Krist Kinder court summaries, December 10, A.S. 57

In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Marguerite des Baux to join the Order of the Laurel.

In evening court:
Vashti al-Ash’ariyah – Laurel
Dorcas Whitecap – Leather Mallet
Tove Brianesdohter – Leather Mallet
Nathaniel Lennox – Torse
Elzbieta Swogunene – AoA
Gianlupo delle Bande Nere – Leather Mallet
Farulfr Orðlokarr, dictus Fenris – Torse
Caleb Talbot – Silver Hammer
Marguerite des Baux – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Her Majesty Jacquette Gleann Abhann, Their Majesties Calontir and Their Highnesses Calontir.
Duchesse Issabell St Charles and Sir Maren þorskabítr, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 548 attendees at the event.
A boon was begged for Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg to join the Order of the Laurel.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Clothiers Seminar and the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Mistress Anna Plantyn stepped down as Kingdom Exchequer.
Lady Margaret MacKenzie swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Boons were begged for Sir Sato Jirö and Mistress Ise no Kusunoki Kametsuru to join the Order of the Pelican.
Some populace members swore fealty.

Holy women buying spices, “Egmont Breviary.” New York, Morgan Library (M.87, fol. 202v). Utrecht, c. 1440

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 3 December, A.S. 57

On the field during the tournament:
Christopher Atrox – Iren Hirth
Marcus Bruttius Leonitus Daemonium – Iren Fyrd
David de la Cloude – Iren Hirth

On the field after the tournament:
Count Agamemnon Platylithodae and Dame Marie le Faivre were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In the court of Vindheim:
Their Sanguine Highnesses Jean Paul and Gilyan awarded Sir Marcus de la Forest and Mistress Christiaen Janssen the Clavis of Vindheim.
Gifts were exchanged among Their Sanguine Highnesses, Their Majesties Calontir and Their Highnesses Calontir.
His Majesty Logan announced that Calontir will fight for Vindheim at Gulf Wars.

In Calontir court:
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Golden Calon Swan
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Leather Mallet
Jacob Mac Cearan – Queen’s Chalice
Duncan Mac Torquill – Eo Fyrd
Aoibhe ingen Cearan – AoA
Kara of Grimfells – Golden Calon Swan
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
The event stewards shared news of the day, and were given gifts by Their Majesties.
Approximately 250 gentles attended the event.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla won the A&S competition.
14 newcomers received mugs.
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis sang a song of praise for the Founders of Calontir.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 19 November, A.S. 57

On the field:
Ulfr Thyrison – Stile Hirth
Hieronymus – Stile Fyrd
Jakob Bierayge – Stile Fyrd
Cearan Mac Brendan – Stile Fyrd
Catalina de Arazuri – Stile Fyrd
Adelaide Dewey – Iren Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus Robert the Scott – Iren Fyrd
Michael Ledger, dictus Redboots – Iren Fyrd
Farulfr Orthlokar, dictus Fenris – Iren Fyrd
Melchor Eichmann – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Calon Cross
Séamus Yonger – Silver Hammer
Eirikr Thrymson – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
Those who were made Iren Fyrd on the field this day were presented with their scrolls.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament, and of the A&S Criteria meeting to be held at Krist Kinder.
Some members of the Chivalry swore fealty.
Those who were made Stile Fyrd on the field this day were presented with their scrolls.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall asked for bids for future Masters of the Duel events.
11 newcomers received mugs.
Some Laurels swore fealty.
Master Galen MacColmáin thanked the outgoing Kingdom Advocates: Duke Tristram, Countess Conna, and Mistress Halimah. He announced the incoming Advocates: Mistress Regula Alicia la Placida and the Honourable Lady Giovanna Canzoniera da Firenze.
Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia was invested as the new Kingdom Seneschal.
Some Pelicans swore fealty.
The event stewards (and there was a passel of ’em) received gifts from Their Majesties, and shared news of the day:
1809 total toys were donated;
$755 was gathered in monetary donations, both on-site and off-site;
Duchess Sheelagh O’Kyan was the individual who brought the most toys, with 213;
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys, with 630;
Honorable Lord Thomas Fleischacker won the archery tournament;
Zan Redtail of the Known World won the Youth tournament;
Lady Adelaide Dewey won the Novice tournament;
Duke Donngal Eriksson won the Armored tournament;
Lord Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the Cut & Thrust tournament.
Some populace members swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato to join the Order of Defense.

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

Kingdom Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium court summary, November 12, A.S. 57

In Royal court:
Sóma Tyrvadóttir – Torse
Guttormr Ragnvaldsson – AoA
Kasiniia Bjarnardottir – AoA
Calontir Scribes Guild – Order of the Falcon’s Heart

Other court tidings:
7 newcomers received mugs.
The Baronage of Coeur d’Ennui shared the history of Axed Root, and gave gifts to celebrate their new status as a Shire.
Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio, as event steward, told the news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lord Melchor Eichmann won the armored combat tournament.
The Shire of Axed Root paid their back taxes in the form of largess and a tithe.
A boon was begged for Mistress Sofya la Rus to join the Order of the Pelican.

The Bavarian Herald Jörg Rügen around 1510. Public Domain in the US

Copyist-illuminator. Mid-15th Century. Public domain in the US

 

Court summaries from the Coronation of Logan II and Ylva, October 8, A.S. 57

Final business of Hirsch and Magdalena:
Brian Robert MacDougall – Calon Cross
Genevieve de Chambery – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Melchor Eichmann – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Safiyya al-Zahra Isfahani – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society

First court of Logan and Ylva:
Sir Gawayne ap Tristam – King’s Champion
Honorable Lady Ayisha bint Asad – Queen’s Champion
Graf Volkmar Katzbalger – Thegn
Baroness Brialen Ulfsdottir Vikings – Thegn
Mistress Emeline de Moulineaux is Their Majesties’ Chamberlain.

Evening court:
Éadaoin inghean Chionaodha – Golden Calon Swan
Bartholomew Mercer – AoA
Meriilda of Yorkshire – AoA
Lhiannan Y Llysieuydd – Leather Mallet
Oswyn Moon – Torse
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
The deadline for letters of intent to enter Crown Tourney is end of day at Toys 4 Tots.
A boon was begged for Wilhelm von Brandt to join the Order of Chivalry.
Honorable Lady Anne Von Weingarten and Lady Jorunna Refsdottir, as event stewards, announced the day’s winners, and were given gifts by Their Majesties.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the armored combat tournament.
Lady Lyra of Spinning Winds won the A&S competition.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale presented largess from the Glass Guild.
Their Majesties’ Herald informed the populace about the upcoming Kingdom Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium.
A boon was begged for Vashti al-Ash’ariyah to join the Order of the Laurel.
Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo will be elevated to the Order of the Laurel at Clothiers Seminar.
Honorable Lord Elias de Jaye will be elevated to the Order of Chivalry at Gulf War.
Boons were begged for Erik Tokesson and Orren Tokesson to join the Order of Chivalry.

Edward II of England receiving his crown. 1307-27

Gryphons at Sea court summary, September 17, A.S. 57

This reporter could not attend the event. My thanks to HL Ysabel de la Oya for her court notes. As always, updates and corrections are welcome.

On the field:
Helena Soranzo – Iren Fyrd
Franco Suares – Iren Fyrd
Zacharia Dongalson – Iren Fyrd

In Royal court:
Jon Chesey – Silver Hammer
Isabella Danielle – Torse
Balthazar de Lumiere – Torse
Aranwen verch Catuethen – Golden Calon Swan
Pádraigín an Einigh – Silver Hammer
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Torse
Syele Pfeifferin – Calon Lily
Nadyha Helming – Calon Lily
Biursten Jorundarson – Leather Mallet
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Court Barony
Violet Sinclair – Court Barony
Caitlyn Rochwensdaughter – AoA
Eynon Llangenydd – Pelican
Halima bint al-‘abbas al-Tanji – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Sir Gaius Flavius Auxilius won all three armored tournaments.
Raudr won the Stile tournament.
The Sirens won the Stile games.
Lord Bero von Wustenbrunner won the baronial archery championship.
HL Thomas Fleischacker won the archery travelling trophy.
Sir Sato Jirö, riding Button, won the equestian warm-up course, and the baronial equestrian championship.
Button took the populace choice favorite horse prize, because the other favorite, Manny, was ridden by HL Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla, who was the Equestrian Marshal that day.
A boon was begged for HL Hugo van Harlo to join the Order of the Laurel.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Baron Giacomo Fornerigo of Small Gray Bear in Gleann Abhann presented largess to Their Majesties, Their Highnesses and Their Excellencies.

Martin Schongauer, The griffin, 1485. Public domain in the US

King’s Company of Archers court summary, September 10, A.S. 57

In Royal court:
Wulfric of Shyreburne – Falcon’s Claw
Irial mac Uilliam – AoA
Roderick de Graham – Torse
Bjorn Ulfsson – AoA
Astrid Arrowbreaker – AoA
Elizabet Walker of Paislay – Silver Hammer
Gavin O’Shannon – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
Mistress Anne Renarde, as event steward, told the news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
His Excellency Lawrence Taillefer the Leech won the unranked crossbow shoot.
Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn won the unranked longbow shoot.
Lord Franz Johann Gottskrieger won the unranked recurve shoot.
Mistress Alessandra de Piro won the Fyrd crossbow shoot.
Master Galen MacColmáin won the Fyrd longbow shoot.
Lord Gobbán Mac Roibeáird won the Fyrd recurve shoot.
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro won the Huscarl recurve shoot.
Master Daniel Martel won the Huscarl longbow shoot.
Master Rolf Hobart won the Huscarl crossbow shoot.
The Barony of Three Rivers won the baronial team competition.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Some populace members swore fealty.
Lady Catin of Edington brought news of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.

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

Cattle Raids in Sherwood Forest court summaries, August 27, A.S. 57

In afternoon court:
Branwen ferch Rhael – Silver Hammer
Ívarr fótviss – Silver Hammer

In evening court:
Vilhjálmr hálftroll – Court Barony
Gyða glóra – Court Barony
Vasilii of Flinthyll – Torse
Adelheid Vromeke – Golden Calon Swan
Morgana MacDermott – Leather Mallet
Gwen verch Hughe – AoA
Emma Under Foot – Purple Feather
Alexandra Vazquez de Granada – Calon Cross
Robin Corbett – AoA
Seathrún Brock – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess.
Countess Isadora of Orange Woode, as event steward, announced the day’s winners, and was given gifts by Their Majesties.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the “Bring Your Best” rattan tournament.
Nicco the Wayfinder won the rattan novice tournament.
Honorable Lord Orren Tokesson won the rattan bridge tourney.
Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo won the individual C&T tournament.
Lord Hieronymus won the C&T melee tourney.
Master Dolan Madoc of Harlech won the wand shoot.
Master Rolf Hobart won the Robin Hood string shoot.
Adelheid Vromeke won the best pre-print and best blank border for the Barony A&S competition.
Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter won the Kingdom blank border competition.
Roland of Mag Mor won the bycocket in any medium competition.
Honorable Lord Saito Takauji and Lady Lelia Corsini were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Mag Mor.
12 newcomers received mugs.
Baron Augustin le Blinde brought news of the upcoming Coronation event.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

St. Augustine’s Faire “The Search for Saint Expeditus” court summary, August 20, A.S. 57

In evening court:
Gregorii Vladimir Borodinskii – Torse
Clara Masen – AoA
Run Odinsson – AoA
Avelyn Carbery – Torse
Ronan le Sauvage – AoA

Other court tidings:
Master William Fletcher of Carbery and Mistress Sofya la Rus, as event stewards told of the day’s events and accepted gifts from Their Majesties Calontir.
Kasiniia Bjarnardottir won the “Saint Expeditus in any medium” A&S competition.
Honorable Lady Rébeca la Chienne won the Largess Derby.
4 newcomers received mugs.

Pennsic court summaries, A.S. 57

This reporter did not go to Pennsic. My thanks to Kennari Johann Steinarsson for his court notes. My thanks as well to HL Ysabel de la Oya for sharing what she found in the Boke. As always, updates and corrections are welcome.

Monday field court, August 8:
Lyleth Whitrose, dictus Sasha – Iren Fyrd

Thursday field court, August 11:
Augustin le Blinde – Stile Fyrd
Mathieu Chartrain – Sword of Calontir

In Calontir court, August 11:
Viga-Valr viligísl, dictus Vels – Torse
Merlyn Mechtildis Nahtegale – AoA
Gaius Flavius Auxilius – Torse
Jane Sinclair – AoA

Other tidings from Royal court:
3 newcomers received mugs. (New to Calontir court, anyway, as they are members of Wolgemut, who camped with Calontir this year.)
Some populace members swore fealty.

Saturday field court, August 13:
Pepin Lachemunt – Sword of Calontir

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250