Last Court report of TRM’s Khalek and Branwyn from the Coronation of Christopher and Morgen on September 20, A.S. 43 held in the Shire of Heronter as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of Lord Robert O’Connor.

Artan Beck was Awarded Arms (in absentia) for skill at heavy weapon combat (scroll by Marija Kotok).

Lady Aveline del Dolce was created a companion of the Order of the Sycamore for work as A&S minister, teaching and dance (Gillian Llywellyn).

HRH, Prince Christopher arrived and reported to TRM’s that the rainy season would soon be upon Them. He suggested that perhaps the time had come for Their Majesties to remove their herd to the inland steppe, while He, as Their rightful heir, would remain at the coast to ride out the wind and rain and protect the Kingdom through the harsh winter. Their Majesties were convinced and declared that They would retire following the completion of Their court business. His Highness withdrew to change out of his traveling clothes.

Lord Bjorn Einarsson was awarded the Order of the Keystone for his service as Seneschal of his group (scroll illum by Lothin Vikarsson, calig Dorinda Courtenay).

THLord Fintan na Coilled received the Order of the Sycamore for skill and artistry with woodworking, scribal arts and research in period archery equipment (scroll text by Aidan ni Leir, calig & illum Kris Gilibari).

Lord Iain Ard mac an Bhaird and Lady Gytha Oggesdohtor were each recognized for their achievement of the Huntsman status in Thrown Weapons.

Baroness Ariella of Thornbury was promised an invitation to the Amythyst Invitational Tournament by Her Majesty.

Their Majesties awarded the Sigil of AEthelmearc to the following gentles: Baron Saleem ibn Alefan, Baroness Sadira bint Wassouf, Lady Nezhah bint Saleem, Peter Meagher of Thescorre, Baroness Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina, Lord Sigvaldi inn enski, Baroness Peregrine of Thescorre, Baroness Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenberg, Baroness Aleea Baga, THLord Caradawc Mendwr, THLady Collette de Paris, Baron Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn, Baroness Orianna Fridrikskonna, Lady Ingridr Fridriksdottir, Myklos of Thescorre, Don Anias Fenn, Duke Malcolm MacEoghainn, Baron Alonzio of the Peacemakers, Dona Alessandra Bentivegna da Faenza, Lord Olaf Thorvardarson, Aine ingen Richard, Lord Thomas Petersham, THLady Bryn ni mac Rose, Baroness Olivia d’Anjou, Lord Iain Ard mac an Bhaird, Lord Pearce Redsmythe.

Lord Gavin Kent was created the 25th Jewel of AEthelmearc (in absentia) for his outstanding diplomacy as seneschal, service and inspiration to the bardic community as former Bardic champion (scroll by Gianna di Aurelio).

Their Majesties recalled His Highness, Christopher to Their presence, and as he claimed to be the rightful heir, They did question Their Seneschal, Countess Caryl on the legal precedence. With her confirmation that all was as it should be, the Earl Marshal’s representative, Sir Magariki Katsuichi no Koredono and THLady Matilda, Silver Buccle agreed that HRH Christopher was the true heir.

Their Majesties thanked Their retainers and discharged them from their obligation.

Her Majesty called forth Her guard, thanked Them for Their loyal service and dismissed them as well.

His Majesty, Khalek spoke from His heart to His Lady wife, reminding Her that though He must remove the Crown He had won for Her, She would always be His Khatun. As her time as Queen was now ended, His Majesty requested a final favor of the guardsmen, and they followed Branwyn from the hall.

His Majesty then withdrew the Sword of State from its sheath, asking one last time if His Highness was prepared and heard the oath of Christopher, as he swore to uphold the laws and traditions of AEthelmearc. With that, Khalek removed His Crown, placed the Crown of gold Fleur d’Lis upon King Christopher, presented Him with His Sword of State and knelt before His Majesty.