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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

Kingdom Arts & Sciences Court Summary, September 27, A.S. 60

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French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children - Sense, Rhetoric, and Music.

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

In evening court:
Catlin Marie de Moretaine – Silver Hammer
Alicia Niel – Silver Hammer
Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Baron Saito Takauji and Baroness Lelia Corsini, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Over 100 people came through Gate.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Roxelana Bramante to join the Order of the Laurel.
Master Finán mac Crimthainn won the Populace Choice prize.
Duchess Issabell Saint Charles won the Judges’ Choice prize.
Honorable Lord Jon Chesey is the new Kingdom Arts and Science champion.
Lord Reinhardt Barnsdale received his AoA scroll, due since the reign of Orren and Lyra.
Letters of intent for the Baronage of Coeur d’Ennui are being accepted until Sunday, October 5, 2025. Populace opinions will be accepted through November 2, 2025.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Letters of intent to fight in Crown are due by October 18.
Herrin Emeludt Kühl presented 3 hoods for use as regalia for the new Order of the Mark.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain to join the Order of the Laurel.
The Premiers for the Order of the Mark will be announced at Chillies, and will be elevated at Clothiers Seminar.

Gryphon’s Fest 2025: The Canterbury Tales court summary, September 20, A.S. 60

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Canterbury Tales characters around a table

In Royal court:
Ignatius Rufus – Torse
Jamette de la Roche – Torse
Caspar von Görlitz – Torse
Alcione de Louens – Calon Lily
Helenos ben Simon – Calon Lily
Anne Renarde – Court Baronage
Gwendolyn verch Morgaine – Cross of Calontir
Pádraigín an Einigh – Cross of Calontir
Selene of Lesbos – Cross of Calontir

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess.
Lady Luna di Caterino Tofani and Lady Isabella Danielle, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties and Their Excellencies.
There were 175 attendees at the event.
Honorable Lady Fiondel Songspinner won the Pilgrimage and the Miller’s Tale A&S Competitions.
Lady Alcione de Louens got the Judge’s Choice prize in the Miller’s Tale A&S Competition.
Sir Dirk MacMartin won the Knight’s Tale and the Miller’s Tale archery shoots.
The balloon won the Summoner’s Tale shoot.
Lord Finán mac Domnaill and Ealasaid Eliot won the team shoot.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the 1 Pilgrims v 100 Bandits Cut & Thrust tournament.
Sir Ix won the Rock, Paper, Scissors C&T tourney.
Count David de la Cloude won the Two Noble Kinsmen rattan tournament.
Sir Sato Jirö and Honorable Lady Amba allrasystir won the equestrian competitions.
11 newcomers received mugs.
Letters of intent to fight in Crown are due by October 18.
Honorable Lord Wolfram Janssen brought news of the upcoming Calontir Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium.
Sir Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd invited the populace to attend the SCA BoD meeting to be held in The Barony of Three Rivers on October 18.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Giovanna Canzoniere da Firenze to join the Order of the Laurel.

Vertigo court summary, September 13, A.S. 60

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In Royal court:
Cheyenne Webster of Spinning Winds – AoA
Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria – Torse
Magnus ben Judah – Torse
Kate of the Dreaming Tree – Torse
Ayisha bint Asad – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Baron Saito Takauji and Maestra Ysabel de la Oya shared news about the upcoming Kingdom A&S Tournament, and called for entrants and judges.
General Paulinus (Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis) and Warlord Boudicca (Aia Gold-Bearer) invited all to a High Persona event at Chilies.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah recognized RUSH instructors and students who attained degrees. She also called for applicants for the RUSH Scheduler. Honorable Lady Lucia of Vatavia will be the next RUSH Chancellor.
Lord Helias Basiliou, as Event Steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 225 attendees at the event.
Event staff and all A&S entrants received tokens.
Lord Helias presented largess.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria and Lord Rónán Rohan gave a set of vambraces to Lord Helias, then shared words about the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
A boon was begged for Baron Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus the Scot, to join the Order of the Pelican.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Sir Maren þorskabítr and Honorable Lord Hieronymus spoke about Lilies War 2026. The theme will be Olympic Games.
A boon was begged for Baron Saito Takauji to join the Order of the Pelican.
Crown letters of intent are due October 18.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason to join the Order of Chivalry.

King’s Companie of Archers court summary, September 6, A.S. 60

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

In Royal court:
Sara of the Lonely Tower – AoA
Eawynn bean Broccáin – Calon Lily
Nahama Pahavesi – Boga Fyrd
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Cross of Calontir
Michael de Lundie – Boga Hirth

Other court tidings:
Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 129 attendees. 86 of those were archers.
Honorable Lady Aleit de la Thomme won the A&S competition.
Honorable Lord János Katona, as Archer General, shared winners of the day’s shoots:
Novice Recurve winner – Lady Rose of Wolfscairn
Novice Longbow winner – Master Finán mac Crimthainn
Novice Crossbow winner – Sir Dirk MacMartin
Fyrd Recurve winner – Honorable Lord William Douglas
Fyrd Longbow winner – Honorable Lord Bero von Wustenbrunner
Fyrd Crossbow winner – Master Jóhann Steinarsson
Huscarl Recurve winner – Honorable Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach
Huscarl Longbow winner – Master Lief of Crescent Moon
Huscarl Crossbow winner – Master Rolf Hobart
Team winner – Barony of the Lonely Tower
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess and a tithe.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald presented mugs that were made at Lilies War.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald swore fealty.
Hálfgrímr riddari brought news of the upcoming Winterfylleth (Chilies) event.
Honorable Lady Catin of Edington reminded the populace of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
His Majesty Emerick declared that Crown letters are due no later than October 18.

Raid or Trade court summary, August 30, A.S. 60

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Perceval and the Fisher King, 1330

In evening court:
Nyx Shemon – AoA
Gisele de la Fontaine – Stile Fyrd
Antonia Stefani – Silver Hammer
Catherine of Coeur d’Ennui – AoA
Juliana Foxcroft – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Baron Edward Blythe and Baroness Antonia Stefani announced that they were stepping down from the Baronial seats of Coeur d’Ennui. They invite the populace of the Barony to submit letters of application. There is not yet a schedule for interviews or investiture.
Baron Edward Blythe, as Steward of the Event, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang won the first Bring Your Best armored tournament.
Tristan of Coeur d’Ennui won the second Bring Your Best armored tournament.
Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason won the Boar Pit armored tourney.
All A&S entrants were winners: Honorable Lady Rébeca la Chienne, Honorable Lady Aemilia Sabine, Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale, and the “Ottoman Pirates”: Sir Roger de Bayeux, Mistress Myra Naedlsang, Honorable Lady Cyrilla Methodia Odbjny, Lord Klaus Gustavas von Waldbach, Lady Arnevaz Shirzad.
Lord Owain the Younger earned the most points on the Archery range.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
4 newcomers received mugs.
On Sunday, the favorites chosen by the “Bard in a Bag” judges were Lord Gottfried von Hameln, Brigg of Shadowdale, and Penelope of Coeur d’Ennui.

Cattle Raids: The Bestiary court summaries, August 23, A.S. 60

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Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter to join the Order of the Laurel.

In evening court:
Lelia Corsini – Laurel
Astrid Esbjörnsdotter – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Lady Kasiniia Bjarnardottir brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
Mistress Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir invited the people to come enjoy the equestrian activities after feast.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir told of the upcoming Chillies event.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Lord Jean Jolivet and Mistress Gyða glóra shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Cut & Thrust dagger tournament was won by Mistress Nadya Helming.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Anything Goes steel tournament.
The armored Bring Your Best tournament was won by Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis.
The armored team tournament was won by Taco Truck: His Grace Xerxis, His Excellency Elias de Jaye and Lord Vladimir Karlsson (formerly Sata Takezou).
Sir Dirk MacMartin won the Warm Up archery shoot, unranked category.
Honorable Lord Seathrún Brock won the Warm Up shoot, Fyrd category.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Warm Up shoot, Hirth category.
Honorable Lord Gerald Kendall won the Fantastic Beasts archery shoot, Fyrd category.
Sir Dirk MacMartin won the Fantastic Beasts shoot, unranked category, and took home the Huscarl prize because he was only 2 points behind Master Lief.
Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter won the Blank Border competition.
The Beast in any Medium A&S competition, adult category, was won by Lady Æsa járnauga.
The youth category of the Beast in any Medium A&S competition was won by Torstein Guttormsson.
Honorable Lady Rhiannon of Anglesey won the equestrian challenge.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
There were 183 attendees on site.
Lady Alexandra Orkestris won the populace choice mask competition, adult category.
Countess Isadora of Orange Wode won the Baron’s choice mask competition, adult category.
Lady Emma Under Foot won the populace choice mask competition, youth category.
Temperance won the Baron’s choice mask competition, youth category.
3 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis to join the Order of Defense.

Pennsic court summary, 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

This reporter did not go to Pennsic. My thanks to Jóhann Steinarsson Kennari and Mistress Emeline de Moulineaux for their court reports. As always, any corrections are welcome. I can be reached at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

In Calontir court, Thursday August 7:
Lugaid mac Erca – Torse
Sir Adrien de Calais, dicta Adrien of Monster Hall – Iren Fera

Other court tidings:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
1 newcomer received a mug.
Halvgrimr Riddari and Sir Emma Ness encouraged the populace to attend Chillies.
Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry and Noble Selene of Lesbos thanked those who helped with 4th Company and gave tokens after court.
Her Grace Aislinn Morcroft and Mistress Constance Warwick shared last minute details of, and asked for help with, the imminent Calontir Margaritaville party.
Their Majesties distributed War Pay after court.

At the Calontir party, Thursday:
Duke Sven Gunnarsson – Iren Fera
Duchess Siobhan inghean ui Liathain – Iren Fera

On the field, Friday August 8:
Jeanne-Marie Dubois – Iren Fyrd

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 26, A.S. 60

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A roasted peacock dressed with its feathers is served at a banquet, miniature of a manuscript of The Romance of Alexander the Great ("The Vows of the Peacock")In evening court:
Alianore de Strivelyn – AoA
Helmut der Adler – Stile Hirth
Bridger Williams – Falcon’s Claw
Allison of Forgotten Sea – Golden Calon Swan
Batilda von Köln – Boga Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Honorable Lady Caitlin inghean Raighne, as Event Steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 221 people attending.
Honorable Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the armored Man at Arms tournament.
Lord Leontius won the Bring Your Best armored tourney.
Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason won the polearm tournament.
Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the single elimination Cut & Thrust tourney.
Meister Gawin Kappler won the “relaxed” Cut & Thrust tournament.
The silent auction raised $780 for Lilies Golf Carts.
Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo won the populace choice A&S competition.
Lady Hildegard the Clever won the Baroness’s “shiny and sparkly” A&S prize.
Sir Cai Dubhghlas presented a gift of order medallions to Their Majesties.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson to join the Order of Chivalry.
7 newcomers received mugs.
The Calontir Embroiderers Guild presented largess.
Lady Mielikkä Koiviston, Kingdom Social Media Officer, urged folks to sign the Photographer/Videographer Release Form, so their event photos could be used on Social Media.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir spoke to the people about Chilies.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Úlfr Þyrison to join the Order of Defense.