<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><span>Report</span>
of the <span>Court</span> of Their Excellencies Uilliam and Constance, Baron and
Baroness of the Debatable Lands, held at The Iron Comet Challenge April 13 AS 47, Lord Jorundr hinn Rotinn, Comet Pursuivant, <span>reporting</span>
herald.<br></font><font><br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>His
Excellency wished to have all competitors in the Iron Comet who
participated in all forms this day to stand up and be recognized. For
His Excellency himself was a member of this small group.<br>
</font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><br>Their Excellencies called </font><font><font><span style="line-height:115%"><span><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal">Melodia Beaupal to attend Them. She has assisted <font>
with set up and tear down at events and has further helped in the
Pennsic encampment. She has further started training in the art of
thrown weapons to become a marshal. For these many good activities Their
Excellencies granted her a Gold Comet. Scroll by </font></span></span></span></font>Lady Muirghein Gealbhain.<br>
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<font style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><span style="line-height:115%"><span><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"><font>THL </font></span></span></span></font></font><font style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">Katla úlfheþinn </font><font style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><span style="line-height:115%"><span><span style="font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-stretch:normal"></span></span></span></font>had
caught Their Excellencies' attention, for though Katla lives in the
Shire of Sunderoak she is frequently found assisting with functions in
the barony, from teaching classes on many arts to assisting in kitchens
including the Seven Pearls dinner at Pennsic, and generally helping out
at events. For these and many other things it pleased Their Excellencies
to grant her a Green Comet. Scroll unsigned.<br>
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</font></span></span></span></font><font>Their Excellencies desired the presence of Lady Abatissa of Banbury. Abatissa has spent much time in the research</font><font><font><span style="line-height:115%"> of Sekanjiban, starting with period sources and recipes and further expanding into different flavors
and styles</span></font></font> much of which she has donated towards
events in the barony. She has also created many award medallions,
including the one that she was given this day. This is why Abatissa was
awarded a </font><font><font>Blue/ Silver Comet.</font></font><font> Scroll by Lady Rachel Dalicieux.<br>
</font><font><br><font>Their Excellencies summoned Lady Elizabeth
Arrowsmyth to Their Presence. Elizabeth has spent much time exploring
the gentler arts, most specifically blackwork embroidery and the scribal
arts, specifically illumination of scrolls</font>. Elizabeth also autocrated her first event this day which is This is why Their Excellencies felt moved to award her a </font><font><font>Blue/ Silver Comet.</font></font><font> Scroll illuminated by Master Alaric MacConnell with calligraphy by THL Kieran MacRae.<br>
</font><font><br><font> Their Excellencies desired the presence of THL
Jussie Laplein for he had some 'splaining to do. Not only does Jussie
exhibit great skill in heavy fighting, but he also takes the time to
work with newer fighters. This greatly pleases Their Excellencies and so
they awarded Jussie a </font></font><font><font>Red Comet.</font></font><font><font> Illumination by Lady Isabel Fleurtan calligraphed by </font>THL Kameshima Zentarou Umakai.<br>
</font><font><font><br></font><font>Their Excellencies wished to have
words with Duke Christopher Rawlyns. Much is known of Christopher's
prowess on the heavy combat field, however recently his Grace has shown
some renown with blades in a different martial form. Thus for his skill
on the fencing lists Duke Christopher was awarded a </font></font><font><font>Red Comet</font></font><font>.
Scroll illuminated by Lady Anna Leigh with words by Don William Paris
and calligraphy by the hand of Mistress Allessandra d'Avignon.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>Finally the results of the Iron Comet Challenge are to be revealed.<br><br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>First
Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope desired to give out some prizes to those
who stood out on the field of Youth Combat. 6 youth combatants took the
field on this day. Out of which one stood high above them all in the
depth of his chivalry, Kenneth of the Debatable Lands exhibited chivalry
of the highest calibre, going to the extent to take his own life in a
match rather than strike an opponent he had disarmed. The winner of the
day was Torstein Thorgrimson.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>Master
Alaric MacConnell wished to take a moment to recognize the winner of
the youth portion of the archery competition, out of a field of 5
shooters Eiden Abdul Salaam proved to be victorious, for which he was
granted not one, not two, but three cherries!<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>On the
thrown weapons range four contenders vied for the victory. Lord Robert
MacEwen of Thornhill proved to have the most skill this day.<br><br></font></div>
<div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>Finally the fantastic
Arts and Sciences display of the day proved to have 3 entries from
youth. The winning entry in which was handspun yarn created by the hand
of Lord Robert MacEwen of Thornhill.<br>
</font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><br>Thus
the decision has been made, the skills of all the youth had been
assessed and the Youth Iron Comet Champion is to be declared. From a
group of 4 eligible youth, Lord Robert MacEwen of Thornhill has been
proven to be the best most deserving youth for this title. To be
memorialized in a scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>Not to be outdone by the youth, the adults did also put forth a great show of prowess this day.<br><br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif">
<font>First Master Alaric MacConnell wished to take a moment to announce
how the adults fared in the day's shooting. There were 16 shooters this
day, and the best shooter of the day proved to be Baron Bataar Sogdo,
who received in commemoration of his achievement, not one, not two, but
three cherries!<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>On the
fencing list 19 gentles battled to be considered the best fencer of the
day. The most skilled with a blade this day proved to be Don Bastiano
di Jacopo.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>The
thrown weapons range held a most fearsome struggle for the coveted title
of best thrower, however Maestro Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato proved
to be the most skillful of the 15 people vying for that most desirable
position of best with a knife.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>The
heavy combat field boasted a mighty 30 fighters in arms trying prove the
iron in their blood. The day was held by Count Sir Andrew MacFarlan of
Wiggan however, who proved to be the most skilled this day.<br>
<br></font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font>The
competition was no less fierce in the gentle arts where 14 artisans put
forth their best efforts to become the iron comet Arts and Sciences
Champion. Out of all these Fiona d'Artusio proved to be the most skilled
in her art.<br>
</font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><br></font><div><font>From
all these many competitors only one could be called the Iron Comet
Champion this day, and one indeed did rise above the other 13
participants in the Iron Comet Challenge to prove his mettle. Don Annias
Fenne did prove that his mastery over many disciplines is indeed the
greatest of all those present this day, thus he has been declared the
Iron Comet Champion with a gift basket donated by the Black Priory. His
mighty deeds are recorded upon a scroll with calligraphy by the hand of
THL Kieran MacRae. <br>
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</div><font>Their Excellencies wished to thank everybody who attended
this day, the event was great fun for all, and Their Excellencies wish
to see everybody again next time. His Excellency put forth a challenge
to all who competed this day to pick up whatever forms they did not have
this time around, His Excellency was able to learn archery and thrown
weapons as well as getting authorized in fencing over the last year all
while dealing with myriad mundane responsibilities.<br>
</font></div><div style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif"><font><br></font></div><font>Court Closed.</font></div>