Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Henri II and Elena
February 27th, AS 44 (2010)
Feast of the Bears
Shire of Stormsport

Being the Report of the Court of His Majesty, Henri, Roi d'AEthelmearc.  Court held at the Feast of the Bears in the Shire of Stormsport on the 27th day of February A.S. 44.  Maestra Giulietta da Venezia, reporting herald, with the assistance of Lady Aibell Suil-uaine, called Suilean.

His Excellency, Vladisla Nikulich announced the winners of the day's tournaments.  His Excellency, Duncan von Halstern, was presented as the victor of both the Double Elimination Tourney and the Bearpit Tourney and presented a beautiful six-panel chest as his prize.

Freya Arnthorsdottir was made a Companion of the Silver Buccle in absentia for her service as waterbearer, for setting up and cleaning up for events, and for her skill in the arts and sciences.  Scroll scrivened by Real Legros and limned by Lady Isabella of Sylvan Glen, upon a text by Real Legros and Her Excellency, Ilish O'Donovan.

Magnus Arnthorsson was made a Companion of the Silver Buccle for the diverse services he has provided to his Shire and his Kingdom, being one who does all tasks well.  Scroll scrivened by Lucia Beaudoin and limned by Lady Marija Kotok, upon a text by Lucia Beaudoin and Her Excellency, Ilish O'Donovan.

Angela of Haus WeisserLowe was awarded arms in absentia for her skill at tablet weaving and her services to the archery community.  Scroll by Lady Ismay Ponde.

Arnthorr inn Sterki was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia for his service in training Stormsport's fighters, holding fight practices and serving as marshal.  Scroll scrivene by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur and limned by Mistress Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua.

His Majesty asked Her Excellency, Vlksha Iakovleva, to take charge of the childrens' treasure chest, and invited all children present, along with their parents, to choose a treasure in commemoration of the day.

Uthred Aet Pyttansburh was made a Companion of the Golden Alce in absentia for his feats of combat, notably in slaying knights in the course of tournaments.  Scroll scrivened by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur and limned by the Sylvan Glen Scriptorium with Golden Alce by Decimus, upon a text by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason.

Olafr the Mercenary was awarded arms for his service as thrown weapons marshal, and for his years of assistance in setting up and tearing down for events.  Scroll by THLord Caoinlean Seanchaidh called Tower and Mistress Cynthia Love of the Tower, upon a text by Her Excellency, AElfra Long.

Tommasa Isolana was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her skills with fiber and wire, creating beautiful clothing and accessories.  Scroll inscribed by Isabella Inez Montoya, limned by Her Majesty, Elena d'Artois le Tailleur, and scrivened by Famile Legros.

His Majesty invited Ottilig Rappoltsweiler to receive the scroll commemorating her Award of Arms, which was given by His illustrious predecessors, Maynard and Liadain.  He then declared that He had further business with Ottilig, praised her skill in the culinary arts, and created her a Companion of the Keystone.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Gabriel de Wenslagh was made a Companion of the Keystone for his years of service in setting up and cleaning up for events, and for his graciousness to his brothers at arms and event staff.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Aibell Suil-uaine called Suilean was made a Companion of the Keystone for her many years of service as waterbearer, minister of lists, herald and scribe.  Scroll by Dame Margaret Makafee, upon a text by Maestra Giulietta da Venezia.

His Majesty thanked the populace for its support during His Reign, and spoke of the upcoming Gulf Wars, in which AEthelmearc is fielding a mighty army in aid of the Kingdom of Trimaris, being its only ally.  He spoke with gratitude and amazement at the many generous offers of assistance he had received including plane tickets, fuel cards, and carpooling.  He asked Maestra Giulietta da Venezia to deliver the Call to Arms she had given at the Debatable Lands' Twelfth Night, and again invited one and all to come to the aid of our ally, Trimaris, in this great crusade.

His Majesty again addressed the populace, and noted that He had begun His journey in our Society in the Shire of Stormsport such that the day's event was very much a homecoming for Him.  He bade all enjoy the evening's feast, and wished everyone safe travels homeward even in the face of Old Man Winter's wrath.

The Court of His Majesty was closed.