Court Reports of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc
Henri
October 18, AS 38
(2003)
Baronial Investiture of Alonzia and Tatyana
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Being the
report for the Afternoon Court of His Royal Majesty Henri, Roi
d’Æthelmearc,
with Their Excellencies, Alonzio and Tatyana, Baron and Baroness of the
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands in attendance.
Court held on October 18th, AS 38 (2003) at the Investiture of
Alonzio and Tatyana in His Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.
Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of
Aengus
MacBain.
His Majesty
invited Master Charles of Alden into His presence.
Master Charles announced that the Kingdom Thrown Weapons
Championship
had been held that day, and presented the five finalists in the
competition to
His Majesty. His Majesty noted that
Lord Constantine of Clan Blackhart’s fierce competitive spirit led him
to
achieve the highest score, and so chose him as His champion. Lord Constantine was presented with the
regalia of the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion by his predecessor, Lord
Aidan
Gunn. His Majesty thanked both
Champions as well as everyone who had competed in the day’s
Championship.
His Majesty gave
Their Excellencies, Alonzio and Tatyana, leave to conduct their
Baronial Court.
Patrick McMoody
was awarded arms for his skill at fencing, including his service as the
Debatable Lands’ Fencing Champion and for teaching others the art of
the
rapier. Scroll by THLady Kris Gilibari.
Degan of
Coventry was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for his
years of
quiet service as Seneschal of Steltonwald and as Arts and Sciences
coordinator
for Æthelmearc War Practice. No
scroll
was present.
Charles de
Cayeux was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for his
service as
Seneschal of the College of Cour d’Or and for many hours spent in
Baronial
kitchens washing dishes. Scroll by
THLady Kris Gilibari.
Miriel Verdy was
made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for her service as
Debatable
Lands Gold Key liaison, for conducting sewing circles, and for teaching
others
to clothe themselves. Scroll in
progress with wording by Master Michael Alewright.
Gregory of the
Debatable Lands was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for
his years
of quiet, behind-the-scenes service in any capacity in which he can be
helpful. Scroll illuminated by THLady
Anna Eisenkopf and calligraphed by THLord Cadell Blaidd du.
Wilhelm von
Stromberg was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for his
skill as
Debatable Lands Archery Marshal and Captain, teacher of archery, and
for
taunting French knights. Scroll by
THLady Aerin Teine.
Godwin Fitzhugh
was made a Companion of the Order of the Sycamore for his skill at
period
encampments, Scandinavian style. Scroll
by THLady Hrefna in heppna Thorgrimsdottir.
Muirchein
Gaelbane was made a Companion of the Order of the Golden Alce for her
exceptional skill at archery, for loaning archery equipment to
newcomers, for
teaching and for building unique targets.
Scroll by Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh.
THLady Giulietta
da Venezia received her backlog Fleur d’Æthelmearc scroll, done
during the
Reign of Yngvar and Caryl. Scroll by
THLady Aerin Teine.
Her Excellency,
Genevieve du Vent Argent received her backlog Fleur d’Æthelmearc
scroll, done
during the Reign of Cygnus and Dorinda I.
Scroll by THLady Aerin Teine.
Kieran MacRae
was made a Companion of the Order of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc for
his skill at
music, whether composing, performing or directing the Debatable Choir. Scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.
His Majesty
summoned His Lordship, Zanetto da Como before him.
Having noted His Lordship’s skill at armoring, His Majesty asked
His Most Noble Order of the Laurel to attend Him. His
Lordship was then presented with a Writ commanding him to
present himself before His Majesty at the Kriskindermart event to be
held on
December 6th in His Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands to answer the
question
whether he would accept elevation to said Order. His
Lordship was then escorted from the Royal Presence by the
Order. Scroll by His Excellency, Master
Will Langdon of Greymorne.
The Court of His
Majesty was closed.