Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Malcolm and Tessa II
June 10, AS 41 (2006)
Tournaments Through the Ages
Shire of Stormsport
Being the Report of the Court of His
Royal Majesty, Malcolm,
King of Æthelmearc with Their Sylvan Highnesses, Christopher and
Morgen, Prince
and Princess of Æthelmearc in attendance. Court held on June 10,
AS 41 (2006)
at Tournaments Through the Ages in Their Shire of Stormsport.
Giulietta da
Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of Sir AEngus MacBain.
Sir Ængus MacBain announced the results of the day's Youth
Tournament. Ian,
having prevailed against his brother Neil and Rouland of Willowbrooke,
was
named the victor, and presented his prize. Congratulations were offered
to all
of the youth combatants for their fine show of skill as well as honor,
chivalry
and courtesy throughout the day.
Una the Bashful was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her skill in
scribal
arts, culinary arts and tailoring. Scroll by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.
Tommasa Isolana was awarded arms for her service to the Kingdom,
particularly
for her participation in and promotion of canine activities. Scroll
scrivened
by THLady Antoinette de la Croix and limned by Lady Lara Sukhadrev,
upon a text
by His Excellency, Ogami Akira.
Elspeth the Unruly was awarded arms in absentia for her skill in
scribal arts,
and for her service as her Shire's Exchequer. Scroll scrivened by
THLady George
Anne and limned by THLady Keran Roslin.
Rannveigr Haakonardottir was made a Companion of the White Horn for her
skill
in and promotion of equestrian activities, and for her willingness to
share her
knowledge with one and all. Scroll by THLady Antoinette de la Croix.
Alexander Caithnes of Wyk was made a Companion of the White Horn for
his skill
in and promotion of equestrian activities, and for his willingness to
teach any
gentle who would learn. Scroll by THLady Antoinette de la Croix.
His Majesty received the Oath of Fealty of SIr Alexander Caithnes of
Wyk.
Their Excellencies, Rannveigr and Alexander asked all those who had
authorized
as equestrians that day to come forward, and presented the seven new
members of
the Æthelmearc Cavalry to His Majesty and Their Highnesses.
Rynea of Stormsport was awarded arms in absentia for her service as a
waterbearer
and gate guard. Scroll by Lady Ismay Ponde, upon a text by His
Excellency,
Jehan de la Marche.
Orn Askelsson was awarded arms in absentia for his service at events,
and for
assisting with the Royal Encampment at the Great Pennsic War. Scroll by
THLady
Hrefna in heppna Thorgrimsdottir.
Daniel Lightfoot was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for his
prowess at
heavy weapons combat, and for his steadfastness and solidity in
defending the
Kingdom. Scroll by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.
His Majesty invited His Excellency, Maynard von dem Steine and Her
Excellency,
Liadain ni Dheirdre Caomhanaigh into His Presence, whereupon He praised
their
skill and dedication to armored combat. He asked Sir Maynard and
Mistress
Liadain to continue to stand with Him and protect His person in combat,
and
invested them as Royal Æthelmearc Lancers.
His Majesty further detained Her Excellency, Liadain ni Dheirdre
Caomhanaigh,
and spoke again in praise of her skill in armored combat. He commended
her for
the joy she brings to the field, and for sharing her enjoyment with
everyone
with whom she crosses swords. In recognition of these gifts, as well as
her
many other talents and considerable abilities, His Majesty created
MIstress Liadain
the premier recipient of the King's Award of Excellence.
His Majesty thanked everyone in attendance for contributing to the
pleasure of
the day, and bid everyone to share good food, good stories, and good
companionship that evening.
The Court of His Majesty was closed.