Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Malcolm III and Tessa III
June 19th, AS 45
(2010)
Tournaments Through the Ages
Shire of Stormsport
Court report of His Majesty Malcolm from Tournaments Through the Ages
on June 19th A.S. 45 in the Shire of Stormsport, as reported by
Mistress Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, with the assistance of Master
Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn.
Morning Court.
His Majesty called forth Viscount Alexander Caithnes of Wyk, who
arriving on horseback, presented himself with all due humility. The
King expressed his wish that His Excellency should conduct a hunt in
the nearby meadow and wood and take with him those nobles who might
offer him council as he contemplated elevation to the most noble Order
of the Pelican.
Evening Court.
Viscountess Judith of Kirtland thanked the cooks who worked so
diligently to prepare, produce and serve the day’s on-going side board
feast of succulent meats, bread and sweet tortes with fruit.
His Majesty called forth AEthelmearc’s Heavy Weapon Champion, Duke
Maynard von dem Steine who had run the tournament to determine the new
Champion. His Grace thanked all those who had participated and met the
3 tournament challenges with ferocity. He announced the victor to be
Baron Stevan Ulfkellson. Baron Stevan accepted the honor along with the
Champion’s tabard and took his rightful place at His Majesty’s side,
holding the Sword of State.
Baroness Vlksha Iakovleva was recognized for her service as Shire
Seneschal, A & S Minister, Chronicler, Chamberlain, Autocrat and
many other contributions performed with competence and a smile, and was
made a companion of the Order of the Millrind (scroll illum. By Rota
Egilsdottir, calig. By Bjorn bunhauss Olafson).
Viscount Alexander Caithnes of Wyk and his retinue of hunters, dogs and
horses returned from the hunt, successful and presented the spoils to
his Majesty and the court. As the retainers held up the deer hanging
tied to a pole between them, His Majesty did gut it most violently so
that it’s sweet innards did spill to the ground. where the children set
upon it with abandon, collecting as much as their little hands could
carry. When the carcass had been cleared away, and the horses
removed by the stable hands, his Majesty invited His Excellency to
kneel before him and asked if he had received the council of the Order
and was it his wish to be counted among their number. Alexander replied
that he would accept such honor. His Majesty called upon those who
would speak of His Excellency’s worth: Viscount Edward Zifram of Gendy
as a Royal Peer, Baroness Elizabeth Johanna von der Flossenburg on
behalf of the Order of the Laurel, Sir Graedwynn mab Teyrnon as a
companion of the Chivalry and Sir Bear the Wallsbane for the Order of
the Pelican. His Majesty also spoke of Alexander’s worth, his service
and all that he brings to Our Kingdom and Society. Calling forth all
those of the Order of the Pelican present to bear witness, His Majesty
requested Alexander swear his oath of fealty upon the sword of state as
a Pelican. The ancestral Pelican medallion of AEthelmearc was then
bestowed upon him and others invited to present medallions as well. Sir
Bear gave unto him a medallion sent by Baron Alan Culross of the Middle
Kingdom; his children Andrew and Alexandra hung about his neck one that
had been purchased for him by their late mother, Viscountess Rannveigr
Haakonardottir. His Majesty requested a hood, created by Baroness
Katryne of Bakestonden, to be presented, and then he bid Alexander rise
and greet his Order as their new companion (scroll by Ysabeau
Tiercelin).
Viscount Alexander came before His Majesty and the Court asking that He
bear witness to his taking his late wife’s protégé,
Baroness Katherine Kersey, as his own so that she would no longer be in
limbo. With much emotion he offered Her Excellency a belt, which she
did accept, and he promised that while he could never be as good a peer
to her as Rannveigr was, he would make every effort to carry on in her
stead and provide whatever encouragement and advice is needed.
His Majesty addressed the populace inquiring if they had enjoyed the
day as much as he had, to which there was much agreement. He thanked
the autocrat and shire for their outstanding hospitality and hard work.
He then suddenly remembered Himself that there was perhaps one more
piece of business and consulted with His heralds.
Baroness Marsi of Hadley was called before the Court and His Majesty
commended her interest and knowledge of Viking arts and culture but
being for once without enough words requested His herald to read the
scroll commanding her to appear before
the Royal Presence at Pennsic War to answer if she is willing, able and
prepared to accept elevation to the most noble Order of the Laurel
(scroll illum by Nivah Catherine Rose of Bannockburn). There was much
rejoicing.
Court was closed.