Court Reports

Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2025

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As Gulf Wars 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

On the field Monday March 10:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Nadya Helming to join the Order of Defense.

On the field Wednesday March 12:
Corbyn Greyschanke – Iren Hirth

On the field Thursday March 13:
Jaki Úlfsfæter – Iren Fyrd
Jason Drysdale, of Ansteorra – Iren Feran

In Royal Court Thursday evening:
Rowena Gordon Dunlop – AoA
Sem’iyye bint Tahir al-Hindi – Queen’s Chalice
Uldin of Ravenscroft – Queen’s Chalice
Oswyn Moon – Leather Mallet
Bjarki Vikarsson – Golden Calon Swan;
Their Majesties Outlands, Zachariah and Mariana, borrowed a little time in court to make Ekaterina Kirkovna, formerly known as Katherine d’Arles, a Baroness of Their Court.
Gabrielle des Chats Noirs – Golden Calon Swan
Antonio Arias de Valencia – AoA

Other court tidings:
Ritter Aiden O’Seaghdha, as land agent, thanked the land crews, with especial thanks to Master Alan of Darkdale for providing trash take away service.
Mistress Anna Plantyn, Sir Richard de Bleys, Mistress Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir, and Honorable Lady Amba allrasystir brought thanks from the Equestrian community for the support of the kingdom for the Equestrians at War.
3 newcomers received mugs.
His Majesty Orren announced that letters of intent to fight in Crown Tourney are due March 29th.
A boon was begged for Mistress Giraude Benet to join the Order of the Pelican.
The 4th Company brought thanks to the people for their support.
War pay was given out after court.

In camp Friday March 14:
Alan Smyith of Darkdale – Amicitia of Ansteorra

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 22, A.S. 59

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Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

On the field:
David de la Cloude – Stile Fyrd
Mkty Nakhthor – Stile Hirth
Valeriano di Rossi – Leather Mallet
Kentaro – Iren Fyrd
Vasilii of Flinthyll – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Astriðr Birnudóttir – Golden Calon Swan
Gabriel Ember – Torse
Sabh of Theobald College – AoA
Brynki Falkason – Torse
Kitsu no Taro – Leather Mallet
Kylie of Vatavia – AoA
Aiden O’Seaghdha – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among the Royals present: Jean Paul and Gilyan, Rex et Regina Ansteorra; Prince Jason, Heir of Ansteorra; Their Sanguine Highnesses Vindheim Uriangqadai and Adria.
Honorable Lord Brynki Falkason and Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties Orren and Lyra.
There were 188 attendees at the event.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Sir Michael Nymandus von Falkenburg brought news of the upcoming Crown Tournament.
Four couples were announced as candidates for the Baronage of Forgotten Sea:
Mistress Giraude Benet and Honorable Lord Gianlupo delle Bande Nere,
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir,
Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield and Honorable Lord Randr Tokesson, dictus Randlar,
Honorable Lord Seathrún Brock, dictus Badger, and Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin.
Chivalry, Laurels, Pelicans, Masters of Defense, Great Officers, and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Mistress Geneviève de Chambéry, Mistress `Izza al-Zarqa’, Noble Selene of Lesbos and Lady Riberlin Halderman spoke to the populace about donations to 4th Company at Gulf Wars.

Court summaries from the Coronation of Orren and Lyra, 08 February A.S. 59

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Presentation scene; detail of a miniature from BL Royal MS 15 E vi, f. 2v. 15th C. Public domain in the US

Final business of Robert and Magge:
Aidan Cocrinn – Calon Cross
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Donngal Eriksson – Keeper of the Flame
Roger Warwick – King’s Favor
Grimbrand Hundeman – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Dirk MacMartin – King’s Favor

First court of Orren and Lyra:
Erik Tokesson – King’s Champion
Emma Ness – Queen’s Champion

Evening court:
Ignatius Rufus – AoA
Jon Chesey – Calon Cross
Robert Magnus – Duchy
Magge Magnus – Duchy
William of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Leandra of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Rolanda de Lyndhurst – Calon Cross
Helias Basilou – Torse

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir swore fealty as the new Gold Falcon Principal Herald.
Her Majesty Lyra’s thegns are Duchess Ylva Jonsdottir, Duchess Ariel of Glastonbury Tor, and Domina Attia Albia Tammara.
His Majesty Orren’s thegn is Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented largess and a tithe.
Mistress Rochwen Morwenna and Honorable Lord Jon Chesey, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 253 attendees at the event.  (this is a corrected number, up from 187)
Members of the populace swore fealty.
Halvgrimr Riddari spoke to the populace about the upcoming Chillies event.
A boon was begged for Sir Roger Warwick to join the Order of the Pelican.
7 newcomers received mugs.
Their Majesties are accepting Letters of Intent for the Baronage of Forgotten Sea. The deadline is 21 February.
Sir Biarne Hrœreksson, called Bjarm, Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder, Honorable Lord Brynki Fálkason, and Noble Selene of Lesbos, as the Gulf Wars command staff, spoke to the populace about preparation for Gulf Wars.
Honorable Lord Andromir Vukovic received his Calon Lily scroll, due since the reign of Donngal IV and Catalina.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Andromir Vukovic to join the Order of the Laurel.

Clothiers Seminar court summaries, January 25, A.S. 59

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Four women sewing linen clothes. From The Tacuinum Sanitas of Vienna, Late 14th century. Public domain in the US

In evening court:
Cecilia de Gatisbury – Laurel
Quiteria la Roja – Court Baronage
Ysabel de la Oya – Laurel
Geneviève de Chambéry – Calon Cross
Margery of Penrith – Laurel
Helena Soranzo – Court Baronage

Other court tidings:
Countess Giulia Isabella da Venezia, as Kingdom Seneschale, spoke to the populace about the Kingdom Advocates.
Mistress Fionnghuala inghean Fhearghuis stepped down as an Advocate.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder stepped up to be an Advocate.
Sir Cai Dubhghlas and Honorable Lady Giovanna Canzoniere da Firenze will remain as Advocates.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah recognized RUSH instructors and students who attained degrees.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a tithe.
9 Newcomers received mugs.
Mèstra Giraude Benet and Lord Randr Tokesson, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 275 attendees at the event.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson won the Arts & Sciences Competition – Peacocks on the Field.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented a tithe.
His Majesty Robert thanked Duchess Petranella, of Northshield, for his stunning garb.
Master Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, told the people about garments bearing Queen Magge’s Cross, for purchase as a fundraiser for the Kingdom Travel Fund.
The hall sang Happy Birthday to Her Majesty Magge.

Crystal Mynes 12th Night court summary, January 4, A.S. 59

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In the foreground, 3 people are having a snowball fight. In the background is a windmill and a church.This reporter did not attend the event. My thanks to Sir Dirk, White Hawk, for his court notes.

In Royal Court:
Edwin Parker – AoA
Sefa Refr – AoA
Samuel of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Connor of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Uriah of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Eilidh MacArthur – Golden Calon Swan
Emerick Blackpool – Torse
Aureilia Frenas – Torse
Ragnar MacArthur – Torse

Other court tidings:
Three newcomers received mugs.

Krist Kinder court summary, December 14, A.S. 59

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Holy women buying spices, “Egmont Breviary.” New York, Morgan Library (M.87, fol. 202v). Utrecht, c. 1440

In evening court:
Gamla-Nereiðr – Golden Calon Swan
Xorazne Artsruni – Pelican
Melchior Woelffling van Meckelenburch – Boga Fyrd
Emerick Jones – Stile Fyrd
Taisiia Sazhina Vasiliskova – Pelican
Volusia Zoe – Calon Lily
Heidi Anne Draper – Silver Hammer
Kjaran Hrœreksson – Laurel

Other court tidings:
8 newcomers received mugs.
Honorable Lady Brangwyn Steward, as event steward, told the news of the day and received gifts from His Majesty.
There were 540 attendees at the event.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea gave largess.
Baron Gerald Kendall and Baroness Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers asked to be allowed to step down from the Baronial seats of Forgotten Sea.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah recognized RUSH instructors and students who attained degrees.
Honorable Lady Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain announced that t-shirts designed by Master Kjaran Hrœreksson are available, as a fundraiser for the Kingdom Travel Fund.
Noble Selene of Lesbos is seeking a deputy Kingdom Waterbearer.

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 16 November, A.S. 59

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Detail of a historiated initial ‘E'(tas) of children playing with toys and catching butterflies.

In Royal court:
Bjǫrn Fjallhǫnd – Iren Fyrd
Colin James Mac Lachlan – Leather Mallet
Saito Takauji – Stile Fyrd
Alexander the Red – Iren Hirth
Finán mac Crimthainn – Laurel

Other court tidings:
2 newcomers received mugs.
Maestra Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla and Mistress Helena Soranzo, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The event collected 1011 toys and $1005 in cash.
Lady Hildegard the Clever was the individual who sent the most toys, at 118.
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys as a group.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won both the Toys for Tots C&T tournament and the Rattan tournament.
William of Three Rivers won the Toys for Tots youth tournament.
Lord Mkty Nakhthor won the Novice Rattan tournament.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Toys for Tots Archery shoot.
Master Michael the Wanderer won the “Bridge of Death” archery shoot.
Lady Amira bint Mikhail of Safita won the “Castle Anthrax Grail Shaped Beacon” slit window archery shoot.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the “Taunting French Man on the Wall” clout archery shoot.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won of the Queen’s Favor, Stile category.
Lord Randal Logan of Knightsbridge swore fealty as the new Kingdom Chronicler.

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 9 November, A.S. 59

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Bavarian engraving of a medieval tournament from the 1400s. Public domain in the US

On the field after the tournament:
Master Orren Tokesson and Honorable Lady Lyra of the Spinning Winds were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Alia Martialis – Calon Lily
Uldin of Ravenscroft – Calon Cross
Cai Dubhghlas – Laurel
Malachi Mac Kenzie O Corrigan, dictus Corrigan MacKenzie – Calon Cross
Ása lúfa – Laurel

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Vatavia presented largess.
Honorable Lord Ottar Surtrson and Honorable Lord Corrigan MacKenzie, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
More than $1100 was raised for the Soup Kitchen and 4th Company.
There were 236 attendees.
His Serene Highness Dafydd gave gifts to Their Majesties.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Gabriel Ember brought news of the upcoming Midwinter Knight’s Dream event in Theobald College.
Master Rhodri Gold Falcon spoke to the populace about job openings within the Calontir College of Heralds: Red Hawk Herald, Eyas Herald, and Gold Falcon Principal Herald.
Mistress Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla brought news of the upcoming Toys for Tots event in Wyvern Cliffe.

1381 Chronicles court summaries, October 19, A.S. 59

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In morning court:

Cleric John Ball encouraging the rebels; Wat Tyler is shown in red, front left

Cleric John Ball encouraging the rebels; Wat Tyler is shown in red, front left

Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato – Court Barony
Nadya Helming – Court Barony
Gwynneth wraig Rhys and Dagný ingen Murchada were invested as the Baronage of Three Rivers.

In evening court:
Eleanor nic Duncan, called El – Calon Cross
Melchor Eichmann – Chivalry
Grete Leysin – Laurel
Ayisha bint Asad – Defense
Visvamitra Vimala Yavana, called Vim – Chivalry

Other court tidings:
5 newcomers received mugs.
Lady Rivka bat Zakarriyyā and Honorable Lord Jon Chesey, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties and from Their Excellencies Three Rivers.
The Nobles from London were the overall winners.
Lord Freygeirr Finnsson won the archery championship.
Lord Johan Sachs won the archery endurance competition.
Honorable Lord Kjaran Hrœreksson, dictus Cearr, won the Wacky Weapons armored tournament.
Lord Franco Suares won the armored Grand Melee.
Sir Rauðr Óttarsson won the steel championship.