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Queen’s Prize Tournament Court Summary, April 18, A.S. 60

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Unknown Artist. Minstrels with a Rebec & a Lute.
13th c. Manasseh Codex. El Escorial, Madrid. Public domain in the US

In evening court:
Hildegard the Clever – Golden Calon Swan
Gisele de la Fontaine – Calon Lily
Ginevra Brandini – Torse
Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria – Golden Calon Swan
Fólki – AoA
Havarr Refskegg – Silver Hammer
Gideon – Queen’s Chalice
Rose Orrensdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Xōchitl de Monte Albán – Golden Calon Swan
Eawynn ben Broccáin – Torse
Łukasz Lanckoroński – Leather Mallet
Katterina Johannes Dytelin – AoA
Chiaretta da Chachavo – Calon Lily
Nyx Shemon – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented largess and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir and Lady Caroline Mell, as Event Stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 242 adults, 8 youth, and 1 babe in arms attending the event.
There were 56 entrants, 4 of those were youth entrants, and 3 displays.
Mistress Gyða glora announced the winners of the day:
Populace Choice prize went to Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo.
Judges’ Choice prize went to Lady Marguerita of Three Rivers.
His Majesty Andromir gave the Queen’s Prize to Lady Katterina Johannes Dytelin.
Honorable Lady Lucia of Vatavia announced the recipients of RUSH certificates.
Sir Brynki Fálkason and Mistress Aia Gold-Bearer will be invested as the next Baronage of Vatavia at the Tournament of Valor event.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Their Majesties are accepting letters of application to be the next Baronage of The Lonely Tower until April 25.
Mistress Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir is the new Kingdom Equestrian Marshal.
A boon was begged for Mistress Gyða glóra to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Jon Chesey to join the Order of the Laurel.

Spring Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 11 April, A.S. 60

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Batle by Garigliano 915 (Naples Knights)

In morning court:
Baron Matsudaira Takauji swore fealty as the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Master Jack Banyard stepped into the position of Kingdom Armored Combat Marshal.

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Øyríkr Raðúlfsson and Honorable Lady Alicia Niel were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Caldwell Hobbes – AoA
Hálfgrímr hafreki – Pelican
Ragnar Markusson – Golden Calon Swan
Elína Jakobsdóttir – AoA
Alexander the Red – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Duchess Catalina de Arazuri, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 217 attendees.
The Shire of Wyvern Cliffe presented a tithe.
The application period for the Minister of the Calontir DEIB Office is closed. Interviews and announcement will follow anon.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Pádraigín an Einigh to join the Order of the Laurel.
4 newcomers received mugs.
After a series of fundraisers and donations, the Kingdom Equestrian fund can cover 3 years of the required Equestrian insurance.
Countess Gwen A’Brooke is a new Kingdom Advocate, to replace Honorable Lady Johanna Tehrani.
Letters of Intent to be the next Baronage of The Lonely Tower will be accepted until April 25.
The 4th Company is seeking a new Waterbearing Coordinator.
Honorable Lord Hieronymus brought news of the upcoming Masters of the Duel event, and asked for letters of application to become the next Kingdom Steel Marshal.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson to join the Order of the Pelican.

Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2026

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This reporter did not go to Gulf. My thanks to Honorable Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for her court report. As always, any corrections are welcome. I can be reached at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

On the field Wednesday March 18:
Morgana MacDermott – Iren Fyrd

On the field Thursday March 19:
Aveline de Morton – Iren-Fyrd
Gawin Kappler – Iren-Fyrd
Astrid Arrowbreaker – Iren-Fyrd
Zacharias Haukyn – Iren Hirth
Elias de Jaye – Sword of Calontir

In Royal court Thursday evening:
Ægileif Gunnólfsdóttir – AoA
Biursten Iorundarson – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Eo Hirth
Hilde Immler – Torse
Colyne Gray – Torse
Nadya Helming – Calon Cross
Cai Dubhghlas – Stile Hirth
Lena Sontag – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – Torse
David de la Cloude – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Their Majesties are accepting letters of intent to fight in the Crown List until March 28.
Applications are still being accepted for the Kingdom Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Bragi Oddsson to join the Order of the Laurel.
Lady Morgana MacDermott, Master Gawin Kappler, Lady Aveline de Morton, and Lady Astrid Arrowbreaker got their scrolls for the awards they received on the field earlier in the week.
3 newcomers received mugs.
War pay was handed out following court.
Their Graces Sven Gunnarsson and Siobhan inghean ui Liathain received their Iren Fera scrolls, due since Pennsic 2025.
A letter of Greeting was delivered from Their Royal Majesties of Drachenwald, Gilbert and Tuomas.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Antonia Stefani to join the Order of the Pelican.
Baron Matsudaira Takauji will be the next Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Calontir and His Majesty Hrothgar of the Outlands.
Honorable Lord Zacharias Haukyn got his Iren Hirth scroll, which had been awarded on the field.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis and Mistress Fionna nic Alisdair were released from fealty so they could move to Meridies.

Chieftains Ball court summaries, February 28, A.S. 60

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The Fair of Champagne, c. 1400

In evening court:
Vincenzo Casciaiolus – AoA
Katherine Renée la Cousturière – AoA
Oddný Óttarsdóttir – Calon Lily
Ealasaid Eliot – AoA
Sancha Lestrange – Calon Cross
Rauðr Óttarsson – Stile Fyrd
Florietta of Three Rivers – AoA
Dagný ingen Murchada – Golden Calon Swan
Isabella Danielle – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Their Royal Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, Their Royal Highnesses of the Midrealm Louis and Sadb, Her Royal Highness of Gleann Abhann Kenna, and Their Excellencies Gwynneth and Dagny.
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
Honorable Lord Selene of Lesbos and Honorable Lord Balthazer de Lumiere, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 271 attendees at the event.
Sir Rauðr Óttarsson won the Stile Chieftains tournament.
Ivan Jakob won the Stile Dance Card tourney.
The Stile Insurance Tavern Brawl was won by “State Farm”, consisting of Master Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato, Lord Juan Pablo Villalobos, and Lord Alisdair MacArthur.
The Croft to Castle Team A&S competition was won by “Medieval Bestiary”: Honorable Lord Helenos ben Simon, Rónán mac Diarmata, and Achille da Firenze.
The Youth A&S was won by Margo and Tristan.
Sir Justus de Tyre won the Chieftains Armored Combat tournament.
Lord Garsiyya al-Andalusi won the Armored Dance Card tourney.
Results of the Mask Makers Competition: Maistresse Sancha Lestrange (1st) and Lady Auga Ormstunga (2nd).
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Defense, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented a tithe and largess.
Calontir is accepting applications for the position of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB).
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis debuted a new song, in honor of Andromir le Roi.
25 newcomers received mugs.
Duchess Issabell Saint Charles and Honorable Lady Pádraigín an Einigh spoke to the populace about the Gulf Wars party and Rainbow Tea.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Their Majesties are accepting letters of intent to fight in the Crown List until March 28.

Winter War Maneuvers court summary, February 21, A.S. 60

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

In evening court:
Epikratēs Skyrios – AoA
Alessandra Cicilia Corsino – Torse
Brynki Fálkason – Calon Cross
Aia Gold-Bearer – Calon Cross
Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha – Golden Calon Swan
Kentaro – Torse
Kyleigh of Vatavia – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Their Royal Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena and Their Excellencies Robert and Heidi.
Sir Brynki Fálkason and Sir Øyríkr Raðúlfsson, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Their Excellencies Robert and Heidi announced that they would be stepping down as Baron and Baroness of Vatavia. Letters of application will be accepted by Their Majesties until March 28, and interviews will be scheduled before April 11. The investiture of the new Baronage will be at Tournament of Valor.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Master Galen MacColmáin, as Archer General of Calontir, spoke to the populace about archery at Gulf War.
Calontir and Vindheim made treaty together.
Sir Duncan Eardstapa invited the populace to join the crew of the Fyrdraca on the field of Gulf War.
Honorable Lord Selene of Lesbos and Honorable Lord Balthazar de Lumiere shared news about the upcoming Chieftains Ball.
Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder thanked the teachers at the event.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord James inn Danski to join the Order of the Mark.
7 newcomers and guests received mugs.
Mistress Genevieve de Chambery spoke to the populace about 4th Company opportunities at Gulf War.
Calontir is still accepting applications for the position of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB).
A boon was begged for Count David de la Cloude to join the Order of Chivalry.

Court summaries from the Coronation of Xerxis and Andromir, 14 February, A.S. 60

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Against a blue background with silver diapering, two men wearing crowns accept something from a third man kneeling before them.Final business of Emerick and Kolfinna:
Matsudaira Takauji – Pelican
Vladimir Karlsson – Iren Hirth
Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain – Laurel
The Premier members of the Order of the Mark in Calontir were made. They are: Alessandra de Piro, Anne Renarde and Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder.
Gunnar Thorisson – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Emma Ness – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Emerick and Kolfinna and Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena, of Vindheim.
Sir Albrecht von Trier received a Chivalry scroll, overdue since AS 47.
Honorable Lord Michael de Lundie received his Boga Hirth scroll, due since King’s Companie of Archers in September.

First court of Xerxis and Andromir:
Calvius Atrox – Rex’s Champion
Kennocht Armstrang – Roi’s Champion
Their Majesties’ Thegns are Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duchess Catalina de Arazuri, and Duchess Magge Magnus.

Evening court:
Istvan of Mag Mor – AoA
Antonia Stefani – Court Baronage
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Calon Lily
Lyleth Whitrose – Golden Calon Swan
Emerick Blackpool – County
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – County
Randal Logan of Knightsbridge – Cross of Calontir
Verena Näherin – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, and Her Majesty Bronach, of Trimaris.
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Calontir, and Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena.
Lady Cera ingen Ruadhan, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 342 attendees.
Their Majesties Calontir gave gifts to Their Excellencies Mag Mor, Takauji and Lelia.
Lady Adelheid Vromeke won the “Inexpensive Garb” A&S Competition.
Mistress Nadya Helming is Their Majesties’ Stile champion.
Mistress Eowyth þa Siðend is Their Majesties’ Equestrian Champion.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Baron Edward Blythe of Nottinghamshire and Baroness Antonia Stefani stepped down from the Baronial seats of Coeur d’Ennui.
Honorable Lord Elkanah Macdonald of Arden and Mistress Juliana Foxcroft were invested as Baron and Baroness of Coeur d’Ennui.
Sir Erik Tokesson spoke to the populace about Gulf Wars, and about the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers event.
Sister Teresa, on pilgrimage from the Outlands, brought gifts from King Hrothgar and Queen Ingriðr.
A boon was begged for Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia to join the Order of the Pelican.
6 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Michael the Wanderer to join the Order of the Mark.
The Embroidery Guild gave largess to Their Majesties.
Lady Gamla-Nereiðr, as Their Majesties’ largess coordinator, addressed the populace.
Changes to Kingdom Law were read into court. See the March Mews for details.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Halvgrim Riddari to join the Order of the Pelican.

Krist Kinder court summary, December 13, A.S. 60

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Holy women buying spices, “Egmont Breviary.” New York, Morgan Library (M.87, fol. 202v). Utrecht, c. 1440

In evening court:
Sláine inghean Uí Duibh Darach – Torse
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus the Scot – Pelican
Ayla Zengerlin – Torse
Severin Svendottir – Silver Hammer
Roxelana Bramante – Laurel
Erik Tokesson – Cross of Calontir
Felix Feyrer – Leather Mallet
Grete Traurnicht – Leather Mallet
Óttarr Surtsson – Pelican

Other court tidings:
The Fyrdraca raffle raised $1055.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea gave largess.
Mistress Giraude Benet received her Pelican scroll, due since the reign of Orren and Lyra.
The Kingdom Cut & Thrust Marshal is seeking bids for the Masters of the Duel event.
Mistress Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla told of the “Fancy AF” auction at Crown Tournament in April, to benefit the Equestrian Insurance fund.
The Lilies Committee seeks a Web Minister.
Master Úlfr Þyrison received his Master of Defense scroll, due since the Toys for Tots Tournament.
Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield and Honorable Lord Randr Tokesson, called Randlar, called for instructors at the upcoming Clothiers Seminar.
Maestra Ysabel de la Oya, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 577 adults and 8 minors through Gate.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria won the Blank Border competition.
Mistress Juliana Foxcroft and Honorable Lord Elkanah MacDonald of Arden will be the next Baronage of Coeur d’Ennui.
A boon was begged for Countess Lyra of the Spinning Winds to join the Order of the Laurel.
Mistress Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis received her Pelican scroll, due since the Toys for Tots Tournament.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Duchess Issabell Saint Charles is the new Kingdom Scheduler.

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 15 November, A.S. 60

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Detail of a historiated initial ‘E'(tas) of children playing with toys and catching butterflies.

On the field:
Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl – Stile Hirth
Ōtomo no Yukime – Stile Fyrd
Helmut der Adler – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Luna di Caterino Tofani – Torse
Úlfr Þyrison – Defense
Ruby Orrensdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Rónán mac Diarmata – Torse
Alianor Rosin, dictus Ell – Calon Lily
Rashid ibn Ahmad al-Ra’is – Golden Calon Swan
Helias Basiliou – Leather Mallet
Neirdyr Hrefnasdottir – Torse
Aurelia Frenas – King’s Favor
Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Lord Randal Logan of Knightsbridge, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 288 attendees.
The event collected 1060 toys and $1170 in cash.
Lord Þorkell hvalmagi was the individual who brought the most toys.
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys as a group.
Thorfinn won the Novice Rattan tourney.
Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon won the Toys for Tots Archery tournament.
Honorable Lady Rose of Wolfscairn won the Wand shoot and the Brave Sir Robin shoot.
Lasairfhíona fitz Clover won the Clout shoot.
Honorable Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the Toys for Tots Cut & Thrust tourney.
Count David de la Cloude won the Toys for Tots Armored tournament.
The Honorable Hieronymus brought news of Lilies War.
Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson encouraged the populace to attend the virtual Known World Newcomers Symposium.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson to join the Order of the Pelican.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Hálfgrímr riddari announced that $1658 was donated to the food drive.
Sir Emma Ness brought word of a rolling bear pit tournament, with the goal of elevating fighters’ kit.

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 8 November, A.S. 60

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Batle by Garigliano 915 (Naples Knights)

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis and Master Andromir Vukovic were invested as Prince and Prince of Calontir.

In evening court:
Einarr of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Connor of Crystal Mynes – Iren Fyrd
Elias de Jaye – Torse
Gavin O’Shannon – King’s Favor
Ragnar Markusson – Torse
Aveline de Morton – AoA
Vintila Viteazul – AoA
Grete Leysin – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
Their Serene Highnesses of Vindheim exchanged gifts with Their Royal Majesties Calontir.
Their Majesties are seeking applicants to head up the new Calontir DEIB Office.
Duchess Issabell St. Charles thanked the populace for their donations of canned goods, and passed around a box for cash donations.
Honorable Lady Anne von Weingarten swore fealty as the new Kingdom Seneschal.
Sir Emma Ness brought word of a multi-event tournament, with a goal of elevating fighters’ kit.
Master Gunnar Thorisson, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 210 attendees.
The Shire of Crystal Mynes presented largess.
Lady Eydís of Oakheart and Lord Cadwgan Sadilgos brought news of the upcoming Festival of Fools event.
6 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Verena Näherin to join the Order of the Laurel.

Court summaries from Chilies II – Winterfylleth, October 10-13. A.s. 60

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A butcher slaughters a pig while a lot of people watch. Below the scene, 6 little house elves struggle to carry sausages.Field court Saturday, October 11:
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Chivalry
Brynki Fálkason – Chivalry

Royal court Saturday evening:
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Boga Hirth
Hálfgrímr hafreki – Court Baronage
Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir – Silver Hammer
Farulfr Orðlokarr, dictus Fenris – Silver Hammer
Safiyya al-Zahra Isfahani – Silver Hammer
Johanna al Tehrani – Laurel
Balthazar de Lumiere – Cross of Calontir
Mirabel Wynne – Cross of Calontir
Caleb Talbot – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
Their Majesties Calontir exchanged gifts with His Majesty James from Gleann Abhann.
Their Excellencies Gianlupo and Giraude gave gifts to Their Majesties Calontir and His Majesty Gleann Abhann.
Populace commentary on the candidates for the Baronage of Coeur d’Ennui is due by November 2.
His Grace Duncan Bruce of Logan, Halvgrimr riddari and Emma riddari, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 443 people on site.
Sir Talbot of Galtris received his Chivalry scroll, due since the reign of Angelo and Jane.
Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson reminded the populace of the upcoming Known World Newcomers Symposium.
19 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Mistress Fionghuala inghean Fhearghuis to join the Order of the Pelican.
The Premiers of the Order of the Mark in Calontir will be: Mistress Alessandra de Piro, Mistress Anne Renarde, and Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder.

Field court Sunday, October 12:
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Defense