Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 20 November, A.S. 56

On the field:
Ivar of Grimfells – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Nolan Beroson – Falcon’s Claw
Eawynn ingen Broccáin – AoA
Seathrún Brock – AoA
Ælfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – AoA
Grimwulf Harland – Court Baronage

Other court tidings:
5 newcomers received mugs.
Lord Moon Hides the Sun brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla, as steward of the event, brought news of the day:
there were 251 people in attendance;
2375 total toys were donated;
$668 was gathered in monetary donations;
the Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys, with 968;
Count Yseult de Michel was the individual who brought the most toys, with 515;
Master Gawin Kappler won the Cut & Thrust tournament;
Honorable Lord Elias de Jaye won the Armored tournament;
Eli won the Youth tournament;
Eawynn ingen Broccáin won the A&S competition;
Lord Zacharia Dongalson won the Novice tournament;
Lord Yngvarr Bjarnakarl won the archery tournament.
Lady Quiteria la Roja, Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo, and Mistress Esther bat Moshe brought news of upcoming changes to RUSH.

Gryphon’s Fest court summary, October 23, A.S. 56

In evening court:
Alys Knighton, dicta Apple – Golden Calon Swan
Kenda Óttarsdóttir – Leather Mallet
Nadyha Helming – Stile Fyrd
Michael Ledger, dictus Redboots – Torse
Eyfriðr Gold-Bearer – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya brought news of the upcoming Kris Kinder Market event.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Many populace members swore fealty.
Sir Franbald was victorious on the armored combat field.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald and Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo were the victors on the steel field.
Nobilissima Konstantia Kaloethina won the A&S competition.
Gwendolyn (from the Midrealm), Lora Greymare, and Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla won the equestrian contests.
Lord Copin di Gentile won the archery prize.

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

Coeur d’Ennui Baronial Investiture Court Summary, 16 October, A.S. 56

In Royal court:
Kjartan Hreinsson – Court Barony
Ysoria Chaloner – Court Barony
Antonia Stefani – Calon Cross
Gisele de la Fontaine – AoA

Other court tidings:
Many Baronial awards were given in the final court of Kjartan and Ysoria.
Master Edward Blythe of Nottingham Shire and Honorable Lady Antonia Stefani were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Coeur d’Ennui.
The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui presented gifts to Their Royal Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses.
Honorable Lady Emma Ness was recognized as a citizen of Coeur d’Ennui.
Baroness Antonia gave Baron Edward a bib to keep his court garb clean and nice.
Lady Ximena Echeberria, as Steward of the Event, received gifts from Their Majesties.
9 newcomers received mugs.
4 Pelicans swore fealty.
Honorable Lord Coinneach Aindrias MacLeod presented gifts of apples to Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses and Their Excellencies.

Detail from the Hunterian Psalter, Glasgow University Library MS Hunter 229 (U.3.2) circa 1170. Public domain in the US

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 09 October, A.S. 56

On the field before the tourney:
Lyra of Spinning Winds – AoA

On the field after the tourney:
Hertog Hirsch Ross Eichmann and Hertogin Magdalena vander Meere were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Cecily Abbott – AoA
Gaius Cornelius Scipio Titianus – Iren Fyrd
Konáll bosull – Iren Hirth
Yseult de Michel – Leather Mallet
Jóka in rauða – Golden Calon Swan
Tove Brianesdohter – AoA
Mathias Worcestershire – AoA
Worgan Madoc “Nine Fingers” – Leather Mallet
Anna Plantyn – Calon Cross
Visvamitra Yavana – Leather Mallet
Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato – Stile Hirth

Other court tidings:
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale presented largess from the Lampworkers of Calontir.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla brought news of the upcoming Toys for Tots event.
Lady Leofwyna le May, as steward of the event, brought largess from the Barony of Mag Mor.
The cast pewtwer medallions made by Honorable Lord Paul Adler, of blessed memory, won the A&S competition. The prize was accepted by Honorable Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Lord Jon Chesey brought news of the upcoming Gryphon’s Fest event.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Cattle Raids court summaries, August 28, A.S. 56

On the field:
Orren Tokesson – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Róise ní Ullacháin – Laurel
Oswyn Moon – AoA
Aurik of Mag Mor – AoA
Jean Jollivet – AoA
Cera Ruadhan – AoA
Aggie of Mag Mor – AoA
Amon Attwood – Silver Hammer
Séamus Yonger – Order of Chivalry / Knight

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
Master Rolf Hobart won the “War in Any Medium” A&S competition.
Ymain of the Borderlands won the blank border competition.
Lord Emerick Jones won the Bear Pit C&T tournament.
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the “Bring Your Best” C&T Tournament
Master Rolf Hobart won the “Shoot the Roses” archery shoot.
Master Rolf Hobart and Roland won the “King’s Companie” archery shoots.
Lord Gaius Cornelius Scipio Titianus won the Novice armored tournament.
Duke Hirsch Ross Eichman won the “Bring Your Best” armored tournament.
The “Silly Two-person” tournament was won by Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis and HL Orren Tokesson.
18 newcomers received mugs.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 31, A.S. 56

Your humble court reporter begs indulgence for the lateness of this report.  Their Majesties’ White Hawk delivered his notes to me in a timely manner; this failure is mine alone.

In court:
Alia Martialis – AoA
Gawin Kappler – Torse
Diana Tantini – Golden Calon Swan
Ælin Kausi – Cross of Calontir
Randlar of Cum an Iolair (Randr Tokesson) – Torse
Tatiana Belaia – AoA

Lovebirds in the 14th-century Codex Manesse (Cod. Pal. germ. 848, f. 249v). Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg, CC BY-SA

Plague’s End court summary, June 12, A.S. 56

In court:
Æthelwynn Stíðmódu – Golden Calon Swan
Roxelana Bramante – Torse
Lawrence of Grimfells – Golden Calon Swan
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – AoA
Caleb Talbot – Leather Mallet
Juan Hector Valdez – Torse
Wilhelm von Brandt – Torse and Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
Baroness Genevieve de Chambery brought news of the upcoming event in Westumbria.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Sir Anton von Hagenstein and Sir Duncan MacTorquill brought news of the upcoming Regional Equestrian Practice in Wyvern Cliffe.
Lady Fabia Narcissa Patricia stepped down as Kingdom Chronicler, and is replaced by the Honorable Lady Anne von Weingarten.
The Honorable Lady Tola Rufusdóhtor stepped down as Kingdom Seneschal, and is replaced by His Excellency Galen MacColmáin.
Mistress Brigida von München stepped down as Gold Falcon Herald, and is replaced by the Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio.

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 29, A.S. 54

In afternoon court:
Jorunna Refsdottir – Torse
Kennocht Armstrang – Iren Fyrd
Emerick of Crystal Mynes – Iren Fyrd

Other court tidings:
HRH Jason Drysdale brought gifts from Ansteorra.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess.
Mistress Briganza la Voyaguer presented new banners for display during vigils.
A boon was begged for Seamus Yanger to join the Order of Chivalry.

Illustration of the Battle of Barnet (14 April 1471) on the Ghent manuscript. Public domain in the US

Chieftains court summaries, February 22, A.S. 54

On the field:
David of Forgotten Sea – Iren Fyrd
Lord Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato is Their Majesties’ Stile Champion.

In evening court:
Lisette of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Violette of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Li Jun Quan – Torse
Eli of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Eli of Three Rivers – Falcon’s Claw
Nemesis Erycina – Golden Calon Swan
FrøygæiRR Fasthaldi – AoA
Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg – Torse
Auga Ormstunga – Torse

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
Lord Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz won the Chieftains Bardic competition.
Eli of Three Rivers won the Chieftains Youth tournament.
Duke Anton Raghelan won the Chieftains Cut & Thrust Dance Card tournament.
Duke Bataciqan-nu kö’ün Ashir won the Chieftains Cut & Thrust tournament.
Sir Alric upplendingr won the Chieftains travelling trophy.
Dominius won the Chieftains Novice tournament.
Honorable Lady Bronwen de Westhold won the Chieftains Arts & Science competition.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Lady Quiteria la Roja will be the next Chancellor of RUSH.
Sir Snorri Bjornsson presented a scutarius to His Majesty Lucian.
A boon was begged for Ashland de Mumford to join the Order of the Laurel.

Rivers & Caxton Presenting book to Edward IV. circa 1480