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

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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

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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

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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.

Unslung Heroes Court Summary, 19 April, 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:
Michael Nymandus von Falkenburg – Torse
Aengus O Banan – AoA
Elianor de Morland – Calon Cross
Beal Serich – AoA
Eowyth þa Siðend – Calon Lily
Gerald Kendall – Court Baronage
Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers – Court Baronage
Trahaearn Mwyndeg – AoA
Andromir Vukovic – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Baron Gerald Kendall and Baroness Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers held their final court, and stepped down from the Baronial seats of Forgotten Sea.
Honorable Lord Ronan MacKay and Honorable Lady Brangwyn Steward, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 172 adults and 18 youth who attended the event.
The Canton of Aston Tor made a tithe.
Honorable Lord Gianlupo delle Bande Nere and Mistress Giraude Benet were invested as Baron and Baroness of Forgotten Sea.
The new Baron and Baroness presented largess to the Crown.
Lady Gabrielle des Chats Noirs spoke to the populace about A&S at the upcoming Lilies War.
4 newcomers received mugs.

Spring Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 12 April, A.S. 59

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On the field after the tournament:
Sir Emerick Blackpool and Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Azumi Nariko – AoA
Juliana Foxcroft – Torse
Nemesis Erycina – Silver Hammer
Reinhardt Barnsdale (formerly Reinhardt Krug) – AoA
Bridger – Purple Jess
Laurencia Sartore – Torse
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Eo Fyrd

Other court tidings:
The Barony of The Lonely Tower presented largess.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson shared news about the upcoming Lilies War.
Honorable Lord Øyríkr Raðúlfsson spoke of the upcoming Tournament of Valor.
Honorable Lady Anne von Weingarten, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
More than 200 people attended the event.
Mistress Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh spoke of the Arts & Sciences competitions.
Honorable Lady Astrid Esbjörnsdotter won the Blank Border competition.
Mistress Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri won the Bees & Otters in any medium competition, populace choice.
Lady Nahama Pahavesi (formerly Adelaide Dewy) won the Bees & Otters in any medium competition, judges’ choice.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Master Gawin Kappler announced that Calontir needs a new Kingdom Web Minister.
A boon was begged for Mistress Nesscia inghean Chearnaigh to join the Order of the Laurel.

Studium Generale Court Summary, March 29, A.S. 59

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Bookcases in the library of the University of Leiden, 1610

In evening court:
Bróðir Bragason – Torse
Skallagrímr Bárðarson – Calon Cross
Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir – Calon Cross

Other court tidings:
HonorableLady Catin of Edington and Mistress Roselyn of Aberdeen, as event stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 78 attendees. 17 teachers taught 26 classes.
Laurels, Pelicans and the populace swore fealty, each in turn, according to their station.
Mistress Giraude Benet and Honorable Lord Gianlupo delle Bande Nere will be the next Baronage of Forgotten Sea.
10 newcomers received mugs.

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.