Court report of TRM’s Khalek and Branwyn from Melee Madness on May 31 A.S. 43 held in the Barony of Endless Hills as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of Felicity Flussmullner.
Their Majesties invited Their Highnesses of the East, Darius and Alethea, to join Them in Court and presented Them with a gift.
The people of Endless Hills presented a gift to Their Majesties.
Serena Finn was Awarded Arms for her helpfulness, participation in the arts and work with the cook’s guild (scroll by Ellisif of Endless Hills, words by Eirik Goransson).
Lady Tora Shida no Gozen was awarded the Order of the Golden Alce for her equestrian skill, marshalling and training others in horsemanship (scroll by Marija Kotok).
Lord Primo da Napoli was created a companion of the Order of the Golden Alce for his prowess at heavy armored combat.
Lady Rhiannon filia Catell was inducted as a member of the Order of the Golden Alce for her equestrian expertise (scroll by Barbary Rose).
Lord Tigernach mac Cathail was recognized for his achievement in thrown weapons as a Huntsman.
Their Majesties called before Them Their Order of the Millrind and did recognize the many years of service of Viscount Alexander Caithnes of Wyk to the Kingdom equestrian program by adding his name to their roles (scroll by Barbary Rose).
Their Majesties requested His Excellency Alexander speak of the significance of the day’s equestrian activities. He explained that three years of development had lead to this historic 1st AEthelmearc Equestrian Championship Tournament, now completed. He did describe those games of skill which were performed by the riders and their horses, and expressed his appreciation for Their Majesty’s support of the program. The scores had been tallied and Their Majesties called forth Their new Kingdom Equestrian Champion: Lady Rhiannon filia Catell. Her Majesty also offered a token of admiration for the skill of Alexandra Caithnes and named her the Queen's Equestrian Champion.
Their Majesties called Desiree before the court. Her Majesty noted that Desiree even in her advanced years, had borne not one but two riders during the Tournament, and did confer unto her The Queen’s Award of Excellence.
The Katzen Lanze riders presented Their Majesties with a small horse outfitted in Mongol saddle and barding.
THLady George Anne was called into Court. Their Majesties informed her that a large group of people had flocked to Them crying the praises of Her Ladyship. How Their Majesties, Themselves, had witnessed many of her services to the Kingdom as autocrat, archivist and scribe. Their Majesties called forth the most noble Order of the Pelican and issued such writ instructing George to appear at Barony Wars to complete her vigil and present herself to Them at Their Court, giving reply as whether she will accept elevation to the rank of Peer. Her Ladyship was then taken under the wing of the Order and escorted away.
Their Majesties declared that AEthelmearc is mad for melee and expressed Their gratitude and appreciation for all of those who combatants who attended and participated in the various marshaled activities throughout the day.
Court was closed.