Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Malcolm and Tessa II
May 20, AS 41 (2006)
Æthelmearc War Practice
Canton of Steltonwald
Being the Report of the Court of Their
Royal Majesties, Malcolm and Tessa, King and Queen of
Æthelmearc with Their Sylvan Highnesses, Christopher and
Morgen; His Royal Majesty, Brian, King of the East; His Royal
Majesty, Felix, King of the Middle; His Royal Majesty Michael,
King of Atlantia and His Royal Highness Ragnar, Prince of
Atlantia in attendance. Court held on May 20, AS 41 (2006)
at Æthelmearc War Practice in Their Canton of
Steltonwald. Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting Herald,
with the assistance of Lord Stephen Calvert deGrey and Lady Sara
de Lindley and Lady Rowan Blackthorne, Silent Heralds.
Finn of Thescorre was made a Companion of the Silver Alce for his
prowess in youth combat, and for his skill in armoring.
Scroll scrivened by Lady Mairghread ui Stilbhard uu Coinn and
limned by Lady Nivah Catherine Rose of Bannockburn.
Nivah Catherine Rose of Bannockburn was made a Companion of the
Sycamore for her skill in culinary arts, for her research and
presentation of state dinners, for her willingness to feed untold
multitudes on numerous occasions, and for her generosity in
making favors for youth fighters. Scroll by Lady Mairghread
ui Stilbhard uu Coinn.
Loki was made a Companion of the Silver Buccle for his service at
events, helping in kitchens and serving as a listrunner.
Scroll scrivened by Brianna of Steltonwald and limned by Signora
Gianna di Aurelio.
John Axe Kisser was awarded arms for his service at events,
especially for helping to set up and clean up afterward. Scroll
by Eadion O'More.
Their Majesties summoned the Order of the White Scarf before
Them, and noted the absence from their numbers of one Annanias
Fenne, who had been elevated to the Order and granted arms
earlier that day on the fencing field. Don Annanias having
presented himself before Their Majesties heard Them proclaim the
news of his investiture in the Order, and received the scroll
commemorating his achievement. Scroll by Master Jonathan
Blaecstan.
Their Majesties summoned Their Order of the Gage before Them, and
were most pleased to note the presence of THLord Alric of the
Mists among them. They proclaimed that His Lordship, Alric,
had been made a Companion of the Gage and granted arms earlier
that day upon the fighting field, as is proper for advancement in
the martial Orders, and presented Alric the scroll commemorating
his achievement. Scroll by Her Excellency, Aidan ni Leir.
Signora Tomasia da Collevento thanked all of the entrants in the
day's Wooden Pin Competition, and announced that the winner was
Lady Brownyn MacFhionghuin.
Master Remus Fletcher spoke about the day's Artisan's Forum, and
presented Lady Ismay Ponde the gift of a book made by the hand of
Her Excellency, Cassadoria Finialla in appreciation of her
efforts. In turn, Lady Ismay presented a candle in the form
of a rose made by her hand to Her Majesty, Tessa.
Her Highness, Morgen of Rye was made a Companion of the Keystone
for her service in teaching gentles to fight and sew, and for
her assistance managing parking at the Great Pennsic War.
Scroll scrivened by THLord Cadell Blaidd Du and limned by THLady
Odriana vander Brugghe.
Rowan l'Crotha was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her
research and teaching of Middle Eastern dance, and for teaching
young gentles about the Middle Ages. Scroll scrivened by
His Excellency, Daniel Lightfoot and limned by Her Excellency,
Una the Bashful.
Lady Illadore de Bedegrayne announced the winners of the day's
fencing tournaments, and presented scrolls and prizes to the
victors. Lady Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen had proven
victorious in the Accolade Tourney, and Don Annanias Fenne had
prevailed in the Warlord Tourney.
Their Majesties asked Fintan na Coilled to attend Them, and spoke
about his prowess with the bow and his dedication to archery and
the archery community. In recognition of Fintan's
achievements, They called forth Their Scarlet Guard, created
Fintan a companion thereof, and granted him arms. Scroll
scrivened by Her Excellency, Aidan ni Leir and limned by Signora
Gianna di Aurelio.
Arnthor Magnusson was awarded arms for his prowess upon the field
of combat, and for his gentle, courteous and helpful
nature. Scroll to be forthcoming.
Their Majesties thanked everyone in attendance for making the
day's activities a success, and announced that the Royal Armies
had triumphed over the barbarian hordes besieging Their
gates. They reminded everyone present that after battle, we
would all be friends, and invited one and all to a grand party at
the Royal Encampment.