Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Christopher and Morgen
September 30, AS 41 (2006)
Harvest Raid
Shire of Herontir
Being the Report of the Court of Their
Majesties, Christopher and Morgen, King and Queen of
Æthelmearc. Court held September 30, AS 41 (2006) at
Harvest Raid in Their Shire of Herontir. Giulietta da
Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of THLord Dagonell
Collingwood of Emerald Lake.
Her Excellency, Marguerite de la Marche, Seneschal of the Kingdom
of Æthelmearc, noted that the Incipient Shire of Blackwater
had fulfilled all of the requirements for advancement to full
Shire status, and presented gifts of favors bearing the Shire's
arms as well as tokens for each of the Shire's officers.
Their Majesties invited members of the populace of the new Shire
of Blackwater to present themselves before Them to be
recognized. Favors and tokens by Lady Nivah Catherine Rose
of Bannockburn and friends.
The Shire of Blackwater presented gifts to Their Majesties,
including an invitation for Their Majesties to visit the new
Shire upon a date of Their choosing. Invitation scroll by
Lady Sofie Davenport.
Jacob of Herontir was made a Companion of the Cornelian for his
exemplary courtesy. Scroll by Lady Renata Rouge.
Jane Atwell was made a Companion of the Sycamore in absentia for
her musical skills, which lend much to the atmosphere of our
events. Scroll scrivened by THLady Antoinette de la Croix
and limned by Lady Ismay Ponde, upon a text by His Excellency,
Jehan de la Marche.
Cicilia Corsini was presented the scroll and medallion created to
commemorate her advent into the Order of the Sycamore, done at
Summer's End during the Reign of Malcolm and Tessa. Scroll
scrivened by Her Grace, Anna Blackleaf and limned by Pomestnitsa
Marija Kotokova.
Drugaur Mensch was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for his
skill at heavy weapons combat, as well as for his service as
Knight Marshal for the Rhydderich Hael. Scroll scrivened by
Her Grace, Anna Blackleaf and limned by Lady Maeve Aislynn Ronan.
Lord Antonio de Luna announced the winners of the day's
competitions: for Arts and Sciences, "Little Girl in Tudor
Garb," outfit made by Lady Genevieve Ravencrest and modeled by
her daughter Cassandra; for Thrown Weapons, Lord Constantine
Blackhart; for Archery, Lord Muhallim ibn Rashid, called Milhim;
for the Rapier Bearpit, Don Iago Benitez; Fencers' Choice, Don
Annanias Fenne and Signore Vigo da Napoli; Rapier Marshals' and
Listmistress' choice, THLord John Michael Thorpe.
Tronose Modoc was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for his
prowess upon the archery range as well as for his willingness to
haul targets and equipment that others may enjoy shooting.
Scroll by Lady Juliana Delamere, upon a text by Master Valgardr
Gunnarsson.
Their Majesties called forth Their Archery Champion, THLord
Ambrosius MacDaibhidh, thanked him for his service, and
proclaimed that They had chosen THLord Caleb Reynolds as his
successor. Scroll by Her Excellency, Roberta McMorland,
upon a text by THLady Bryn ni MacRose.
Their Majesties called forth Their Thrown Weapons Champion,
Master Charles of Alden, thanked him for his service, and
proclaimed that They had chosen THLord Augusto Giuseppe di San
Donato as his successor. Scroll by Her Excellency, Roberta
McMorland.
Their Majesties called forth their Heavy Weapons Champion, Sir
Isenwulf Thorolfssone and thanked him for his service. They
proclaimed that His Excellency, Maynard von dem Steine had proven
victorious in the day's tournament; however, in consideration of
His Excellency's responsibilities in modern life, They asked
THLord Hrothgar Ivarson to serve as Their Champion. Scroll
by Her Excellency, Roberta McMorland, upon a text by THLady Bryn
ni MacRose.
Maynard von dem Steine was made a Companion of the Cornelian for
his exemplary courtesy. Scroll by Lady Isolda filia
Georgii.
Brigitte von Eisenburg was made a Companion of the Keystone for
her service in many kitchens as well as for her willingness to
clothe newcomers to our Society. Scroll scrivened by Lord
Ardal of Antioch and limned by Lady Sarra Moore.
Their Majesties invited Lord Lothinn Vikarsson into Their
Presence. He had asked for a moment in Court to present a
token of his esteem to Her Grace, Dorinda Courtenay, who was also
invited to attend Their Majesties. Lothinn then presented
Her Grace a most marvelous goose egg, decorated by his own hand
and bearing upon it Her Grace's arms as well as diverse other
symbols having great meaning for her. Their Majesties
entreated the populace to seek out and admire this work of art!
In recognition of her many years of service, inspiration, and
leadership to her Shire and her Kingdom, Dorinda Courtenay was
given the Æthelmearc Award of Excellence.
Keinven Ragnarsdottir was made a Companion of the Millrind and
granted arms for her many years of service as Herontir Chronicler, co-
Chatelaine, and all-around helpful lady. Scroll by Her
Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.
Their Majesties asked the Populace to rise and reflect for a
moment upon two gentles who have recently passed from our
midst: THLady Caitlin Deirdre of Errelyn and Lord Broderick
Wintermane.
The Court of Their Majesties was closed.