Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Malcolm III and Tessa III
May 8th, AS 45 (2010)
Crown Tournament
Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands

The Report of the court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Malcolm and Tessa, King and Queen of Aethelmearc held at the Crown Tournament held in the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands on the 8th day of May Anno Societatis xxxxv, Their Royal Highnesses, Duncan and Ilish, Prince and Princess of Aethelmearc, and Their Excellencies, Byron and Ariella, Baron and Baroness of the Debatable lands in attendance, THLord Brandubh Ó Donnghaile, Silver Buccle.

Court on the Tournament Field.

Their majesties called forward Count Duncan von Halstern and Countess Ilish O’Donovan.  Upon his victory in the tournament Their Majesties crowned him Prince of Aethelmearc, and allowed him to crown his Lady Ilish as Princess and presented the Pair as the 27th heirs to the throne of the Sylvan Kingdom of Aethelmearc.

Their Majesties called forward Baron Thomas Byron of Haverford and Baroness Ariella of Thornbury, and congratulated Byron on his valiant performance in providing a challenge to Prince Duncan in the finals of the Tournament.

Evening Court.

Their Majesties called Lord Eirikr inn Havi forward and congratulated him on fine performance in the tournament list that day, and that They would extend to him an invitation to join Her Majesty’s Guard.  Lord Eirikr swore an oath to serve and protect Her Majesty, and was armed and took his place in the Guard.

The Ladies of the Order of the Rose and Garnet were invited forward to discuss the tournament.  They had watched intently the happenings in the list that day and had determined one form the combatants who had shone as an example of Courtesy and Chivalry.  They bid Baron Stevan Ulfkellson to come forward as he currently held the shield of Chivalry, and the Ladies bid Lord Eirikr inn Havi to come and take up the Shield as his demeanor on the list had shone.

Their Majesties called Sarah of Rivers Edge to attend Them.  They inducted her into the Order of the Silver Buccle for her long hours of selfless service given sitting troll at events, water bearing on the battlefields and assisting the fighters.  Scroll by the hands of Lady Rhazaleen Dhu of House Laughing Swans and Signora Portia de Sancto Lucianno.

THLord Urho Waltterinen was invited into the Court and he begged a boon to conduct some personal business.  Robert of the Debatable Lands was called forward. Urho explained that as a member of the Order of the Scarlet Guard it was his privilege to be able to take Archer Students and have them bear the token of a red archers tassel.  Robert had demonstrated a desire to learn more of the art and service of archery, and so Urho took him as his student.

Their Majesties Announced that per Kingdom Law the term of office of the Kingdom Webminister had expired, and that Their Majesties had granted a second term to THLord Iain Ard mac an Bhaird.

Their Majesties further announced that the term office of Silver Buccle Herald was due to expire at this event, but that They planned to address this issue at Their Curia to reflect current practice of the Office of Silver Buccle Herald’s term expiring at Crown Tournament on the odd years.

Batu Chinua was Awarded Arms for her Mongolian research, willingness to hold Arts and Sciences evenings in her home and working at events as tollner.  Scroll limned by THLady Odriana vander Brugghe and scrivened by THLord Cadell Blaidd du.

Their Majesties called Lord Robert Rose of Inverness and inducted him into the Order of the Golden Alce for his proficiency and drive to better himself on the heavy weapons field.  Scroll by Lady Sophie Davenport.

Lady Chi An Ling was called forward and created a companion of the Order of the Keystone for her long service as Ministress of the List, Exchequer, event set up and clean up, and assisting in many kitchens across the kingdom. Scroll limned by Lady Ismay Ponde, text by Count Jehan de la Marche, with translation and calligraphy by Chen Hecheng.

Their Majesties addressed the populace that this had been a glorious day for Aethelmearc, the Kingdom has heirs.  Much glory and honor had been displayed on the tournament list.  In the future comes War Practice, and Their Majesties invited the populace to join Them there to defend the borders of Aethelmearc in preparation for the Great Pennsic War.  Their Majesties had been greatly pleased by the day, as the gallery of the populace had been as involved in the tournament as the combatants themselves, and They thanked the Heralds, Bards, Marshals, Ministress of the Lists, List Runners, Cooks and all the event staff who had assisted in the events of the day.

Court Closed.