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Kingdom Arts & Sciences Court Summary, November 4, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Helenos ben Simon – AoA
Batilda von Köln – Torse
Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Leather Mallet
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – AoA
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Golden Calon Swan

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla was selected to be Their Majesties’ Equestrian Champion.
Honorable Lord Moon Hides the Sun, as Event Steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 135 attendees on site.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson brought news of the upcoming Krist Kinder event, and the Knowne Worlde BBQ competition at Lilies War.
1 newcomer received a mug.
The Crown reminded the populace the the deadline for submitting letters of intent to enter Crown Tournament would be the day after Toys for Tots.
Their Majesties invited the populace to travel to the War of the Phoenix. There will be no official muster.
Mistress Gianna Viviani invited groups to submit bids for Queen’s Prize Tournament next spring.
Lady Simone de Mares won the Populace Choice award.
Noble Helenos ben Simon and Honorable Lady Joan Mysseden shared the Judges’ Choice prize.
Honorable Lord Jon Chesey is the new Kingdom A&S Champion.
The Lilies Committee needs a new Exchequer. Send letters of intent to Mistress Miranda de Logan, dicta Logansdottir.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla shared news of the Gulf Wars Equestrian fundraiser, to be held at Krist Kinder.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri to join the Order of the Laurel.

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US

Vertigo Court Summary, October 21, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Ivan Povarnin – Torse
Mekety Nakhthor – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Lord Hieronymus was selected to be Their Majesties’ Cut & Thrust champion.
Lady Æsa járnauga, as event steward, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
His Grace Joseph Angus Wilson won the armored bear pit tournament.
Lord Crispin won the unranked armored tourney.
Master Gawin Kappler won the Cut & Thrust bear pit tournament.
Lord Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti took home the prize for unranked Cut & Thrust.
Lord Aldebaron won the Arts & Science competition.
Henry of Ipstones won the prize for marzipan scupture.
Her Majesty Rhianwen spoke to the populace about the upcoming Kingdom Arts & Science event.
Their Majesties reminded everyone to check their entries in the OP, and submit any updates or corrections using the online form.
3 newcomers received mugs.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
Letters of Intent to fight in the next Crown Tournament are due the day after Toys for Tots, that being November 19.
Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann received a token of thanks from His Majesty David for help with a wardrobe malfunction.
Their Majesties summoned Her Grace Phaedra filia Roberti and announced that she will be elevated to the Order of the Pelican.

Court summaries from the Coronation of David and Rhianwen, October 7, A.S. 58

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Final business of Agamemnon and Marie:
Changes to Kingdom law were read into court.

First court of David and Rhianwen:
Domina Atia Albia Tamara – Head of the Royal Household
Mistress Rochwen Morwenna – Royal Scribe
Lord Hieronymus – Captain of the Guard
Mistress Anna Plantyn – Chamberlaine
Duke Donngal Eriksson, Duchess Magdalena vander Meere, Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis, Mushira Catalina de Arazuri, Sir Martus Aleskandrov – Thegns

Evening court:
Agamemnon Platylithodae – Duchy
Marie le Faivre – County
Giovanni Di Angelo Marchisetti – AoA
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Torse
Elias de Jaye – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess.
Many of the populace swore fealty.
Honorable Lady Aleit de la Thomme, as event steward, announced the day’s winners:
Lord William Radulfus had the best Tower in any Medium.
Sara of Stonehaven is the Lonely Tower A&S Champion.
Inez Errotabehere won the Blank Border competition.
Lord Numerius Volusius Germanicus Secundus won the Crest Tournament.
Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the heavy rapier tournament.
Honorable Lord Konáll bǫsull had the best crest.
Lord Charles von Bayrreuth had the best death.
Honorable Lord Cearr Mac Brenden had the best loot in his crest.
Honorable Lady Amba Allrasystir was designated Queen’s Choice.
Lady Quiteria la Roja announced that she was seeking a successor as RUSH Chancellor.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lord Konáll bǫsull will be the Calontir General at Gulf War.
Her Excellency Nadya Helming will be the Rapier General.
Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya shared news of the upcoming Kingdom A&S event.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel announced that the Kingdom Reeve was seeking a successor. He also announced that the cost of heraldic submissions would be reduced at Krist Kinder.

Scenes from the Life of David, ca 1160-1180. Public Domain in the US

Gryphon’s Fest court summaries, September 30th, A.S. 58

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In morning court:
Brian Robert MacDougall – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Magdalena vander Meere – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Elisabetta di Tres Fumi – Torse
Grimwulf Harland – Cross of Calontir

On the field:
Nadya Helming – Stile Hirth

In evening court:
Violetta Yolent Saint-Clairen von Stuttgart – Laurel
Emily Schmidt – AoA
Kiva of Three Rivers – Torse
Oddný (Kenda) Óttarsdóttir – Torse
Isabel of Three Rivers – Leather Mallet
Corbyn (Dan) Greyschanke – Golden Calon Swan
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Cross of Calontir
Isengrim Sleggja – Cross of Calontir
Dorcas Whitecap – King’s Favor

Other court tidings:
Lady Maggie of Three Rivers received a Golden Calon Swan medallion, slightly overdue since King’s Companie of Archers.
Master Galen MacColmáin received a scroll for Keeper of the Flame, slightly overdue since King’s Companie of Archers.
A boon was begged for Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir to join the Order of the Pelican.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Hertogin Magdalena vander Meere and Honorable Lord Melchor Eichmann, as event stewards, shared news of the day, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Sir Emerick Blackpool won the Wacky Weapons Armored Tournament.
Honorable Lord Otmar Eichman won the Armored Warlord Tourney.
Lord Michael St. Ledger won the Steel Bear Pit.
Lord Copin di Gentile won the Gryphons Fest Archery shoot.
In Equestrian activities, Daiku was won by Team Dirty Foreigners.
The Poker run was won by Amina of Outlands.
Lady Melisende de Westemere won the Just Horsing Around! A&S competition.
Helenos ben Simon won the Blank border competition.
The Snail contrade were the overall winners of the day.
The elevation of Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla to the Laurel had to be postponed because of an injury she received today. She will be elevated at Coronation, if possible.

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

Mad Dogs and Englishmen court summaries, September 23rd, A.S. 58

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In afternoon court:
Robert Steven MacLaren and Heidi Anne Draper were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Vatavia.
Tove Brianesdohter – Silver Hammer
Yang Shaoyun – Golden Calon Swan
Olaf Thorvaldr – Iren Hirth
Asher Whitby – AoA
Murdoch MacLachlan – Torse
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Calon Lily
Izza al Zarqa – Laurel

On the field:
Øyríkr Raðúlfsson – Iren Hirth

Other court tidings:
Lord Murdoch MacLachlan accepted gifts from Their Majesties, meant for the Steward and staff of the event.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Cut & Thrust Warlord tourney.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Celeste Sevenstar won the Pickles in Any Medium Arts & Science competition.
Lord Charles von Bayrreuth won the lower division armored combat tournament.
Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang won the upper division armored combat tournament.

Blood of Heroes court summaries, September 16, A.S. 58

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On the field:
Ketill Steinarsson – Iren Fyrd
Develin Ó Sirideáin – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Fionghuala inghean Fhearghuis – Cross of Calontir
Wilhelm von Brandt – Cross of Calontir
Anne Renarde – Cross of Calontir
Mielikkä Koiviston – Leather Mallet
Gavin O’Shannon – Eo-Hirth
Barrett Thickblood – Silver Hammer
Merlin of Grimfells – AoA
Emerick Blackpool – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged between the Their Royal Majesties Calontir and Her Sanguine Highness Emmelina of Vindheim.
Lady Aoife inghean Uí Tormaigh, as event steward, along with Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, shared news of the day.
There were 134 people on site.
$80 was raised for the Kingdom Travel Fund.
The Best Team Name was “Fat Bottom Boys”.
Lady Furia Cincinnata won the Scavenger Hunt.
Honorable Lord Caleb Talbot and Honorable Lord Barrett Thickblood won the “Hero in Any Medium” A&S competition.
The winners of the Dogball game were the “Damn Dirty Furriners”, led by His Grace Jean Paul de Sens.
Lord Havarr Refskegg was recognized as having the Most Fun on the field.
Lord Ketill and Lord Develin received their Iren Fyrd scrolls.
A temporary removal was announced against Basil of Grimfells.
HRM Agamemnon announced that the Council of Nobles would meet to discuss the dates of Crown Tournaments and Coronations.
5 newcomers received mugs.

King’s Companie of Archers court summaries, September 9, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Galen MacColmáin – Keeper of the Flame
Jakob Bierayge – Silver Hammer
Lothar der Rote – Pelican
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – Leather Mallet
Maggie of Three Rivers – Golden Calon Swan
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – Leather Mallet
Adelaide Sarsfield – Calon Lily
Lawrence Taillefer the Leech – Court Baronage
Geneviève de Chambéry – Court Baronage
Jorunn Eydisardottir – Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings:
Master Galen MacColmáin and Honorable Lord János Katona, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
139 people attended the event.
Mistress Anne Renarde, Archer General, announced the day’s winners.
Honorable Lord Finán mac Crimthainn – Novice Longbow
Lady Beatrix Bogenschutz – Novice Recurve
Honorable Lord William Alban Douglas – Fyrd Crossbow
Lady Disa of Calanais Nuadh – Fyrd Longbow
Lord Reichart Scherer von Erlenbach – Fyrd Recurve
Honorable Lord Kitsu no Taro – Huscarl Recurve
Master Leifr of the Crescent Moon – Huscarl Longbow
Master Rolf Hobart – Huscarl Crossbow
Barony of the Lonely Tower won the baronial team shoot.
Honorable Lord János Katona will step up as the Archer General deputy.
Honorable Lord James inn Danski brought news of the upcoming Autumn Arrows event.
4 newcomers received mugs.

Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States

Cattle Raids Mag Mor Highland Games court summaries, August 26, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Leather Mallet
Worgan Madoc – Leather Mallet
Becca of Mag Mor – AoA
Laurencia of Mag Mor – AoA
Cara ingen Ronan – Leather Mallet
Astrid Esbjörnsdotter – Leather Mallet
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Calon Lily
Aleit de la Thomme – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Lady Morgana MacDermott and Mistress Gyða glóra, as event stewards, announced the day’s winners, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 181 attendees at the event.
Lord Ketill Karlsson took home the prizes from the Novice tournament.
Duke Joseph Angus Wilson won the Buckler tourney.
Sir Orren Tokesson won the Best of the Best tourney.
Lady Moire inghean Néill won the Blank Border competition.
Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin won the “Plaid in Any Medium” competition.
Lady Lyra of Spinning Winds, Lord Seathrún Brock, and Celeste Sevenstar and took the top three spots in the “Unicorn in Any Medium” competition.
Master Rolf Hobart dispatched The Unwelcome Guest in archery.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won Kezia’s Shoot.
Lord Mekety Nakhthor was the Cut & Thrust winner.
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
10 newcomers received mugs.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

My First “blank” court summary, August 19, A.S. 58

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In evening court:
Rónán le Sauvage – Torse
Lena Sontag – AoA
Rúna Úlfsdóttir – AoA
Randall Beaumont – AoA
Seán Huniman – Torse
Simone de Mares – Torse

Other court tidings:
Lord Rónán le Sauvage, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from His Majesty.
Lady Gisele de la Fontaine won the “My First” A&S competition.
Grimwulf of Villa Frumentaria won the “Made Today” competition.
Mistress Brigida von München was created a Herald Extraordinary by Honorable Lady Zaneta Baseggio, Gold Falcon Emerita, on behalf of Master Rhodri ap Ieuan ap Hywel, Gold Falcon Principal Herald.
16 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe brought news of the upcoming King’s Companie of Archers event.

Men harvesting wheat, Queen Mary’s Psalter, circa 1310. Public domain in the US

Pennsic court summaries, A.S. 58

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As Pennsic War has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. My thanks go to Selene White Hawk for filling in gaps I knew about. 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

Monday field court, Monday August 7:
Brian Robert MacDougall – Iren Fyrd
Roger Warwick – Iren Fyrd
Robert Magnus – Iren Fyrd
Alfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – Iren Fyrd

In Calontir court, Thursday August 10:
Agathon of Three Rivers – AoA
Obsidian Vulture – Leather Mallet
Gwyneth Felton – Torse
Lars Vilhjalmsson – Stile Fyrd
Yseult de Michel – Calon Cross
Elizabeth Hathaway – Torse

At the Calontir Party, Thursday night:
Micauley Morison, Viscount of Vindheim – Iren Fera

Other tidings from Royal court:
Master Dolan Madoc of Harlech brought news of the upcoming King’s Comapanie of Archers and Autumn Arrows events.
Lady Morgana MacDermott brought news of the upcoming Cattle Raids event.
Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry gave gifts who all who helped with the Soup Kitchen.
Baroness Antonia Stefani handed off the Soup Kitchen to Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry.
Some populace members swore fealty.
Honorable Lord Brian, Sir Roger, Count Robert, and Lord Alfwine received their Iren Fyrd scrolls.
War pay was given after court.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250