[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Royal Court Report: Last Court of Malcolm and Tessa

[Diana Slivinska]

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Being the Report of the Court of Their Majesties, Malcolm and Tessa,  
King and Queen of Æthelmearc with the Landed Nobility of the Kingdom  
of Æthelmearc in attendance.  Court held September 16, AS 41 (2006)  
at the Coronation of Christopher and Morgen in Their Barony-Marche of  
the Debatable Lands. Giulietta da Venezia, Reporting Herald, with the  
assistance of THLord Cadell Blaidd Du.

Corwyn ap Nennius the Dirge was made a Companion of the Sycamore in  
absentia for his skill in the bardic arts.  Scroll limned by Lord  
Ardal of Antioch, scrivened and authored by Lady Sarra Moore.

Maddelina d'Angeles was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service  
to Their Majesties during Their Reign, most particularly for her  
excellent care of Katherine, the Princess Royale.

Silence de Cherbourg was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her  
skill in the bardic arts.  Scroll by Their Excellencies, Boudiccea  
Ravenhair and Ekaterina Volkova.

Their Majesties invited Their Heir, Sir Christopher Rawlyns, Crown  
Prince of Æthelmearc, to attend Them.  His Highness spoke of Their  
Majesties' defense of the Kingdom during two wars, and of the great  
service done by Them in furtherance of our Kingdom's greatness.  He  
expressed His wish to take up the burden of the Crown, that Their  
Majesties might retire to Their hillside estates overlooking the  
Debatable Lands' three rivers, and enjoy Their well-earned rest.  
Their Majesties agreed that a period of respite would be most  
pleasant, but noted that They had further matters of state needing  
attention. His Highness agreed to return once Their Majesties'  
business had concluded.

Coletta Briant was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to  
Their Majesties during Their Reign, particularly for her service as  
retainer, companion, friend, and songbird.

Margaret Makafee was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to  
Their Majesties during Their Reign, particularly for her assistance  
with Their gift baskets for the Great Pennsic War.

Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for  
her service to Their Majesties during Their Reign, particularly for  
coordinating the Kingdom's hospitality table at the Great Pennsic War.

Their Majesties invited Aleea Baga to attend Them, and spoke of the  
assistance she had rendered to Them and to the Kingdom throughout  
both of Their Reigns, and of her willingness to undertake nearly any  
project that came to Her Majesty's mind.  In recognition of her  
efforts, drive and enthusiasm, Their Majesties created Aleea a  
Baroness of Their Court.

Their Majesties invited THLord Lochlainn mac Faolain Bhain to attend  
Them.  Lochlainn spoke of the skill of a young gentle who had become  
the first to attain a junior Royal Round average exceeding one  
hundred points, and asked Their Majesties to recognize him.  Their  
Majesties then received Lucas of Gryffon's Keep as the first Junior  
Grandmaster Bowman of Æthelmearc.  Scroll by Master Gwilym o'r Tair  
Afon.

Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen was made a Companion of the Golden  
Alce for her skill at rapier combat.  Scroll by Ashe d'Wyntre.

Tatyana Kushina was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to  
Their Majesties during Their Reign, especially for her assistance in  
clothing Their Majesties.

Kateline atte Well was made a Companion of the Keystone for her  
service as Chancellor of Youth for the Barony-Marche of the Debatable  
Lands.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

The Lost Boys were given a Sigil of Æthelmearc as a group for their  
service to Their Majesties during Their Reign, most particularly for  
keeping Her Majesty safe during her travels through the portions of  
the Great Pennsic War known to be frequented by brigands.

Phiala O'Ceallaigh was made a Companion of the Keystone for her  
service to the Kingdom, most particularly for creating many medallion  
cords and for teaching others the art of fingerloop braiding, that  
our Kingdom might be well supplied.  Scroll scrivened by His Majesty,  
Malcolm and limned by Lady Katla Ulfhedinn.

Gareth Kincaid was made a Companion of the Keystone for his service  
in ensuring that Æthelmearc's army is well supplied with the  
necessary armor.  Scroll drawn by Maitresse Yvianne de Castel  
d'Avignon, limned by Runa Thorgrimsdottir, and scrivened by Lady  
Anlaith ingen Trena.

Robert Bakere was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for his prowess  
at thrown weapons.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Clewin Kupferhelbelinc was made a Companion of the Golden Alce for  
his prowess at rapier combat.  Scroll by Ashe d'Wyntre.

Anna Eisenkopf was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to  
Their Majesties throughout Their Reign, particularly as Their  
Majesties' Chamberlain.

Master Huen Damebrygge was named Royal Baker to the Crown of  
Æthelmearc in absentia in recognition of his contributions of many  
delicious cookies for numerous Kingdom events, and in the hope that  
he will continue to assist our Kingdom and enhance its reputation for  
hospitality.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Daedra MacBeth a Gryphon.

Rosalia Iuliana Andere was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her  
service to Their Majesties during Their Reign, especially for her  
assistance in clothing Their Majesties.

Their Majesties asked Lady Gianna di Aurelio to attend Them.  They  
spoke of the beauty of the scrolls Gianna makes, and of the delight  
in the faces of Their Subjects when Gianna's works are displayed.  In  
recognition of her skill in scribal arts, Their Majesties created  
Gianna di Aurelio a Companion of the Fleur d'Æthelmearc and granted  
her arms.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Aidan ni Leir.

Ailis Linne was made a Companion of the Sycamore for her research in  
and skill at making Japanese clothing.  Scroll by THLord Date Saburou  
Yukiie, upon a text by His Excellency, Sir Ogami Akira.

Dan MacCaulaeigh was made a Companion of the Golden Alce in absentia  
for his skill in rapier combat, his willingness to teach others, and  
his service as a rapier marshal.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Their Majesties called Sir Aengus MacBain before Them, and spoke of  
his great skill in the arts martial, then noted that this is not the  
reason They had summoned him.  They also spoke of his prowess in the  
gentler arts, and noted that They wished to recognize his  
accomplishments.  They then called forth the Companions of the Most  
Noble Order of the Laurel, and directed Aengus to consult with Their  
Highnesses, Christopher and Morgen, to determine a time at which  
Aengus would answer the question whether he would be numbered among  
them.

Their Majesties summoned Bataar Sogdo into Their Presence, and spoke  
of his good nature and willingness to undertake any task that was  
asked of him.  In recognition of his nobility and generosity of  
spirit, Their Majesties created Bataar a Baron of Their Court.

Silence de Cherbourg was made a Companion of the Keystone for her  
service to the Kingdom's bardic community, most particularly for her  
efforts in maintaining the College of Bards' webpage as a teaching  
tool, that the populace may learn our Kingdom's songs.  Scroll  
scrivened by Lady Anlaith ingen Trena and limned by Frau Osterhildis  
die Nachtschwarmerin.

Maggie McKlay was awarded arms in absentia for her service at events,  
most particularly for her assistance with youth activities.  Scroll  
to be forthcoming.

Syrrilda MacCaulaeigh was awarded arms in absentia for her service to  
the Kingdom and Their Majesties, especially for ensuring that Her  
Majesty was never without a beverage, or a companion in her travels  
about the Great Pennsic War.  Scroll scrivened by THLady George Anne  
and limned by Lady Etain ingen Dalaig.

Sasha Gray was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her service to Their  
Majesties during Their Reign, especially for equipping His Majesty  
with proper rapier armor for the Great Pennsic War.

Tatyana Kushina was made a Companion of the Keystone for her service  
to her Kingdom, most especially for her service to her Barony-Marche  
of the Debatable Lands.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

House Dragon's End was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc as a group for  
Their Service to Their Majesties during Their Reign, most  
particularly for their gracious assistance at the Great Pennsic War.

Their Majesties called forth Their Guard, thanked them for their  
service, and dismissed all but His Excellency, Vladisla Nikulich.

Vladisla Nikulich was given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for his service to  
Their Majesties during Their Reign, most particularly for his service  
as Captain of Her Majesty's guard.

Once again, Their Majesties invited His Highness, Christopher to  
attend Them.  His Highness asserted His claim to be Their Majesties'  
true Heir by right of arms.  Their Majesties asked for witnesses to  
attest to His Highness' claim.

Sir Magariki Katsuichi no Koredono, Earl Marshal of Æthelmearc,  
attested that he had been present at Their Majesties' Crown  
Tournament, that the Tournament had been properly conducted in  
keeping with the laws, policies and customs of the Kingdom, and that  
Sir Christopher was the right and true victor.

Her Excellency, Marguerite de la Marche, Seneschal of Æthelmearc,  
attested that she also had been present at Their Majesties' Crown  
Tournament, that the laws, policies and customs of the Kingdom had  
been observed, and that Sir Christopher was the right and true victor.

Her Excellency, Giulietta da Venezia, Silver Buccle Principal Herald  
of Æthelmearc, attested that she also had been present at Their  
Majesties' Crown Tournament, that she witnessed the victory of Sir  
Christopher, and that she proclaimed Him Their Majesties' right and  
true Heir before Their Majesties, the populace and the entire Known  
World.

His Majesty then addressed Her Majesty and thanked Her for her  
service as Queen, for her care of Himself and His populace, and for  
her tireless efforts on behalf of the Kingdom and its people.  He  
noted that it would be most pleasant to retire with Her to their  
Estates, and she agreed.  His Majesty then removed the Crown from Her  
Majesty's head, and allowed her to retire.

His Highness knelt before His Majesty, who removed the Crown from His  
head, received Christopher's Oath of Fealty, crowned Christopher the  
nineteenth King of Æthelmearc, and retired.

Thus did the Court and Reign of Malcolm and Tessa come to an end.