[SCA-AE] ANNOUNCE: Court report of TRM’s Khalek and Branwyn from AEthelmearc War Practice

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Court report of TRM's Khalek and Branwyn from AEthelmearc War Practice on
May 16-17th A.S. 43 held in the Canton of Stelton Wald in the presence to
Their Highnesses, Christopher and Morgan, as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle
de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of Lady Florian du Pompier,
Lady Aibell Suil-uaine and THLord Brandubh O'Donnghaile.

Friday evening in the Royal Encampment.

Their Majesties summoned THLady Constance Waite, and then invited those
member of the Order of the Pelican to witness as They issued a writ for her
to appear before Them the following evening and accept elevation to their
illustrious rank.

Saturday evening in the Great Ger.

Their Majesties invited the Crowns of the East, Conrad and Brenwen to join
Them. Gifts and well wishes were exchanged.

Traditional tokens of safe passage were provided to His Excellency, Baron
Quinn of St Swithin's Bog in exchange for his promise to bring his fighting
units to the battle fields of Pennsic War.

Kingdom Chirurgeon, Robert Marsden came before the court to relinquish his
office into the capable hands of his successor Constance Glyn Dwr, who swore
her oath of service to AEthelmearc and Their Majesties.

THLady Catrin Skynith and Lady Elsbeth MacDonald both of the Kingdom of
Meridies, presented Her Majesty with a hound of Her own, and jars of
Meridien honey for Their Majesties AEthelmearc, Their Majesties East and
Their Highnesses AEthelmearc. Her Majesty thanked the sweet Ladies for
traveling so far to teach about hound coursing.

Lady Ismay Ponde presented a gift to Their Majesties that she had acquired
in her travels to the Far East, a hand embroidered bed quilt from Korea.

Count Jehan de la Marche swore his oath of fealty to the Crown and Kingdom
in both Latin and the "vulgar" tongue.

Layla of Griffin's Keep was awarded the Silver Alce for being the first girl
to have achieved the rank of Junior Grand Master Bowman (scroll by Gwilym
o'r Tair Afon).

Catalina Iannarella d'Colliano was Awarded Arms for her unceasing promotion
of the arts and assisting with youth activities (scroll by Isabella
Montoya).

Lady Catriona MacKinnon received the Order of the Cornelian for her
outstanding courtesy and chatelaine service (scroll illum Rota Egilsdottir,
calig Bjorn Bunhaus Olafsson).

Mistress Kris Gilibari was awarded the Order of the Golden Alce for her
deadly skill at fencing (scroll and hand painted fan by Marija Kotok).

Lord Vigo da Napoli was styled a member of the Order of the Golden Alce for
his dedication to fencing and persona expression (scroll by Isabella
Montoya).

Baroness Aleea Baga was presented with the completed scroll commemorating
her recognition as a Baroness of the Court (scroll by Daedez Khan of the
Great Dark Horde Moritu).

Master Charles of Alden was recognized for his achievement of Huntsmen
status on the Thrown Weapons range (scroll by Maria Christina de Cordoba).

Kingdom Archery Champion, Baron Caleb Reynolds announced as how he had been
given other responsibilities by the Crown, he could no longer hold the title
of Champion as well. He explained that he had held an archery tournament
that day to determine who could best protect AEthelmearc should it be
invaded by little blue Picts(ies). The winner and new Kingdom Champion, Lord
Constantine Blackhart, was honored to accept the accoutrements of his office
and took his place in Their Majesties retinue (scrolls by Morwenna Everdon &
illum Rota Egilsdottir, calig Bjorn Bunhaus Olafsson).

Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, Lady Morwenna Everdon, having served her
term also held a tournament to choose a new Champion, and passed on the
duties and regalia to the winner, Lord Antonio de Luna (scroll by Anlaith
ingen Trena).

Baron Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn presented himself to Their
Majesties to air a grievance on behalf of his kinswoman and request that it
be corrected forthwith. He held that it was past time for her to be released
from fosterage and be recognized with rank equal to her Master. Master
Emerys Eustace, hight Broom, was called forth to answer these charges and
defend his keeping of the Lady in servitude to his house. He allowed as how
she was like a loaf of bread that must be allowed to sit awhile before
baking, and that she had not yet "risen" –whereupon THLady Hrefna in heppna
began to rise from her seat and the Court did witness her Master, most
forcefully, command her to *sit down*! Such arguments continued as Master
Broom proclaimed that he did not recognize that Master Fridrikr should have
any authority to make such a determination about a servant of his household.
His Majesty then inquired if he recognized *Their* authority to make such
determination, and Master Broom did quickly doff his cap and bow to the
Crown. Their Majesties proclaimed that They would judge this matter
Themselves and called forth Hrefna in heppna Thorgrimsdottir, issuing her
such writ as to command that she present herself at Their Court at AEcaedmy
and to provide no more than 12 witnesses in her defense. Should she fail to
appear the consequences would be most dire. Their Majesties called for those
members of the most noble Order of the Laurel present to remove the
defendant and provide her with wise council prior to the appointed hour of
judgment (scroll words by Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn, calig.
Antoinette de la Croix).

Mistress Graidhne ni Ruaidh came before the Court to conduct business and
beg a boon.  Their Majesties had previously sent her protégé to sit vigil,
that having been concluded, Mistress Graidhne requested the return of her
belt. THLady Constance Waite was escorted into court and did return such
property. Graidhne then asked Their Majesties to do as They intended and
elevate her Ladyship to the Peerage. Their Majesties called those who would
speak to the candidate's worth: for the Laurels, Baron Karl von Elfstein;
for the  Chivalry, Sir Isenwulf Thorolfssone; on behalf of the Royal Peers,
Countess Caryl Oledatter; and for the Order of Pelicans, Master Kyriell
Hawkmoon. All attested to her kind welcoming smile, her diligence and
generosity of service. Thus satisfied, Their Majesties called for a mantle
to cover her shoulders, presented by Gabriella d'Asti. The ancestral
medallion came from Master Egil the Dane by way of Dennys the Decadent. An
additional medallion to adorn her person was provided by Kyriell. Dame
Constance, Mistress of the Pelican swore her oath of service to Crown and
Kingdom upon the great Sword of State (scroll by Aibell Suil-uaine).

Their Majesties thanked all those who withstood the elements to attend the
practices upon the field, and all those who worked behind the scenes to make
the event happen.

Court was closed.