[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Royal Court Report: Summer's End II

[Diana Slivinska]

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This being the Report of the Evening Court of their Sylvan Majesties,  
Malcolm and Tessa, with Their Excellencies, William and Katherine,  
Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael and Their Excellencies,  
Eric and Katja, Baron and Baroness of Thescorre in attendance.  Court  
held at the Festival of Summer's End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve, 9  
September A.S. XLI (2006). Lord Stephan Calvert deGrey, Reporting  
Herald, with the assistance of THLady Matilda Bosville de Belle Aqua,  
Ravenstongue Pursuivant.

Their Majesties called before them Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus  
whereupon he received the scroll created for his elevation into the  
Order of the Pelican last year at Summer's End.  Scroll by Baroness  
Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Their Majesties called into court Lady Mairghread ui Stilbhard uu  
Coinn. Hearing of her service as Chronicler to their Barony of  
Thescorre and most other magnificent talents, Their Majesties created  
her a Companion of their Order of the Keystone. Scroll limned by Lady  
Leah of Newcastle and scrivened by Lady Sofie Davenport, upon a text  
by Mistress Rose Marian of Edgewater.

Their Majesties called in Lord Raibeart Warenne. For his help in  
carrying, preparation and especially his assistance the State Dinner,  
Raibeart was also created a Companion of their Order of the  
Keystone.  Scroll limned by THLady Keran Roslin and scrivened by  
THLady George Anne.

Their Majesties then called in Raibeart's lady, Lady Nivah Catherine  
Rose of Bannockburn, from her labors in the kitchens. Speaking well  
of her excellence in preparing wondrous feasts, her skill in sewing  
and embroidery, and her willingness to help wherever and whenever  
assistance is needed by anyone, Nivah was given the Æthelmearc Award  
of Excellence.

Their Majesties called in Mara McKenzie, also known as Mara of  
Hartstone.  For her help at sewing and cooking at many events, Mara  
was Awarded Arms.  Scroll by Lady Renata Rouge, called the Posh Rot.

Their Majesties summoned into court Gweneth of Newton Hill, also  
known as Gweneth of Clan Blackhart.  For her service in kitchens and  
at troll as well as her skill at fencing and thrown weapons, Gweneth  
was awarded arms.  Scroll by Lady Mary Elizabeth Clason upon a text  
by by Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Their Majesties called in their most loyal subjects, Their  
Excellencies, Boudiccea Ravenhair and Katryne of Bakestonden. Knowing  
well their skill at song and verse, they were both made Companions of  
their Order of the Sycamore. Both scrolls by Her Excellency, Aidan ni  
Leir.

Their Majesties called before them Lord Brad Boda d'Aylward.  Hearing  
and knowing well of his skill as an archer as well as running ranges  
and teaching, Their Majesties called into court Their Most Noble  
Order of the Scarlet Guard, inducted Lord Brad into that Order and  
granted him arms.  Scroll by Her Excellency, Geirný Thorgrímsdóttir.

Their Majesties once again summoned His Grace, Sir Morguhn Sheridan  
before them to answer the question whether he would accept elevation  
into Their Most Noble Order of the Pelican.  Several Companions of  
that order spoke on His Grace's behalf:  Viscount Sir Bear the  
Wallsbane, Mistress Rhiannon the Curious, Mistress Arianna of  
Wynthrope and Mistress Cori Ghora, Principal of the Æthelmearc Order  
of the Pelican.  With the unanimous approval of the Order, Sir  
Morguhn did indeed accept what for decades all knew was rightly his  
and was made a Companion of the Order of the Pelican.  Scroll by  
Master Jonathan Blaecstan.

Their Majesties summoned all of the youth of Æthelmearc in attendance  
and presented them with gifts for their service and enthusiasm.

Their Majesties recalled Her Excellency, Katryne of Bakestonden.  
Knowing of her exceptional service, Their Majesties were most moved  
to grant her arms.  Scroll by Pani Marija Kotokova.

Their Majesties called into court Lady Ailleann inghen Proinnsias.  
Seeing the blooms and blossoms of her labor as Royal Gardner, not to  
mention other service, Lady Ailleann was made a Companion of the  
Order of the Keystone.  Scroll limned by THLady Keran Roslin and  
scrivened by THlady George Anne.

Monique the Scribe was made a Companion of the Silver Sycamore in  
absentia for her skill in scribal arts; Their Excellencies of the  
Rhydderich Hael agreed to present her scroll, as well as Their  
Majesties' words, at the earliest opportunity.  Scroll limned by  
Cathain inghen Bheth and scrivened by Robert l'Étourdi.

Their Majesties summoned Her Excellency, Kelda ferch Ystwyth before  
them from her position as Royal Retainer.  The stunned lady was then  
given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for her excellent service.

Their Majesties called before them Lord Cradoc Mendwr.  Knowing of  
his most excellent service in many endeavours, their Majesties called  
before them their Most Noble Order of the Millrind, created Cradoc a  
Companion of that Order and granted him arms.  Scroll to be forthcoming.

Their Majesties called before them Lady Rosalinda of Castile.  Being  
well informed of her skill at combat archery as well as target  
archery, she was made a Companion of the Order of the Golden Alce.   
Scroll by Her Excellency, Ekaterina Volkova.

Sara of Cambridge was awarded arms in absentia for her service to her  
Kingdom and her local group. Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich  
Hael graciously agreed to bring tidings of her new station to Sara at  
the earliest opportunity.

Their Majesties gave leave to Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich  
Hael to hold their Baronial Court.

Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Église was made a Companion of the  
Sycamore in absentia for her skill in the bardic arts. Their  
Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael agreed to present the scroll to  
Brigitte at the earliest opportunity.  Scroll by Lady Etain ingin  
Dalaig and THLord Magnus Tindal.

Isabella the Scribe was awarded arms in absentia for her skills in  
the scribal arts. Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael agreed to  
present the scroll to Isabella at the earliest opportunity. Scroll by  
Her Excellency, Gillian Llewellyn of Ravenspur.

Their Majesties summoned before them Maitresse Yvianne de Castel  
d'Avignon and Sir Aengus McBain.  As they have continued to serve  
both Crown and Kingdom in myriads of different ways, their were each  
given a Sigil of Æthelmearc for their service.

Their Majesties called before them Robert l'Étourdi. Knowing well of  
his skill as a fencer and his service as Castellan to Their Barony of  
the Rhydderich Hael, They awarded him arms. Her Excellency of the  
Rhydderich Hael also presented Lord Robert with a circlet signifying  
his new rank.  Scroll by Lady Isolda filia Georgii.

Their Majesties called for all those who were attending their first  
event and presented them gift pouches and hoped that all would return  
for many further events.

Cicilia Corsini was made a Companion of the Sycamore in absentia for  
her skill in the bardic arts.

Their Majesties called forth Charles the Orange. Hearing well of his  
most exemplary service, often done most quietly and behind the scenes  
so that others may have full enjoyment of events, they were so moved  
to Award him Arms.

Their Majesties called before them all scribes of Æthelmearc who had  
not yet received a Royal token for their service and presented them one.

Their Majesties once again summoned before them Her Excellency,  
Giulietta da Venezia and asked her if during her vigil she had indeed  
received wise counsel and was ready to take her place as a member of  
the Order of the Pelican. She replied that she was always ready and  
willing to serve in whatever fashion the Crown desired. Therefore,  
Their Majesties called all members of the Most Noble Order of the  
Pelican there present.  Speaking on Baroness Giulietta's behalf were  
Master Sion Andreas o Wynedd of the Kingdom of the Middle,  
representing the Order of the Laurel; Sir Aengus McBain representing  
the Order of Chivalry; His Excellency, Sir Henri d'Artois (read by  
Master Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn, Sycamore Herald)  
representing the Royal Peers; Her Grace, Maurya Etain Sableswan  
representing the Ladies of the Rose and finally Master Edmund Lambert  
of Tregelles, Keystone Herald and Mistress Margaret MacDuibhshithe,  
Pelican Queen-of-Arms, representing the Order of the Pelican. Upon  
hearing the words of these great nobles, Their Majesties presented  
Giulietta with the cloak, medallion and chapeau of the Order and  
created her a Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Pelican by  
Letters Patent. Maestra Giulietta then swore fealty to the Crown as a  
Peer of the Realm and was presented to the populace as Æthelmearc's  
newest Peer, to the thundrous approval of all present. Scroll (of  
enormous size and detail) by THLady Alheydis von Körckhingen; wording  
by His Excellency, Sir Ogami Akira.

It was then announced that anyone still seeking reservations for  
Coronation to see Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

As there was no further business before the Crown, Court was closed.