Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Malcolm and Tessa
September 10, AS 40 (2005)
Summer's End
Canton of Beau Fleuve

Being the Report of the Court of Their Royal Majesties, Malcolm and Tessa, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, with Her Sylvan Highness, Isabeau, Princess of Æthelmearc and Their Excellencies, Will and Kiersey, Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael in attendance.  Court held on September 10, AS 40 (2005) at Summer’s End in Their Canton of Beau Fleuve.  Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of Lord Stephen Calvert deGrey.

Their Excellencies presented the results of the day’s tournaments and competitions:

Lord Thomas von Hessen announced the victors in the heavy weapons tournaments:  His Excellency, Sir Maynard von dem Steine was victorious in the double elimination tournament (scroll by Lady Isolda filia Georgii), while His Grace, Sir Morguhn Sheridan won the bearpit tournament (scroll by Sara Tuttle).

Lord Matthew Law announced that Don Diego Miguel Munoz de Castilla had proven victorious in the rapier tournament.  Scroll by Sara Tuttle.

Lady Morwenna Everdone declared that Lord Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato was the victor in the thrown weapons tournament.  Scroll limned by Lady Morwenna Everdone and scrivened by an anonymous scribe.

Her Excellency, Mistress Geirny Thorgrimsdottir announced the winners of the arts and sciences competition:  Their Majesties’ choice was THLady Gabrielle d’Auvergne, for her Bayeux Tapestry piece; Her Highness’ choice was Alianor de Ravenglas for her hand-stitched cyclas; Their Excellencies’ choice was also Alianor de Ravenglas for her
embroidered cushion; and the First Place winner by choice of the Populace was Monique the Scribe, for her illumination.

His Excellency announced the victors in the siege weapon competition:  Lord Filippo de Sancto Martino achieved the highest score, and Sir Ængus MacBain created the most authentic siege weapon.

Julian was named the victor of the youth tournament in absentia.

Lord Francois Belgraunde the Bladegatherer announced that Ryan had achieved the rank of Archer.

Lord Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato, Captain of the Rhydderich Hael Thrown Weapons Team invested Her Excellency, Susan of Fox Meadow as a member of the Team, and presented her a belt favor.

Their Excellencies thanked everyone who helped with the day’s fundraisers, as well as everyone who donated to them.

Eleanore Godwin was made a Companion of the White Horn and granted arms for her skill at thrown weapons and for her service supervising ranges and teaching.  Scroll by Lady Isolda filia Georgii.

Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato was made a Companion of the White Horn and granted arms for his skill at thrown weapons as well as for his service in teaching and promoting thrown weapons activities.  Scroll by THLady Matilda Bosvyle de Belle Aqua.

Isabella fitz Randolph was awarded arms in absentia for her service to her Barony and her Kingdom.  Scroll by His Excellency, Daniel Lightfoot.

Robert of Sugargrove was made a Companion of the Sycamore and awarded arms in absentia for his skill in woodworking.  Scroll by THLady Alienor Russeal.

Alessandra d’Avignon was made a Companion of the Millrind and granted arms in absentia for her many years of service as autocrat, event security chief, set-up and tear-down, coordinating sewing circles and scribal nights, and for being Region 2 Deputy Seneschale.  Scroll limned by Lady Gianna di Aurelio, with scrivening and text by Her Excellency, Aidan ni Leir.

Edward O’Bannon was awarded arms in absentia for his assistance in setting up for and cleaning up after events.  Scroll scrivened by THLady Mea the Bold and limned by Lady Aleyd von Kiel.

Sorcha ingen Airt was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia for her service as Webminister for the Barony of Thescorre.  Scroll by Signora Niccola di Cristiano.

Tribe Tuatha Fieren was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for their assistance to Their Majesties during Their Reign, most particularly for conducting fundraisers for the Royal Travel Fund and enabling Their Majesties to visit more places in the Kingdom and recognize more worthy gentles.  Scroll text by His Majesty; art to be forthcoming.

Illish O’Donovan of Cork was made a Companion of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc for her skill as a milliner and clothier.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Aidan ni Leir.

Cynwrig Wyn was made a Companion of the Sycamore for his skill as a drummer and maker of molds for site tokens as well as for his service at events.  Scroll scrivened by Laird Wulfric Grimbeald and limned by Lady Marija Kotok, upon a text by Laird Wulfric Grimbeald and Lady Theodora Quennell.

Maria Agrissa Sgourina was made a Companion of the Keystone for her service as a teacher and organizer of classes.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Ekaterina Volkova.

Mord Hrutsson the Green was made a Companion of the Keystone for his service as teacher, marshal, organizer, and researcher.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Ekaterina Volkova.

Their Majesties summoned THLord Jacopo di Niccolo into Their Presence, and asked him several questions:  whether he had been counseled as They had directed, whether he had contemplated the advice he had been given, and whether it was his wish to proceed with his elevation to the Most Noble Order of the Pelican.  Jacopo answered all of Their Majesties’ questions in the affirmative, whereupon Their Majesties asked to hear words from worthy gentles in support of Their decision regarding his elevation.  Mistress Aleea Bagah, Sir Ængus MacBain, Her Excellency, Mistress Aoibheil of Dun Holen, Their Graces, Sir Christopher of York and Maurya Etain Sableswan, and His Excellency, Sir Haakon Oaktall all spoke warmly of Jacopo and his many accomplishments, whereupon Their Majesties declared Themselves satisfied.  They called for a lucco, the floor-length scarlet garment denoting a Master of a Guild of Tuscany, a mantle and hood, all prepared by THLady Ysabell Graver, Jacopo’s lady wife, with whose help They invested Jacopo with garments appropriate to his new station.  His Excellency, Syr Bear the Wallsbane presented the ancestral medallion of Æthelmearc and recited its lineage, while Mistress Aleea Bagah presented a personal medallion made by her hand.  After receiving his Oath of Fealty, Their Majesties created Maestro Jacopo di Niccolo a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Pelican, and granted him arms by letters patent.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

Lorenz Butterman was made a Companion of the Golden Alce in absentia for his skill at heavy weapons combat.  Scroll scrivened by Lady Failenn de Cearsaigh and limned by Lord Gaston de Barre and Lady Failenn de Cearsaigh.

Elspeth of Riversedge was awarded arms in absentia for her service as group exchequer, scribe and drummer.  Scroll scrivened by Her Excellency, Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh and limned by Lady Leah of Newcastle.

Brion Domnhall Mac Ghille Brighde was made a Companion of the Sycamore in absentia for his skill at leatherwork, woodwork, and armoring.  Scroll scrivened by Her Excellency, Dame Margaret Makafee and limned by Sabine de Rouen of the Middle Kingdom.

Katherine Kiersey was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her assistance to Their Majesties during Their Reign, particularly for her assistance with kingdom fundraisers and kingdom projects.  Scroll scrivened by Lady Muirgel ingen Gilla Comgaill and limned by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.

William Freskyn Murray was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for his assistance to Their Majesties during Their Reign, particularly for his assistance with kingdom fundraisers and kingdom projects.  Scroll scrivened by Lady Muirgel ingen Gilla Comgaill and limned by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.

His Excellency, William Freskyn Murray announced that the day’s fundraisers had generated $342.37 for the Gleann Abhann relief effort, which would be matched by the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael for a total of $684.74.  His Excellency thanked everyone present for their generosity.

Dmitri Zhirov was awarded arms for his service as Baronial chronicler and scribe.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Daffyd McNab was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for his prowess at heavy weapons combat as well as for his service as an organizer of regional heavy weapons practices.  Scroll to be forthcoming.  True to form, Lord Daffyd announced that there will be a regional fight practice in the near future, and invited everyone to come and participate.

Isolda filia Georgii was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her skill at scribal arts.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Coletta Briant was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to Their Majesties, especially as a retainer.  Their Majesties noted that this was the twenty-first piece of business of Their Court, which was held upon Coletta’s twenty-first birthday.  Scroll scrivened by Dame Margaret Makafee and limned by Bianca Rosamund di Firenze of the Middle Kingdom, upon a text by Faraja bint al-Husane.

Chengir Abu ibn Said was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia for his service as Baronial chronicler and for his assistance at events.  Scroll by THLady Odriana vander Brugghe.

Blausa Korsakova was awarded arms in absentia for her service to the scribal community, as well as for her help at events.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Muirgel ingen Gilla Comgaill was made a Companion of the Keystone for her service to her Barony and Kingdom, particularly for her able assistance at events.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Donal an Strair was awarded arms for his service as Baronial webminister, particularly for the alacrity with which he publishes updates.  Scroll scrivened by Her Grace, Mistress Anna Blackleaf and limned by Fiona.

Their Majesties began to close Court, only to remind themselves that there was yet another gentle who needed to be recognized.  They summoned Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus before Them, and spoke warmly of his years of service to the Kingdom, especially for his service in mentoring young fighters, serving as their marshal and teacher.  They then called forth the Companions of the Most Noble Order of the Pelican once again, and asked Callidus whether he would accept elevation to said Order.  Having received a favorable response, Their Majesties asked to hear testimony concerning Sir Callidus.  His Excellency, Sir Otto of Westphalia, Mistress Alicia Langland, Her Excellency, Susan of Fox Meadow, and Her Excellency, Mistress Liadain ni Dheirdre Caomhanaigh all spoke of Sir Callidus’ many trials, and the gracious and patient way in which he serves.  Maestro Jacopo di Niccolo presented the ancestral medallion of Æthelmearc; regarding its lineage, he noted, “What Bear said, plus me!”  Her Excellency, Mistress Liadain ni Dheirdre Caomhanaigh presented a personal medallion, and Mistress Cori Ghora and THLady Jenna MacPherson of the Lion’s Tower
placed Sir Callidus’ new cloak about his shoulders.  Their Majesties then created Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Pelican, bade him rise, and presented him to the Populace.  Promissory scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur and Monique the Scribe.

The Court of Their Majesties was closed.