[SCA-BMDL] BMDL Court report for Pennsic 46

[Ray Strobel]

Greetings from your Comet Pursuivant:

Here begins the report of the court of Brandubh et Hildarun, Baron and
Baroness of the Debatable Lands, at Pennsic 46, occurring on Monday, August
7, AS LII, Kieran MacRae, Comet Pursuivant, reporting.

Their Excellencies called forth Master Eustice called 'Broom' in
acknowledgement of his service as BMDL camp coordinator, and so that he may
recognize the help of others that were making camping with the BMDL a more
enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Their Excellencies wished to recognize the seven archers of the BMDL that
made it onto the Champions team of 20 to compete for the Archery War Point.

Their Excellencies encouraged all to try their hand at the thrown weapons
range to try out for the Thrown Weapons Champions team, occurring Thursday.

All those who participated in the Pennsic Half Marathon were invited to be
recognized for their effort and training in taking on this challenging feat.

Their Excellencies called before them Fox, current AEthelmearch youth
fighting champion, commended him for his martial prowess, and invited him
to represent the BMDL as their Youth Champion, for the Known World Youth
Champions tourney.

Their Excellencies called into their presence Master William de Montegilt,
but his presence was alas elsewhere.

They then called to see Cheng Tai Ren, but he too, at the time, was unseen.

When Their Excellencies called Elsa Taliard before them, they were most
pleased when she presented herself so that she could be recognized for
working at events and contributing to gift baskets, though not being a
resident of the BMDL. She was therefore presented with a comettus amicus
(nee Green Comet). Scroll by Alysoun of the Debatable Lands.

Their Excellencies called both Renata Rouge and Antonio de Luna to their
presence. When it was learned that Antonio would not be available, THL
Renata agreed to accept both accolades to be given, namely that both Renata
and Antonio have been most helpful in helping with Pennsic set-up, general
camp maintenance, and willingness to assist with camp tear-down, and
therefore each was gladly awarded a comettus amicus. Both scrolls by:
Alaric Macconnel, illumination; Rachel Daliceaux, calligraphy.

Zianna Beguy Urdina de Sabaleta was brought before Their Excellencies and
praised for her work at troll, cooking marvelous subtlties, and was
presented a gold comet for her dedicated service. Scroll by: Dorothea Stark
Shultz, illumnation; Rachel Daliceaux, calligraphy.

Their Excellencies requested Dorothea Stark Shultz come from behind their
thrones to in front of them, so they could extol her efforts as a retainer
and help with court set-up. She was given a gold comet for such service,
scroll by: Rivka bat Daniyel, illumination; Ceindrich verch Elidir,
calligraphy.

Their Excellencies, feeling that they were on a roll, then called for
Alysoun of the Debatable Lands. Twice. She wasn't there.

Spirits were lifted, though, when Ceindrich verch Elidir came before Their
Excellencies to receive a silver comet for her scribal works, her lovely
voice as a member of the Debatable Choir, and really cool socks. Scroll by:
Calligraphy and illumination by Rachel Daliceaux, words and sung to the
tune of Mairi's Wedding by Baroness Gwendolen the Graceful.

Their Excellencies called forth Lucetta di Cosimo, acknowledged her great
service with regards to the fiber guild, I Genisii, and creating unique
archery targets, and presented her with a gold comet. Scroll by Mistress
Arianna of Wynthrope.

Their Excellencies called Katheryn Tantzel to their presence, and awarded
her a silver comet for her beautiful scribal work (especially with burning
wood) and her theatrical work with I Genisii. Scroll by Baroness Alex di
Campignella.

Their Excellencies then called Kattera Doplerin to be recognized with her
work as a retainer, cook, and help with the BMDL Pennsic meal plan, and was
thusly awarded a gold comet. Scroll by: Rivka bat Daniyel, illumination;
Ceindrich verch Elidir, calligraphy.

Elenora Pexatore was summoned, and gladly she approached, so that Their
Excellencies could boast about her good service in opening Victory Point
for Pennsic A&S classes, and her assistance with the BMDL Pennsic meal
plan. She was awarded a gold comet in recognition, scroll by: Nikola Beese,
illumination; Gwendolyn the Graceful, wording; Ceindrich verch Elidir,
calligraphy.

Their Excellencies then called Jorundr hinn Rotinn to come from behind
their thrones and be met with the recognition of his fencing skills, his
duties as a fencing marshal, and prowess as BMDL fencing champion; thus
they awarded him an iron comet, scroll by Nikola Beese, her first attempt
at an entire scroll.

Their Excellencies then called forth the Order of Copernicus, and noting
that the Order only grows by one each year, sought to recognize one who
exemplified what the Order represents. Meestress Odriana vander Brugghe was
brought before Their Excellencies and praised for her years of service to
the BMDL, which have included, but not being limited to, multiple baronial
offices held, autocrat, head cook, scribe, and opening her house for
numerous purposes to share, teach, and inspire those who wish to learn and
grow. Scroll by Kieran MacRae.

Their Excellencies asked all scribes and wordsmiths to come forward to be
presented with a token of appreciation in memory of Countess Aidan.

There being no further actionable business, after thoroughly looking across
the populace, the Court of Their Excellencies was suspended....

....and minutes later Alysoun of the Debatable Lands returned from her
travels, prompting a reopening of the Court of Their Excellencies, which
they did gladly, to recognize Alysoun for her beautiful singing voice and
directing skills with the Debatable Choir, along with her impressive
scribal skills, and so awarded her a silver comet. Scroll by Antoinette de
la Croix. Thus re-suspended the Court of Their Excellences...

...until Master William de Montigilt entered the area, and thus re-reopened
the Court of Their Excellencies. Master William was praised for his bardic
skill and contributions, and was presented with the scroll for his silver
comet, which had been read into the official record at BMDL 12th night, AS
51. And there being no further missing citizens of interest, alas, the
Court of Their Excellencies was suspended, again....

....and upon the return of Cheng Tai Ren, our faithful Comet Pursuivant set
down his plate of yummy food and, with a joyous sense of duty,
re-re-(counts on fingers to check)-RE-opened the Court of Their
Excellencies, made sure that Cheng didn't get away, and called him before
Their Excellencies, which to be honest, he already was. Their Excellencies
praised him for his prowess with heavy weapons, in the lists and on the
melee field. For such deeds he was presented with an iron comet, which was
read into the record at War Practice, AS LII. The scroll is a work in
progress: illumination by Rivka bat Daniyel, English poem by Gwendolyn the
Graceful, translated to Chinese by Shaloma Smith.

Conferring with Their Excellencies, just to make sure, the Court of Their
Excellenceis of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands for Pennsic 46
was....

Their Excellencies heartily encouraged all to attend the concert of the
Debatable Choir, to occur at 7pm that evening in the A&S Performance
Pavillion.

....officially closed.

Submitted by Kieran MacRae, Comet Pursuivant
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Ray Strobel

Musician, teacher, composer
"If it sounds good, it is good." --Peter Schickele
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