The Report of the Court of Their Excellencies Uiliam and Constance Baron
and Baroness of the Debatable Lands held at BMDL 12th Night January 12
AS 47 Lord Jorundr hinn Rotinn, Comet Pursuivant, reporting, with the
assistance of Mistress Arianna of Winthrope.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies invited Lady Elss of Augsburg to address the
populace. Lady Elss wished to express her thanks to the many people who
helped make the event a success and to remind those present to claim
their property before leaving so that it does not become part of next
year's Auction of fun.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies next allowed Mestari Urho Waltterinen to address
the populace. Urho had run a grand contest of cookies this day as had
become custom, and as with every competition there were some winners to
be recognized. The Baron's Choice went to THL Myfanwy ferch Rhiannon for
her Saffron Cardamon Macaroons. The Baroness' Choice was Mestari Urho
Waltterinen for his Ginger Snaps. The King of Misrule's Choice was Lady
Bugga Bilibit for her Greek Clove Crescents. The Queen of Misrule's
Choice was Lady <span>Abbatissa</span> de Banneberri for her Tangerine
Meringue Medallions. The Populace Choice was Countess Rosalinda of
Castille for her Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter, Toffee Cookies.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies addressed the populace as there had been an Arts
and Sciences Competition to determine the next champion of the Barony.
There were many fine entries into this competition, however a winner
must be chosen. This year Their Excellencies decided to name a second
for Their champion to stand in place in case of them not being able to
perform their normal duties. Their Excellencies decided to name Lady
Sumayya al Ghaziyya to the position as second to the Arts and Sciences
Champion, and They name THL Ishiyama Gentarou Yori'ie the Arts and
Sciences Champion of the Barony with a done by Odriana vander Brugghe.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies next called Lady Bugga Bilibit to address the
populace. Bugga had served the past year as Bardic Champion and had
performed her duties with with great skill even enduring extremely
violent winds and a tent that sought to escape to perform in the Seven
Pearls Bardic Competition. On this day there was a tournament to select a
successor to Bugga's title, the competition was excellent and the
entries were good enough that it was a difficult decision, a decision
was made however, The Debatable Bards were named the second to the
Bardic Champion, and Master William de Montegilt scroll calligraphy by
THL Kieran MacRae.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies had further business with Lady Bugga Bilibit and
thus They bade her to tarry a while. Their Excellencies had been very
pleased with all of Bugga's good works, she had taught the populace
Latin so that they might sing a period song with her, and her
participation in the Seven Pearls Competition. Thus did They induct her
into the Order of the Blue-Silver Comet scroll layout by Maitress <span>Yvianne</span> de Castel d'Avignon illumination by Leaena calligraphy by Odriana vander Brugghe.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies invited Lady Isabel Fleurtan to bring the words
of Their Signet Odriana vander Brugghe to the populace. Odriana wished
to thank the many scribes of the barony who have donated of their time
and talent so that the many awards that have been given out could all
have an appropriate scroll handed out with them with a token.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies called THL Juan Miguel to attend them. Juan
Miguel had caught Their Excellencies eye as he does not live in the
barony, yet is often to be found working on archery ranges and many
other tasks at baronial events, and as there in something that Their
Excellencies can do in this situation, They inducted Juan into the Order
of the Green Comet.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies spied Guion ab Wilim as he stood in Their Court
and as They had words with this gentile They bade him to step before
Them. Guion has shown much skill in youth fighting, skill so great that
he had been named Youth Fighting Champion of the barony for this and his
dedication to youth fighting and helping train newer youth fighters.
For this They added Guion's name to the rolls of the members of the
Order of the Purple Comet scroll by Countess Aidan ni Lear. There were
also scrolls to mark Guion's position as Youth Fighting Champion first
by Mistress Arianna of Winthrope second in progress with Caligraphy by
Mistress Kris Gilibari and Illumination by Lady Elizabeth Arrowsmith.<br>
<br>Next Their Excellencies summoned Icile of the Debatable Lands to
attend them. Icile had impressed Their Excellencies with her
performance, especially with her earnings as a street performer at
Pennsic the first time she tried this deed. Icile has also been known to
perform works of service within the barony as a retainer, standard
bearer and most importantly keeper of the Baronial Octopus, scroll
illuminated by Odriana vander Brugghe and calligraphed by THL Kieran
MacRae.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies asked Lady Ceindrech verch Elidir to attend Them.
Ceindrich had performed many services both to the Barony as a whole and
to Their Excellencies directly, she had worked to save Their
Excellencies tent from blowing away during a sudden wind storm during
Pennsic while They were away from camp, Ceindrich had also stepped up to
take on the roles of youth fighting marshal, and chirurgeon. For this
Their Excellencies made Ceindrich a member of the Order of the Gold
Comet, scroll by Mistress Arianna of Winthrope.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies summoned Gwen Telynores to attend Them. Gwen had
been doing many good works in the barony, she had served as a royal gate
guard, gurad and retainer at Pennsic, and she was able to escape the
horrifying sump monster on the final day of Pennsic. For this and many
others Their Excellencies inducted her into the Order of the Gold Comet,
scroll by Fa Ren Zhang Ming Li.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies called Kenneth of the Debatable Lands before
Them. Their Excellencies admired the courtesy and chivalry that Kenneth
displayed at all times, and his skills in youth fighting for many years.
For this They inducted him into the Order of the Red Comet, scroll
illuminated by Master Alaric MacConal with calligraphy by Rachel
Dalicieux, medallion made by his mother, Mistress Arianna of Winthrope.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies had works to speak to Jocelyn of Tyburn and thus
had her come before Them. Jocelyn had helped in many kitchens and had
further served in the baronial encampment at Pennsic. For this They
inducted her into the Order of the Gold Comet, scroll by Countess Aiden
ni Leir.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies called Sir Thomas Byron of Haverford and Baroness
Ariella of Thornbury to come and speak with Them. Their Excellencies
had noticed that Their Excellencies had continued to do good works in
the barony after they had stepped down from their former position as
Baron and Baronness just over a year ago, and they had on numerous
occasions opened their home to the populace to host events, regional
musters and barony meetings. For this service Their Excellencies added
them to the membership of the Order of the Gold Comet, scroll
illuminated by Lady Isabel Fleurtan with calligraphy by THL Kameshima
Zentarou Umakai. Their Excellencies had further words to have with Byron and Ariella.
There was a matter of property, specifically the castle that Bryon and
Ariella currently occupied. As this castle is located on baronial lands
it rightly belongs to the seated Baron and Baroness of the Debatable
Lands. Byron and Ariella declared that this castle was their's by right
and they would not cede it without a fight. The Baron found this to be
well and good, and so the forces will meet on August 24 at the disputed
castle and the matter of ownership will be put to rest.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies had words for Master Alaric MacConal and so
called him to attend Them. Alaric has served the barony for many years,
and he has never stopped serving the barony, as troll, as archery
marshal, as autocrat, and as mentor to new autocrats. Their Excellencies
believe that this level of continued service deserved special notice,
and as Their Excellencies had created an order for just this purpose a
year ago and had intentions to add one new member to the order each year
from those who best described the ideal of continued high level service
within the Barony. For this Their Excellencies inducted Alaric into the
Baronial Order of Excellence, promissory scroll with calligraphy by THL
Kameshima Zentarou Umakai and illumination by Faiol MacGeroit, scroll
in progress by Maitress <span>Yvianne</span> de Castel d'Avignon.<br>
<br>Their Excellencies demanded Lord Pavel Dudoladov to attend Them.
They thanked Pavel for his years of service as Comet Pursuivant, and
wished that his retirement would go well as he moved on to serve the
Kingdom as Cornelian Herald.<br>
<br>Baron Liam had further words for the populace, the day was fair and
all was well, however this state of affairs was not to remain much
longer. War was looming on the horizon, and AEthelmearc's allies to the
south were besieged thus would He lead the baronial levies south to Gulf
Wars, and Pennsic was just around the corner where the Kingdoms of the
East and Middle would bring their petty squabbles into our lands, for
this Baron Liam challenged the populace to show up and represent the
barony in every way during these wars.<br>
<br>Court Closed.