[SCA-BMDL] Court Report Their Excellencies Uilliam and Constance Iron Comet April 13 AS47

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Report of the Court 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, reporting herald.

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.

Their Excellencies called Melodia Beaupal to attend Them. She has
assisted 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 Lady Muirghein Gealbhain.

THL Katla úlfheþinn 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.

Their Excellencies desired the presence of Lady Abatissa of Banbury.
Abatissa has spent much time in the research of Sekanjiban, starting with
period sources and recipes and further expanding into different flavors and
styles 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 Blue/ Silver Comet. Scroll by
Lady Rachel Dalicieux.

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. Elizabeth also autocrated her first event this day which is  This
is why Their Excellencies felt moved to award her a Blue/ Silver Comet.
Scroll illuminated by Master Alaric MacConnell with calligraphy by THL
Kieran MacRae.

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 Red
Comet.Illumination by Lady Isabel Fleurtan calligraphed by THL
Kameshima Zentarou Umakai.

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 Red Comet. Scroll illuminated by Lady Anna Leigh with words by
Don William Paris and calligraphy by the hand of Mistress Allessandra
d'Avignon.

Finally the results of the Iron Comet Challenge are to be revealed.

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.

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!

On the thrown weapons range four contenders vied for the victory. Lord
Robert MacEwen of Thornhill proved to have the most skill this day.

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.

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.

Not to be outdone by the youth, the adults did also put forth a great show
of prowess this day.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

>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.

 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.

Court Closed.
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