Author: Dorcas Whitecap

Blood of Heroes court summaries, September 16, A.S. 58

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On the field:
Ketill Steinarsson – Iren Fyrd
Develin Ó Sirideáin – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Fionghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Cross of Calontir
Wilhelm von Brandt – Cross of Calontir
Anne Renarde – Cross of Calontir
Mielikkä Koiviston – Leather Mallet
Gavin O’Shannon – Eo-Hirth
Barrett Thickblood – Silver Hammer
Merlin of Grimfells – AoA
Emerick Blackpool – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between the Their Royal Majesties Calontir and Her Sanguine Highness Emmelina of Vindheim.
Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh, as event steward, along with Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, shared news of the day.
There were 134 people on site.
$80 was raised for the Kingdom Travel Fund.
The Best Team Name was “Fat Bottom Boys”.
Lady Furia Cincinnata won the Scavenger Hunt.
Honorable Lord Caleb Talbot and Honorable Lord Barrett Thickblood won the “Hero in Any Medium” A&S competition.
The winners of the Dogball game were the “Damn Dirty Furriners”, led by His Grace Jean Paul de Sens.
Lord Havarr Refskegg was recognized as having the Most Fun on the field.
Lord Ketill and Lord Develin received their Iren Fyrd scrolls.
A temporary removal was announced against Basil of Grimfells.
HRM Agamemnon announced that the Council of Nobles would meet to discuss the dates of Crown Tournaments and Coronations.
5 newcomers received mugs.

King’s Companie of Archers court summaries, September 9, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Galen MacColmáin – Keeper of the Flame
Jakob Bierayge – Silver Hammer
Lothar der Rote – Pelican
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – Leather Mallet
Maggie of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – Leather Mallet
Adelaide Sarsfield – Calon Lily
Lawrence Taillefer the Leech – Court Baronage
Geneviève de Chambéry – Court Baronage
Jorunn Eydisardottir – Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings:
Master Galen MacColmáin and Honorable Lord János Katona, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
139 people attended the event.
Mistress Anne Renarde, Archer General, announced the day’s winners.
Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn – Novice Longbow
Lady Beatrix Bogenschutz – Novice Recurve
Honorable Lord William Alban Douglas – Fyrd Crossbow
Lady Disa of Calanais Nuadh – Fyrd Longbow
Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach – Fyrd Recurve
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro – Huscarl Recurve
Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon – Huscarl Longbow
Master Rolf Hobart – Huscarl Crossbow
Barony of the Lonely Tower won the baronial team shoot.
Honorable Lord János Katona will step up as the Archer General deputy.
Honorable Lord James inn Danski brought news of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
4 newcomers received mugs.

Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States

Cattle Raids Mag Mor Highland Games court summaries, August 26, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Leather Mallet
Worgan Madoc – Leather Mallet
Becca of Mag Mor – AoA
Laurencia of Mag Mor – AoA
Cara ingen Ronan – Leather Mallet
Astrid Esbjörnsdotter – Leather Mallet
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Calon Lily
Aleit de la Thomme – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Lady Morgana MacDermott and Mistress Gyða glóra, as event stewards, announced the day’s winners, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 181 attendees at the event.
Lord Ketill Karlsson took home the prizes from the Novice tournament.
Duke Joseph Angus Wilson won the Buckler tourney.
Sir Orren Tokesson won the Best of the Best tourney.
Lady Moire inghean Néill won the Blank Border competition.
Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin won the “Plaid in Any Medium” competition.
Lady Lyra of Spinning Winds, Lord Seathrún Brock, and Celeste Sevenstar and took the top three spots in the “Unicorn in Any Medium” competition.
Master Rolf Hobart dispatched The Unwelcome Guest in archery.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won Kezia’s Shoot.
Lord Mekety Nakhthor was the Cut & Thrust winner.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
10 newcomers received mugs.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

My First “blank” court summary, August 19, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Rónán le Sauvage – Torse
Lena Sontag – AoA
Rúna Úlfsdóttir – AoA
Randall Beaumont – AoA
Seán Huniman – Torse
Simone de Mares – Torse

Other court tidings:
Lord Rónán le Sauvage, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from His Majesty.
Lady Gisele de la Fontaine won the “My First” A&S competition.
Grimwulf of Villa Frumentaria won the “Made Today” competition.
Mistress Brigida von München was created a Herald Extraordinary by Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio, Gold Falcon Emerita, on behalf of Master Rhodri ap Ieuan ap Hywel, Gold Falcon Principal Herald.
16 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe brought news of the upcoming King’s Companie of Archers event.

Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary’s Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

Pennsic court summaries, A.S. 58

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As Pennsic War has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. My thanks go to Selene White Hawk for filling in gaps I knew about. I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report. Please contact me at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

Monday field court, Monday August 7:
Brian Robert MacDougall – Iren Fyrd
Roger Warwick – Iren Fyrd
Robert Magnus – Iren Fyrd
Alfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – Iren Fyrd

In Calontir court, Thursday August 10:
Agathon of Three Rivers – AoA
Obsidian Vulture – Leather Mallet
Gwyneth Felton – Torse
Lars Vilhjalmsson – Stile Fyrd
Yseult de Michel – Calon Cross
Elizabeth Hathaway – Torse

At the Calontir Party, Thursday night:
Micauley Morison, Viscount of Vindheim – Iren Fera

Other tidings from Royal court:
Master Dolan Madoc of Harlech brought news of the upcoming King’s Comapanie of Archers and Autumn Arrows events.
Lady Morgana MacDermott brought news of the upcoming Cattle Raids event.
Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry gave gifts who all who helped with the Soup Kitchen.
Baroness Antonia Stefani handed off the Soup Kitchen to Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry.
Some populace members swore fealty.
Honorable Lord Brian, Sir Roger, Count Robert, and Lord Alfwine received their Iren Fyrd scrolls.
War pay was given after court.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 29, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Cynethrythe of Arcenefelde – AoA
Ayisha bint Asad – Laurel
Volusia Zoe – Leather Mallet
Andromir Vukovic – Cross of Calontir
Einar Sigurdson – Torse
Ælin Kausi – Leather Mallet
Bandon Greenwich – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Master of Defense
Inez Errotabehere – Torse
Hobbe Robbins – AoA
Randr Tokesson (dictus Randlar) – Iren Fyrd
Gianlupo delle Bande Nere – Cross of Calontir

In court during Feast:
Cordelia of Moonstone – AoA

Other court tidings:
Cynethrythe of Arcenefelde, as event steward, shared news of the day.
Muiredach mac Néill won the Man at Arms tourney.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Feast of Eagles tournament and the Cut and Thrust tournament.
Cade Mober won the Balloons thrown weapons contest.
Lord Otto of Foxhall won the Cut the Rope thrown weapons event.
Honorable Lord János Katona won the Dice Throw.
Thorfinnr Thengilsson won the Arts & Science competition.
There were 294 people attending the event.
The silent auction raised $937 for the Kingdom Travel fund.
Honorable Lord Robert Steven MacLaren (dictus Robert the Scot) and Lady Heidi Anne Draper will be the next Baronage of Vatavia.
14 newcomers received mugs.
Líknvé in spaka will be the next Kingdom Webminister.
Almost $1800 was raised for Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter during the feast.

From “Janvier”, Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. c. 1412-1416

Raid or Trade: Rome invades Persia Court Summary, July 08, A.S. 58

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This reporter did not go to the event. My thanks to Mistress Esther bat Moshe for sending me her notes from court. As always, any corrections are welcome.

In evening court:
Yngarr Harbardsson – AoA
Ellsif Olvirsdottir – AoA
Katla in Skygna – Torse
Georgette Durning – Leather Mallet
Clara Masen – Torse
Robin Corbett – Golden Calon Swan
Isabella the Patient – AoA
Lydia Marts – AoA
Kolla Manadottir – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Boar Pit (bear pit) armored fighting:
Elyas Clovenshield won the tourney.
Honorable Lord Nathaniel Lennox won the baronial championship.
Single sword tournament was won by Elyas Clovenshield.
One archery competition was won by Vivian from Northshield.
The other archery competition was won by Aengus O Bannon.
Mistress Juliana Macnayre won the A&S Boar in any medium with a leather pouch.
Catherine of Couer d’ Ennui is the new Baronial A&S champion.
A representative of Villa Frumentaria spoke of their event describing activities and competitions
Her Excellency Atia Albia Tammara spoke of retinue for TRH and combined work with Mistress Gabrielle von Friedrichsthal for retinue for both THM and TRH for Pennsic.
9 newcomers and one owl received mugs.

Majlis, Shahnama. Tabriz, Persia, c.1335

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 9-18, A.S. 58

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As the War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. My thanks go to Dýrfinna Eyas and Ysabel de la Oya for sending me reports of courts I missed. I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report. Please contact me at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

Saturday evening court, June 10:
Líknvé in spaka – Torse
Mkty Nakhthor – Torse
Mabilia Pals – Golden Calon Swan
Fleur Barincou – AoA
Morgana MacDermott – Golden Calon Swan
Halima bint al-‘Abbas al-Tanji – Calon Cross
Úlfr Þyrison (Thyrison) – Calon Cross

Other court tidings Saturday evening:
Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir announced that she is seeking a successor as Kingdom Waterbearer.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir announced that the kingdom has need of a new Lilies Committee Chairperson.

Sunday field court, June 11:
Aurick Redmark – Iren Fyrd
Charles von Strausberg – Iren Fyrd
Kennocht Armstrang – Iren Hirth
Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill – Iren Hirth
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – OAF
Augustin le Blinde – Chivalry

The Lonely Tower Baronial Investiture court, Sunday evening:
Augustin le Blinde – Court Barony
Aleit de la Thomme – Court Barony
Charles von Strausberg and Kathleen of Stonehaven were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of the Lonely Tower.

Monday field court, June 12:
Gerald Kendall – Stile Fyrd
Baudewyn de Wolfe – Stile Fyrd

Wednesday evening court, June 14:
Michael the Wanderer – Pelican

Thursday evening court, June 15:
Helena Soranzo – Calon Cross
Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain – Calon Lily
Pepin Lachemunt – Court Barony
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Laurel
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings Thursday evening:
Gifts were exchanged between the Their Royal Majesties Calontir and the Crowns of Meridies and Outlands, and Their Highnesses of Vindheim.
TRMs Meridies gave wordfame to Lord Magnus O’Carr (Torin), for his assistance in reprinting “Crowns Against Nobility”.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Lothar der Rote to join the Order of the Pelican.
Honorable Lord Viga-Valr viligísl (Vels) reminded the populace to pre-register for Pennsic before the deadline, and to tell him the footprint size of the tent they would set up at the war.
Huscarl scrolls were presented to Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang and Honorable Lord Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah and Lady Quiteria la Roja spoke of RUSH.
Fyrd scrolls were presented to Lord Aurick Redmark and His Excellency Charles von Strausberg.
Rhodri Gold Falcon announced that Master Mellitus of Rouncivale is the new Kingdom Historian, and Honorable Lord Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz (Ma’az) is the new Lanner Herald.
Lady Moire inghean Néill presented largess: hand-stitched coifs made on site in her class at Lilies.
12 newcomers received mugs.

Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Summer Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 3 June, A.S. 58

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On the field during the tournament:
Ronan Ciotach mac Aodha (Ronan MacKay) – Iren Fyrd

On the field after the tournament:
Honorable Lord David de la Cloude and Sir Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Conna ingen uí Chearbhaill – Boga Fyrd
Skuli Bjarnylr – Iren Fyrd
Amba Allrasystir – King’s Favor
Rivka bat Zakarriyyā – Leather Mallet
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Leather Mallet
Bragi Oddsson – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
His Royal Majesty Czypser of Atenveldt exchanged gifts with Their Royal Majesties Calontir.
Lord Brynjolfr inn Eyverski and Lord Thorfinnr Mac Domnaill, as Stewards of the Event, received gifts from Their Majesties.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall spoke to the populace about Youth Combat at Lilies.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel, Gold Falcon, called for applications for the positions of the OP Clerk, and Saker Herald.
A boon was begged for Emerick Blackpool to join the Order of Chivalry.

The Unicorn is Found (from the Unicorn Tapestries) 1495–1505, The Met Museum. CC0 license.

Tournament of Valor Court Summaries, AS 58

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Saturday, May 27, on the field:
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson (Yorik) – Stile Fyrd
Cai Dubhghlas – Stile Fyrd

In Calontir evening court:
Wulfric Tyrrell – Stile Fyrd
Moon Hides the Sun – Silver Hammer
Matthias Worcestershire – Leather Mallet
Úlfr Halfdan – Torse
Alicia Niel (Alicia of Vatavia) – AoA
Darius Delphin – Torse

In the Court of Vindheim, Katrina Glockelin received the Thunderbolt of Vindheim.

Other court tidings, Saturday:
The Roses present gave tokens to those in whom They found inspiration that day:
Lord Lugaid mac Erca (Lugh) received a token from HRM Marie le Faivre.
Lord Matthias Worcestershire received a token from Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia.
Lord Hieronymus received a token from Her Majesty Sonja Ryzaja.
Honorable Lord William Douglas received a token from Her Serene Highness Caterina Giovanni.
Honorable Lady Marie Chantal Delaire received a token from Duchess Margherita de Mantua.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Gifts were exchanged among HRM Marie, Her Ansteorran Majesty Sonja, Her Serene Highness Caterina, and Their Excellencies Genvieve and Lawrence.
Her Majesty Sonja announced that the dates of Ansteorran Coronet tournament will be moved so they don’t conflict with Lilies War, starting next year.

Sunday court, May 28:
Ottar Langfotr – Iren Fyrd
Bjorn Ulfsson – Iren Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, called The Scot – Calon Cross
Penelope Packard the Pillager – Torse
Litli Vargr – AoA
Varghoss Vermundarson – AoA
Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach – Boga Fyrd
Síle inghean Chairbre – Leather Mallet

Other court tidings, Sunday:
Winners of the Tournament of Valor were announced:
Bunny Shoot – Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach
Valor Archery – Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach
Cut and Thrust Warlord – His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis
Cut and Thrust Valor Tourney – Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson (Yorik)
Arts and Sciences – Master Donald Andrew MacDonald
Bardic – Lady Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen
Youth Bardic champion – Violet ingen Ragnaill
Armored Warlord – Honorable Lord David de la Cloude
Guardian of Valor – Master Orren Tokesson
Armored Tournament of Valor – His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis
Sir Uldin of Ravenscroft will be the Vicar until a new Baronage can be installed.

Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry, “Mai”, between 1412 and 1416.