Court report of TRM’s Christopher & Morgen from Harvest Raid on October 11^th, A.S. 43 held in the Shire of Heronter in the presence of Their Heirs, TRH’s Maynard & Liadain, as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of THLady Cigfran Caer Gwalch.

Their Majesties were presented with a basket of 80 award medallions paid as taxes by the people of Heronter.

Baroness Marguerite de la Marche and Duchess Dorinda Courtenay announced the winners of the day’s Arts and Sciences’ contest –Brian Engler (Badger boy), and fencing tournament – Don Iago Benitez.

The remains of what was once Baron William Freskyn Murray and Baron Vladisla Nikulich presented themselves before the court to thank their families and members of their household for supporting them in their efforts to hold the heavy combat field against all challengers during the day. Vlad presented a Viking rowing chest, made by his own hand (with assistance), to one who had inspired him by his generosity: Sir Angus MacBain. William then spoke of the gentle who had inspired him to attempt this feat of arms, and presented a pine box, made by his hands, to Vlad.

Baron Caleb Reynolds, standing in for Kingdom Archery Champion THLord Constantine Blackheart, announced the winner of the Champion’s Shoot: Master Jacopo di Niccolo, who accepted the regalia of his station and took his place among the Their Majesties Champions (woodblock print scroll unsigned).

Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, Lord Antonio de Luna announced the winner of the Champion’s TW contest: Baron Caleb Reynolds who was delighted to return to Their Majesties service and join the retinue (woodblock print scroll unsigned).

His Highness, Prince Maynard, expressed honor at having been asked by Their Majesties to run the Heavy Combat Champion’s Tournament in place of His Grace, Duke Morguhn Sheridan, and was pleased to have conducted the multi-weapons challenge just as His Grace would have wished. Of the 41 entrants, the winner was Count Duncan von Halstern, who gladly accepted the duty of Kingdom Heavy Combat Champion (woodblock print scroll unsigned).

Tiberius was Awarded Arms for his skill at heavy combat and willingness to do some of the heavy work off the field (scroll by Isabella Montoya).

Isabele of Dunbar was Awarded Arms for her outstanding work as Royal liaison at several recent events and her many labors behind the scene (scroll by Rowan L’Crotha).

Aaron the Swift (former known as Quinn) received a Silver Buccle for his service as a youth combatant.

Lady Mary Elizabeth Classon was created a companion of the Order of the Sycamore for her calligraphy and teaching of scribal arts (scroll illum Gwyneth of Newtonhill, calig Gillian of Ravenspur, words Isolda filia Georgii).

Don Iago Benitez was summoned before the Court due to his many years of service to this Kingdom, and was issued a writ to seek out the wisdom of the Peers and return to Their Majesties to answer if he will accept elevation to the noble Order of the Pelican. Their Majesties called forth the Order and requested they escort the candidate and give him such advice to aid his decision (scroll by Dorinda Courtenay).

THLord Hrothgeirr Ivarsson knelt before the Court as Their Majesties credited him with quiet pursuit of heavy combat from which he seemed to derive and great deal of enjoyment. They charged him to appear before Them at 12^th Night to sit vigil in contemplation of elevation to the Order of Chivalry. Their Majesties called forth the companions of said Order to council and escort him from the hall (scroll by Antoinette de la Croix).

Their Majesties invited Their Graces, Duchess Rowan de la Garnison and Duchess Meirwen ferch Owen to join Them before the assembled populace, who rose as one in their presence. His Majesties valiantly attempted to express to them His own personal grief at the passing of His Grace, Duke Morghun, as well as the sorrow of the entire Kingdom. As They had planned to do so from the beginning of Their reign, King Christopher and Queen Morgen, issued Duke Sir Morghun Sheridan an Augmentation of Arms with a canton of the AEthelmearc Kingdom Arms (scroll by Arianna of Wynthrope).

Court was closed.