King’s Companie of Archers court summary, September 6, A.S. 60

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:
Sara of the Lonely Tower – AoA
Eawynn bean Broccáin – Calon Lily
Nahama Pahavesi – Boga Fyrd
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Cross of Calontir
Michael de Lundie – Boga Hirth

Other court tidings:
Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 129 attendees. 86 of those were archers.
Honorable Lady Aleit de la Thomme won the A&S competition.
Honorable Lord János Katona, as Archer General, shared winners of the day’s shoots:
Novice Recurve winner – Lady Rose of Wolfscairn
Novice Longbow winner – Master Finán mac Crimthainn
Novice Crossbow winner – Sir Dirk MacMartin
Fyrd Recurve winner – Honorable Lord William Douglas
Fyrd Longbow winner – Honorable Lord Bero von Wustenbrunner
Fyrd Crossbow winner – Master Jóhann Steinarsson
Huscarl Recurve winner – Honorable Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach
Huscarl Longbow winner – Master Lief of Crescent Moon
Huscarl Crossbow winner – Master Rolf Hobart
Team winner – Barony of the Lonely Tower
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess and a tithe.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald presented mugs that were made at Lilies War.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald swore fealty.
Hálfgrímr riddari brought news of the upcoming Winterfylleth (Chilies) event.
Honorable Lady Catin of Edington reminded the populace of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
His Majesty Emerick declared that Crown letters are due no later than October 18.

Raid or Trade court summary, August 30, A.S. 60

Perceval and the Fisher King, 1330

In evening court:
Nyx Shemon – AoA
Gisele de la Fontaine – Stile Fyrd
Antonia Stefani – Silver Hammer
Catherine of Coeur d’Ennui – AoA
Juliana Foxcroft – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Baron Edward Blythe and Baroness Antonia Stefani announced that they were stepping down from the Baronial seats of Coeur d’Ennui. They invite the populace of the Barony to submit letters of application. There is not yet a schedule for interviews or investiture.
Baron Edward Blythe, as Steward of the Event, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang won the first Bring Your Best armored tournament.
Tristan of Coeur d’Ennui won the second Bring Your Best armored tournament.
Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason won the Boar Pit armored tourney.
All A&S entrants were winners: Honorable Lady Rébeca la Chienne, Honorable Lady Aemilia Sabine, Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale, and the “Ottoman Pirates”: Sir Roger de Bayeux, Mistress Myra Naedlsang, Honorable Lady Cyrilla Methodia Odbjny, Lord Klaus Gustavas von Waldbach, Lady Arnevaz Shirzad.
Lord Owain the Younger earned the most points on the Archery range.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
4 newcomers received mugs.
On Sunday, the favorites chosen by the “Bard in a Bag” judges were Lord Gottfried von Hameln, Brigg of Shadowdale, and Penelope of Coeur d’Ennui.

Cattle Raids: The Bestiary court summaries, August 23, A.S. 60

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter to join the Order of the Laurel.

In evening court:
Lelia Corsini – Laurel
Astrid Esbjörnsdotter – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Lady Kasiniia Bjarnardottir brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
Mistress Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir invited the people to come enjoy the equestrian activities after feast.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir told of the upcoming Chillies event.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Lord Jean Jolivet and Mistress Gyða glóra shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Cut & Thrust dagger tournament was won by Mistress Nadya Helming.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Anything Goes steel tournament.
The armored Bring Your Best tournament was won by Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis.
The armored team tournament was won by Taco Truck: His Grace Xerxis, His Excellency Elias de Jaye and Lord Vladimir Karlsson (formerly Sata Takezou).
Sir Dirk MacMartin won the Warm Up archery shoot, unranked category.
Honorable Lord Seathrún Brock won the Warm Up shoot, Fyrd category.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Warm Up shoot, Hirth category.
Honorable Lord Gerald Kendall won the Fantastic Beasts archery shoot, Fyrd category.
Sir Dirk MacMartin won the Fantastic Beasts shoot, unranked category, and took home the Huscarl prize because he was only 2 points behind Master Lief.
Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter won the Blank Border competition.
The Beast in any Medium A&S competition, adult category, was won by Lady Æsa járnauga.
The youth category of the Beast in any Medium A&S competition was won by Torstein Guttormsson.
Honorable Lady Rhiannon of Anglesey won the equestrian challenge.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
There were 183 attendees on site.
Lady Alexandra Orkestris won the populace choice mask competition, adult category.
Countess Isadora of Orange Wode won the Baron’s choice mask competition, adult category.
Lady Emma Under Foot won the populace choice mask competition, youth category.
Temperance won the Baron’s choice mask competition, youth category.
3 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis to join the Order of Defense.

Pennsic court summary, A.S. 60

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 Jóhann Steinarsson Kennari and Mistress Emeline de Moulineaux for their court reports. As always, any corrections are welcome. I can be reached at dorcaswhitecap@gmail.com

In Calontir court, Thursday August 7:
Lugaid mac Erca – Torse
Sir Adrien de Calais, dicta Adrien of Monster Hall – Iren Fera

Other court tidings:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
1 newcomer received a mug.
Halvgrimr Riddari and Sir Emma Ness encouraged the populace to attend Chillies.
Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry and Noble Selene of Lesbos thanked those who helped with 4th Company and gave tokens after court.
Her Grace Aislinn Morcroft and Mistress Constance Warwick shared last minute details of, and asked for help with, the imminent Calontir Margaritaville party.
Their Majesties distributed War Pay after court.

At the Calontir party, Thursday:
Duke Sven Gunnarsson – Iren Fera
Duchess Siobhan inghean ui Liathain – Iren Fera

On the field, Friday August 8:
Jeanne-Marie Dubois – Iren Fyrd

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 26, A.S. 60

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:
Alianore de Strivelyn – AoA
Helmut der Adler – Stile Hirth
Bridger Williams – Falcon’s Claw
Allison of Forgotten Sea – Golden Calon Swan
Batilda von Köln – Boga Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Honorable Lady Caitlin inghean Raighne, as Event Steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 221 people attending.
Honorable Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the armored Man at Arms tournament.
Lord Leontius won the Bring Your Best armored tourney.
Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason won the polearm tournament.
Meister Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the single elimination Cut & Thrust tourney.
Meister Gawin Kappler won the “relaxed” Cut & Thrust tournament.
The silent auction raised $780 for Lilies Golf Carts.
Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo won the populace choice A&S competition.
Lady Hildegard the Clever won the Baroness’s “shiny and sparkly” A&S prize.
Sir Cai Dubhghlas presented a gift of order medallions to Their Majesties.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson to join the Order of Chivalry.
7 newcomers received mugs.
The Calontir Embroiderers Guild presented largess.
Lady Mielikkä Koiviston, Kingdom Social Media Officer, urged folks to sign the Photographer/Videographer Release Form, so their event photos could be used on Social Media.
Lord Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria brought news of the upcoming Fall Brawl event.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir spoke to the people about Chilies.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Úlfr Þyrison to join the Order of Defense.

Court Summary from Masters of the Duel, 19 July A.S. 60

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

In evening court:
Edric Grenewode – AoA
Eilidh MacArthur – Torse
Viktor von Rosswald – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Master Gunnar Thorisson and Lord Ragnar MacArthur, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 74 attending.
Master Joachim de Courtenay der Marxbruder won the Masters of the Duel tournament.
The Shire of Crystal Mynes presented largess.
Kyrios Hieronymus announced that Master Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato will be the next Calontir Cut & Thrust Marshal.
They are seeking bids for next year’s Masters of the Duel event.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Masters of Defense, Royal Peers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
His Grace Hirsch Ross Eichmann invited participation in the demo to be held at EnchantiCon, within the Barony of Three Rivers, in August.

Court summaries from the Coronation of Emerick and Kolfinna, 12 July, A.S. 60

Abd al-Aziz (attr.),Zal Questions Sam’s Intentions Regarding the House of Mihrab, Folio 81v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, 1525-30 Metmuseum, NY

Final business of Orren and Lyra:
Visvamitra Vimala Yavana – Calon Cross
Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Elias de Jaye – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Aia Gold-Bearer – King’s Favor
Helias Basilou – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Aia Gold-Bearer – Torse
Anna Plantyn – Court Baronage

First court of Emerick and Kolfinna:
Ívarr hornabrjótr – King’s Champion
Lyleth Whitrose – Queen’s Champion
Their Majesties’ Thegns are Countess Marie le Faivre, Countess Conna ingen uí Chearbhaill, Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duke Marius Lucian Fidelis, and Sir Albrecht von Trier

Evening court:
Hieronymus – Leather Mallet
Konáll bǫsull – Torse
Orren Tokesson – County
Lyra of Spinning Winds – County
Oswyn Moon – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
A banishment from the Royal Presence was pronounced against Hugo van Harlo.
Lady Georgette Durning and Mistress Juliana Foxcroft, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 201 attendees and 14 youth at the event.
Honorable Lady Alexandra Vazquez de Granada presented made on site largess.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the steel tournament.
Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason and Lord Leonitus won the Master Blaster armored tournament.
The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui presented largess.
Lord Seth of Coeur d’Ennui received his AoA scroll, due since the reign of Robert and Magge.
His Grace Donngal Eriksson spoke to the populace on the importance of signing the Pennsic muster.
Their Majesties called for a Pennsic party planner.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Halvgrimr riddari and Mistress Miranda Logansdottir spoke of the upcoming Chillies event.
Mistress Nadya Helming is Their Majesties’ Stile champion.
Honorable Lady Amba allrasystir is Their Majesties’ Equestrian champion.
Master Orren Tokesson received his Sword of Calontir scroll, due since the reign of David and Rhianwen.
Bids for Lilies War are due at Cattle Raids.
Members of the populace swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Mistress Ayisha bint Asad to join the Order of the Pelican.

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 6-15, A.S. 60

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

As Lilies War has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. My thanks to Johann White Hawk for his notes after 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

Field court Sunday, June 8:
Anar O’Farrell – Iren Fyrd
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Stile Hirth
Kennocht Armstrang – Stile Hirth

Opening court, Sunday:
Amma Hǫldr – AoA
Magnus O’Carr – Silver Hammer
Malina Attewode – Calon Lily
Batilda von Köln – Calon Lily
Helena Soranzo – Pelican

Other court tidings Sunday evening:
A Temporary Removal from Participation was pronounced against Waldryk the Firedryk.
Lord Helias Basilou, as Kingdom Minister of Youth, called for volunteers. As event steward for Vertigo, he invited the populace to that upcoming event.
Master Jóhann Steinarsson was created a Herald Extraordinary by Honorable Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir, Gold Falcon Principal Herald.
13 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir brought word of the upcoming Chilies event.
Their Majesties’ herald reminded the populace that Pennsic paid pre-registration closes on 15 June.

Monday field courts, June 9:
Elizabeth Daundelyon – Stile Fyrd
Levi Ammasson – Queen’s Chalice
Rubi Ammasdottir – Queen’s Chalice

Elevation court Tuesday, June 10:
Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh – Laurel

Grand court Thursday, June 12:
Olaf Thorvaldr – Silver Hammer
Epodacus of Villa Frumentaria – AoA
Elias de Jaye – Stile Fyrd
Violet ingen Ragnall – AoA
Ailbhe ingen Dalláin – AoA
Roben Dunlop – Silver Hammer
Johan Sachs – Torse
Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach – Torse
Marius Lucian Fidelis – Cross of Calontir
Giraude Benet – Pelican
Edwin Parker – AoA
Balthazar de Lumiere – Queen’s Chalice
Már í Miklagarði – Torse
Rochwen Morwenna – Cross of Calontir
Fleur Barincou – Golden Calon Swan
Xōchitl de Monte Albán – AoA
Roger Warwick – Pelican

Other court tidings Thursday evening:
Their Majesties Lochlainn and Paraskova of Meridies awarded the Crown’s Favor to the Hunt Lodge.
Their Majesties Zachariah and Mariana of the Outlands awarded Queen’s Grace to Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson, as event stewards, shared news of the event, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 690 people on site as of Thursday.
Team Helias swept the BBQ competition, winning Best Side, Best Ribs, and Best Overall.
The daily “winners” of Arts & Sciences were:
Lady Luna di Caterino Tofani,
Honorable Lord William Douglas,
Master Rolf Hobart,
Honorable Lady Batilda von Köln,
Lady Azumi no Nariko,
Lady Ginevra Brandini.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder presented throwing knives to Their Majesties Calontir.
Calontir and Vindheim made treaty together.
Lady Victoria de la Encrucijada, from Atenveldt, brought news of the upcoming online Known World Newcomers Symposium, and called for teachers.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Their Majesties’ herald again reminded the populace that Pennsic paid pre-registration closes on 15 June.
Honorable Lord Hieronymus spoke of the upcoming Masters of the Duel event.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah called for a deputy RUSH Chancellor.
Her Grace Issabell Saint Charles shared the news that the charter for the kingdom Embroiderers’ Guild has been accepted by Their Majesties.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir is the new Regalia Coordinator.

Elevation court Saturday, June 14:
Nadya Helming – Defense

Saint George and the Dragon Court Summaries, May 10, A.S. 60

Sant Jordi, Bernat Martorell. 15th C.

In evening court:
Gianna Viviani – Calon Cross
Yngvarr Bjarnakarl – Golden Calon Swan
Merida Young – Queen’s Chalice
Andrew Nikitich – Queen’s Chalice
Toad of Oak Heart – Torse
Juan Pablo Villalobos – Stile Fyrd
Bragi Oddsson – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Æthelred the Well-read spoke for the event steward, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 154 people who attended the event.
Lord Þorkell hvalmagi won the armored novice tourney.
Count Matsunaga Kagetora led the winning 3-man melee team in armored combat.
Christopher Allen won the round robin C&T tournament.
Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo won the A&S competition.
Addison won the youth A&S competition.
Lady Nahama Pahavesi won the archery, unranked division.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon was the winning ranked archer.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the mounted archery.
Honorable Lady Rhiannon of Anglesey and Honorable Lady Amba allrasystir won the equestrian challenges.
11 newcomers received mugs.

Queen’s Prize Tournament Court Summary, April 26, A.S. 59

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

In evening court:
Endlein Vackel – AoA
Rosalie Langmod – Calon Lily
Bawdwyn Kaye – Golden Calon Swan
Jorunna Refsdottir – Calon Cross
Helmut der Adler – Leather Mallet
Rivka bat Zakarriyyā – Calon Lily
Oleg Veleslavich – AoA
Walks Upon Scorched Earth – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
Mistress Gyða announced the winners of the day:
Populace Choice – Lady Ginevra Brandini
Judges’ Choice – Xōchitl de Monte Albán
Her Majesty Lyra gave the Queen’s Prize to Lady Debora de ffrogenhole.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Lady Sile ighean Chairbre, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Shire of Spinning Winds presented gifts to Their Highnesses, and to Her Majesty Lyra.
There were 204 people attending the event.
Master Gawin Kappler won the Cut & Thrust tournament.
Lord Ragnar MacArthur won the Armored tournament.
Lady Endlein Vackel won the Thrown Axes competition.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir asked the populace for help with Lilies War, and reminded them of the upcoming Chilies event.
A boon was begged for Mistress Helena Soranzo to join the Order of the Pelican.
Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs brought news of Arts and Sciences at Lilies War.
A boon was begged for Her Excellency Lelia Corsini to join the Order of the Laurel.