The Æthelmearc Gazette ([syndicated profile] aethgazette_feed) wrote2024-03-18 10:12 pm

Court Report: Hootenanny

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Here begins the Report of the Court of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Æthelmearc at Hootenanny in the Shire of Misty Highlands, February 24 AS 58, jorundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, reporting, with the assistance of Arias Beltran del Valle and Angelino the Bookmaker.

In the afternoon.

Their Majesties called forth Clive Shattershield. They noted that he is a heavy fighter, he helps with setup, and is very chivalrous in his conduct. These are the traits of nobility, so Their Majesties chose to Award him Arms. Scroll by Kolfinna Jodisdottir with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties called for Arrow of Sable Maul. They spoke of her service water bearing, the largess she makes, and how she sews garb. These things moved Their Majesties to .Award her Arms. Scroll in progress.

Court Suspended.

In the evening.

Their Majesties called for Duncan, handed him the Kingdom toy box and wished him well. The youth of the kingdom were then set upon him.

Their Majesties invited all newcomers and gifted them mugs from the hands of the artisans of the Kingdom.

Their Majesties invited the autocrats of the day to address the populace. Baron Rikardr in blakki Bjarn and Baroness Birna Rikardskona thanked everyone for attending. They then invited THLord Tiberious Hostilious Malous to discuss the heavy weapons tournaments today. The Chaos tourney was won by Baron Christian Goldenlok. The Poker Tourney was won by Master Kieran MacRae. They thanked the heavy weapons MOL Lady Elinor Walden. Don Salvadore de la Torres was called to discuss the fencing tourneys. The winner of the dagger tourney was Mistress Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen. The winner of the spear tourney was jorundr hinn rotinn. Prize scrolls for the fencing tourneys by Effie Cruikshank. They thanked the fencing MOL Mistress Anna Esenkopf. They called for Master Otto Boese who headed the A&S display to announce Lady Elinor Walden won the populace choice. They called for Lord Clive Shattershield, who ran the gaming along with Lady Arrow of Sable Maul and thanked them for that.They called for Lady Verena von Talen who headed up the lunch team and thanked her and all her assistants.

Baron Cunedda Kell wished to thank the autocrats for running the event today so delivered unto them a gift from out of time of the music of the Hootenanny.

Their Majesties called for Isabella da Loria. She is helpful around camp at Pennsic. She also spearheaded the creation and use of the allergy-safe sash to mark the servers at Crown Tournament so that all in the populace with allergy concerns knew immediately which trays were safe for them. This greatly pleased Their Majesties as it enriched the populace mightily, so They Awarded her Arms. Scroll by Umbriana Campana.

Their Majesties called for Baroness Zaphira bint Benjamin ibn Ibrahim. They spoke of her skill in scribal and fiber arts. For this, They inducted her into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Marsalli Mac Lochlainn with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties summoned Baron Christian Goldenlok. They spoke of how welcoming he is, and how he fosters newcomers to the Society and helps them find their places. They find these to be good things, and so They wished to create a new Award with Christian as the Principle, The Award of Distinction for Newcomer Liaison. Scroll in progress by THLady Ylaire Sainte Claire with words by ChatGPT.

Their Majesties called for Baroness Anna Eisenkopf. They thanked her for her many donations of largesse for many reigns. For this, They Awarded her the Crown’s Treasure. Scroll by Umbriana Campana with words by Angelino the Bookmaker.

Their Majesties once again called Baron Rikardr in blakki Bjarn before Them. They spoke of his skill with thrown weapons and said that a certain group of people came to Them to speak of his skill as well. Their Majesties then indicted Rikardr into the Order of the White Horn. Scroll by Kolfinna Jodisardottir with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties summoned Lord Samuel Long Sword. They spoke of how over four reigns he has fetched, and carried, he has set up thrones and pavilions, he has guarded, he has not gone to events that he wanted to to take care of the Royal Hounds, and he finds newcomers and guides them to their places, he made loaner armor when there was a need so that more could enjoy fighting. For this and more, Their Majesties named him a Baron of Their Court, and Granted him Arms. Scroll by Umbriana Campana.

Their Majesties called all those who had completed the Pilgrimage to come and get their pilgrimage token, and reminded all those who have not completed it yet that they still had time.

His Majesty spoke of the upcoming Gulf Wars an invited everyone to come out to the Viking Deed.

Their Majesties thanked everyone for coming and wished them safe travels home.

The scribes, wordsmiths, and regalia wrights were invited to come forward to take something from the scribal goodie bag.

Court Closed.

The Æthelmearc Gazette ([syndicated profile] aethgazette_feed) wrote2024-03-12 01:13 am

Court Report: White Hart, AS 58

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Here begins the Report of the Court of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Æthelmearc at White Hart in the Shire of Port Oasis, March 2 AS 58, jorundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, reporting with the assistance of Angelino the Bookmaker.

In the Morning.

Their Majesties summoned Baron Cunedda Kell. Cunedda answered Their Majesties’ question that he was ready to contemplate the question that had been asked of him, but first he divested himself of his lands that he might sit vigil unburdened. Their Majesties called for the Order of the Pelican and sent Cunedda away with them to seek their counsel.

Court Suspended.

In the evening.

Their Majesties called for Lady Nea Kimball and sacrificed her to the youth of the Kingdom with the toy chest.

Their Majesties invited all newcomers present to come forward. They gifted them mugs as a token of welcome to the Society.

Their Majesties gave leave to the autocrat THLady Máirin Ó Nialláin to discuss the tournaments held this day. The victor of the Defender of the White Hart (fencing) is Don Salvador de la Torres. The victor in the Yeoman of the White Hart (archery) is Songtui Bataar Sogdo. The inner as the Artisan of the White Hart (arts & sciences) Lady Elinor Walden. The populace choice for Arts & Science Lady Kismira Rothiem. The Champion of the White Hart (heavy weapons) Sir Tristan Sexwulf. The thrown weapons Champion Baron Magnus de Lyons. The Lord and Lady of the White Hart Baroness Rosheen O’Faye and Baron Gunther Grunbaum.

Their Majesties called for Morgan. Morgan though a youth helps where they can. They guard and retain, among other things. This led Their Majesties to induct them into the Order of the Silver Buccle. Scroll by Christina Mary Lowe with words by Chahagan Duras.

Their Majesties called for Lord Kalen Karuson. Kalen is a youth always on the move. He guards, fences, and retains. For this, Their Majesties awarded him the Æthelmearc Award of Excellence. Scroll by Arden Scot.

Their Majesties called for Lady Brienne the Scorned. Brienne is passionate about recruitment. She is always looking for better ways to get people involved in the Society. For this, Their Majesties named her the Second Principal of the Order of Distinction for Newcomer Liaison. Scroll illuminated by Juliana Delamere, with calligraphy by Urraca Beatriz Botelho, and words by Angelino the Bookmaker.

Their Majesties called for Lady Mary Thomas. She is prolific with fiber arts, she teaches those who want to learn, and has taken on the role of local Arts and Sciences Minister. For these, Their Majesties named her a Companion of the Sycamore. Scroll by Kolfina Jodisdottir with words by Kolfina Jodisdottir and Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties summoned Lord Luca da Cola. They spoke of his neverending courtesy and helpfulness. For this, Their Majesties named him a Companion of the Cornelian. Scroll illuminated by Caleb Reynolds and Juliana Delamere, with calligraphy by Gwen Cook, and words by Daecez of the Dark Horde.

Their Majesties called THLady Ylaire Sainte Claire through the ether. They spoke of how Ylaire is willing to give up her days to make sure a scroll is ready at the last moment. For this, they awarded her an Iron Quill. The Combat scribe of the day was Amalie Reinardt. The actual scroll that was misplaced but found before Court was by Christina Mary Lowe with words by Chahagan Duras.

Their Majesties called for Lady Ascillia Attebroke. They spoke of how she had helped over the course of multiple reigns and how she organizes things to make it better for the whole Kingdom. For this, They named her a Baroness of Their Court and Granted her Arms. Scroll by Caleb Reynolds.

Their Majesties summoned THLord Tiberious Hostilious Malous. He had also been helpful over multiple reigns, coordinating the Queen’s Guard, and moving many things. For this, They named him a Baron of Their Court. Scroll by Gesa Wellenstein with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties called for Baron Cunedda Kell. They confirmed his intention to continue. Then They heard words from a Member of the Order of the Chivalry Sir Tristen Sexwulf, a Member of the Order of the Laurel Llewelyn ap Tiernon, Members of the Order of Defense Maisterin Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen and Master Clewin Kupferhelbelinc, a Royal Peer Duke Malcolm Duncan MacEoghainn, a Member of the Order of the Rose Countess Caryl Olesdatter, a Jewel of Æthlemarc Countess Marguerite Louise de la Marche, and a Member of the Order of the Pelican Count Ruslan Novgorodcev. Pleased with these words and with the support of the Order of the Pelican, Their Majesties bestowed Cunedda with the Ancestral Pelican Medallion of the Kingdom of Æthelmearc, a Household Medallion, a Personal Medallion, a Cloak, a Cloak Clasp, and a Hat of Maintenance. Their Majesties took Cunedda’s Oath of Service and named him a Magister of the Pelican. Scroll in progress by Shirin of Susa, promissory scroll illuminated by Birna en Kira, with Calligraphy by Amalie Reinhardt, and Words by Maria Christina de Cordoba.

Their Majesties invited anyone who had completed the pilgrimage to come forth to receive their pilgrimage token.

Her Majesty named THLady Máirin Ó Nialláin and Baroness Sigrid Schreiber as her inspirations for the day and awarded them both Golden Escarbuncles.

The scribes, wordsmiths, and regalia wrights were invited to come forward to take something from the scribal goodie box.

His Majesty spoke of the upcoming journey to Gulf Wars and invited all to join him at the Viking Deed.

Court Closed.

At feast court was reopened.

Their Majesties summoned Baron Ichijo Honen. They spoke of his growing prowess and leadership within the fencing community. They summoned Their Order of the White Scarf and with that order’s support named Ichijo a Companion of the White Scarf.

Court Closed.