Court Reports of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc
Morguhn and
Meirwen
August 12-17, AS 36
(2001)
The Great Pennsic War XXX
Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands
Being the Report of the Court of
Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and Meirwen II August 12, AS XXXVI, at
the Wee Happy Few encampment at the Great Pennsic War. THL Giulietta da
Venezia, herald.
Their Majesties summoned His Lordship, Henri d'Artois. His Excellency,
Sir Tarbold Celerius removed from Henri all indicia of servitude, and
Their Majesties directed Henri to sit vigil in contemplation of his
elevation to the Most Noble Order of the Chivalry, the question to be
answered on the Battlefield Thursday morning.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II August 13, AS XXXVI, at the Barony of Thescorre Encampment
at the Great Pennsic War. Lady Boudicea the Raven-Haired, herald.
Steffan Wolfgang von Ravensburg was made a Baron of the Court and
Granted arms. Promissory scroll calligraphy by THL Margaret Makafee.
Illumination by Mistress Eibhlin ni Chaoimh and THL Ragnar Ketilsson.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II August l4, AS XXXVI, on the Fencing Field at the Great
Pennsic War. THL Giulietta da Venezia, herald.
Their Majesties summoned Dylan ap Maelgwyn and elevated him to Their
Order of the White Scarf. Scroll by THL Margaret Makafee.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II August 14, AS XXXVI, at the Great Pennsic War. THL Giulietta
da Venezia, herald, assisted by Lady Hrefna in heppna Thorgrimsdottir.
Their Majesties invited their Landed Nobility to join them on the dais.
Their Majesties thanked the populace, makers of scrolls, and those who
donate medallions, tokens and other gifis to the crown. Their Majesties
thanked in particular those gentles from other lands who gave of their
time to guard the Gates of Æthelmearc during the Great Pennsic
War: From the Kingdom of the East: Lord Wulf Darkstar and Master
Jonathan Blaecstan. From the Kingdom of the Outlands: Mistress
Catherine BeianChevreuil. From the Kingdom of Caid: Sir Attila. From
the Kingdom of the West: Sir Gregory of Loch Swan, Viscount Sir Bran of
Locheil. and Master Brusi of Dragon Vayle.
Their Majesties invited before them Countess Isabella of York,
Vicomtesse Isabeau de l'Isle and Baroness Mairi ni Rhailleagh, each of
whom devoted considerable time sewing for Their Majesties. Those ladies
present received beautiful glove and needlebook tokens from Her
Majesty's hand.
Their Majesties invited Her Excellency, Dame Catelin Parry into Their
presence. Dame Catelin announced that the Canton of Riverouge had
fulfilled all requirements necessary for its elevation from incipiency
to full Canton status. Their Majesties recognized the hard work of the
members of the Canton, congratulated them on their accomplishment, and
acknowledged the elevation of Riverouge to full Canton status.
Their Majesties invited the Dragon Herald of the Kingdom of the Middle,
Clarissa of Wykeham, into Their presence, Lady Clarissa recognized the
past and ongoing excellent service of His Lordship, Michael Langley of
Riversmeet to the Pennsic heraldic staff
Their Majesties requested the attendance of Their visiting friends from
the Principality of Lochac, especially Sir Gregory of Loch Swan and
Viscount Sir Bran of Locheil. Some discussion was had regarding the
safekeeping of various bits of Kingdom regalia, whereupon Viscount Sir
Bran of Locheil was made Their Majesties' Protector of the Regalia.
Their Majesties summoned His Lordship, Edmund Tregelles, the Silver
Buccle Herald. Accompanied by his splendidly tabarded staff, His
Lordship announced that the Æthelmearc Heraldic Display Contest
had been won by the Shire of Herontir, and displayed the beautiful
wooden chest that is their prize. His Lordship also announced that each
group that entered would also receive a banner stand and pole as a
token of their participation.
Their Majesties summoned the Captain and Crew of the Ship Cloven
Nemesis, and recognized their efforts.
Their Majesties granted leave for Lord Corwyn Montgomery and his
entourage to make a presentation to Her Majesty.
A Letter from the Kingdom of the East recognizing the skill of certain
Æthelmearc Archers was read.
Their Majesties invited Lady Sabina of Kilkenny, as a representative of
Their Shire of Hunter's Home, into Their Presence. Lady Sabina
presented Their Majesties with a very generous monetary donation on
behalf of the Shire, which was received by Lady Cynthia Tower
o'Beloved, the Kingdom Exchecquer.
Their Majesties requested the attendance of Mistress Cassadoria
Finialla, Lady Protector of the Principality of Æthelmearc.
Mistress Cassadoria announced that Thomas of Calais had won the first
Æthelmearc Tourney at the Pennsic War, and that the scroll was
ready. Lord Thomas not being present, the scroll was read into the
record.
Their Majesties awarded Gwyneth MacClellen arms. Scroll by THL Mathilde
Bosvyle de Belle Aqua.
Their Majesties awarded William of`Hunter's Home arms. Scroll by Lady
Hrefha in heppna Thorgrimsdottir (calligraphy) and Lady Mea the Bold
(illumination).
Their Majesties created Lord Edmundo Francisco Cercatore da Monreale a
Companion of their Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by AEryck Blackheart.
Their Majesties created His Excellency, Fridrikr Tomasson av Knussling
Hamn a Companion of Their Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by THL Margaret
Makafee.
Their Majesties created Illiam Uaine, called Frog, a Companion of Their
Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh
(calligraphy); illuminator unknown
Their Majesties created Nezhah bint Saleem a Companion of Their Order
of the Keystone. Scroll by Master Christofano Vecehione (calligraphy)
and Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh (illumination).
Their Majesties created Johnathin Ragnarsson a Companion of Their Order
of the Silver Buccle. Scroll by Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh.
Their Majesties created Roland of Fox's Meadow a Companion of Their
Order of the Silver Buccle in absentia. Scroll by AEryck Blackheart.
Their Majesties created Margaret Makafee a Companion of Their Order of
the Fleur d'Æthelmearc. Scroll by Her Excellency, Mistress Achren
(text), THLady Aerin Teine (calligraphy) and THLady Giulietta da
Venezia (illumination).
Their Majesties created Meredith the Maskmaker a Companion of Their
Order of the Fleur d'Æthelmearc and granted arms to her. Scroll
by Her Grace, Duchess Anna Blackleaf.
Their Majesties created Her Excellency, Liadain Dheirdre ni Caomhanaigh
a Companion of their Order of the Millrind. Scroll by Lady Hrefna in
heppna Thorgrimsdottir.
Their Majesties created Cedric the Humble a Companion of Their Order of
the Scarlet Guard and granted him arms.
Their Majesties created Brion Enkazi a Companion of Their Order of the
Gage and granted him arms. Scroll by Talisidhe of the Greenwood.
Their Majesties created Her Excellency, Jennet the Gentle a Companion
of Their Order of the Cornelian. Scroll by Lady Portia Montressori.
Their Majesties created Mistress Alison of the Many Isles a Baroness of
Their Court. Scroll by Her Excellency, Mistress Daedra McBeth a Gryphon.
Their Majesties created Her Excellency, Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf a
Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Laurel. Scroll by Master
Christofano Vecchione.
Their Majesties requested that the of the Companions of the Most Noble
Order of the Pelican present escort His Lordship, Gwylim o'r Afonydd
Tair, to his vigil. Writ by Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh, to be answered
at Great Court three days hence.
Their Majesties invited Lady Cynthia Tower o'Beloved and His
Excellency, Connor M'Leam to announce the Kingdom raffle.
There being no further business, the Court of their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II, August 15, AS XXXVI, at the Æthelmearc Royal
Encampment at the Great Pennsic War. Edmund Tregelles, herald.
Their Majesties called before Them THLady Francesca Giovanna della
Rovere. After remarking upon her excellence in the art of lace-making,
Their Majesties called upon the members of the Most Noble Order of the
Laurel to escort her to sit Vigil in contemplation of her elevation to
the Order. She was commanded to present herself before the Crown at
Summer’s End, in the Canton of Beau Fleuve, to give response on her
willingness to take on this responsibility.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II, August 15, AS XXXVI, at the encampment of Clan Yama
Kaminari at the Great Pennsic War. THL Giulietta da
Venezia, herald.
Their Majesties created Ino Sir Ogami Akira a Baron of Their Court.
Japanese Text and Translation by Lady Solveig Throndardottir. Lovely
Portrait Scroll by a very skilled lady whose name the herald neglected
to record; one thousand apologies!
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II August 16, AS XXXVI, on the Field of Battle at the Great
Pennsic War. Master Fridrikr Tomasson, Langstrand, herald:
Their Royal Majesties did elevate Henri d'Artois to the Order of the
Chivalry, and awarded arms unto him by letter patent. Scroll by THLady
Antoinette de la Croix.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II August 17, AS XXXVI, at Great Court at the Great Pennsic
War. THL Giulietta da Venezia, herald.
Their Majesties announced the winner of the Volunteer War Point
competition, sponsored by the Kingdoms of Æthelmearc and
Atlantia. A total of 3,655.5 volunteer hours were recorded in the
course of the competition. Although the Kingdom of Æthelmearc
amassed 1,234 total hours, Their Majesties determined that
Æthelmearc would graciously withdraw from the competion. The
prize banner was then awarded to the Kingdom of Atlantia, whose
subjects had devoted 677 volunteer hours to the War.
Their Majesties created Gwylim o'r Afonydd Tair a Companion of the Most
Noble Order of the Pelican and awarded him arms by letter patent.
Scroll by THL Anne Blackfeather.
There being no further business, the Court of their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen II, August 17, AS XXXVI, at the Æthelmearc Royal
Encampment following Great Court at the Great Pennsic War. THL
Giulietta da Venezia, herald.
Their Majesties required that the following be read into the Court
Record:
Their Majesties created Alaric von Konigsburg a Companion of Their
Order of the Golden Alce. Scroll by Duchess Anna Blackleaf
(calligraphy); the illumination was a gift from the Kingdom of
Drachenwald.
Muirgheal O'Brien was awarded arms in absentia. Promissory scroll by
THL Margaret Makafee and Ronda Wynne.
Azura was awarded arms in absentia. Scroll by Talisidhe of the
Greenwood.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
suspended.
Being the Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Morguhn and
Meirwen Il, August 17, AS XXXVI, at the encampment of Hus Faerhaga at
the Great Pennsic War. THL Margaret Makafee, herald, THL Giulietta da
Venezia, reporting.
Their Majesties summoned His Lordship, Murdoch Bain, before them. His
Excellency, Earl Sir Yngvar the Dismal did remove all indicia of
servitude from His Lordship, whereupon Their Majesties commanded that
His Lordship should sit vigil and contemplate his elevation to the Most
Noble Order of the Chivalry, with answer to be given at Summer's End.
There being no further business, the Court of Their Majesties was
closed.
Being the Court report for the Regency Court of Their Excellencies,
Fridrikr and Orianna, Baron and Baroness of Thescorre. Court held
August 13, AS XXXVI, at Pennsic XXX at Thescorre Baronial Encampment.
Beautrice Hammeltoune, reporting herald.
Backlog AoA scroll; Isabella de Castile-Bolognese, calligraphy by: Lord
Klaus von Izenfoust, illumination by: Lady Mea the Bold
Order of the Keystone: Lord Patrick the Lost, calligraphy by: Lord
Victor of Shrewsbury, illumination by: Lady Alienora Russeal
Order of the Sycamore: Lady Peregrine of Thescorre, calligraphy by:
Duchess Anna Blackleaf, illumination by: Lady Maeve Ronan