Court Reports of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc
Malcolm III and Tessa III
September 11th, AS 45 (2010)
Summer's End
Canton of Beau Fleuve

Report of Her Majesty's Courts at the Celebration of the Summer's End, 11 September AS XXXXV, in the Canton of Beau Fleuve, within the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael.
 
Morning Court
 
Her Majesty insisted that THL Cigfran o Gaer Walch and THL Dagonell Collingwood of Emerald Lake attend Her.  She spoke of their many years of service to the Shire of Herontir, the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, and the kingdom and Known World.  She then invited the Most Noble Order of the Pelican to attend her and had a Writ read, sending THL Cigfran and THL Dagonell to contemplate elevation to the Order.  Before they departed, Sir Andreas Hak spoke words from the heart and released THL Dagonell from his service as squire to Sir Andreas.  Scroll worded by Sir Andreas Hak, calligraphed and illuminated by Lady Sthurrim Caithness.
 
Afternoon Court
 
Her Majesty invited Lady Nivah Catherine Rose of Bannockburn into Her presence.  She thanked Lady Nivah for her continuous service to the Crown, her work with the youth of our Kingdom, and her generosity and kindness.  Her Majesty then bestowed upon Lady Nivah the dignity and splendor of a Baroness of the Court.  Scroll by Count Jehan de la Marche and Lady Ismay Ponde.
 
Her Majesty called for the following gentles to attend her:
Corvinus de Cuvis, Hefðarkona Reyni-Hrefna, Magdalena of Mayfeld, Marguerite de Neufchasteau, and Kateryn of Bakestonden.  Her Majesty thanked them all, the first four in absentia, and gifted each with the Sigil of AEthelmearc for their service to the Crown.
 
Her Majesty called Adelheid of Thescorre into court.  She spoke of Adelheid's long service in the kitchen, the halls, and the Chiurgeon's Point, and elevated Adelheid to the nobility with an Award of Arms. Scroll by the Keepers of the Rolling Dragon, Master Ottfrid Ammerthaller and Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason
 
Her Majesty invited Octavia of Thescorre into Her presence.  Lord Gregorious spoke for Octavia.  Her Majesty spoke of Octavia's fighting skills and leadership on the field and awarded her arms. Scroll by Lady Erennach and Mistress Gillian Llywellyn of Ravenspur
 
Her Majesty invited Temair Ruadh into her court.  She spoke of Temair's service as the seneschal of the Shire of Hornwood, most especially for helping her shire through difficult times, and announced that Temair is elevated to the nobility with an Award of Arms. Scroll by Lady Mairhead ni Stilbheard ui Coinn
 
Her Majesty invited Vettia into Her court.  As she was not present, Their Excellencies of Thescorre represented her.  Her Majesty spoke of Vettia's skill at archery and sewing and her work in the kitchens and as a retainer.  She then awarded Vettia arms. Scroll by Lady Gwynhwyver Morwen and Lady Mairhead ni Stilbheard ui Coinn.
 
Her Majesty invited Beowulf fitz Malcolm into Her Court.  He was represented by Baron Caleb of the Rhydderich Hael.  Her Majesty spoke of Lord Beowulf's work in keeping communications running at the Pennsic Wars, and his work as a Youth Marshall, and awarded him with induction into the Order of the Keystone.  Scroll by Sir Sextus Polinius Callidus, Lady Marija Kotok, and Lord Angelino.
 
Her Majesty invited Lady Zosia Kowaleska into Her court.  She noted that Lady Zosia not only was the Event Steward for Summer's End, but also was working in the kitchens.  In the belief that these and other good deeds in service of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael should not go unpunished, Her Majesty inducted Lady Zosia into the Order of the Keystone.  Scroll by Lady Isolda filia Georgii.
 
Her Majesty demanded the presence of Lord Richard von Tanne.  She spoke of his skill as a mason of stone and subtlety and of his skills in the working of wood and metal, and awarded him with induction into the Order of the Sycamore.  Scroll by Lady Gwynhwyver Morwen and Lady Mairhead ni Stilbheard ui Coinn.
 
Her Majesty invited Lord Alexander du Lac into Her court.  She spoke of his skill in the art of fence and of his service both to his barony and as a Queen's Guard.  She inducted Lord Alexander into the Order of the Golden Alce.  Scroll by Mistress Gillian Llywellyn of Ravenspur and Lady Mary Elisabeth Clason.
 
Her Majesty summoned Lord Marc Gunnarson into Her presence.  She spoke highly of his service and skill on the fencing list field and of nobility and generosity of spirit.  She then inducted Lord Marc into the Order of the Golden Alce.  Scroll by Mistress Gillian Llywellyn of Ravenspur.
 
Her Majesty invited Lord Francois Belgraunde the Bladegatherer, into Her court.  She spoke to him of his service to the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, his passion for all he does, and the love that many have for him.  She then asked the companions of the Noble Order of the Millrind to join her in Her court.  She then joyously inducted Lord Franz into the August Order to the acclaim of the populace.  Scroll by Lady Zosia Kowaleska.
 
Her Majesty invited Lord Malcolm fitz William into Her court.  Lord Malcolm was not present.  However, Her Majesty spoke of his many years of service to the people and the Kingdom as a herald, especially as Sycamore Herald, and of his dignity, grace, and courtesy.  She then had his elevation to the Noble Order of the Millrind read into the records.  Scroll by Lady Marija Kotok and Mistress Gillian Llywellyn of Ravenspur.
 
Her Majesty invited Lady Felicitas Flußmullerin.  She admired Lady Felicitas's clothing and remarked on her knowledge of all things Landsknecht.  She spoke of Lady Felicitas fervent research into the High German culture and then requested that her Order of the Fleur d'AEthelmearc join Her court.  Thereupon, Lady Felicitas was inducted into the Noble Order.  The scroll, an act of deviltry, from the hand, heart, and evil mind of Mistress Matilda Bosvyle de Bella Aqua.
 
Her Majesty noted the absence of Viscount Haakon Oaktall from Her court.  She asked that Baroness Alison of the Many Isles and THL Timothy of Edgewood stand in his stead. She proclaimed, in his absence, that Sir Haakon has spent many years in the service of the Crown and Kingdom, has inspired all by his acts of chivalry and courtesy, and has always conducted himself with honor.  Therefore, She found it fit to award him an Augmentation of Arms, to wit: On a canton gules, an escarbuncle argent.  Scroll by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova and Baroness Boudiccea Ravenhair.
 
Her Majesty invited THL Cigfran o Gaer Walch and THL Dagonell Collingwood of Emerald Lake into Her presence.  They entered accompanied by House Otter's Keep.  After they arrived, Her Majesty asked them to answer a question she had put to them earlier in day:  Whether they would accept elevation to the Most Noble Order of the Pelican.  After they assented she invited the Most Noble Order into Her presence.  As witness to the noble qualities of the candidates, Master Ottfrid Ammerthaler spoke of their long service, especially to the heraldic community; Mistress She'erah bat Shlomo spoke of their long service to the arts, both of heraldry and performance; Sir Andreas Hak spoke of their courtesy and chivalry to all, especially to those who have newly joined our Society; and Duchess Dorinda Courtenay spoke of their acts of courtesy and kindness.  Letters were read from Duchess Rowan de la Garnison, speaking of both candidates and their worth.  The ancestral medallion, on a chain that even the tallest Pelican would have found daunting, was placed about both of the candidates' necks at one time.  Further medallions were presented by Mistress She'erah bat Shlomo and Sir Andreas Hak.  Fine cloaks of black wool with the badge of the Order were placed about the candidates.  Both Mistress Cigfran and Master Dagonell swore their oaths of Fealty to the Crown.  And both were proclaimed the newest members of the Most Noble Order of the Pelican with Arms by Letters Patent.  Scrolls worded by Sir Andreas Hak and brought to life by the hand of Lady Sthurrim Caitness.
 
Her Majesty announced that for his wondrous skills at making toys that have kept His Majesty entertained during battles during this reign, Viscount Alexander Caithnes of Wyk is named Toymaker to the Crown.
 
Court was Ended.
 
Reported by Baron Fridrikr Tomasson, Garnet Herald; seconded by Baroness Olivia d'Anjou.