[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Court report of TRM’s Duncan & Ilish AEthelmearc Kingdom 12th Night

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Court report of TRM's Duncan and Ilish from AEthelmearc Kingdom 12th Night
on January 12th, A.S. 42 held in the Barony of Endless Hills in the presence
of TRH's Khalek and Branwen, His Excellency Baron Ulrich Drachendonner and
Their Excellencies of Thescorre and Delftwood, as reported by THL Matilda
Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of THL Christopher
Harper, Lady Anlaith ingen Trena and Lord Eirik Harrfager Goransson.

Morning Court

TRM's called before Them Cael O'Connail and rewarded her service and model
behavior with a Silver Buckle.

Serena Finn was given a Silver Sycamore for her efforts at cooking, jewelry
and finger loop braiding (scroll by Barbary Rose).

Jock MacPherson was Awarded Arms in thanks for his generous nature and
selfless service (scroll by Ysabeau Tiercelin).

Lancelot de Molay was Awarded Arms for his helpfulness and hard work.

Luminista the Oracle was Awarded Arms for service and organization of the
annual toy drive (calig and words by Barbary Rose, illum by Failend
O'Conail).

TRM's invited into Their Court House Prydeskeep. Speaking on their behalf
Duke Malcolm MacEoghainn and Duchess Tessa the Huntress presented 4
invitations to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses for the Amethyst
Invitational Tourney to be held November 1st in the Barony Marche of the
Debatable Lands, such that they may be used or distributed as They see fit.

Their Majesties then requested further words with Her Grace, Tessa. Noting
the many fine things she has accomplished during her years in AEthelmearc,
chief among which being the tremendous influence she has had on the
development of Combat Archery, Their Majesties informed Her Grace that there
were other gentles who wished to speak with her as well. They then called
for those members of the most noble Order of the Pelican to come forward and
escort her to a vigil room where she might contemplate her inclusion within
their ranks and be counseled by their collective wisdom before the start of
the evening court.

Court was suspended.



Evening Court

His Majesty invited Their Royal Highnesses of the East, Konrad and Brenwen
to join the court. They presented Him with gifts of friendship.

His Majesty called forth the Kingdom Chronicler, Baroness Teresa Gabriela de
Montoya y Sevilla and accepted her oath of continued service to AEthelmearc.

It was announced that Their Majesties had chosen Baron Tristan Sexwulf as
successor to the office of Earl Marshal, and that Don Donnan MacDubhshithe
would take up the burdens of the Fencing Marshall's office. The outgoing
officers, Sir Magariki Katsuichi no Koredono and Don Iago Benitez were
thanked for their many years of service.

Dame Aoife Finn was called before the court to announce the winners of the
Arts competitions. Juliana Woolworth was named Queen of Tarts for her
chicken tart. Reyni-Hrefna received a prize for best documentation of her
entry. Ysabeau Tiercelin was the winner in the Late Period Clothing category
and Barbary Rose won for Accessories.

Edward Bytheway was Awarded Arms (in absentia) for his many good works.

Gaeth Connmaigh was Awarded Arms for service to the people of his home group
(scroll by Murdoch Bane).

Juliana Woolworth was Awarded Arms for her labors as cook, hostess and
volunteer (scroll illum. Keran Roslin, calig. George Anne).

Lord Tufa die Munths was created a companion of the Order of the Keystone
for his service as marshal, armorer, teacher and cook.

Lord Stefan Legas was named a member of the Order of the Keystone for his
work with hound coursing and helpful service to all (scroll illum Keran
Roslin, callig George Anne).

Lady Dawn de la Lune was awarded the Order of the Keystone for her unending
service to several local offices.

Lord Taranach McLeod was created a companion of the Order of the Sycamore
for his research of various areas of science including siege weaponry.

Lord Gregory Hillson was awarded the Order of the Keystone for his efforts
behind the scenes.

Having tended to the Royal Princesses, Her Majesty, Queen Ilish, joined His
Majesty and court continued.

The Company of St.Michael was called forth and thanked by Her Majesty for
hosting the days Pas d'Armes Tournament. She presented them with a blank
book to record their many deeds of chivalry.

Her Majesty requested the presence of those ladies who had participated in
Her Hat contest and presented a token each to Baroness Clarice of Delftwood,
Lady Juliana Woolworth and Lady Barbary Rose.

His Excellency Ulrich Drachendonner, Baron of Endless Hills, presented TRM's
and TRH's with gifts of salts. He then explained that a scroll had recently
come to light, one for a Baronial award to "Lord" Duncan von Halstern for
the Order of the Crimson Thunderbolt. His Majesty was pleased to accept the
scroll and a token of the Order.

The current Kingdom Bardic Champions, Master Michael Alewright and THL Brion
Enkazi, announced the four finalists of the Bardic Champion competition who
would perform during the feast: Fiona the Prepared, Fridrikr Tomasson,
Dearbhforgaill an Chomhaidh and Gavin Kent. Her Majesty presented a token to
each finalist as well as to the other participants: Wulfstan Drum,
Guilliamette de Manchant, Taranach McLeod.

Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin was named a companion of the Order of the Sycamore
for her research and needlework (scroll by Murdoch Bane).

Lady Deianeira Rodriguez y Aragones was awarded the Order of the Keystone
for her service as fencer, autocrat and chronicler (scroll illum Keran
Roslin, calig. George Anne).

Lord Gunnar Haakonson and Lady Rhiannon the Banshee were called forth
together and each inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce for their
skills in the Equestrian arts.

Lord Tirgernach mac Cathail received the Order of the Golden Alce for his
pursuit of armored combat, ax throwing and archery (scroll by Murdoch Bane).

Baron Artemius Andreas Magnus was received by the Order of the Fleur
d'AEthelmearc for his outstanding glass work (scroll by Sofie Davenport).

Lady Juliana Delamare was granted the Order of the Fleur d'AEthelmearc for
her extraordinary endeavors in fiber arts and weaving (scroll illum Esa
Baird, calig Anna Blackleaf).

Their Royal Majesties called forth Their noble Order of the Pelican followed
by Her Grace, Tessa the Huntress and her retinue. They heard the words of
five individuals, Duchess Melisande de Belvoir, a Royal Peer, Mistress
Elizabeth von der Flossenburg, who spoke for the Laurels, Duchess Rowan de
la Garnison for the Chivalry, Master Fritz Justus and Baroness Giulietta da
Venezia for the Pelicans. They each addressed the subject of Tessa's
qualities; her tenacity in the pursuit of her passions, her inspiration of
others and her dedication to the Kingdom. Their Majesties were pleased by
these reports and called for the accoutrements marking her as a Pelican to
be brought forth. A cloak happily provided by Viscountess Rosalinde, a
medallion brought forth by Duke Malcolm from Duchess Seonaid ni Fhion and
Duke Michael of Bedford. Tessa then swore her oath as a member of the Order
of the Pelican to Their Majesties, and there was much rejoicing!

Their Majesties thanked Baron Ulrich and the people of Endless Hills for
their fine hospitality.

A moment of silence was requested to honor the memory of our lost friend The
Honorable Lord Ulrich Wulfricsson of Thescorre.

Court was closed.