Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Robin and Isabeau
September 24, AS 40 (2005)
Coronation
Barony of Thescorre
Being
the Report of the Court of Their Royal Majesties, Robin and Isabeau,
King and
Queen of Æthelmearc, with Their Excellencies, Cedric and
Peregrine, Baron and
Baroness of Thescorre, in attendance.
Court held on September 24, AS 40 (2005) at Their Coronation in
Their
Barony of Thescorre.
Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting
Herald, with the assistance of THLady Matilda Bosvyle de Belle Aqua.
Their Majesties gave Their Excellencies leave to hold Their Baronial
Court.
The Cadets of Æthelmearc, having noted that gentles whom Their
Majesties wish
to recognize are sometimes absent from Court, presented Their Majesties
a
device designed to ensure attendance: a
red pillory.
Their Majesties welcomed Don Christian Amaury de Launey into Their
Presence. Don Christian proclaimed His
Grace, Sir Morguhn Sheridan the victor in the day’s fencing tourney. Her Majesty then named Lord Ivan Piotrovic
Pevcov the Queen’s Rapier Champion.
Both scrolls by THLady Roberta McMorland.
Their Majesties welcomed Her Excellency, Una de Saint Luc into Their
Presence. Her Excellency announced the
winner of the day’s Backlog Scroll Competition.
Ash of Campbell was awarded arms in absentia for his skill in battle. Scroll scrivened by Lord Ardal of Antioch
and limned by Lady Sarra Moore.
Spyke the Unshaven was awarded arms for his general helpfulness, and
for his
tendency to provide for others who have forgotten essential items. Scroll scrivened by His Excellency, Daniel
Lightfoot and limned by Her Excellency, Una the Bashful.
Collette de Paris was made a Companion of the Keystone for her service
as a
cook and scribe. Scroll by THLady
Matilda Bosvyle de Belle Aqua.
Eldjarn the Thoghtful was made a Companion of the Keystone for his
service as a
chronicler, scribe and token-smith.
Scroll by Her Excellency, Mistress Daedra McBeth a Gryphon and
Lady Bryn
ni MacRose.
Sigvaldi Scatterbrain was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia
for his
service as local castellan. Scroll
scrivened by THLady George Anne and limned by THLady Keran Roslin.
Kadlin Sigvaldiskona was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia
for her
tireless promotion of the arts and sciences.
Scroll by THLady George Anne.
Alessandra Bentivegna da Faenza, called Yasmina, was made a Companion
of the
Sycamore for her skill at scribal arts.
Scroll scrivened by Lord Eldjarn the Thoghtful and limned by Her
Excellency, Una de Saint Luc, upon a text by Her Excellency, Mistress
Daedra
McBeth a Gryphon.
Cradoc Mendwr was made a Companion of the Cornelian for his exemplary
courtesy
and gracious nature. Scroll by Lady
Collette de Paris.
Their Majesties received Their Companions of the White Scarf, who asked
Her
Majesty to join them, and presented Her the symbol of their Order.
Matteo Pesci was made a Companion of the White Scarf and granted arms
for his
prowess at rapier combat. Scroll by
Master Jonathan Blaecstan.
Their Majesties asked the Companions of the Most Noble Order of the
Laurel to
attend Them. They asked the Order
whether it had counseled Their proposed candidate, as directed by Their
illustrious predecessors, Malcolm and Tessa.
Having received an affirmative answer, They then called forth
THLady
Talisidhe of the Greenwood, and asked whether she had received counsel
and
remained willing to accept elevation to said Order.
Their Majesties heard the words of Master Creature Twyne Dragon,
Mistress Karana Yabokchi, and His Excellency, Sir Tarbold Celerius, all
of whom
spoke of Talisidhe’s art, service and strength. Their
Majesties then invested Talisidhe with a medallion (the
gift of Mistress Aleea Bagah), wreath (the gift of Lord Ulfr), and
cloak
appropriate to her new station, with the assistance of Talisidhe’s
lord,
Malachi. Their Majesties also allowed
several gentles to make gifts of Future Apprentice Attitude Adjustment
devices
to Talisidhe. They then created Talisidhe
of the Greenwood a Mistress of the Order of the Laurel.
Scroll borders limned by Her Excellency,
Anna Eisenkopf, miniature limned and scroll scrivened by Her
Excellency,
Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh.
The Court of Their Majesties was closed.