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Court summary from St. Augustine’s Faire, August 19, A.S. 52

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In evening court:
Elizabeth of Axed Root – AoA
Rébeca la Chienne – Silver Hammer
Thórir mac Thore – AoA
Avelyn Carbery – Aoa and Boga Fyrd
Gobbán Mac Roibeáird – Boga Fyrd
Zina Pevtsova – Queen’s Chalice and Falcon’s Claw
Nutmeg of Flynthill – Falcon’s Claw

Other court tidings:
Ms. Thora was officially claimed by Their Royal Majesties Calontir.
Some populace members swore fealty.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Rébeca la Chienne presented a gift of 4 1/2 yards of handwoven fabric to His Majesty.
A boon was begged for Brigida von München 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

Court summaries from Feast of Eagles, July 29, A.S. 52

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During the day:
Christopher Atrox – Queen’s Chalice AND Torse
Melodia – Torse
Elias de Jaye – Iren Fyrd
Kitsu Katome – Stile Fyrd
Killian O’Connaill – Stile Fyrd
Duncan Bruce of Logan – Stile Fyrd

Evening court:
Þórvia – AoA
Khalil ibn Abd’l-Wahid al-Katib – Calon Cross
Teodric Ó Dubhghaill – Falcon’s Claw
Emerick Jones – AoA
Apollonia von Bremen – Calon Lily
Moira Meade – Queen’s Chalice
Mason of Oakheart – Queen’s Chalice
Brady of Oakheart – Queen’s Chalice
Tamar bat Avraham – Queen’s Chalice
Jacob ben Avraham – Queen’s Chalice

Other court tidings:
It was announced that the theme for Lilies in 2018 will be “Counties vs. Duchies”, and the co-autocrats will be Count Agamemnon Platylithodae and Honorable Lady Katherine d’Arles.
Elias de Jaye won the Man at Arms armored combat tourney.
Sir Martus Aleskandrov won the other armored combat tourney.
Honorable Lord Gawin Kappler won the first cut & thrust tourney.
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro won the second cut & thrust tourney.
Lord Bragi Oddsson won the bocce tourney.
The Shire of Cum An Iolair donated the funds from the “Fish in a Barrel” raffle, and gave a tithe to the kingdom.
Lord Faustus Cantilius Lupus was appointed the Royal Stunt Liver.
10 newcomers received mugs.
Laurels, Pelicans, Chivalry and populace swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Tamar bat Avraham to join the Order of the Laurel.

French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children - Sense, Rhetoric, and Music. Public domain in the US

French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children – Sense, Rhetoric, and Music. Public domain in the US

Court summaries from the Coronation of Damien II and Issabell, July 8, A.S. 52

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Final business of Ashir and Ashland:
Sile O’Kyan – King’s Favor
Cerric aet Blaecac, Aethelred the Well Read, Yngvarr Oakson – King’s Favor
Alessandra de Piro – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Ancelin de Briquessart – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Saito Takauji – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society

First court of Damien and Issabell:
Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg is the new King’s Champion.
Mistress Maren Þorskapitr is the new Queen’s Champion.
Duchess Ariel of Glastonbury Tor and Sir Aleksandr Yaroslavovich Vyetcikov were named to be Their Majesties’ Thegns.
Honorable Lord William Fletcher of Carbery is the new Archer Champion.
Honorable Lady Geva de Kent is the new Equestrian Champion.
Honorable Lord Gawin Kappler is the new Cut & Thrust Champion.

Evening court:
Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir – Duchy
Ashland de Mumford – County
Aleyn Crawley – Queen’s Chalice
Kari Otoshi’s Daughter – Queen’s Chalice
Cilian Mac Marroo – Cross of Calontir
Halldóra Guðrøðardóttir – Silver Hammer
Volkmar Katzbalger – Silver Hammer
Caterine le Jeune – AoA, as it was her third AoA, TRMs welcomed her into the Order of the Torse.  She also received a ring from Her Majesty’s own hand.
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Golden Calon Swan
Maegwyn verch Bleddyn – Calon Lily
Fastmundr Eldjarnsson – AoA

Other court happenings:
Their Majesties gave gifts to His Highness of the Midrealm and Their Highnesses of Northshield.
A boon was begged for Vilhelm Lich to join the Order of the Pelican.
Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir received his Chivalry scroll, due since the reign of Martino III and Ariel.
A boon was begged for Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill to join the Order of the Pelican.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Their Graces Sven and Siobhan presented gifts from AEthelmearc.
A boon was begged for Severin Sveinsdóttir to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Kristine nic Tallieur to join the Order of the Laurel.

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

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

Court summaries from Lilies War, June 10-18, A.S. 52

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

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

As The War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts.  Therefore, 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 (at) gmail (dot) com

Saturday evening court, June 10
Áed Ua Conchobair – AoA
Ulfvaldr Folkmarsson – Leather Mallet
Magnús Þorgrimsson – Leather Mallet
Vincent de Vere – Silver Hammer
Linda of Forgotten Sea – AoA
Robert Brockman – Court Baronage
Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl – Laurel

Other court happenings Saturday evening:
19 newcomers received mugs.

Sunday field courts, June 11
John Bowyer – Iren Hirth
Yngvarr Oakson – Iren Fyrd
Vim of Flinthyll – Iren Fyrd
Jon Chesey – Iren Fyrd
Deo MacCillian – Iren Fyrd
Verena Näherin – Stile Fyrd

Wednesday evening court, June 14
Ivan Porvinnen – AoA
Isibil Edvinsdottir – Leather Mallet
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Calon Lily
Tigernan Flann – Torse
Juliana Macnayre – Cross of Calontir
Carson D’AuxErre – Purple Jess (premier)
Sorcha O’Riain – Laurel

Other court happenings Wednesday evening:
Ms. Thora Sigurdsdottir is the new Chancellor of RUSH.
Robert Dunlop was named the new Royal Brewer.
HL Alessandra de Piro is the new Archer General.

Friday field courts, June 16
Duncan Fearmac MacLeod – Pelican
Michael the Wanderer – Boga Hirth
Eric Thorn – Boga Fyrd
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Boga Fyrd
William Douglas – Stile Hirth
Gawin Kappler – Stile Hirth
Wilheard of Coity – Iren Fyrd
Aesileif Jotunsdottir – Iren Fyrd

Friday evening court, June 16
Robert Dunlop – AoA
Robert Shelton – Queen’s Chalice
Aastasia – Queen’s Chalice
Alto the Agreeable – AoA
Winnifred d’Artois – Laurel
Maegwynn Attewode – Golden Calon Swan
Olaf Thorvaldr – Leather Mallet
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Leather Mallet
Felix Feyrer – AoA
Lynette Davéjean – Augmentation of Arms
Catalina de Arazuri – Pelican

Other court happenings Friday evening:
HL Johan der Hund received a bracelet from HRM Bryce of Meridies.
Vaclav Semjaka received a Chivalry scroll from Calontir, since he never got one from the Midrealm
It was announced that the Fyrd auction raised over $1000.

Court summaries from Tournament of Horse & Falcons, May 27 & 28, A.S. 52

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Saturday on the field:
Charles Vaux – Iren Fyrd

Saturday evening court:
Gyða glóra – Laurel
Uaithne inghean uí Ruairc – AoA
Emeline de Moulineaux – Leather Mallet
Magdalena vander Meere – Pelican

Other Saturday court tidings:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented gifts of silk banners to all the other baronies.
At the invitation of Zephyrine of the Outlands, His Highness Damien declared that Calontir would attend Battlemoor this year.
Richard de Bleys received his Chivalry scroll, due since the reign of Anton III and Isabeau.
Countess Adelith of Horton-cum-Studley swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Maren Þorskapitr to join the Order of Chivalry.

Sunday on the field:
Richard de Bleys – Eo Fyrd
Elizabet Walker of Paisley – Eo Fyrd

Sunday evening court:
Holta-Fjorleif – AoA
Pádraigín an Einigh – Leather Mallet
Lucia of Vatavia – Calon Lily
Eowyth þa Siðend – Pelican

Bavarian engraving of a medieval tournament from the 1400s. Public domain in the US

Bavarian engraving of a medieval tournament from the 1400s. Public domain in the US

Melees & Mayhem court summary, May 20, A.S. 52

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Morning court:
Titus Decimius Alexander – Chivalry

Evening court:
Kitsune of Vatavia – AoA
Deirdre O’Malley – AoA
Moriama Kasutoshi – AoA
Quintus Theron Alexander – Falcon’s Claw

Other court happenings:
5 newcomers received mugs.

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, "Herzog von Anhalt", 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, “Herzog von Anhalt”, 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

War College Court Summary, May 6, A.S. 52

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(Spelling of names below may be incorrect.  Any help would be welcome. – D^)

In evening court:
Yurik Orvender – Leather Mallet
Asta Kýlansdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Hubert de Stockleye – Torse
Æya of Three Rivers – AoA
Avery Quatremaine – Laurel

Other court news:
3 newcomers received mugs.
Lady Pádraigín an Einigh repeated her offer of free headgear.

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

Unslung Heroes Court Summary, April 22, A.S. 51

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On the field:
Allison of Forgotten Sea – Iren Fyrd
Viktor von Wedel – Iren Hirth

Evening court:
Jakob Bierayge – AoA
Caitilin ingen Aengusa – Golden Calon Swan
Lasair Elen nic Tallier – Golden Calon Swan
Lavinia Swan – AoA
Andromir Vukovic – Golden Calon Swan
Brynjolf Brandsmidr – AoA
Aelin Kausi – Golden Calon Swan
Miranda Logansdottir – Pelican

Other court happenings:
5 newcomers received mugs.
Zarah bat Chesed presented largess.
The Order of Crones presented largess.
A boon was begged for Jurgen Weiter von Landstuhl to join the Order of the Laurel.

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

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

Kingdom Arts & Sciences Event Court Summary, April 15, A.S. 51

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In evening court:
Hugo van Harlo – Leather Mallet
Amon Attwood – Leather Mallet
Elspeth of Stonehaven – Calon Lily
Vashti al-Asar – Leather Mallet
Elaisse de Garrigues – Golden Calon Swan
Abbatissa inghean lohne mhic Cuaig – Leather Mallet
Æsa á Norðrlonda – AoA
Beatrix Bogenschutz – Leather Mallet
Cera in Fheda – Silver Hammer
Zaneta Baseggio – Leather Mallet
Kainen Brynjólfsson – Queen’s Chalice
Zarah bat Chesed – Leather Mallet
Ysabel de la Oya – Leather Mallet
Tarique ibn Akmel el Ghazi – Silver Hammer
Leilia Corsini – Leather Mallet
Khuden Volkov – Torse

Other court news:
Hugo van Harlo won the Judges’ Choice award.
Viga-Valr viligísl (Vels) is the new Kingdom A&S Champion.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Ms. Katrei Grunenberg received her Laurel scroll, due since the reign of Valens III and Susannah II.

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

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

Crown Tournament Court Summary, April 8. A.S. 51

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On the field:
Count Damien MacGavin and Countess Issabell St. Charles were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

Evening court:
Yasamin al-Hadiyya – Torse
Sung Sai-erh – Golden Calon Swan
Caitilín ingen Áengusa – Torse
Saito Takauji – Calon Lily
Zacharia Dongalson – Order of the Falcon’s Claw; he is the premier of the Order.
Donngal Eriksson – Cross of Calontir
Vǫlu-Dýrfinna Grímsdóttir – AoA
Freygerðr Ágeirsdóttir – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Leather Mallet
Astrid of Vatavia – Leather Mallet
Már í Miklagarði – Silver Hammer
Gwenne Margareta Melinnith – Torse
William Douglas – Cross of Calontir
Neathery de Safita – Pelican

Other court happenings:
The Barony of Vatavia presented largess to the Crown.
A boon was begged for Sorcha O’Rian to join the Order of the Laurel.
5 newcomers received mugs.
The Shire of Westumbria presented largess to the Crown.
It was announced that Lady Adelaide Sarsfield is the new Kingdom Minister of Youth.
Three new Youth awards were created.  The Order of the Falcon’s Claw for Youth Martial activity, the Order of the Purple Feather of Calontir for Youth Arts and Sciences, and the Order of the Purple Jess for Youth Service.

Alfonso X "El Sabio" and his Court, 13th Century. Public domain in the US.

Alfonso X “El Sabio” and his Court, 13th Century. Public domain in the US.