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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clothiers Seminar court summaries, January 27, A.S. 58

In morning court:
Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir – Golden Calon Swan
Skallagrímr Bárðarson – Golden Calon Swan
Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise – Laurel

In evening court:
Helmut der Adler – Iren Fyrd
Elizabeth Daundelyon – Torse
Aleit de la Thomme – Cross of Calontir
Gerald Kendall – Cross of Calontir
Mabilia Pals – Torse
Lily de Rohan – AoA
Elzbieta Swogunene – Leather Mallet
Lothar der Rote – Silver Hammer
Hannah of Lonely Tower – AoA
Roxelana Bramante – Calon Lily
Malachi Mac Kenzie O Corrigan – Calon Lily
Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Meadhbh inghean uí Shuibhne swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer in morning court.
Lord Randr “Randlar” Tokesson and Honorable Lady Caitlin inghean Raighne, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 275 attendees at the event.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented largess and a tithe.
Their Majesties gave special recognition to Mistress Gyða glóra as an example of one who encourages the spirit of volunteering by making many, many award recommendations.
Mistress Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise received her Laurel scroll in evening court.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe and Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya brought news of the upcoming event in Deodar, which will include an Iron Chef competition.
Her Majesty Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd received Her Chivalry scroll, overdue since Lilies 2022.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a tithe.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament, called for bids for the next Kingdom Arts & Science event, and called for letters of interest to be the next Kingdom Minister of Arts & Science.
Noble Selene of Lesbos is the new Head of the 4th Company.
Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl will be the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Lord Seathrún Brock is the new Head of the Scribes’ Guild.

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

Krist Kinder court summaries, December 9, A.S. 58

In evening court:
Adelheid Vromeke – Torse
Eawynn ingen Broccáin – Golden Calon Swan
Ívarr hornabrjótr – Torse
Alicia Niel – Golden Calon Swan
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Boga Fyrd
Alessandra de Piro – Boga Hirth

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Lord Otto Augustin von Württemberg, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 656 attendees at the event.
Ambassadors from Gleann Abhann brought gifts for Their Majesties.
Mistress Katryne MacIntosh the Strange also brought news from the south of the Known World Party to be held at Gulf Wars.
Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, called Fenris, presented 6-board chests containing fine arm rings for Their Majesties’ use as War Pay.
His Majesty David announced that Calontir will fight on the side of Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
Her Excellency Nadyha Helming and Honorable Lord Konáll bosull brought news of fighting at the upcoming Gulf Wars, and at Winter War Maneuvers.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Countess Marie le Faivre received her County scroll, slightly overdue since Coronation.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall called for bids for the next Masters of the Duel event.
Their Majesties spoke of encouraging the spirit of volunteering, and gave special recognition to His Grace Marius Lucian Fidelis as an example of one who always sincerely thanks volunteers.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Cristina la Ambeler to join the Order of the Pelican.

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

Winter Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 2 December, A.S. 58

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Elias de Jaye and Mistress Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Gisele de la Fontaine – Torse
Beatrix Bogenschutz – Boga Fyrd
Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Elisabetta di Tres Fumi is Their Highness’s Chamberlain.
Lord Hieronymus is Their head of household.
Honorable Lady Alexandra (Shandra) Vazquez de Granada and Lady Gisele de la Fontaine, as Event Stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel reminded the assembled populace to check their listings in the OP, and use the online form to request corrections.
Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir shared news about the heraldic consultation table at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Mistress Anna Plantyn shared news of the Equestrian fundraiser to take place at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
6 newcomers received mugs.

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

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 18 November, A.S. 58

On the field:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Stile Fyrd
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Stile Fyrd
Havarr Refskegg – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Rivka bat Zakarriyyā – Torse
Aranwen verch Catuethen – Torse
Liliona de Assartis – Golden Calon Swan
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo – Torse
Melchor Eichmann – Torse
Duncan MacTorquill – Silver Hammer
Sancha Lestrange – Golden Calon Swan
Visvamitra Vimala Yavana – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Elianor de Morland, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 290 attendees on site.
The event collected 1722 toys and $1759.83.
Count Yseult de Michel was the individual who brought the most toys, at 496.
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys as a group, at 889.
Sir Elias de Jaye won the Toys for Tots rattan tournament.
Lord Hieronymus won the Toys for Tots C&T tournament.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Toys for Tots archery shoot.
Lord Matthias Worcestershire won the novice rattan tourney.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the C&T melee.
Honorable Lord Visvamitra Vimala Yavana won the rattan melee.
Julian of Black Marsh was judged to have the best armored fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Lord Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti was judged to have the best steel fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
The Lilies Committee is seeking a new Exchequer.
Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir is seeking a successor as Kingdom Waterbearer.
Duchess Catalina de Arazuri brought news of the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers.
Kingdom Chatelaine Lord Ottar Surtrson brought news of the upcoming virtual Knowne Worlde Chatelaine Symposium.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Letters of intent to fight in Crown Tournament are due at 11:59pm Central time, 19 November 2023.

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US