Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Malcolm and Tessa II
September 9, AS 41 (2006)
Summer's End
Canton of Beau Fleuve
This being the Report of the Evening
Court of their Sylvan Majesties, Malcolm and Tessa, with Their
Excellencies, William and Katherine, Baron and Baroness of the
Rhydderich Hael and Their Excellencies, Eric and Katja, Baron and
Baroness of Thescorre in attendance. Court held at the
Festival of Summer's End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve, 9
September A.S. XLI (2006). Lord Stephan Calvert deGrey,
Reporting Herald, with the assistance of THLady Matilda Bosville
de Belle Aqua, Ravenstongue Pursuivant.
Their Majesties called before them Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus
whereupon he received the scroll created for his elevation into
the Order of the Pelican last year at Summer's End. Scroll
by Baroness Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.
Their Majesties called into court Lady Mairghread ui Stilbhard uu
Coinn. Hearing of her service as Chronicler to their Barony of
Thescorre and most other magnificent talents, Their Majesties
created her a Companion of their Order of the Keystone. Scroll
limned by Lady Leah of Newcastle and scrivened by Lady Sofie
Davenport, upon a text by Mistress Rose Marian of Edgewater.
Their Majesties called in Lord Raibeart Warenne. For his help in
carrying, preparation and especially his assistance the State
Dinner, Raibeart was also created a Companion of their Order of
the Keystone. Scroll limned by THLady Keran Roslin and
scrivened by THLady George Anne.
Their Majesties then called in Raibeart's lady, Lady Nivah
Catherine Rose of Bannockburn, from her labors in the kitchens.
Speaking well of her excellence in preparing wondrous feasts, her
skill in sewing and embroidery, and her willingness to help
wherever and whenever assistance is needed by anyone, Nivah was
given the Æthelmearc Award of Excellence.
Their Majesties called in Mara McKenzie, also known as Mara of
Hartstone. For her help at sewing and cooking at many events,
Mara was Awarded Arms. Scroll by Lady Renata Rouge, called
the Posh Rot.
Their Majesties summoned into court Gweneth of Newton Hill, also
known as Gweneth of Clan Blackhart. For her service in kitchens
and at troll as well as her skill at fencing and thrown weapons,
Gweneth was awarded arms. Scroll by Lady Mary Elizabeth
Clason upon a text by by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of
Ravenspur.
Their Majesties called in their most loyal subjects, Their
Excellencies, Boudiccea Ravenhair and Katryne of Bakestonden.
Knowing well their skill at song and verse, they were both made
Companions of their Order of the Sycamore. Both scrolls by Her
Excellency, Aidan ni Leir.
Their Majesties called before them Lord Brad Boda d'Aylward.
Hearing and knowing well of his skill as an archer as well as
running ranges and teaching, Their Majesties called into court
Their Most Noble Order of the Scarlet Guard, inducted Lord Brad
into that Order and granted him arms. Scroll by Her
Excellency, Geirný Thorgrímsdóttir.
Their Majesties once again summoned His Grace, Sir Morguhn
Sheridan before them to answer the question whether he would
accept elevation into Their Most Noble Order of the
Pelican. Several Companions of that order spoke on His
Grace's behalf: Viscount Sir Bear the Wallsbane, Mistress
Rhiannon the Curious, Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope and Mistress
Cori Ghora, Principal of the Æthelmearc Order of the
Pelican. With the unanimous approval of the Order, Sir
Morguhn did indeed accept what for decades all knew was rightly his and
was made a Companion of the Order of the Pelican. Scroll by
Master Jonathan Blaecstan.
Their Majesties summoned all of the youth of Æthelmearc in
attendance and presented them with gifts for their service and
enthusiasm.
Their Majesties recalled Her Excellency, Katryne of Bakestonden.
Knowing of her exceptional service, Their Majesties were most
moved to grant her arms. Scroll by Pani Marija Kotokova.
Their Majesties called into court Lady Ailleann inghen
Proinnsias. Seeing the blooms and blossoms of her labor as Royal
Gardner, not to mention other service, Lady Ailleann was made a
Companion of the Order of the Keystone. Scroll limned by
THLady Keran Roslin and scrivened by THlady George Anne.
Monique the Scribe was made a Companion of the Silver Sycamore in
absentia for her skill in scribal arts; Their Excellencies of the
Rhydderich Hael agreed to present her scroll, as well as Their
Majesties' words, at the earliest opportunity. Scroll limned
by Cathain inghen Bheth and scrivened by Robert l'Étourdi.
Their Majesties summoned Her Excellency, Kelda ferch Ystwyth
before them from her position as Royal Retainer. The
stunned lady was then given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her
excellent service.
Their Majesties called before them Lord Cradoc Mendwr. Knowing
of his most excellent service in many endeavours, their Majesties
called before them their Most Noble Order of the Millrind,
created Cradoc a Companion of that Order and granted him
arms. Scroll to be forthcoming.
Their Majesties called before them Lady Rosalinda of Castile.
Being well informed of her skill at combat archery [as well as
her years of fighting on the field (as a combat archer)], she was made
a Companion of the Order of the Golden Alce. Scroll by Her
Excellency, Ekaterina Volkova.
Sara of Cambridge was awarded arms in absentia for her service to
her Kingdom and her local group. Their Excellencies of the
Rhydderich Hael graciously agreed to bring tidings of her new
station to Sara at the earliest opportunity.
Their Majesties gave leave to Their Excellencies of the
Rhydderich Hael to hold their Baronial Court.
Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Église was made a Companion of
the Sycamore in absentia for her skill in the bardic arts.
Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael agreed to present the
scroll to Brigitte at the earliest opportunity. Scroll by
Lady Etain ingin Dalaig and THLord Magnus Tindal.
Isabella the Scribe was awarded arms in absentia for her skills
in the scribal arts. Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael
agreed to present the scroll to Isabella at the earliest
opportunity. Scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of
Ravenspur.
Their Majesties summoned before them Maitresse Yvianne de Castel
d'Avignon and Sir Aengus McBain. As they have continued to
serve both Crown and Kingdom in myriads of different ways, their
were each given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for their service.
Their Majesties called before them Robert l'Étourdi. Knowing
well of his skill as a fencer and his service as Castellan to
Their Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, They awarded him arms. Her
Excellency of the Rhydderich Hael also presented Lord Robert with
a circlet signifying his new rank. Scroll by Lady Isolda
filia Georgii.
Their Majesties called for all those who were attending their
first event and presented them gift pouches and hoped that all
would return for many further events.
Cicilia Corsini was made a Companion of the Sycamore in absentia
for her skill in the bardic arts.
Their Majesties called forth Charles the Orange. Hearing well of
his most exemplary service, often done most quietly and behind
the scenes so that others may have full enjoyment of events, they
were so moved to Award him Arms.
Their Majesties called before them all scribes of Æthelmearc who
had not yet received a Royal token for their service and
presented them one.
Their Majesties once again summoned before them Her Excellency,
Giulietta da Venezia and asked her if during her vigil she had
indeed received wise counsel and was ready to take her place as a
member of the Order of the Pelican. She replied that she was
always ready and willing to serve in whatever fashion the Crown
desired. Therefore, Their Majesties called all members of the
Most Noble Order of the Pelican there present. Speaking on
Baroness Giulietta's behalf were Master Sion Andreas o Wynedd of
the Kingdom of the Middle, representing the Order of the Laurel;
Sir Aengus McBain representing the Order of Chivalry; His
Excellency, Sir Henri d'Artois (read by Master Fridrikr Tomasson
av Knusslig Hamn, Sycamore Herald) representing the Royal Peers;
Her Grace, Maurya Etain Sableswan representing the Ladies of the
Rose and finally Master Edmund Lambert of Tregelles, Keystone
Herald and Mistress Margaret MacDuibhshithe, Pelican
Queen-of-Arms, representing the Order of the Pelican. Upon
hearing the words of these great nobles, Their Majesties
presented Giulietta with the cloak, medallion and chapeau of the
Order and created her a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the
Pelican by Letters Patent. Maestra Giulietta then swore fealty to
the Crown as a Peer of the Realm and was presented to the
populace as Æthelmearc's newest Peer, to the thundrous
approval of all present. Scroll (of enormous size and detail) by
THLady Alheydis von Körckhingen; wording by His Excellency,
Sir Ogami Akira.
It was then announced that anyone still seeking reservations for
Coronation to see Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.
As there was no further business before the Crown, Court was closed.