Court Reports of the Kingdom of
AEthelmearc
Duncan II and Ilish II
April 2, AS 45
(2011)
Vikings
on the River
Shire of Riversedge
The
Report of the Court of Their Majesties Duncan and Ilish, King and Queen
of Sylvan Aethelmearc held at the Second Vikings on the River event in
the Shire of Riversedge on the second day of April anno societatis
xxxxv, THLord Brandubh Ó Donnghaile, Silver Buccle.
Their Majesties called for a moment of silence for the loss of Mack
Cooper of Coopers Lake.
Duke Rurik Longsword was invited forward as the autocrat of the
day. He thanked all for coming and enjoying the day that he and
his staff had put together. He especially thanked Mistress Marci
of Hadley the cook who had prepared a sumptuous sideboard, and all the
teachers and Lady Aelfgifu of the Glen for coordinating the classes and
Arts and Sciences competition.
Their Majesties invited Sir Stevan Ulfkellson to speak for the
tournaments held that day. The Iron Viking Challenge which
consisted of Killing the Monks, Raiding the Abbey, navigating the
Obstacle course with the booty, Axe Throwing and Combat Archery was won
by THLord Gabriel Hawkes. Sir Stevan presented THLord Gabriel
with a horn carved by Lord Angus MacDubh for his feats of
prowess. Sir Stevan then announced that Eorl Eikbrandr Solgyafi
had once again proved the victor in the Hjolmgangr tourney and
presented him with a cloak of 9 ells by 9 ells, and a “relic” to carry
back home with him.
Lady Aelfgifu of the Glen was then called forth and she thanked all of
those who had taught classes for adding to the knowledge of the
day. She then announced that Lady Rhiannon of Ravenglass had won
the Arts and Sciences Competition with her glass beads.
Her Majesty Ilish then called forth all who had taught classes and
presented each with a token of appreciation for sharing their knowledge
that day.
Their Majesties Awarded Arms to Olga Godunova in absentia for her
prowess in the rapier list, winning second place in the Pennsic Novice
Tourney. Scroll by Pani Zofia Kowalewska.
Hraban von Aichenburg was Awarded Arms in absentia for his skills with
heavy weapons, making his own garb and armor. Scroll limned by
Dame George Anne, and Scrivened by THLord Cadell Blaidd du.
Their Majesties inducted Lord Olafr the Mercenary into the Order of the
Keystone in absentia for his service at events, and opening his home to
his shire for Thrown Weapons Practice. Scroll Limned by Lady
Ismay Ponde and scrivened by THLord Cadell Blaidd du.
Their Majesties summoned Hersir Torvaldr Torgarson to attend
Them. They had seen much of his work, but had found him to be
elusive. They appreciated his artistic works in leather and the
battle testred works of leather armor, and also his gentler nature as a
Skald, creating Norse verse, and teaching of his poetry. For all
this Their Majesties were pleased to induct him into the Order of the
Sycamore. Scroll by Lady Isabella and Lord Jacques of Sylvan Glen.
Herr Joseph Kildonan was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in
absentia for his skills upon the rapier field, even going so far as to
win the Queen’s Champion tournament and serve as Countess Liadian’s
champion. Scroll by Lady Helene al-Zarqa.
Lady Alana Griffin was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in
absentia for her long years of activity in archery. Through
various personal ailments and adversities this lady persevered and
continues to love the sport of Archery. Scroll by THLady Ysabeau
Tiercelin.
Hrafna-Erlender inn Raudi was Awarded Arms in absentia for his many
years of service to the society from his days in the former shire of
Robledal to his present in the Debatable Lands, Hrafna-Erlender has
been serving in kitchens and helping at events, even holding the office
of Arts and Sciences Minister, and being an active participant at
demos. Scroll by Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus.
Lord Aodhan McMichael was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in
absentia for his years of experience on the battle fields at the
Pennsic Wars, especially leading combat archery units in the
melees. Scroll by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn.
Their Majesties Awarded Arms to Godfrey the Vigilant in absentia for
his skill as a heavy weapons fighter and his skills in working leather
to make armor. He uses his mundane work skills to treat injuries
of his fellow fighters. Scroll by Lady Isabetta Orsini with words
by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
Their Majesties called forth Lady Rhiannon of Ravenglass, Lady Aelfgifu
of the Glen, Duchess Angelik de Beauvais, THLady Katla Ulfhedinn, and
Lady Geirdis Riurikova to attend Them. They thanked the Ladies
for their generosity in the support of Their Reign. These ladies
had donated items to get the armoies fo Aethelmearc to Gulf Wars, and
for the support of the Crown, by giving gifts for largess, contributing
tokens, assisting with the children, and contributing to and running
fundraisers. For this Their Majesties thanked them.
Nikolai was called forth and Awarded Arms for his many years of labors
in following Duke Rurik around Pennsic and assisting in the setup of
1500 Hay Bales, 200 Tables and 1500 Chairs. Additionally he had
retained for the royalty, and worked set up and tear down at every
event he attends. Scroll by Lady Aibell Shuluaine.
Their Majesties called for Thorbrand as he had been seen everywhere
with his friend Nikolai, assisting with the set up of the Pennsic
Tables, Chairs and Hay Bails, as well as assisting at local
events. For this Their Majesties Awarded him Arms. Scroll
by Lady Mairghread ui Stilbhard uu Coinn.
Lady Thyri Erbewyf was inducted into the Order of the Sycamore in
absentia for her her skills research and teaching of herbalism,
weaving, spinning, felting, sewing, stained glass, and wire weaving,
and using these skills to win the Kingdom Arts and Sciences
Champion. Scroll by Lady Elyse la Bref.
Their Majesties invited Duchess Angelik de Beauvais to attend
Them. They informed Her Grace that They had come into the
possession of something of hers and presented her with her scroll
commemorating the recognition of her status as a Duchess of
Aethelmearc. Scroll by Mistress Kris Gilibari upon a text by
THLord Cadell Blaidd du.
Lady Alfgifu of the Glen was recalled into Their Court. Lady
Aelfgifu wished to present Her Majesty Ilish with a token from the
Shire for Her teaching of a class during the day.
Their Majesties thanked Duke Rurik Longsword, the autocrat, for putting
together the event, Lady Aelfgifu of the Glen for coordinating the
classes, Baroness Marci of Hadley for preparing the food, and the rest
of the staff. They thanked the fighters, the children’s
activities coordinators, and the scribes and wordsmiths who contributed
scrolls to Their Court.
Court Closed.
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