Chieftains Court summary, February 25, A.S. 51

Morning court:
Sir Duncan Eardstapa and Honorable Lady Gwendolyn Verch Morgaine were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Three Rivers.
Killian O’Connaill – Chivalry

On the field:
Balthazar de Lumiere – Iren Fyrd

Evening court:
Freygunnr Briansdottir, called Spearmother – AoA
Josef von Rothenburg – Court Barony
Slaine ni Chiaran – Court Barony
Elynor of Glastonbury – Cross of Calontir
Rima of Three Rivers – Leather Mallet
Ostwald Konrad von Riesetoten – Augmentation of Arms
Annora Reyner – Cross of Calontir

Other court happenings:
Count Caius Rectus Xerxis was recognized as the winner of the Chieftains Armored Combat Tourney.
Baroness Caroline de Mercier of Shattered Crystal presented gifts.
Some Chivalry, Laurels and Pelicans swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Avery Quatremaine to join the Order of the Laurel.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented a tithe and largess.
A boon was begged for Eowyth þa Siðend to join the Order of the Pelican.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Hirsch and Magda received “thank you” mugs for starting the tradition of giving mugs to newcomers.
A boon was begged for Magdalena vander Meere to join the Order of the Pelican.

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Clothiers’ Seminar Court summary, February 4, A.S. 51

Danuth of Cum an Iolair – Queen’s Chalice
Adelaide Sarsfield – Golden Calon Swan
Tola Rufusdóhtor – Silver Hammer
Rose Wolfden – Golden Calon Swan
Katherine Northreppes – Torse
Niall Mac Broin – Calon Lily
Juliana della Rena – Calon Lily
Nest Ffynnon – Silver Hammer

The Shire of Cum An Iolair presented largess.
Laurels, Pelicans, a Baroness and many populace members swore fealty.
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess.
Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl presented a financial donation to the Kingdom.
5 newcomers received mugs.

Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US

Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US

Coronation Court summaries, January 21, A.S. 51

Final business of Logan and Ylva:
Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction
Ayisha bint Asad – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction
Tola Rufusdóhtor – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction
HRM Ylva stated that all three recipients had Her endorsement for Chivalry, Courtesy, and Ideals of the Society
Gawayne ap Tristam – King’s Favor, Responsible for HRM Logan staying in the SCA

First court of Ashir and Ashland:
Sir Cilian Mac Marroo is the new King’s Champion.
Count Damien MacGavin is the new Queen’s Champion.
Duke Hirsch Ross Eichman and Duchess Sile O’Kyan (Sheelagh) were named to be Their Majesties’ Thegns.

On the field:
Duncan Mac Torquill – Stile Hirth

Evening court:
Cerric æt Blæcac (Cherik) – AoA
Alessandra de Piro – Calon Lily
Anton von Hagenstein – Silver Hammer
Rufus Tenstone – Silver Hammer
Gianna Viviani – AoA
Bragi Oddsson – AoA
Ylva Jonsdottir – County
Duncan Bruce of Logan – County
Seraphina Brugari – Calon Cross

Other court news:
Youth combat is now an official sanctioned activity in Calontir.
Sir Duncan Eardstapa and Honorable Lady Gwendolyn Verch Morgaine were announced as the next Baronage of Three Rivers.
Mugs were given to 2 newcomers.
A boon was begged for Gyða glóra to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Titus Decimius Alexander (Xandre) to join the Order of Chivalry.

Presentation scene; detail of a miniature from BL Royal MS 15 E vi, f. 2v. 15th C. Public domain in the US

Presentation scene; detail of a miniature from BL Royal MS 15 E vi, f. 2v. 15th C. Public domain in the US

Twelfth Night Court summaries, January 7, A.S. 51

In morning court:
Count Volkmar Katzbalger was invited to join the Order of the Pelican.

In evening court:
Catrijn vanden Westhende – Laurel
Tigernach Meadmaker – Leather Mallet
Duncan of Skeene – Calon Cross
Arnora in danska – Golden Calon Swan
Michele de Medici – Torse
Volkmar Katzbalger – Pelican

Lord Hirakawa Kagetora presented a personal gift of rings to Their Majesties.
Sir Duncan of Skeene turned over the office of Kingdom Earl Marshal to Halvgrimr Riddari.
7 newcomers received mugs.

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Krist Kinder Court Summaries, December 10, A.S. 51

Special morning court:
Inga in Danska – Calon Lily

In evening court:
Sibilla Swaine – Laurel
Richard De Bleys – Calon Cross
Sigurd Godwinson – Queen’s Chalice
Liriel Correll of Tuatha Keep – King’s Favor
Christopher Amber – King’s Favor
Lillian Bowyer – Calon Lily
Kara of Grimfells – Award of Arms
Gerald Goodwine – Keeper of the Flame

9 newcomers received mugs.
The Shire of Carlsby presented largess.
Lord John Bowyer presented a hand-made longbow.
Lady Pádraigín an Einigh promised a St Birgitta cap to the first 50 people who ask her for one.

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Toys For Tots Court summaries, November 19, A.S. 51

In morning court:
Master Brendan Mac antSaoir swore fealty as Kingdom Seneschal and Countess Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill swore fealty as Kingdom Chronicler.
A boon was begged for Duchess Aislinn Morcroft to join the Order of the Pelican.

On the field:
Anton Rhaghelan – Iren Hirth
Zachariah MacDonald – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Cillian Mac Marroo – Chivalry
Anna Plantyn – Silver Hammer
Gabriella von Fredrichstahl – Calon Lily
Anna Jarlsmodir – Torse
Aislinn Morcroft – Pelican

6 human and 1 canine newcomers received mugs (and a bowl).
A boon was begged for HL Aiden O’Seaghdha to join the Order of Chivalry.

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

RUSH Court summary, November 5, A.S. 51

Their Royal Highnesses Ashir and Ashland held court in the name of Their Royal Majesties Logan and Ylva.

Lina of Carlsby – AoA
Trolvok Nine Eyes – AoA

8 newcomers received mugs or tokens.
Lady Lhiannan Y Llysieuydd announced the results of the plague.  Only 44% of those who caught the plague at the event died, but the Barony of Forgotten Sea was pretty much wiped out.

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US