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Tournament of Valor XLIV Court Summaries, AS 61

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

Saturday, May 23, morning court:
Robert Steven MacLaren – Court Baronage
Heidi Anne Draper – Court Baronage

Other court tidings, Saturday:
Baron Robert Steven MacLaren and Baroness Heidi Anne Draper held their final court, and stepped down from the Baronial seats of Vatavia.
Sir Brynki Fálkason and Mistress Aia Gold-Bearer were invested as Baron and Baroness of Vatavia.

Sunday court, May 24:
Morgan Stone – Torse
Gearóid Ó Cléirigh – AoA
Helias Basiliou – Calon Cross
Vladimir Zinonovich – Stile Fyrd
Merlin of Grimfells – Torse
Itzcozcacuauh Olin, called Obsidian Vulture – Torse
Beatriu Samira – Calon Lily
Tove Brianesdohter – Golden Calon Swan
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Torse
Magnus O’Carr, dictus Torin – Calon Cross
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Pelican

Other court tidings, Sunday:
Sir Erik Tokesson will be the Pennsic General.
Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 177 attendees this year.
Winners of the Tournament of Valor were announced:
Bardic – Honorable Lady Avigail bat Michael ha-Cohen
Cut and Thrust – Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder
Ranged Weapons – Honorable Lord Roderick de Graham
Arts & Sciences – Honorable Lady Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha, dicta Thorvi Mishova
Guardian of Valor – Duke Hirsch Ross Eichmann
Armored – Sir Uldin of Ravenscroft
Bunny Shoot – Kyleigh of Vatavia
Youth Bardic – Vera won it and Ronan placed 2nd
Torch Light Tourney – Kentaro
Fandom A&S, populace choice – Noble Itzcozcacuauh Olin, called Obsidian Vulture
Fandom A&S, Their Majesties’ choice – Lady Eilidh MacArthur
25 newcomers received mugs.

Court Summary from Masters of the Duel, 16 May A.S. 61

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

In evening court:
Charles von Strausberg – Torse
Azumi no Nariko – Golden Calon Swan
Volkmar Katzbalger – Stile Fyrd
Malachi Mac Kenzie O Corrigan – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Baron Matsudaira Takauji and Baroness Leilia Corsini, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 76 attending.
Master Joachim de Courtenay der Marxbruder won the Masters of the Duel tournament.
Honorable Lord Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev and Mistress Tatiana Nikonovna Besprozvannyja will be invested as the next Baronage of the Lonely Tower at Lilies War.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Master Joachim de Courtenay der Marxbruder called for applications to be the new Kingdom Youth Rapier Officer.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Agnes von Heidelberg to join the Order of the Laurel.

Saint George and the Dragon Court Summaries, May 9, A.S. 61

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Sant Jordi, Bernat Martorell. 15th C.

In Royal court:
Abelard – AoA
Melchor Eichmann – Stile Hirth
Cadwgan Sadilgos – Torse
Michael the Wanderer – Mark
Edric Grenewode – Leather Mallet
Ragnar MacArthur – Iren Hirth
Kara of Grimfells – Eo Fyrd
Bragi Oddsson – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Biursten Iorundarson, as Event Steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lord Johan Sachs won the Novice armored tournament.
The armored team tourney was won by “Team David”, that is, Count David de la Cloude, Honorable Lord Helmut der Adler, and Thorfinn.
Lord Þorkell hvalmagi won the A&S competition, and is also the new Oak Heart A&S Champion.
Mistress Christiaen Janssen won the mounted archery competition.
Christopher Allen won the round robin C&T tournament.
There were 180 people who attended the event.
Honorable Lord Balthazar de Lumiere and Lord Ragnar MacArthur called for people to submit activities to the Lilies War schedule.
Bids for Lilies War 2027 are due June 13 of this year.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Changes to kingdom law, specifically VIII.200, were read into court.
Mistress Róise ní Ullacháin will be the next Kingdom Exchequer.

Unslung Heroes Court Summaries, April 25, 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

On the field:
Jonathan Hogue – Stile Fyrd

In evening court:
Owain the Younger – Torse
Debora de ffrogenhole – Leather Mallet
Rose of Wolfscairn – Boga Fyrd
Ívarr inn rauði – Torse
Gerald Kendall – Leather Mallet
Yngvarr Bjarnakarl – Boga Hirth
Seathrún Brock – Torse

Other court tidings:
A Temporary Removal from Participation was pronounced against Roger D. Jacobson.
The new Forgotten Sea Baronial champions were announced:
Cut & Thrust Champion – Honorable Lord Jonathan Hogue;
Armored Combat Champion – Count Matsunaga Kagetora;
Archery Champion – Honorable Lord Seathrún Brock
Arts & Science Champion – Duchess Issabell Saint Charles.
Their Royal Majesties gave gifts to Their Excellencies Forgotten Sea.
Honorable Lady Brangwyn Steward, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 156 souls through the Gate.
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro was the ranked winner of the Novelty shoot.
Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs was the unranked winner of the Novelty shoot.
His Majesty Andromir won the Royal Round shoot.
The candidates for the next Baronage of the Lonely Tower are Mistress Tatjana Nikonovna Besprozvannyja and Honorable Lord Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev. (This news was inadvertently left out of the original post.  My apologies!)
Lord Bróðir Bragason called for Bardic activities at Lilies War.
Honorable Lady Carmina Helmschmidt will be the new Kingdom Minister of Arts & Science.
A boon was begged for Duchess Issabell Saint Charles to join the Order of the Laurel.
The Honorable Walks Upon Scorched Earth won the “Americas in any medium” A&S competition.

Queen’s Prize Tournament Court Summary, April 18, A.S. 60

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

In evening court:
Hildegard the Clever – Golden Calon Swan
Gisele de la Fontaine – Calon Lily
Ginevra Brandini – Torse
Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria – Golden Calon Swan
Fólki – AoA
Havarr Refskegg – Silver Hammer
Gideon – Queen’s Chalice
Rose Orrensdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Xōchitl de Monte Albán – Golden Calon Swan
Eawynn ben Broccáin – Torse
Łukasz Lanckoroński – Leather Mallet
Katterina Johannes Dytelin – AoA
Chiaretta da Chachavo – Calon Lily
Nyx Shemon – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented largess and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir and Lady Caroline Mell, as Event Stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 242 adults, 8 youth, and 1 babe in arms attending the event.
There were 56 entrants, 4 of those were youth entrants, and 3 displays.
Mistress Gyða glora announced the winners of the day:
Populace Choice prize went to Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo.
Judges’ Choice prize went to Lady Marguerita of Three Rivers.
His Majesty Andromir gave the Queen’s Prize to Lady Katterina Johannes Dytelin.
Honorable Lady Lucia of Vatavia announced the recipients of RUSH certificates.
Sir Brynki Fálkason and Mistress Aia Gold-Bearer will be invested as the next Baronage of Vatavia at the Tournament of Valor event.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Their Majesties are accepting letters of application to be the next Baronage of The Lonely Tower until April 25.
Mistress Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir is the new Kingdom Equestrian Marshal.
A boon was begged for Mistress Gyða glóra to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Jon Chesey to join the Order of the Laurel.

Spring Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 11 April, A.S. 60

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Batle by Garigliano 915 (Naples Knights)

In morning court:
Baron Matsudaira Takauji swore fealty as the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Master Jack Banyard stepped into the position of Kingdom Armored Combat Marshal.

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Øyríkr Raðúlfsson and Honorable Lady Alicia Niel were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Caldwell Hobbes – AoA
Hálfgrímr hafreki – Pelican
Ragnar Markusson – Golden Calon Swan
Elína Jakobsdóttir – AoA
Alexander the Red – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Duchess Catalina de Arazuri, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 217 attendees.
The Shire of Wyvern Cliffe presented a tithe.
The application period for the Minister of the Calontir DEIB Office is closed. Interviews and announcement will follow anon.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Pádraigín an Einigh to join the Order of the Laurel.
4 newcomers received mugs.
After a series of fundraisers and donations, the Kingdom Equestrian fund can cover 3 years of the required Equestrian insurance.
Countess Gwen A’Brooke is a new Kingdom Advocate, to replace Honorable Lady Johanna Tehrani.
Letters of Intent to be the next Baronage of The Lonely Tower will be accepted until April 25.
The 4th Company is seeking a new Waterbearing Coordinator.
Honorable Lord Hieronymus brought news of the upcoming Masters of the Duel event, and asked for letters of application to become the next Kingdom Steel Marshal.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson to join the Order of the Pelican.

Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2026

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This reporter did not go to Gulf. My thanks to Honorable Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for her court report. As always, any corrections are welcome. I can be reached at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

On the field Wednesday March 18:
Morgana MacDermott – Iren Fyrd

On the field Thursday March 19:
Aveline de Morton – Iren-Fyrd
Gawin Kappler – Iren-Fyrd
Astrid Arrowbreaker – Iren-Fyrd
Zacharias Haukyn – Iren Hirth
Elias de Jaye – Sword of Calontir

In Royal court Thursday evening:
Ægileif Gunnólfsdóttir – AoA
Biursten Iorundarson – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Eo Hirth
Hilde Immler – Torse
Colyne Gray – Torse
Nadya Helming – Calon Cross
Cai Dubhghlas – Stile Hirth
Lena Sontag – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – Torse
David de la Cloude – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Their Majesties are accepting letters of intent to fight in the Crown List until March 28.
Applications are still being accepted for the Kingdom Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Officer.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Bragi Oddsson to join the Order of the Laurel.
Lady Morgana MacDermott, Master Gawin Kappler, Lady Aveline de Morton, and Lady Astrid Arrowbreaker got their scrolls for the awards they received on the field earlier in the week.
3 newcomers received mugs.
War pay was handed out following court.
Their Graces Sven Gunnarsson and Siobhan inghean ui Liathain received their Iren Fera scrolls, due since Pennsic 2025.
A letter of Greeting was delivered from Their Royal Majesties of Drachenwald, Gilbert and Tuomas.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Antonia Stefani to join the Order of the Pelican.
Baron Matsudaira Takauji will be the next Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Calontir and His Majesty Hrothgar of the Outlands.
Honorable Lord Zacharias Haukyn got his Iren Hirth scroll, which had been awarded on the field.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis and Mistress Fionna nic Alisdair were released from fealty so they could move to Meridies.

Chieftains Ball court summaries, February 28, A.S. 60

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The Fair of Champagne, c. 1400

In evening court:
Vincenzo Casciaiolus – AoA
Katherine Renée la Cousturière – AoA
Oddný Óttarsdóttir – Calon Lily
Ealasaid Eliot – AoA
Sancha Lestrange – Calon Cross
Rauðr Óttarsson – Stile Fyrd
Florietta of Three Rivers – AoA
Dagný ingen Murchada – Golden Calon Swan
Isabella Danielle – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Their Royal Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, Their Royal Highnesses of the Midrealm Louis and Sadb, Her Royal Highness of Gleann Abhann Kenna, and Their Excellencies Gwynneth and Dagny.
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
Honorable Lord Selene of Lesbos and Honorable Lord Balthazer de Lumiere, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 271 attendees at the event.
Sir Rauðr Óttarsson won the Stile Chieftains tournament.
Ivan Jakob won the Stile Dance Card tourney.
The Stile Insurance Tavern Brawl was won by “State Farm”, consisting of Master Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato, Lord Juan Pablo Villalobos, and Lord Alisdair MacArthur.
The Croft to Castle Team A&S competition was won by “Medieval Bestiary”: Honorable Lord Helenos ben Simon, Rónán mac Diarmata, and Achille da Firenze.
The Youth A&S was won by Margo and Tristan.
Sir Justus de Tyre won the Chieftains Armored Combat tournament.
Lord Garsiyya al-Andalusi won the Armored Dance Card tourney.
Results of the Mask Makers Competition: Maistresse Sancha Lestrange (1st) and Lady Auga Ormstunga (2nd).
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Defense, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented a tithe and largess.
Calontir is accepting applications for the position of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB).
Master Andrixos Seljukroctonis debuted a new song, in honor of Andromir le Roi.
25 newcomers received mugs.
Duchess Issabell Saint Charles and Honorable Lady Pádraigín an Einigh spoke to the populace about the Gulf Wars party and Rainbow Tea.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Their Majesties are accepting letters of intent to fight in the Crown List until March 28.

Winter War Maneuvers court summary, February 21, 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

In evening court:
Epikratēs Skyrios – AoA
Alessandra Cicilia Corsino – Torse
Brynki Fálkason – Calon Cross
Aia Gold-Bearer – Calon Cross
Iziaslava Veronikeia Myshkovicha – Golden Calon Swan
Kentaro – Torse
Kyleigh of Vatavia – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Their Royal Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena and Their Excellencies Robert and Heidi.
Sir Brynki Fálkason and Sir Øyríkr Raðúlfsson, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Their Excellencies Robert and Heidi announced that they would be stepping down as Baron and Baroness of Vatavia. Letters of application will be accepted by Their Majesties until March 28, and interviews will be scheduled before April 11. The investiture of the new Baronage will be at Tournament of Valor.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Master Galen MacColmáin, as Archer General of Calontir, spoke to the populace about archery at Gulf War.
Calontir and Vindheim made treaty together.
Sir Duncan Eardstapa invited the populace to join the crew of the Fyrdraca on the field of Gulf War.
Honorable Lord Selene of Lesbos and Honorable Lord Balthazar de Lumiere shared news about the upcoming Chieftains Ball.
Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder thanked the teachers at the event.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord James inn Danski to join the Order of the Mark.
7 newcomers and guests received mugs.
Mistress Genevieve de Chambery spoke to the populace about 4th Company opportunities at Gulf War.
Calontir is still accepting applications for the position of the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB).
A boon was begged for Count David de la Cloude to join the Order of Chivalry.

Court summaries from the Coronation of Xerxis and Andromir, 14 February, A.S. 60

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Against a blue background with silver diapering, two men wearing crowns accept something from a third man kneeling before them.Final business of Emerick and Kolfinna:
Matsudaira Takauji – Pelican
Vladimir Karlsson – Iren Hirth
Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain – Laurel
The Premier members of the Order of the Mark in Calontir were made. They are: Alessandra de Piro, Anne Renarde and Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder.
Gunnar Thorisson – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Emma Ness – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Emerick and Kolfinna and Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena, of Vindheim.
Sir Albrecht von Trier received a Chivalry scroll, overdue since AS 47.
Honorable Lord Michael de Lundie received his Boga Hirth scroll, due since King’s Companie of Archers in September.

First court of Xerxis and Andromir:
Calvius Atrox – Rex’s Champion
Kennocht Armstrang – Roi’s Champion
Their Majesties’ Thegns are Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duchess Catalina de Arazuri, and Duchess Magge Magnus.

Evening court:
Istvan of Mag Mor – AoA
Antonia Stefani – Court Baronage
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Calon Lily
Lyleth Whitrose – Golden Calon Swan
Emerick Blackpool – County
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – County
Randal Logan of Knightsbridge – Cross of Calontir
Verena Näherin – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Xerxis and Andromir, and Her Majesty Bronach, of Trimaris.
Gifts were exchanged between Their Majesties Calontir, and Their Sanguine Highnesses Cadmus and Adena.
Lady Cera ingen Ruadhan, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 342 attendees.
Their Majesties Calontir gave gifts to Their Excellencies Mag Mor, Takauji and Lelia.
Lady Adelheid Vromeke won the “Inexpensive Garb” A&S Competition.
Mistress Nadya Helming is Their Majesties’ Stile champion.
Mistress Eowyth þa Siðend is Their Majesties’ Equestrian Champion.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Baron Edward Blythe of Nottinghamshire and Baroness Antonia Stefani stepped down from the Baronial seats of Coeur d’Ennui.
Honorable Lord Elkanah Macdonald of Arden and Mistress Juliana Foxcroft were invested as Baron and Baroness of Coeur d’Ennui.
Sir Erik Tokesson spoke to the populace about Gulf Wars, and about the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers event.
Sister Teresa, on pilgrimage from the Outlands, brought gifts from King Hrothgar and Queen Ingriðr.
A boon was begged for Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia to join the Order of the Pelican.
6 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Michael the Wanderer to join the Order of the Mark.
The Embroidery Guild gave largess to Their Majesties.
Lady Gamla-Nereiðr, as Their Majesties’ largess coordinator, addressed the populace.
Changes to Kingdom Law were read into court. See the March Mews for details.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Halvgrim Riddari to join the Order of the Pelican.