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King’s Companie of Archers court summary, September 14, A.S. 59

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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

In Royal court:
Aengus O Banan – Boga Fyrd
(A recipient who was not present) – Boga Fyrd
Ayisha bint Asad – Boga Fyrd
Seathrún Brock, dictus Badger – Boga Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus The Scot – Boga Fyrd
Ronan Ciotach mac Aodha, dictus MacKay – Boga Fyrd
Quiteria la Roja – Boga Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Lady Disa of Calanais Nuadh shared news of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
Her Royal Majesty Magge told of the Queen’s Favor archery competition to be held at Autumn Arrows.
Honorable Lord János Katona, as Archer General, shared winners of the day’s shoots.
Novice Recurve winner – Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs
Novice Longbow winner – Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn
Novice Crossbow winner – His Royal Majesty Robert
Fyrd Recurve winner – His Excellency Gerald Kendall
Fyrd Longbow winner – Lady Disa of Calanais Nuadh
Fyrd Crossbow winner – Honorable Lord William Douglas
Huscarl Recurve winner – Master Donald Andrew MacDonald
Huscarl Longbow winner – Master Lief of Crescent Moon
Huscarl Crossbow winner – Mistress Alessandra de Piro
Baronial team winner – Barony of Vatavia
Honorable Lord Moon Hides the Sun, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 100 attendees.
The inn raised $438 for Toys for Tots.
Mistress Gyða glóra announced that the new Kingdom Scheduler will be Countess Marie le Faivre.

Vertigo court summary, September 7, A.S. 59

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In Royal court:
Mellitus of Rouncivale – Pelican
Ívarr fótviss – Order of the Archaic Fewment
Helias Basiliou – AoA
Brixie – Queen’s Chalice
Bridger Williams – Queen’s Chalice
Chandra Mosahary – Torse
Amanda ingen Ilene – Golden Calon Swan
Hirsch Ross Eichmann – Stile Hirth
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – Torse
Bawdwyn Kaye – AoA
William of Three Rivers – Purple Jess
Calvius Atrox – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Rufus Tenstone was recognized for completing the Auditor Artis degree.
Mistress Giraude Benet and Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield were honored with teaching certificates.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Allison of Forgotten Sea to join the Order of the Pelican.
Lord Mkty Nakhthor and Honorable Lady Inez Errotabehere, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 219 attendees at the event.
Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson won the armored combat tournament.
Aengus O Banan won the archery competition.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the thrown weapons “Tic Tac Toe” contest.
Lord Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch won the thrown weapons “Cricket” competition.
Lord Johan Sachs won the thrown weapons “Around the World” contest.
Sir Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl won the Bring Your Best Cut & Thrust tournament.
Master Saito Takauji won the Cut & Thrust Tavern Brawl.
1 newcomer received a mug.
Changes to Kingdom Law were read into court.

Raid or Trade court summaries, August 30 – September 2, A.S. 59

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Perceval and the Fisher King, 1330

Saturday evening court, August 31:
Corotica of Ansteorra – AoA
Gregorii Vladimir Borondinskii – Golden Calon Swan
Elkanah MacDonald – Torse

Other court tidings Saturday evening:
Countess Branwen ferch Rhael and Lady Georgette Durning, as Stewards of the Event, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lord Amon Attwood won the C&T novice tournament.
Lord Rónán Rohan, dictus le Sauvage, won the C&T Ribbon tourney.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Archery shoots.
A Laurel and a Pelican swore fealty, then the populace swore fealty.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Keegan of Coeur d’Ennui received the scroll for their AoA, awarded in the reign of David and Rhianwen.

Sunday evening court, September 1:
Justin of Villa Frumentaria – AoA
Catherine of Coeur d’Ennui – AoA
Anne von Husbergen – Golden Calon Swan
Penelope of Coeur d’Ennui – Queen’s Chalice
Dragoncina di Cecco – AoA
Clara Masen – Golden Calon Swan
Seth of Coeur d’Ennui – AoA
Geneviève de la Mare – AoA
Aoibhe inghean Cearan – Golden Calon Swan
Miyazaki Atsutaka – Golden Calon Swan
Séamus Cearrbhach mac Cearan, nee Jacob – Leather Mallet

Other court tidings Sunday evening:
The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui gave largess to the Crown.
Lady Aoibhe inghean Cearan won the A&S competition.
Honorable Lord Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, won the Bardic competition.
Sir Roger Warwick won the Armored tourney.
Honorable Lord Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, won the Steel Warlord Tournament.
Lord Owain the Younger and Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs won the Fill In the Blank Archery shoot.
Lord Owain the Younger won the double elimination Archery tournament.

Cattle Raids Cheese Feast court summaries, August 24, A.S. 59

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Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

In elevation court:
Saito Takauji – Laurel

In evening court:
Azalaïs des Montagnes – Golden Calon Swan
Kikuchi Yoichi Yoriie – Torse
Biarne Hrœreksson, called Bjarm – Cross of Calontir
Korinna the Scythian – Torse
Emma Major – Golden Calon Swan
Roslyn Froste – Golden Calon Swan
Laurencia of Mag Mor – Golden Calon Swan
Cera ingen Ruadhan – Leather Mallet
Ignatius Rufus – Iren Fyrd
Kolsveinn Stýrismaðr – Iren Fyrd
Norman Luc – Iren Fyrd
Oswyn Moon – Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
Lady Azalaïs des Montagnes received the scroll for her AoA, awarded in the reign of David and Rhianwen.
Gyda kennara glora and Marta della Casa, as event stewards shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Cut and Thrust Battle for the Cheese was won by the Sharp Cheddars.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the MS I.33 tournament.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Mounted Combat melee/tourney.
Everett was recognized for his especial helpfulness in the Equestrian arena.
Lady Katja Borsukska was recognized as Best Rider.
Willa won the A&S youth category.
Jacob Neese and Honorable Lady Natalya Vasilova tied as winners of Cheese in Any Medium.
Lady Adelheid Vromeke won the Origami competition.
Lord Johan Sachs won the Ham & Cheese archery shoot.
Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon and Lord Ragnvaldr Helsingr tied in the String Cheese shoot.
Lord Kolsveinn Stýrismaðr won the Armored Novice tourney.
Master Orren Tokesson won the Bring Your Best armored tournament.
Duke Donngal Eriksson won the Swiss-style armored tourney.
There were 280 attendees at the event.
Countess Branwen ferch Rhael and Lady Georgette Durning brought news of the upcoming Raid or Trade event.
Honorable Lady Catin of Edington told of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Visvamitra Vimala Yavana to join the Order of Chivalry.
Lord Farulfr Orðlokarrf brought news of the upcoming March Warden event.
Ambassadors from Northshield brought gifts for Their Majesties: Mistress Thora Sigurdsdottir, Mistress Eowyth þa Siðend, Honorable Lord Hans Reutter, and Sergeant Katja Borsukska.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Chiara di Paxiti to join the Order of the Pelican.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya to join the Order of the Laurel.

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Court Summary from Saint Augustine’s Faire, 17 August A.S. 59

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The Fair of Champagne, c. 1400

This reporter did not go to the event. My thanks to Mistress Esther bat Moshe for taking notes in court. As always, any corrections are welcome.

In evening court:
Amon Attwood – Golden Calon Swan
Josef Nowak – AoA
Simone de Mares – Golden Calon Swan
Sóma Tyrvadóttir – Leather Mallet
Rónán le Sauvage – Stile Fyrd
Vincent de Vere – Golden Calon Swan
Franco Suares – Torse

Other court tidings:
Baroness Antonia Stefani swore fealty.
Pelicans and populace swore fealty.
Lady Aemiliana Bourtzina received her AoA scroll, overdue since the reign of Logan and Ylva in AS 57.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Sofya la Rus, as event steward, reported on the news of the day and received a basket of gifts for her staff.
Sir Dirk MacMartin, Lady Nut Meg Thorn and Lord Eric Thorn each won an archery shoot.
Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio won the hat competition.
Honorable Lord Amon Attwood won the bread competition.
Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio won the largess competition. Largess from the competition was presented to Her Majesty.
The Shire of Villa Fumentaria delivered a large quantity of largess as thanks for elevation to Shire status.
Mistress Brigida von München, as feast steward, was given a gift from Her Majesty. Everyone involved with prep and serving feast and inn were given tokens by Her Majesty.

Pennsic court summary, A.S. 59

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

This reporter did not go to Pennsic. My thanks to Lady Riberlin Halderman for taking notes in court. As always, any corrections are welcome. I can be reached at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

In Calontir court, Thursday August 8:
Johan Sachs – Boga Fyrd
Gunnar Thorisson – Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
The 4th Company gave gifts to those who helped.
Their Majesties distributed War Pay.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
1 newcomer received a mug.

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 27, A.S. 59

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A roasted peacock dressed with its feathers is served at a banquet, miniature of a manuscript of The Romance of Alexander the Great ("The Vows of the Peacock")In evening court:
Morgana MacDermott – Torse
Seathrún Brock – Calon Lily
Helmut der Adler – Stile Fyrd
Duncan Bruce of Logan – Stile Hirth
Cynethrytha of Arcenefelde – Torse
Heidi Anne Draper – Cross of Calontir
Inez Errotabehere – Calon Lily
Brynki Fálkason – Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Masters of Defense, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Sir Cai Dubhghlas presented a gift of throwing knives and axes to His Majesty.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury to join the Order of the Laurel.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Sir John Bowyer, as Event Steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from His Majesty.
There were 215 people attending.
Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg won the thrown weapons tournament.
Count Elias de Jaye won the Cut & Thrust tournament.
Lady Jóka in rauða won the A&S competition.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder brought news of Vindheim’s upcoming first Academia della Spada. This event is patterned after Masters of the Duel.
A boon was begged for Mistress Ayisha bint Asad to join the Order of Defense.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Master Mellitus of Rouncivale to join the Order of the Pelican.

Court Summary from Masters of the Duel, 20 July A.S. 59

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

This reporter did not go to the event. My thanks to Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya for taking notes in court. As always, any corrections are welcome.

In evening court:
Andreas de Valencia – Stile Fyrd
Seathrún Brock, dictus Badger – Stile Fyrd
Murdoch MacLachlan – Stile Hirth (The medallion first belonged to Ravasz János, and then to Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato.)

Other court tidings:
Master Joachim de Courtenay der Marxbruder won the Masters of the Duel tournament.
Honorable Lady Giovanna Canzoniera da Firenze and Baroness Nadya Helming, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from His Majesty.
There were 82 attending.
Baronages, Chivalry, Laurels, Masters of Defense, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
The Baronage of Three Rivers begged leave to step down. Letters of intent will be accepted until September 15.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder brought news of Vindheim’s upcoming first Academia della Spada. This event is patterned after Masters of the Duel.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis urged the populace to sign the Pennsic muster, and reminded all about the Calontir party.

Court summaries from the Coronation of Robert and Magge, 13 July A.S. 59

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

Final business of Elias and Adalyde:
Inez Errotabehere – Golden Calon Swan
Elisabetta da Bolzano (di Tres Fiumi) – Court Baronage
Yngvarr Bjarnakarl – Cross of Calontir

First court of Robert and Magge:
Roger Warwick – King’s Champion
Grimmbrand Hundeman – Queen’s Champion
Domina Atia Albia Tamara, Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis, Duchess Catalina de Arazuri, Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duke Hirsch Ross Eichmann, Duchess Magdalena vander Meere, Duke Marius Lucian Fidelis – Thegns
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Sword of Calontir
Giulia Isabella da Venezia – Cross of Calontir

Other court tidings:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Emma Ness to join the Order of Chivalry.
A boon was begged for Countess Xorazne Artsruni to join the Order of the Pelican.

On the field:
Áed mac Cormaic Uí Feidhlim – Stile Fyrd
Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr – Stile Hirth
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Stile Hirth
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Iren Fyrd
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Christopher Atrox to join the Order of Chivalry.

Evening court:
Zafara Baabur – Calon Lily
Elias de Jaye – County
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – County
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Torse
Uesugi Katsumoto – Torse

Other court tidings:
2 newcomers received mugs.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Lord Guttormr Ragnvaldsson thanked the people of Calontir for their generosity after the flooding in Villa Frumentaria, and announced that the shire would host a revel at Raid or Trade.
Countess Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd announced that she is seeking a successor as chair of the Lilies Committee, and that bids for Lilies 2025 would be accepted until September 1.
Hálfgrímr riddari shared news of the upcoming Chilies event.
Honorable Lord Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, won the Blank Border competition.
Their Excellencies Saito Takauji and Lelia Corsini, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 242 attendees at the event.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the armored tournament.
Her Royal Majesty Magge declared Herself winner of the A&S competition, and gave tokens and thanks to all who entered.
Countess Branwen ferch Rhael and Lady Georgette Durning spoke of the upcoming Raid or Trade event.
A boon was begged for Lady Grete Leysin to join the Order of the Laurel.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann to join the Order of Chivalry.
A Temporary removal from Participation was pronounced against Berke Chinua.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis asked for donations to the Pennsic party fund.
Duke Joseph Angus Wilson brought news of the upcoming March Warden event in Grimfells.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Grimmbrand Hundeman to join the Order of Chivalry.

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 7-16, A.S. 59

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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

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

Sunday field court, June 9:
Konáll bǫsull – Chivalry

Sunday evening court:
Gillian of Three Rivers – AoA
Egilla Gustavsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Gaius Flavius Auxilius – Calon Cross
Emma Under Foot – AoA
Charles von Bayrreuth – Torse
Lucinda Whyteland – Calon Lily
Alys Knighton, dicta Apple – Pelican
Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers – Calon Cross

Other court tidings Sunday evening:
Lord Mkty Nakhthor and Lady Inez Errotabehere brought news of the upcoming Vertigo event.
Mistress Gianna Viviani stepped down and Mistress Gyða glóra swore fealty as the new Kingdom Minister of Arts and Science.
His Excellency Saito Takauji and Mistress Gyða glóra addressed the populace regarding the upcoming Coronation in Mag Mor, and about the Cattle Raids event.

Monday field court, June 10:
Elaisse de Garrigues – Laurel

Tuesday field courts, June 11:
Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl – Chivalry
Reinhart Eichmann – Iren Hirth
Æsa járnauga – Torse

Wednesday field court, June 12:
Ragnar McCrimmon – Iren Fyrd

Thursday field court, June 13:
Melchor Eichmann – Stile Fyrd
Gawayne ap Tristam – Stile Fyrd
Jakob Bierayge – Stile Hirth
Finán mac Crimthainn – Stile Hirth

Thursday evening court:
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Pelican
Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz, called Ma’az – Laurel

Grand Court Friday afternoon, June 14:
Allie MacArthur – AoA
Síle inghean Chairbre – Torse
Goldcorn Moon – AoA
Albrecht von Trier – King’s Favor
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – King’s Favor
Randr Tokesson, dictus Randlar – Calon Cross
Helenos ben Simon – Golden Calon Swan
Geira Matheusdóttir – AoA
Solveig Palsdottir – Torse
Tristram of Lindesfarne – Calon Cross
Ragnar MacCrimmon – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Kilix Tragou Erycinos, dictus Ace – AoA
Gaston de Rohan – AoA
Johannes de Passelet, dictus Dominius – Golden Calon Swan
Skúli Oarbreaker – Torse
Titus Salvius Bassus – AoA
Biursten Iorundarson – Silver Hammer
Gwyneth Felton – Iren Fyrd
Brúðr Bragason – AoA
Xorazne Artsruni – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Ravasz János – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Catalina de Arazuri – Keeper of the Flame

Other court tidings Friday afternoon:
His Majesty Fjolverker of the Outlands named William the Stoneskipper (a Calontiri) the Royal Stoneskipper of the Outlands.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Honorable Lord Hieronymus, as event stewards, shared news of the event, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 775 people who attended the War.
Team Outlands won the BBQ competition.
The “Made on Site” bardic competition was won by Noble Zilia Silvani.
The Queen’s Yeomen winners were Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode, Lord Copin di Gentile, and Nonahme of Heraldshill.
The Youth A&S competition was won by Bridger.
RUSH War certificated were given to those who earned them this week. Their names will be published in a separate post of The Falcon Banner when they are available.
Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson brought news of the upcoming Virtual Known World Newcomers Symposium.
27 newcomers came into court to receive mugs.
Sir Odo de Home delivered gifts to Their Majesties Calontir from Their Majesties Drachenwald, Their Highnesses Drachenwald, and Their Highnesses Nordmark.