engaging in deep discussions with the women workers of the castle, and following my own thorough deliberation, I declare it is my solemn duty to improve the lives and stations of all women in the Kingdom of Aber Tawy, starting with those in the employ of King Carlton.
“I do not know if you are all familiar with the Brehon Laws of our neighboring Hibernia, but they provide women protection and consideration. If you are interesting in reading the details of the aforementioned laws, I have seen to it a copy of the law book has been made available in the castle library.
“However, rather than bore you by reciting the entire lengthy tome, I shall summarize what reading Brehon Laws has taught me – the women working in this castle deserve protection, time off from duties, and a safe environment in which to work. This is not a new or radical concept, as the Brehon Laws are hundreds of years old. The fact we do not offer appropriate protection and compensation for women working here means we are behind the times and it is our duty to step into the