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

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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

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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

Horses & Heroes Court summary, October 22, A.S. 51

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On the field:
Barrett Thickblood – Iren-fyrd

In evening court:
Jacqueline of Three Rivers – AoA
Duncan MacTorquill – Golden Calon Swan
Sorcha of Grimfells – AoA
Ragnar of Grimfells – Eo-fyrd
Dante di Pirro – Torse
Gavin O’Shannon – Chivalry

Qadiya Catalina de Arazuri & Baroness Eowyth þa Siðend presented equestrian regalia:  a pair of caparisons marked with the arms of the King and the Queen.
Duke Jean Paul de Sens brought bribes, er, gifts, yeah, nice gifts, for Their Majesties and for Their Highnesses.

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

 

Crown Tournament Court summary, October 8, A.S. 51

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Bahadur Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir and Lady Ashland de Mumford were named Heirs to the Falcon Throne.

In evening court:
Gilana Peregrina – AoA
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Torse
Bjarm Rorikson – Torse
Anne Von Weingarten – Calon Cross
Donngal Eriksson – Augmentation of Arms
Claire of Forgotten Sea – AoA
Augustin le Blinde – Torse
Gawin Kappler – Stíle-Fyrd
Severin Svendottir – Calon Lily
Lorraine d’Lanci – AoA
Krystyn i Lund – Golden Calon Swan
Marie of Cologne – Pelican

Other court news:
A mug was given to 1 newcomer.
Jarl Owen ap Aeddan of Ansteorra gave gifts to TRHs Ashir and Ashland
Master Gerald Goodwine and Mistress Eleanor Deyeson publicly thanked donors who helped the Great Machine go to SCA 50 Year celebration.
Sir Duncan of Skeene announced that “off head” helm inspections, to focus on padding, would begin after the first of the year.
Duke Garick von Köpke and Duchess Yasamin al-Hadiyya rained Benjamins on the Kingdom Exchequer.

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

Silver Hammer Scroll for Thaddeus Ellenbrock

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Silver Hammer Scroll for Sir Thaddeus Ellenbrock

Text, Calligraphy and Illumination by Mistress Rahil al-Sirhaan.

 

Photo courtesy of Mistress Rahil

Photo courtesy of Mistress Rahil

Logan, Shah, and Ylva, Khanum,

Protectors of the Heartland

From forked rivers in the East

To the West’s burning sand,

Have listened well with Falcon’s ear

And seen with Falcon’s eye

The works and skills of an artist

And bid Thaddeus Ellenbock draw nigh.

On battlefield his armor shines,

This valiant lion-heart,

But while encamped on water’s edge

Warrior turns carpentry to art.

For as the Falcon soars above

The plains of green and gold,

Sharp eye settles on a pavilion,

Wondrous to behold.

There are tapestries and lanterns,

And carpets woven fine,

Silver dishes topped with delicacies,

And ewers filled with wine.

But richer than these elegant wares,

Hidden beneath tent’s shade

Are the finely crafted furnishings

That this artisan has made.

Upon tables, benches, chests and saddles

The Falcon eye does fall

And so into Calon Majesties’ Court

Skilled craftsmen do They call.

All those who bear the markings

Of Silver Hammer shining bright

Shall now be joined by Thaddeus Ellenbock,

The noted carpenter knight.

Silver Hammer Scroll for Viga-Valr viligísl, known as Vels

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Silver Hammer Scroll for THL Viga-Valr viligísl, known as Vels

Text by Mistress Bridget Edan, Lady Izza bint Zaqara, THL Marcella the Unknown, Master Eadweard Boisewright, Lady Mor Hoistlair and Master Gottfried Von Koln. Calligraphy and Illumination by HL Lavilla Senestor

 

Vels Silver Hammer

Silver Hammer Scroll for THL Viga-Valr viligísl, known as Vels

 

Long have We looked out upon Our populace and have seen the deeds of Our artisans and craftsmen but one stands out among others. He is a wanderer of five Kingdoms but stands and defends the Heartland as his home. We have seen the pearl of Atlantia’s eye, manic alchemist extraordinaire, worker of entropy, leader of warriors, ginger haired wonder, and We find these prognostications to be irrefutably true; however this wordfame does not end here.

This gentle’s prodigious skills and scholarly pursuits have wrought items of such magnificent beauty that all are in awe. Careful cuts and polishing so that all could see their visage, intricate inlay and flowers of wood bring delight to the populace. To grant this man a wood shop would nary be a fitting honor.

Let all bear witness that We grant unto Viga-Valr viligísl all appropriate badges and privileges as we welcome him into the Order of the Silver Hammer.

To continue his pursuits, We grant leave to Our forests to harvest the optimum branches free of bore worms for chairs and benches, Our mines to seek out the minerals to create dyes and pigments of color, Our streams to collect sands for glass to create enameling and one chicken to do with as he sees fit.

Done by our hand, the seventeenth day of September, in the year 51 of Our Society sitting in Our Barony of Coeur d’Ennui.

 

(Logan)                                                 (Ylva)

Basileus                                               Basilissa

Queen’s Prize Tournament Court summary, Saturday, September 17, A.S. 51

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Logan the Bowyer – Leather Mallet
Thaddeus Ellenbock – Silver Hammer
Ogawa Matajirou Ujimori – Leather Mallet
Verena Näherin – Calon Lily
Aesileif Jotunsdottir – Award of Arms
Rowan del Wiche – Golden Calon Swan
Cathus the Curious – Laurel
Viga-Valr viligísl – Silver Hammer
Æsa Jarnauga – Award of Arms
Amalie Helena Hasselbring – Award of Arms
Alyce “Apple” Night – Leather Mallet
Marius Lucian Fidelis – Laurel

Sawbina Fahy won the Queen’s Prize.
Margarette von Rothenburg won a prize from Her Majesty the Queen for her youth entry.
Her Majesty gave honorable mentions to Andromir Vukovic and Anna Plantyn.

A Boon was begged that Honorable Lady Neathery of Safita be elevated to the Order of the Pelican.
The new Kingdom Chronicler will be Countess Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill.
The new Kingdom List Minister will be Mistress Brialen Ulfsdottir Vikings.
A Boon was begged that Honorable Lady Catrijn vanden Westhende be elevated to the Order of the Laurel.

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

King’s Companie of Archers Court summary, Saturday, September 10, A.S. 51

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Ása Ottósdóttir – Torse
Olivia Scarritt – Boga-Fyrd
Dammo Utwiler – Calon Cross
Anne Renarde – Boga-Hirth
Rufus Tenstone – Boga-Fyrd
Margery of Penrith – Leather Mallet
Aelin Kausi – Torse
Hirakawa Kagetora – Boga-Fyrd
Emeline de Moulineaux – Calon Cross
Janos Katona – Calon Lily
William Fletcher of Carbery – Calon Cross
Svana Lutusdottir – Pelican

A Boon was begged for Honorable Lady Marie of Cologne to be elevated to the Order of the Pelican.
A mug was given to a newcomer.

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