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Tournament of Valor XLIII Court Summaries, AS 59

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

Saturday, May 25, morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Marie Chantal Delaire to join the Order of the Pelican.

Evening court:
Astrid Arrowbreaker – Golden Calon Swan
Valeriano di Rossi – Torse
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo – Silver Hammer
Bailey Óttarsdog (Óttar’s service dog) – Torse
Óttarr Surtsson – Calon Cross
Norðmaðr Mischkovich – Torse
Kathinka Andreadottir – Torse
Marie Chantal Delaire – Pelican

Other court tidings, Saturday:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Newcomer mugs were given to 3 humans and 1 dog.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Aia Gold-Bearer to join the Order of the Laurel.
Lord Óttarr Surtsson swore fealty as Kingdom Chatelain.
Gifts were exchanged with Prince Romanius of Vindheim.

Sunday court, May 26:
Alasdair MacKenzie – Torse
Rannvieg the Leech – Golden Calon Swan
Bronwyn Hastings – AoA
Helmut Der Adler – Torse
Renae of Coney March – AoA
Alicia Niel – Torse

Other court tidings, Sunday:
The Barony of Vatavia presented largess to Their Majesties.
Lord Cian an Doire received the scroll for his AoA, awarded in the reign of David and Rhianwen.
Lord Magnus O’Carr received the scroll for Sovereign’s Pleasure, given to him by TRMs Meridies at Lilies War 2023.
Lord Brynki Fálkason and Lord Úlfr Halfdan, as event stewards, and all the Valor staff, shared news of the day.
There were 186 attendees this year.
Lady Alia Martialis thanked the Gate volunteers with gifts.
Winners of the Tournament of Valor were announced:
Youth Bardic champion – Egilla Gustavsdohtor
Bardic – Honorable Lady Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo
Arts and Sciences – Lady Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen and Lady Celeste Sevenstar shared the victory.
Archery – Lord Johan Sachs
Cut and Thrust Valor Tourney – His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis
Guardian of Valor – Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann
Armored Tournament of Valor – Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson (Yurik)
Honorable Lady Tove Brianesdohter was commended for her work with sanitation at the event.
Lady Morgan Stone was commended for her work heading up the Tavern.
Lady Rannvieg the Leech received the scroll for her Torse, awarded in the reign of David and Rhianwen.
Honorable Lady Lyra of the Spinning Winds presented largess.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Hieronymus spoke to the populace about the upcoming Lilies War.

Cook & Combat MAY-HEM Court Summaries, May 18, A.S. 59

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In evening court:
Elizabeth Daundelyon – Golden Calon Swan
Sophia McCarty – Queen’s Chalice
Kasiniia Bjarnardottir – Torse
Simone de Mares – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
Their Majesties shared the glad news that Villa Frumentaria has achieved full shire status.
Lady Rúna Úlfsdóttir and Menachem Ben Elazar, as event stewards, received gifts from Their Majesties.
The team from Heraldshill won the Iron Chef competition.
Laurels, Pelicans and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.

Küche mit Kachelofen, aus: Kuchenmaistrey, erstmals erschienen 1485 bei Peter Wagner. V

St. George & the Dragon Court Summaries, May 11, A.S. 59

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In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Alys Knighton, dicta Apple, to join the Order of the Pelican.

In evening court:
Cade of Oak Heart – AoA
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Calon Cross
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Eo Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Biursten Iorundarsson, as Event Steward, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lord Bragi Oddsson received a thank-you gift from HRM Adalyde for his especial effort towards feeding Her lunch that would not kill Her.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Sir Albrecht von Trier and Lord Alexander the Red shared news of fighting at the upcoming Lilies War.
Pelicans and Knights swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.

Sant Jordi, Bernat Martorell. 15th C.

Unslung Heroes Court Summary, 27 April, A.S. 58

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In Royal court:
Ginevra Brandini – Golden Calon Swan
Ælin Kausi – Calon Lily
Cedany Saunsaule – AoA
Celeste Sevenstar – AoA

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Brangwyn Steward received the scroll for her Torse, awarded in the reign of David and Rhianwen.
Lady Eva Piccardi and Lord Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Canton of Aston Tor presented largess to Their Majesties.
Lady Twilleliah nic Taillur, as Inn steward, received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lady Batilda von Köln won the A&S competition.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir shared news about the upcoming Lilies War: no one can get in early unless they are on the Early-On list, maintained by His Excellency Robert the Scot; there are no reserved camping spots.
Mistress Gyða glóra and His Excellency Saito Takauji brought news of the upcoming Summer Coronation, and of Cattle Raids.
A boon was begged for His Excellency Saito Takauji 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

Spring Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 13 April, A.S. 58

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On the field after the tournament:
Count Robert Magnus and Countess Magge Magnus were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Bjorn of Mag Mor – AoA
Ketill Karlsson – Torse
Hannah of the Lonely Tower – Golden Calon Swan
Cain Belmont – AoA
Ronan MacKay – Torse
Solveig Briansdottir – Golden Calon Swan
Mackenzie of the Lonely Tower – AoA

Other court tidings:
Mistress Juliana Foxcroft and Lady Georgette Durning, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui presented largess.
Royal edicts:
1. Cilantro and nightshades are offensive to Her Majesty.
2. Misbehavior and excessive talking during court will be dealt with by Her Majesty, immediately and personally.
3. Practice kindness always.
Peers, Nobles, Officers, and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
Mistress Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh shared news of the upcoming RUSH event in the the Lonely Tower.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe, Honorable Lady Rébeca la Chienne, and Honorable Lord Visvimatra Yavana brought news of the upcoming Cook & Combat MAY-HEM event in Deodar.
5 newcomers received mugs.
His Excellency Robert the Scot brought news of the upcoming Valor Tournament in Vatavia.
Lord Hieronymus spoke of the upcoming Lilies War.

Edward II of England receiving his crown. 1307-27

Queen’s Prize Tournament Court Summary, April 6, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Chiaretta da Chachavo – Golden Calon Swan
Sigvarðr Skarfr – Torse
Deborah Landis – AoA
Frithuswith inghean Ui Cremthainn – Golden Calon Swan
Mkty Nakhthor – Golden Calon Swan
Eva Piccardi – Torse

Other court tidings:
A temporary removal from participation was pronounced against Roland of Mag Mor.
Mistress Gyða glóra will be the next Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences.
Mistress Gianna Viviani encouraged everyone to enter and attend the Kingdom A&S Championship event in Lost Moor next September.
Mistress Gianna announced the winners of the day:
Populace Choice – Lord Seathrún Brock
Judges’ Choice – Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr
Her Majesty Adalyde gave the Queen’s Prize to Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh and Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs brought news of the upcoming RUSH Camping Edition.

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

Court summaries from the Coronation of Elias and Adalyde, March 23, A.S. 58

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Final business of David and Rhianwen:
Howie Vimsson of Axed Root – Purple Jess
Lily MacDermott – Queen’s Chalice
Solveig of Oak Heart – AoA
Moire inghean Néill – Calon Lily
Biarne Hroereksson, called Bjarm – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Fernando Rodriguez de Falcon – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Zachariah de Kane – OAF
Rochwen Morwenna – Court Baronage

First court of Elias and Adalyde:
Honorable Lord Konáll bǫsull – King’s Champion
Duke Marius Lucian Fidelis – Queen’s Champion
Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis, Domina Atia Albia Tamara, Master Galen MacColmáin – Thegns

Evening court:
David de la Cloude – County
Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd – County
Kitsu Kotome – Golden Calon Swan
Amba allrasystir – Iren Hirth
Sarra the Brave – Golden Calon Swan
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Torse

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties and TRHs Ivan and Katalena of the Midrealm.
Exile was pronounced against Marcus Brutius Leonitus Daemonium.
Mistress Brialen Ulfsdottir and Lady Rolanda de Lyndhurst, as event stewards, shared news of the day and were given gifts by Their Majesties.
There were 295 adults and 13 children on site.
Largess gathered at the event was presented to Their Majesties.
Royal edicts:
1. Cilantro and nightshades are offensive to Her Majesty.
2. Misbehavior and excessive talking during court will be dealt with by Her Majesty, immediately and personally.
3. Practice kindness always.
Their Majesties thanked Honorable Lady Almedha of Anglesey, Duchess Magdalena vander Meere, Honorable Lady Elisabetta da Bolzano, and Mistress Gwendolyn verch Morgaine for making Their coronation garb.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Their Majesties are accepting letters of intent to fight in Crown List until Sunday, 24 March.
Sir Cai Dubhghlas presented 4 swords, suitable for Cut and Thrust combat.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah and Lord Miklos Farma brought news of upcoming RUSH events.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir spoke of the upcoming Lilies work day, and of camping at Lilies War.
Lord Hieronymus shared other news of Lilies War.
Riddari Hálfgrímr hafreki brought news of the upcoming Chilies event.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz, called Ma’az, to join the Order of the Laurel.

Mansa Musa, Catalan Atlas (Abraham Cresques, 1375), sheet 6 detail

Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2024

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This reporter did not go to GW. My thanks to Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for taking notes in court, and to Yngvarr White Hawk for answering her follow up questions. As always, any corrections are welcome.

On the field Tuesday March 12:
Grete Leysin – Golden Calon Swan
Orren Tokesson – Sword of Calontir

On the field Wednesday March 13:
Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir – Pelican

On the field Thursday March 14:
Gunnar Thorisson – Iren Fyrd
Selene of Lesbos – Iren Fyrd
Agathon of Three Rivers – Iren Fyrd

In Royal Court Thursday evening:
Albrecht von Trier – Cross of Calontir
Njall Thorsteinsson – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Boga Fyrd
Riberlin Halderman – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Calon Lily
Morgana MacDermott – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – AoA
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Stile Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus The Scot – Stile Fyrd
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Olaf Thorvaldr – Queen’s Chalice
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Queen’s Chalice
Ragnar of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Torquil MacGruder – Torse AND Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Eowyth þa Siðend – Golden Calon Swan
Hieronymus – Stile Hirth
Jaki Úlfsfæter – AoA
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Torse
Gilcrist Wallace – AoA
Seán Huniman – Golden Calon Swan
Reinmar of Shattered Crystal – Iren Fera
Lora Greymare – Iren Fera
Phaedra filia Roberti – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Exile was pronounced against Marcus Brutius Leonitus Daemonium.
5 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl to join the Order of Chivalry.
The Fourth Company received embroidered patches in appreciation of their work.
Ansteorra gave Calontir their battle banner; it’s the first time it has gone out of Ansteorra.
Master Ravasz János won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars War Bard competition.
Sir Sato Jirö won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars Jousting.
Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl received a new Torse scroll, to replace her lost one.
The Populace received War Pay.

Chieftains court summaries, February 24, A.S. 58

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In afternoon court:
Dagmar Jeroldsdottir – AoA
Dagný ingen Murchada – Torse
Johan Sachs – AoA
Shoshanah bas Nachman fun Magenza – Torse
Zilia Silvani – AoA

In evening court:
Joan Mysseden – Laurel
Isaac of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Da’ud ibn Ibrahim al-Sisari – Golden Calon Swan
Kiva of Three Rivers  (Caoimhé)- AoA
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Leather Mallet
Caírech Damán – Torse
The Order of the Falcon’s Heart was awarded to Duncan Eardstapa, Gwendolyn verch Morgaine and Jon Chesey, and all the populace who participated in the online Bardic during the recent great plague.
Ruaidhri ua Ceallaigh – Silver Hammer
Katerine du Bois – AoA
Luna di Caterino Tofani – Golden Calon Swan
Sheleigh M’Lanagan – Torse
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Cross of Calontir
Cristina la Ambeler – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Amba Allrasystir, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lady Luna di Caterino Tofani and Lord Corbyn Greyschanke won the period cursing competition.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the armored Chieftains Tourney.
Lord Balthazar de Lumiere won the armored Bear Pit tournament.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Rapier Tourney.
Duke Anton Raghelan won the Two-handed Cut & Trust Tourney.
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Elaisse de Garrigues to join the Order of the Laurel.
10 newcomers received mugs.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented largess and a tithe.
Countess Attia Albia Tammara called on the populace to serve as retinue for Their Majesties at Gulf War.
Lady Quiteria la Roja received gifts from Her Majesty as recognition of her service as RUSH Chancellor.
Hengist Ulfsson presented to Her Majesty an axe called “Queen’s Wrath”. He also presented a personal gift of a fine hand-made knife.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Gwynneth wraig Rhys to join the Order of the Pelican.

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 17, A.S. 58

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On the field:
Lugaid mac Erca – Leather Mallet
Kara of Grimfells – Torse
Alfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – Torse
Emerick Blackpool – Leather Mallet
Tristan of Wyvern Cliffe – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Iren Fyrd
Johannes de Passelet, dictus Dominius – Iren Fyrd
Justin Perkins – AoA

Other court tidings:
Calontir has declared for Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
His Serene Highness Romanius presented gifts to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
Their Majesties David and Rhianwen presented gifts to His Serene Highness.
His Excellency Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus the Scott, brought news of the upcoming Tournament of Valor.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah is the new Chancellor of RUSH.
Their Majesties presented gifts to the event stewards.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250