Court Report - Rurik and Angelik - Sept 15, AS 42 (2007) - Coronation of Duncan and Ilish, Riversedge

Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Rurik and Angelik

September 15, AS 42 (2007)
Coronation of Duncan and Ilish
Shire of Riversedge

Last Court report of TRM's Rurik and Angelik from Coronation on September 15th A.S. 42 held in the Shire of Riversedge as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of Baron Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn and THL Cadell Blaidd Du.

The following business was done by Their Royal Majesties at Summer's End in the Canton of Beau Flueve on September 8th:
In the morning, Baroness Gillian Llwelyn of Ravenspur returned a yellow belt to Baroness Cori Ghora ending her formal relationship as a protégé. She was sent to sit vigil for the Order of the Pelican and instructed to receive the council of the Peers of the Realm.
Lady Morwenna Everdon was made a Companion of the Order of the Keystone for service to her scribal guild, and for creating scroll cases (scroll: Barbary Rose).
Giovanna DeNapoli was Awarded Arms for beadwork and her pursuit of defense (scroll: Sasha Gray and Corwyn Montgomery).
Seline Berna was Awarded Arms for Middle Eastern dance and clothing (scroll: Niccola di Cristiano).
Zora Horuschaa was Awarded Arms for metal etching and maile (scroll illum: Keran Roslin, calig: Hrefna in heppna Thorgrimmsdottir).
Aveline del Dolce was Awarded Arms for teaching dance (scroll: Gwilym, words Brandubh O'Donnghaile).
Fejas Elena was Awarded Arms for skill in the kitchen (scroll: Aidan ni Leir).
Bovi Farmadr was Awarded Arms for his skill as a craftsman and brewer (scroll: Aiden ni Leir).
Lord Wulfstan the Wise was made a Companion of the Keystone for his labor in striking pavilions and moving heavy objects (scroll illum: Aibell Suil-uaine).
Lady Sabrina Godolphin was made a Companion of the Keystone for her helpfulness and work at troll (scroll calig: Keran Rosin).
Lord Eldjarn the Thoughtful was made a Companion of the Sycamore for scribal arts (scroll calig: Anna Blackleaf, illum: Maeve Ronan).
Lady Meg the Mad was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for her mad fencing skills (scroll illum: Rota Egilsdottir, calig: Anlaith ingen Trena).
Donna Sasha Gray was granted the Fleur d'AEthelmearc for her scribal skills (scroll callig: Sophie Davenport, words: Ogami Akira).
Sir Raimund of the Strait and Viscountess Angharad of the Sleeping Lion swore their fealty to the Crown before witnesses.
Lord David Chadwycke was created a Companion of the Golden Alce for his proficiency in the art of fencing. (zen scroll: Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn).
Baroness Katryne of Bakestonden was created a Companion of the Keystone and furthermore awarded the King's Award of Excellence for her service to AEthelmearc and the Crown at Pennsic War (zen scroll: Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn).
The most noble Order of the Pelican was called before Their Majesties and confirmed that they had counseled the candidate in question. Baroness Gillian Llwelyn of Ravenspur was brought before the Court, heralded by Baron Edmund Treglis, and replied that she would accept the honor. Royal Peers, Duchess Meirwen uerch Owein and Duke Morgunn Sheridan spoke of her worthiness; Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus spoke for the Chivalry of her dark side; Mistress Honoria of Thescorre and Mistress Alicia Langland spoke as Laurels in favor of her artistry and teaching; and Baroness Cori Ghora on behalf of the Pelicans addressed her service as autocrat and cook. Gillian was then enfolded in a cloak and presented with a personal medallion as well as the ancestral medallion and lineage. After giving her fealty to the Crown, she was presented before the populace as a Companion of the Pelican (scroll illum Morwenna Everdon, callig Isolda filia Georgii).

Having returned from battle victorious but weary, His Majesty called for His son and heir, Prince Duncan, and told Him to make ready to ascend to the throne. His Majesty then displayed before the populace an historic relic –the faded tabard of the 1st Prince of AEthelmearc. Earl Yngvar the Dismal was called before the court and gifted with the tabard he had been the first to wear. His Majesties called THL Cadell Blaidd Du before Him, and explained that sometime ago He had told this herald that Her Majesty did not wish to be referred to by a certain adjective. He had asked Cadell to write down the word "dread" and told him he could not use it again until He was done with it. His Majesty then returned the scrap of paper, with the word upon it, back to Cadell.
Fionnait inghean Chonchogaidh was Awarded Arms for fencing skill and her helpful nature (scroll by anonymous).
Lord Rundwulf the Goth was made a companion of the Order of the Keystone for outstanding service (words: Robert O'Conner).
Lady Amy of Endless Hills was created a companion of the Order of the Keystone for her unceasing service in the kitchen (scroll illum: Mea the Bold, calig: Anna Blackleaf)
Baron Robert of Worchester was made a companion of the Keystone for outstanding service (scroll: Barbary Rose)
Kathryn de Lyon de Savoie was created a companion of the Order of the Sycamore for her beautiful scribal work (scroll Sophie of Davenport).
THL Augusto Giuseppe de San Donato received the Order of the Millrind for his many labors as autocrat.
Ramei Tenkai Daiko, the taiko drummers were recognized for their service with the King's Award of Excellence.
The following gentles received the Sigil of AEthelmearc in recognition for their service to the Crown during this reign: Baron Quinn Kerr, Baroness Aelfra Long, Aefgivah, Lord Angus MacDubh, Cedric, Christine, Lady Emily of Dunvegan, Baroness Katryne of Bakestonden, Faust e Munderingi Fausterson, Lady Osa of the Greenlands, Viscondessa Isabella Falcao deh Galinha, Lady Marsi of Hadley, Stevan Ulfkellson, Lady Heather, Kailean Diamet, THLord Alric of the Mists, Lord Thorolf the Black, Lady Maewynn the Badger, Lady Catherine Vivans, THLord Georg Eisenfaust, Rhiannon of Ravenglass, Rose the Wise, Lord Wulfstan the Wise, THLord Hrothgeir Iverson Lord Thomas le Strange, Lady Esa Baird, Sir Greaedwyn mab Teyrnon, Gabriel, The Turk, Lord Bors, Lady Amelia, Lord Daffydd MacNabb, Lord Robert O'Connor, Kayley O'Connor, Sir Tristan Sexwulf, Shalynn of Heronter, Maushu, Martin of Hunters Home, Lady Moira Raesgach, Baron Aquilla Blackmore, Lord Connor MacGregor, Lady Amber MacGregor, Lord Daibhith Clarsaichean, Lord Rudolphe der Wilde.
Lady Marsi of Hadley was created a Baroness of the Court for her dedicated service to the Crown during Their two reigns (knife and
large jewelry box by Stevan Ulfkellson).
Her Majesty thanked her guard for serving her and released them from duties.
Their Majesties thanked all those who had served as Their retainers and released them from their duties.
His Majesty called forth his heir, and requested testimony from those witnesses who were present at the last Crown Tournament: the Kingdom Seneschal, Countess Caryl, the former Silver Buccle herald, Baroness Giulietta and the Kingdom Earl Marshall, Sir Koredono all affirmed that Duncan had won the day.
King Rurik then thanked Her Majesty for being by his side during Their Reign and removed the Crown from her head. He then accepted Duncan's oath of fealty to AEthelmearc, removed the Crown from His own head and placed it on the brow of King Duncan.