Reign XVII
The Crystal Court of Water and Light
April 1, 1990
Emperor XVII
Michael West, The Phantom Emperor
Empress XVII
Brittany Michaels, The Black Pearl Empress
The seventeenth reign saw the election of two experienced and energetic leaders,
Emperor and Empress XVII Michael West and Brittany Michaels.
These two individuals had been working together for several years within the
Court system having served together as a couple since the 14th reign. The city
was fortunate in having these two individuals serve as our Monarchs. They, and
their court, brought new and exciting power to the ICRME. Michael and Brittany
had the opportunity to appoint both a new King Father and Queen Mother during
their reign. Their court was also one of 30 charitable organizations that worked
on the Denver Grand Prix. The Court’s creativity was very evident during this
year in that the 17th Reign made award-winning entrances at every out of state
visit. Being environmentally aware, this reign also participated in a recycling
drive at King Soopers in conjunction with C.H.U.N. (Capitol Hill United
Neighborhood). For the 1st time the Coronation was also designated as a charity
ball, adding even more money donated by this reign to those in need. This year
was also the origin of the Legend Emperors of the ICRME. Michael and Brittany
were also blessed by the involvement and commitment of Denver’s women’s
community.
The Executive Tower Inn figured very prominent during this reign in being the
location of the PR Ball, “Legends & Land’s,” the Snowball, “Christmas in
Toyland,” and the King of Hears Ball, “An Evening at the Opera.”
Aiding these two monarchs were another outstanding set of lines of succession.
For the 17th Empress, there was her Princess Royale, Stephanie Starr, the new
Duchess, Joanna Rae; Czarina, Christina Lee Austin; James. For the Emperor,
there was his Prince Royale, James Nash; the new King Father (for Life) Gary
Allsupp; Grand Duke, Buddy Cressy; Czar, Gregg Looker; Marquis, John Schlegle
and Baron, Wayne Tafolla.
The permanent titles given this year went to two specially deserving
individuals. From the Emperor, the title of Imperial Princess of Legends to all
Emperors for Life was awarded to Joanna Rae and the Empress awarded the title of
Imperial First Gentleman to all Empresses for Life to John Schlegle.
A beautiful end to a beautiful reign was experienced by everyone on April 20,
1991 at the Regency Hotel. “The Treasures of Atlantis’ brought to an end the
17th Reign and opened the gates for Reign 18 to begin.