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Feast of Eagles court summary, July 30, A.S. 57

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In evening court:
Ciara O’Linn – AoA
Eibhilin O Beirn – Torse
Eydís ingen Broccáin – AoA
Garsiyya al-Andalusi – Golden Calon Swan
Roderick Noise Maker – AoA
Aiden O’Seaghdha – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Lord Murdoch MacLachlan won the Novice rattan tourney.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the “Bring Your Best” and polearm rattan tournaments.
Lord Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the C&T spear and mixed weapons tournaments, and the knife throwing tourney.
Lord Salvatore of Forgotten Sea won the C&T dagger tourney.
Honorable Lord Michael the Wanderer won the axe throwing tournament.
Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode won the “Cut the Rope” axe tourney.
Their Excellency Konstantia Kaloethina and Honorable Lady Lasair Táilliúir shared the A&S competition prize.
4 newcomers received mugs.
1 member of the Chivalry swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Elias de Jaye to join the Order of Chivalry.
Master Galen MacColmáin announced that Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin will be a Kingdom Advocate. He also called for a new emergency deputy for his office of Kingdom Seneschal.
Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale and Sir Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd informed the populace that Lilies War still needs autocrats for next year, and the deadline for bids is 1 September of this year.
Lord Jon Chesey brought news of the upcoming Gryphon’s Fest event.

From “Janvier”, Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. c. 1412-1416

The Lonely Tower Grand Tourney court summary, July 23, A.S. 57

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In evening court:
Torquil MacGruder – AoA
Mabilia – AoA
Kolla Manadottir – AoA
Aurik Redmark – Leather Mallet
Uesugi Katsumoto – Iren Hirth
Elizabeth Daundelyon – AoA

Other court tidings:
Lady Jorunna Refsdottir and HL Anne Von Weingarten, as event stewards, brought news of the day:
Gwen verch Hughe won the novice equestrian competition.
Thomas Guttormsson made the best hobby horse.
Lady Amba Allrasystir made the most creative equine.
Tristan Easton made the “most derpy” equine.
Adelheid Vromeke won the Arts and Sciences competition.
Lord Aurik of Mag Mor won the novice rattan tourney.
Lord Eirikr Thrymson won the hobby horse rattan tourney.
HL Uesugi Katsumoto won the round robin tourney.
5 newcomers received mugs.

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, “Herzog von Anhalt”, 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

Kingdom A&S Championship court summary, July 16, A.S. 57

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In evening court:
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Torse
Otomo no Yukime – Torse
Volusia Zoe – AoA
Nemesis Erycina – Leather Mallet
Jane Fox of Foxhall – Torse
Matthias Worcestershire – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale and Mistress Aidan Cocrinn, event stewards, received gifts from Her Majesty Magdalena.
Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale brought news that Lilies War needs event stewards and staff for next year.
Mistress Kajsa Nikulasdotter brought news of the auction to be held at the upcoming Gryphon’s Fest.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Saito Takauji and Lady Lelia Corsini will be the next Baron and Baroness of Mag Mor. Their investiture will be at Cattle Raids.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani swore fealty as the Kingdom Minister of Arts & Sciences.
Biursten Jorundarson won the Populace Choice prize.
Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn won the Judges’ Choice prize.
Honorable Lady Elaisse de Garrigues is the new Kingdom Arts & Science Champion.

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 17-26, A.S. 57

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As the War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. I apologize in advance for any missing awards and/or misspelled names, and will gratefully accept corrections to this report. Please contact me at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

Saturday evening court, June 18:
Nut Meg Thorn – Torse
Tove Brianesdohter – Torse

Other court tidings Saturday evening:
6 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Eynon Llangenydd to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Melisent McAffee to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd to join the Order of the Chivalry.

Saturday field court (at the Broken Harp):
Kristine nic Tallieur – Calon Cross

Sunday field court, June 19:
Oswyn Moon – Iren Fyrd

Monday field court, June 20:
Ayisha bint Asad – Stile Hirth

Tuesday field court, June 21:
Kara of Grimfells – Iren Fyrd
Charles von Bayrreuth – Iren Fyrd
Nathaniel Lennox – Iren Hirth

Thursday field court, June 23:
Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd – Chivalry

Thursday evening court:
Dylan mac Sile – Queen’s Chalice
Daniel mac Sile – Queen’s Chalice
Melisent McAffee – Laurel
Sigvarðr Skarfr – Golden Calon Swan
Roisin (called Ace) – Purple Feather
Ava Alixandre de Bourges – Award of Arms
Alia Martialis – Leather Mallet
Gwendolyn verch Morgaine – Laurel

Other court tidings Thursday evening:
The event stewards received gifts from Their Royal Majesties Calontir.
There were 641 attendees on site as of Thursday.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale brought news of the upcoming Kingdom Arts & Sciences Championship in the Barony of Forgotten Sea.
Biursten Jorundarson was announced as the new Kingdom Brewer.

Friday field court, June 24:
Ívarr fótviss – Chivalry
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Stile Fyrd
Syele Pfeifferin – Stile Fyrd

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Tournament of Valor Court Summaries, AS 57

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Saturday court, May 28:
Sarah O’Reilly (Sarah of Vatavia) – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Torse
Lugh mac Eiric (Lugh of Vatavia) – AoA

Other court tidings, Saturday:
His Serene Highness Romanius exchanged gifts with Their Royal Highnesses Logan and Ylva.
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale brought news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S Championship in July in Forgotten Sea.
Master Rhodri ap Ieuan ap Hywel and Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia announced their bans.
Baron Augustin le Blinde brought news of the upcoming Grand Tourney in July in The Lonely Tower.
13 newcomers received mugs.
Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale brought news of the upcoming Lilies War, and also announced that next year’s Lilies is in need of Autocrats and staff.
Baroness Muirenn of Wiesenfeuer brought news of the Vindheim Missile Academy, to be held in August.

Sunday court, May 29:
4 more newcomers received mugs.
Awards were given in Baronial Court.
The Barony of Vatavia presented largess.
Winners of the Tournament of Valor were announced:
Youth Bardic champion – Violet of Vatavia
Arts and Sciences – HL Gwennan nic Alpein of Loch Shiel
Bardic – HL Elaisse de Garrigues
Archery – Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon
Bunny Shoot – HL Michael the Wanderer
Thrown Weapons – HSH Romanius Scipio Vesperanius
Cut and Thrust – His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis
Armored Combat – His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis
Guardian of Valor – Lord Daitan

Painting of the League of the Holy Court, circa 1375. Public domain in the US

Queen’s Prize Tournament Court Summary, May 21, A.S. 57

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In afternoon courts:
Miakushka Loshkina – Torse
Selene of Lesbos – Golden Calon Swan

In evening court:
Morgana MacDermott – AoA
Katherine Blacklea – Golden Calon Swan
Giovanni Loredan – Calon Cross
Síle inghean Chairbre – AoA
Miyazaki Atsutaka – Leather Mallet
Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Calontir will fight on the side of the Midrealm at Pennsic this year.
Their Royal Majesties seek a Champion of the Arts & Sciences to represent Calontir at Pennsic, for a war point. See Their announcements elsewhere for details about how to apply. The deadline is FAST approaching.  This is not the same as the Kingdom A&S champion.
Lord Moon Hides the Sun, as event steward, announced there were 158 people in attendance, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Mistress Kristine nic Tallieur, outgoing Kingdom A&S Minister, introduced Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani as incoming Kingdom A&S Minister.
Lady Grete Leysin and Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh shared the Judges’ Choice prize.
Lady Morgana MacDermott was honorably mentioned by the Queen.
Lord Caleb Talbot received the Queen’s Prize.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Baroness Gyða glóra announced her and Baron Vilhjalmr Half Troll‘s desire to step down from the Baronage of Mag Mor.
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale brought news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S Championship in July in Forgotten Sea.

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

Unslung Heroes Court Summary, April 30, A.S. 56

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In evening court:
Kitsu Kotome – Torse
Asher de Lokwode – Torse
Søren atte Raven – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
3 newcomers received mugs.
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale brought news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S Championship.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a scroll of thanks to Lenny, husband of the late beloved Honorable Lady Áine Táilliúir, and gracious host of many events, including every Unslung Heroes.

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

Masters of the Duel Court Summary, April 23, A.S. 56

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On the field:
Hugo van Harlo – Stile Fyrd

In evening court:
Oleander – AoA
Gawin Kappler – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Mistress Severin Sveinsdóttir, as event steward, received gifts from His Majesty.
Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo‘s Stile Fyrd scroll was presented.
Lady Tove Brianesdohter and Baroness Geneviève de Chambéry brought news of the upcoming Tournament of Valor in the Barony of Vatavia.
His Majesty Hirsch told a story of Gulf Wars, in praise of Sir Wulfric Tyrrell and Herr Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder.
Master Gawin Kappler received the travelling trophy for winning the Masters of the Duel tournament.

Detail of fol. 5r from Royal Armouries Ms. I.33, circa 1300. Public domain in the US

Spring Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 09 April, A.S. 56

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On the field:
Duncan Bruce of Logan goði and Ylva Jönsdottir jarlkona were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Duncan Eardstapa – Court Barony
Gwendolyn verch Morgaine – Court Barony
Sólveig Melrakki – Golden Calon Swan
Thorfinnr mac Domnaill – AoA
Nerida of Forgotten Sea – AoA
Galen MacColmáin – Pelican
Isabel of Three Rivers – AoA
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Leather Mallet

Other court tidings:
Mushira Catalina de Arazuri is the new Queen’s Champion.
Honorable Lord Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato and Lady Nadya Helming were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Three Rivers.
Honorable Lady Giovanna Canzoniere da Firenze and Lord Yngvarr Bjarnakarl, as Stewards of the Event, received gifts from Their Majesties.
A boon was begged for Aiden O’Seaghdha to join the Order of the Pelican.
Lady Jorunna Refsdottir brought news of the upcoming Grand Tourney in the Barony of the Lonely Tower.
4 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Halimah bint ‘al Abbas ‘al Tanji to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Ívarr fótviss to join the Order of Chivalry.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Clothiers court summary, April 2, A.S. 56

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In Royal court:
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – AoA
Agnes von Heidelberg – Silver Hammer
John Bowyer – Silver Hammer
Batilda von Köln – AoA
Gyða glóra – Calon Cross
Konstantia Kaloethina – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Marguerite des Baux won the Guardian of the Arts competition.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented largess.
5 newcomers received mugs.

Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US