Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Henri II and Elena
January 30th, AS 44 (2010)
Twelfth Night Celebration
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
Report of the Court of Their Royal Majesties, Henri et Elena, Roi et Reine d’Aethelmearc held at Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands Twelfth Night Celebration on the 30th day of January as 44, Their Majesties, Siegfried and Elizabeth, King and Queen of Northshield, Their Highnesses, Thorstenn and Zaphryine, Prince and Princess of Trimaris and Their Excellencies, Byron and Ariella, Baron and Baroness of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands in attendance, THLord Brandubh Ó Donnghaile, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of THLady Anlaith ingen Trena, THLord Cadell Blaidd du and THLady Hilderun Hügelmann.
 
Morning Court.
 
Their Majesties welcomed Their Cousins, Their Highnesses, Thorstenn and Zephryine, Prince and Princess of Trimaris to join Them in Court.  Their Majesties then announced that Aethelmearc would ally itself with the Kingdom of Trimaris for the upcoming Gulf Wars.
 
Their Majesties called forward the Companions of the Order of the Pelican.  Their Majesties further summoned the spirit of Countess Caryl Olesdatter.  Their Majesties instructed Countess Caryl to present herself before Them at eh Feast of the 7 Deadly Sins to answer whether she would accept elevation to the Most Noble Order of the Pelican for her years of service to the Principality and the Kingdom of Aethelmearc most recently serving as Seneschale.  Words by THLord Cadell Blaidd du, Illumination by Gudney of Sylvan Glen, Calligraphy by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn.
 
A cry came from the back of the hall that foreign monarchs approach, and Their Royal Majesties, Siegfried and Elizabeth, King and Queen of Northshield entered the court.  His Majesties Siegfried spoke to Their Majesties that he had heard word that a squire of his had run astray and that every year at Pennsic he shamed his household by showing up on the battlefield in tattered rags and smelling of the last night’s parties and still clearing fields in contests of arms.  Their Majesties called forward this wayward squire and summoned Lord Angus the Red.  His Majesty Siegfried suggested that perhaps branding him with irons or burning with acid would dissuade him from this behavior, and serve as a cautionary tale to others, but His Majesty Henri replied that He had another idea.  Henri proposed that to stop him all They need do is to ruin his Street Credit.  This could be done by inducting him into the Order of the Gage, and so He called forth that order.  Scroll by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova and Baroness Boudiccea Ravenhair.
 
Their Majesties then Invited Their Majesties Northshield to join Their Court.
 
The Order of the Pelican was once again invited to attend Their Majesties and THLady Alessandra d’Avignon was called forth.  Their Majesties instructed the order to take her to vigil and give her wise council.  Mistress Aoibhel of Dun Holen invited all to come attend the Tailgate Party for Alessandra.
 
Their Majesties invited the populace to come to get to know Their Royal Guests in attendance at the event throughout the day.
 
Evening Court.
 
Their Majesties asked for a moment of Silence for Countess Rannveigr Haakonardottir, and Their Excellencies Byron and Ariella asked for a moment to honor Baroness Tatyana the Kushka, both of whom had passed away this cold month of January.
 
Their Majesties gave leave to Their Excellencies to hold a Baronial Court.
 
THLord Deryk the Archer was invited forward and presented gifts of the beverage kind to Their Majesties Northshield and to Their Highnesses Trimaris.
 
Lady Aibell ingen Chernachain was invited forward and charged with a chest of toys.  Their Majesties invited all the youth in attendance to seek out Lady Aibell to receive a toy as is Their Majesties’ tradition.
 
Lady Ceindrech Verch Elen was presented with a scroll commemorating her award of arms in absentia.  Scroll by Countess Branwyn ferch Gwythyr.
 
Alethea Cowel was created a companion of the Silver Buccle for her work assisting in kitchens and even working with heralds to research and register her name.  Scroll by Lady Margaret Stuart Quinn with Words by Kathryn the Seer of Blackburn.
 
Their Majesties called forth Marinna Aragonnes and Awarded her Arms for her many labors in kitchens, arriving at events early to set up and staying late to clean up, and for developing her skills at dance and archery.  Scroll by Lady Vivienne of Yardley.
 
Their Majesties invited Duke Christopher Rawlins to attend Them.  For his pursuit of and wearing good 14th century armor on the field and inspiring his squires and other around him, Their Majesties inducted him into the Order of he Golden Stirrup.  Scroll a work in progress by Lady Roxanne de St Luc.
 
Aodhan McMichael was awarded arms in absentia for his skills at combat archery and his assistance in kitchens.  Scroll by Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus.
 
Their Majesties called forward Lady Elss of Augsburg the autocrat of the event.  They spoke to her that They had noticed much service being done by this lady.  She autocrats, is a Thrown weapons marshal, transporting equipment and throwers, and serves as the chronicler of the Debatable Lands.  For these things Their Majesties inducted her into the Order of the Keystone.  Scroll by THLady Anlaith ingen Trena.
 
Lord Ogami Arashimoto Shirou was called before Their Majesties.  They heard much of his service at events, on the Queen’s Guard, and holding the office of knight marhsal, and so inducted him into the Order of the Keystone.  Promissory scroll by Lady Minamoto Taikawa Saiaiko.
 
Don Christian Amaury de Launey was called forward and inducted into the Order of the Sycamore for his research and teaching of historical combat manuals in fencing.  Scroll limned by THLady Odrianna vander Brugghe with calligraphy by THLord Cadell Blaidd du.
 
Their Majesties then called THLady Hiderun Hugelmann forward.  They thanked her for her patience and the use of her Husband THLord Brandubh Ó Donnghaile, whom They planned to call into service 19 weekends during Their Reign as Their Herald, and presented her with a token of thanks for her sacrifice.
 
Their Majesties called forward THLord Brandubh Ó Donnghaile as word had reached Their ears that something was amiss.  THLord Alaxandair O’Conchobhair, the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal stepped forward and explained that Brandubh had achieved a Thrown Weapons average of 81.33 thus giving him the rank of Huntsman.  Scroll limned by THLady Marija Kotok, callligrpahy by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn upon words by THLady Hilderun Hugelmann.
 
Don Corwyn Montgomery was called forth and inducted into the Order of the Sycamore for his proponing of the historical art of fencing, studying performing and teaching historic manuals.  Scroll limned by Fru Ellisif of the Endless Hills, calligraphy by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn upon words by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.
 
Their Majesties invited Master Gwilym o’r Afonydd Tair to attend Them and inducted him into the Order of the Sycamore for his skills in the scribal arts and the fostering hand that he lends hosting all manner of arts and sciences workshops in his home.  Scroll limned by Lady Sthurrim Caithnes with calligraphy by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn.
 
Master Michael Alewright was invited before Their Majesties and a proclaimation was issued naming him the printer to the crown.  Proclamation by Dame Margaret Makafee.  Master Michael was further inducted into the Order of the Cornelian for his gentle nature and forsooth use of eloquent language.  Scroll by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn.
 
Countess Aidan ni Lier was awarded the Order of Excellence for the labors that she continues to provide daily to her Canton, Barony and kingdom especially in the scribal arts.  Her Majesty plucked a ring from Her finger and presented it to Countess Aidan that she may wear it as a symbol of Their Majesties’ esteem.
 
His Majesty then addressed the populace and invited them to stand and stretch as court was going long and there was still much business to be conducted. 
 
His Majesty then turned to Their Highnesses, Thorstenn and Zephryine, Prince and Princess of Trimaris and thanked them for travelling the long way from their homes far off to the south to attend this event.  As Aethelmearc has allied with the Kingdom of Trimaris for Gulf Wars, His Majesty called forward heralds to issue a call to arms to join Their Majesties as they take up the crusade to the southern lands in defense of their good friends.  THLady Myfawny ferch Rhiannon, Count Jehan de la Marche and Maesrta Giulietta da Venezia all rose to the Challenge issued by His Majesty and delivered speeches to rally the armies of Aethelmearc to join in this crusade. 
 
His Majesty then rolled for charisma and produced a 15, and with the powers of Divine Aura he stood with a charisma of 18 to lead His army.  Their Majesties called forth Sir Graedwynn mab Teyrnon who stated that he cannot go with Their Majesties on this crusade, but pledged that his squires would carry swords for him and that House Clovenshield would answer the call.  THLord Gareth Kincaid came forth and pledged that he would accompany his king and bring his house Sable Maul to the battle.  Their Majesties thanked these men for their pledges and announced that there would be planning meetings coming up in the next few weeks for any who would wish to go and that They would secure transport for those who truly wish to go to Gulf Wars.
 
Their Majesties summoned THLady Alessandra d’Avignon forth.  After being presented by Maestra Giulietta da Venezia accompanied by members of her household, Their Majesties invited the members of the Order of the Pelican to join Them.  The order stated that they would have Alessandra listed among their ranks, and so Their Majesties called for witnesses for the Lady.  Duchess Morgen of Rye spoke as a Royal Peer, Duke Christopher Rawlins spoke as a Member of the Order of Chivalry, Master Creature Twyne Dragon spoke as Member of the Order of the Laurel and Mistress Amaryllis Coleman spoke as a member of the Order of the Pelican of behalf of Alessandra.  Satisfied with this counsel Their Majesties were moved to elevate Alessandra to the Peerage for her many labors of autocrating events and supporting royalty and so called for regalia fitting of her new station.  Master Donnan the Solitary presented the Ancestral Pelican Medallion to Alessandra, Mistress Aleea Baga presented her with a brooch made by her hand, Mistress Aoibhel of Dun Holen presented her with a small pin for everyday wear, she was gifted with a circlet of Pelicans made by the hand of Lord Bovi Farmadr, and a cloak made by Mistress Amaryllis Coleman.  Their Majesties took her Oath of Service to the kingdom upon the Sword of State.  Scroll a work in progress by Lady Sthurrim Caithnes.
 
Their Majesties Northshield, Siegfried and Elizabeth, thanked all in attendance.  His Majesty Siegfried found many of the qualities that he admired in His Queen reflected in the people that he had met that day from Aethelmearc and The Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands, as she had come to Northshield from the Debatable Lands.  They had felt at home all day.  He had made His Queen Elizabeth a Princess Bride and so They presented Their Majesties Henri and Elena with tokens of Their Esteem from The Princess Bride.
 
Their Highnesses Thorstenn and Zephryine of Trimaris also thanked the populace for showing them a wonderful time, despite being surrounded by strangers they felt at home and had enjoyed the fighting and fencing of the day.  They invited everyone to visit Them at Their Camp at Gulf Wars so that they might return the favors.
 
Their Majesties Henri and Elena spoke words that They saw that the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands was well cared for and thanked Their Excellencies Byron and Ariella for that.  They thanked the populace for all their assistance for this day and for sharing the dream and helping to make it real that day.
 
Court Closed.