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Tournament of Valor Court Summaries

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Saturday court, September 3, A.S. 51
Alex of Vatavia – AoA
Brian Robert MacDougall – Stile Fyrd
Bree Oakwife – AoA
Vashti al-Asar – Torse
William Douglas – Silver Hammer
Francisca Sangria de Leon – Torse
Aiden Wren Cheriksdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Mathurin Kerbusso – Pelican
The new Champion of the Calontir Bardic College is Lady Cristabell Rose Alwin.
The new members of the Lilies Committee are Master Thomas of Cologne, Master Magnus Anskegg, and HL Chiara di Paxiti.
4 people received First Event mugs.

On the field, September 4
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Iren Fyrd
Toke Ormsson – Iren Fyrd

Sunday court, September 4
Astrid of Vatavia – AoA
Morgan Stone – AoA
Avraham ben David Hakhuzari – Order of Chivalry / Knight
Gunnar Thorisson – Pelican
Elaisse de Garrigues is the new Royal Skald.
2 people received First Event mugs.

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

Cattle Raids Court summaries, Saturday, August 27, A.S. 51

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On the tournament field:
Half-Troll – Iren Hirth
Zack – Iren Hirth

On the equestrian field:
Toke Ormsson – Calon Cross
Rannveig Katrin Bjarnarsdottir – Eo Hirth
A boon was begged for Cilian Mac Marroo to join the Order of Chivalry

In royal court:
Killian lo Schermidore – Torse
Tigernan Flann – AoA
Isibél Inghean Dáire – Golden Calon Swan
Damien “Sugarbritches” MacGavin – Leather Mallet
Chiara di Paxiti – Calon Cross
William Turner – AoA
Miklos Farma – Leather Mallet
Catherine Ann Jourdayn – Calon Cross
Owain the Younger – AoA
Khalil abd’l Wahid al-Katib – Torse
Agamemnon Platylithodae – Order of Chivalry / Master at Arms

Other court news:

The new Kingdom Seneschal will be Master Brendan Mac antSaoir, the office change is to take place at Toys for Tots.
Letters of intent for Kingdom Earl Marshal and for Kingdom List Minister are due by September 5.
Letters of intent for Crown Tournament are due by September 24.
The new Kingdom advocate will be Mistress Rosalyn of Aberdeen, she will step into the position as of Crown Trounament.
12 people received First Event mugs.
Lord Giovanni Loredan swore fealty as the new Kingdom Webminister.
The Deans of the War College are:  Dean – Snorri Riddari, Logisitics – Sir Brockman,
Training – HL Emma, Instruction – Sir Lucian

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

Pennsic Court summaries

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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

On the field, August 08, A.S. 51
Emma Markothys – Iren-Hirth

In the Calontir Living Room
A boon was begged for Gavin O’Shannon to join the Order of Chivalry.

In Calontir court, August 11
Halvgrimr Aðálraðarson – Laurel
Furia Cincinnata – Torse
Izza al Zarqa – Leather Mallet
Fionnuala begged a boon for Sibylla Swaine to become a Laurel.

Feast of Eagles Court summary, Saturday, July 30, A.S. 51

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Morgan Brown – AoA
Vitoria d’Airies – AoA
Ayisha bint Asad – Torse
Thomas the Black – Silver Hammer
Kassiana Agria – AoA
Shane Bax – Torse
Kim Sarsfield – AoA
Lothar der Rot – Court Barony
Oddny Bossi – AoA
Hugo van Harlo – AoA
Adelaide Sarsfield – Torse
Lasair Elen nic Tallier – Leather Mallet and Golden Calon Swan

Other court news:
Shire of Cum an Iolair gave a tithe to the Kingdom.
Mugs were given to nine newcomers.
Geira Matheusdottir received a special “Thank You” from Ylva Drottning for rocking retinue training.
Two Knights swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Avraham ben David Hakhuzari to join the Order of Chivalry.

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

Three Rivers Birthday Bash Court summary, Saturday, July 23, A.S. 51

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Finan mac Domnaill – Award of Arms
Giovanna Canzoniera da Firenze – Torse
Jean Paul le Malicieux (Malice) – Calon Cross
Carson D’AuxErre – Award of Arms
Anton Rhaghelan – Torse
Melchor Eichmann – Golden Calon Swan
Magdalene von Osnabrueck – Torse
Fiondel Songspinner – Calon Cross
Eleanor nic Duncan – Torse

Other court news:
Mugs were given to three newcomers.
Several Laurels swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Cathus the Curious to join the Order of the Laurel.

 

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.

Upcoming Elevations

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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

From the Calontir website:

HL Agamemnon will be elevated to the Order of the Chivalry at Cattle Raids

HL Mathurin will be elevated to the Order of the Pelican at Valor

HL Gunnar will also be elevated to the Order of the Pelican at Valor

HE Svana will be elevated to the Order of the Pelican at Kings Company of Archers

Count Sir Marius Lucian will be elevated to the Order of the Laurel at Queen’s Prize Tourney

 

 

Coronation Court summaries, Saturday, July 9, A.S. 51

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Final business of Matsunaga and Elena:
Sibilla Swaine – QED for Ideals of the Society
Katherine d’Arles – QED for Courtesy
Georgette Durning – Torse
Cedric Peregrine – Court Baronage

First business of Logan and Ylva:
Talbot of Galtris is the new King’s Champion.
Maren Þorskapitr is the new Queen’s Champion.
Duchess Ariel of Glastonbury Tor, Baroness Jorunn Eydisardottir, and Sir Colin MacLachlan were named to be Their Majesties’ Thegns.

Evening court:
Áine nic Tailliuer – Calon Cross
Arnsfast Rikardson – AoA
A boon was begged for Svana Lutusdottir to join the Order of the Pelican.
Juliana Rose – AoA
Aonghas Murdoch Stiubhard – Golden Calon Swan
A boon was begged for Marius Lucian Fidelis to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Agamemnon Platylithodae to join the Order of the Chivalry.
Francisco de Monte Cristo – Torse
Matsunaga Kagetora – County
Elena Moreno del Mar – County
A boon was begged for Gunnar Thorisson 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

Lilies War Court Summaries

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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

Opening court, June 11, A.S. 51
Fritjolf of Forgotten Sea – Queen’s Chalice
Theo of Forgotten Sea – Queen’s Chalice
Isengrim Sleggja – Laurel
Honorable Lord Eynon Llangenydd was named the new Royal Brewer.

On the field, June 12
Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg – Order of Chivalry/Knight

Grand court, June 16
14 people received First Event mugs.
A boon was begged for Mathurin Kerbusso to join the Order of the Pelican.
Snorri Bjornsson – Calon Cross
There were 7 Kestrel Page School graduates.
Zaneta Baseggio – Golden Calon Swan
Amon Attwood – Torse
Joan Myssenden – Leather Mallet AND Golden Calon Swan
Már í Miklagarði – QED for Chivalry

At the Ladies of the Rose, June 16
Donald Andrew MacDonald – Stile Hirth
Alan Smyith of Darkdale – Stile Hirth

At the Waterbearer’s Tournament, June 17
Garcia – Iren Fyrd
Jochi – Iren Fyrd

After the Fireworks, June 17
Aela 100 Oars – Iren Fera

Correction:  A previous version of this article stated that Donald and Alan were Hus’d at the Lilies Ball.

Scroll Text for the Laurelling of Catalina de Arazuri

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Text by Rhodri ap Hywel. Reposted with permission of the author.

Catalina – Laurel Text

A squall came over the river
When the moon was but a sliver
As if Andalusia weeping
Sent her tears to river sleeping
Each bead of shimmering water
The land’s love of golden daughter

Asking all from Mecca to here
To view bright pearl of Calontir

Alqsar gardens in their splendor
Crave her steps so soft and tender
The elegance that in palace dwells
Envies her pace swift as gazelles
Arches and columns sadly stand
Missing those adorned by her hand

They ask caliph to lend his ear
Hear of bright pearl of Calontir

Through flowing pines a wind so soft
Calls those Allah has held aloft
Matsu Caliph the falcon’s sword
With Elena Calipha’s true accord
Ask Their lords and ladies renowned
To list words of justice profound

Spoken by crafters of things so dear
Attest well bright pearl of Calontir

Garlands of laurels she has earned
With flowing skills both taught and learned
We cannot list the gifts bestowed
As lovely as December’s snow
She has increased your kingdom’s worth
As though she brought heaven to earth

They now pronounce for all to hear
Reward due bright pearl of Calontir

Caliph and Calipha both agree
Such gifts must thus rewarded be
Let her be adorned in trappings old
That recognize such brilliant souls
When horses prance and falcons soar
Fifty years since the lions first roared.

Behold forever the leaves so dear
That adorn bright pearl of Calontir

Behold forever the leaves so dear
That adorn bright pearl of Calontir

 

The Story of Bayad and Riyâd ("hadeeth Bayad to Riyâd"), 13th C., Public domain worldwide

The Story of Bayad and Riyâd (“hadeeth Bayad to Riyâd”), 13th C., Public domain worldwide