[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Royal Court Report: Crown Tournament

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Being the Report of the Court of Their Majesties, Christopher and  
Morgen, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, with Their Highnesses, Rurik  
and Angelik, Prince and Princess of Æthelmearc and Their  
Excellencies, Quinn and Vivienne, Baron and Baroness of St. Swithin's  
Bog in attendance.  Court held October 14, AS 41 (2006) at Crown  
Tournament in Their Barony of St. Swithin's Bog.  Giulietta da  
Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the assistance of Lady Caitilin ni  
Mhaolconaire and Lady Sara de Lindley, Silent Herald.

Kelda ferch Ystwyth was made a Companion of the Keystone for her many  
years of quiet, behind-the-scenes service.  Scroll by THLady Alienor  
Russeal.

Their Majesties invited His Excellency, Barak Elandris Bear the  
Wallsbane, Deputy Seneschal for New Groups, into Their Presence.  Syr  
Bear asked that the members of the Incipient Canton of Westland Mor  
present themselves before Their Majesties, whereupon he noted that  
the group had fulfilled all of the requirements necessary to become a  
full Canton.  Their Majesties expressed their pleasure at the  
industry and enthusiasm of the group, and proclaimed the Canton of  
Westland Mor no longer incipient.  The Canton of Westland Mor then  
presented gifts to Their Majesties, Their Highnesses, and Their  
Excellencies.

Catrijn van der Heyde was awarded arms for her service as Seneschal  
of the Canton of Westland Mor during its formative period, and for  
her creation of a pictorial archive of images from numerous events.   
Scroll by THLady Matilda Bosvyle de Belle Aqua.

Vidarr Hrafnsson was awarded arms in absentia for his service at  
events, and for his photographic documentation of many events and  
vigils.  Scroll scrivened by THLady Antoinette de la Croix and limned  
by Lady Sarra Moore.

Zuiryu no Ariyajoti was awarded arms in absentia for his prowess at  
rapier and heavy weapons combat.  Scroll scrivened by THLady  
Antoinette de la Croix, upon a text by Don Corwin Montgomery.

Their Majesties invited the Ladies of the Rose and of the Garnet to  
attend Them.  The Ladies noted that they were most pleased with the  
chivalrous conduct of all of the combatants in the day's Tournament,  
but that one had truly distinguished herself upon the field.  They  
then recommended that Their Majesties ask Lady Ariella of Thornbury  
to bear the Shield of Chivalry.  Their Majesties agreed with the  
Ladies' recommendation, and Lady Ariella stated that she would be  
most honored to serve, whereupon Sir Aengus MacBain invested Lady  
Ariella with the Shield of Chivalry, and graciously retired.

Her Excellency, Judith of Kirtland, noted that there was another  
gentle whom the Ladies wished to recognize.  The Ladies noted that  
Lady Sara de Lindley had served throughout the day so that those  
whose hearing is not so acute might gain greater pleasure and  
understanding of the day's events.  Their Majesties agreed with the  
Ladies' recommendation, and presented Lady Sara Their personal token  
in appreciation of her gracious service.

Brynn Kerr was made a Companion of the Keystone in absentia for her  
many years of quiet, behind-the-scenes service.  Scroll by Sister  
Doubrovka z Postoloprt.

Emilia Madigan Beniter was made a Companion of the Keystone for her  
service in many kitchens, and for assisting Their Excellencies as a  
retainer.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Alric of the Mists was made a Companion of the Keystone for his  
service as Seneschal of St. Swithin's Bog, and for his many years of  
fetching, carrying, setting up, tearing down, loading, unloading, and  
never allowing any gentle to tote any object when he was available to  
do so.  Carved horn and poem by Lady Kazi Enkazi.

Their Majesties asked Her Excellency, Una de Saint Luc to attend  
Them.  They thanked her for her service as Sylvan Signet, and asked  
her successor, THLady Antoinette de la Croix to present herself.   
Antoinette stated her willingness to take on the Office of Sylvan  
Signet, whereupon Their Majesties transferred the duties and  
responsibilities of the Office to her.

Lodowick of Grays Inn was made a Companion of the Millrind for his  
many years of service as autocrat, event helper, fencing marshal and  
teacher.  Scroll by Mistress Kris Gilibari.

Their Majesties asked Dona Illadore de Bedegrayne to attend Them,  
then presented the scroll created to commemorate her elevation to the  
Order of the White Scarf.  Scroll scrivened by THLord Cadell Blaidd  
du and limned by THLady Odriana vander Brugghe.

Their Majesties asked that everyone stand and reflect for a moment  
upon the life and accomplishments of Sine ni Morag of Thescorre, who  
has gone from our midst to the Blessed Isles.

The Court of Their Majesties was closed.