Being the report for the Court of Their Royal Majesties Christopher and Maurya, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, with Their Heirs, Henri and Berengaria, Dauphin et Dauphine.  Court held May 31st, AS 38 (2003) in Their Shire of Sunderoak at the Sylvan Crusade.  Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of Fridrikr Tomasson.

Their Majesties received the Oath of Fealty of his Excellency, Count Sir Master Jehan de la Marche.

Mistress Amaryllis Coleman took Calum Munro as her protege.

Magdelena Drucker, the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, was invited before Their Majesties and thanked for her skill and service.  She was asked to explain the manner in which her successor was chosen, which was through a Tournament called "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Let Fly!" in which the object was to avoid striking the Tiger target.  Even though he managed to do the unthinkable and rend the Tiger asunder, Lord Aidan Gunn was announced as the new Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, after some chastisement from His Majesty, and an admonishment to refrain from tiger hunting in the future.  Scroll illuminated by Mea the Bold and calligraphed by Sophie of Davenport.

Magdelena Drucker was awarded arms for her service as Thrown Weapons marshal, teacher and Champion.  Scroll by Vivienne of Yardley.

Catheline la Confusee was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone in absentia for her service as chronicler, chatelaine, troll, kitchen worker, teacher and scribe.  Scroll layout by Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon, painted by Jannat Raushana al-Ramiya, and calligraphed by Cadell Blaidd du.

The members of the Southern Watch pledged to serve their Kingdom and Her Majesty and, as is their custom, presented Her Majesty with a pin in the form of a dogwood blossom.

Michelina da Trento was made a Companion of the Order of the Millrind for her service as feastocrat, cook and teacher.  Scroll illuminated by Tatyana the Kushka and calligraphed by Antoinette de la Croix.

Their Majesties addressed the populace concerning the importance of the Society as a family, and the importance of families to the Society. They wished to recognize the efforts of one such family, and asked that Ephrata Colyne, Victoire d'Ardres and Lady Deirdre ingean Brian Dhomnhaill present themselves.

Ephrata Colyne was made a Companion of the Order of the Silver Buccle. Scroll illuminated by Mathilde of Nordskogen and calligraphed by Cadell Blaidd du.

Victoire d'Ardres was awarded arms for her service as retainer, for helping with children's activities, and for carrying, washing and fetching at many events.  Scroll by Kris Gilibari.

Deirdre ingean Brian Dhomnhaill was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for her work as herald, retainer, in kitchens, and for many years of behind-the-scenes help.  Scroll written by Dorinda Courtenay, illuminated by Moira Reasgah of River's Edge, and calligraphed by Antoinette de la Croix.

The Court of Their Majesties was closed.

Herald's note:  after Court, Their Majesties recognized Cynthia Moore for her joy and skill at archery.