Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2024

This reporter did not go to GW. My thanks to Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir for taking notes in court, and to Yngvarr White Hawk for answering her follow up questions. As always, any corrections are welcome.

On the field Tuesday March 12:
Grete Leysin – Golden Calon Swan
Orren Tokesson – Sword of Calontir

On the field Wednesday March 13:
Rannveig Katrin Bjarnardottir – Pelican

On the field Thursday March 14:
Gunnar Thorisson – Iren Fyrd
Selene of Lesbos – Iren Fyrd
Agathon of Three Rivers – Iren Fyrd

In Royal Court Thursday evening:
Albrecht von Trier – Cross of Calontir
Njall Thorsteinsson – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Boga Fyrd
Riberlin Halderman – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Calon Lily
Morgana MacDermott – Torse
Mielikkä Koiviston – AoA
Hirsch Ross Eichman – Stile Fyrd
Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus The Scot – Stile Fyrd
Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Olaf Thorvaldr – Queen’s Chalice
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Queen’s Chalice
Ragnar of Crystal Mynes – AoA
Torquil MacGruder – Torse AND Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Eowyth þa Siðend – Golden Calon Swan
Hieronymus – Stile Hirth
Jaki Úlfsfæter – AoA
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Torse
Gilcrist Wallace – AoA
Seán Huniman – Golden Calon Swan
Reinmar of Shattered Crystal – Iren Fera
Lora Greymare – Iren Fera
Phaedra filia Roberti – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Exile was pronounced against Marcus Brutius Leonitus Daemonium.
5 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl to join the Order of Chivalry.
The Fourth Company received embroidered patches in appreciation of their work.
Ansteorra gave Calontir their battle banner; it’s the first time it has gone out of Ansteorra.
Master Ravasz János won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars War Bard competition.
Sir Sato Jirö won a War Point for winning the Gulf Wars Jousting.
Mistress Gabriella von Fredrichstahl received a new Torse scroll, to replace her lost one.
The Populace received War Pay.

Chieftains court summaries, February 24, A.S. 58

In afternoon court:
Dagmar Jeroldsdottir – AoA
Dagný ingen Murchada – Torse
Johan Sachs – AoA
Shoshanah bas Nachman fun Magenza – Torse
Zilia Silvani – AoA

In evening court:
Joan Mysseden – Laurel
Isaac of Three Rivers – Queen’s Chalice
Da’ud ibn Ibrahim al-Sisari – Golden Calon Swan
Kiva of Three Rivers  (Caoimhé)- AoA
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Leather Mallet
Caírech Damán – Torse
The Order of the Falcon’s Heart was awarded to Duncan Eardstapa, Gwendolyn verch Morgaine and Jon Chesey, and all the populace who participated in the online Bardic during the recent great plague.
Ruaidhri ua Ceallaigh – Silver Hammer
Katerine du Bois – AoA
Luna di Caterino Tofani – Golden Calon Swan
Sheleigh M’Lanagan – Torse
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Cross of Calontir
Cristina la Ambeler – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Amba Allrasystir, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lady Luna di Caterino Tofani and Lord Corbyn Greyschanke won the period cursing competition.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the armored Chieftains Tourney.
Lord Balthazar de Lumiere won the armored Bear Pit tournament.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Rapier Tourney.
Duke Anton Raghelan won the Two-handed Cut & Trust Tourney.
The Barony of Three Rivers presented largess and a tithe.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Elaisse de Garrigues to join the Order of the Laurel.
10 newcomers received mugs.
The Shire of Calanais Nuadh presented largess and a tithe.
Countess Attia Albia Tammara called on the populace to serve as retinue for Their Majesties at Gulf War.
Lady Quiteria la Roja received gifts from Her Majesty as recognition of her service as RUSH Chancellor.
Hengist Ulfsson presented to Her Majesty an axe called “Queen’s Wrath”. He also presented a personal gift of a fine hand-made knife.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Gwynneth wraig Rhys to join the Order of the Pelican.

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

Winter War Maneuvers court summaries, February 17, A.S. 58

On the field:
Lugaid mac Erca – Leather Mallet
Kara of Grimfells – Torse
Alfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – Torse
Emerick Blackpool – Leather Mallet
Tristan of Wyvern Cliffe – AoA
Matthias Worcestershire – Iren Fyrd
Johannes de Passelet, dictus Dominius – Iren Fyrd
Justin Perkins – AoA

Other court tidings:
Calontir has declared for Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
His Serene Highness Romanius presented gifts to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
Their Majesties David and Rhianwen presented gifts to His Serene Highness.
His Excellency Robert Steven MacLaren, dictus the Scott, brought news of the upcoming Tournament of Valor.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah is the new Chancellor of RUSH.
Their Majesties presented gifts to the event stewards.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Clothiers Seminar court summaries, January 27, A.S. 58

In morning court:
Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir – Golden Calon Swan
Skallagrímr Bárðarson – Golden Calon Swan
Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise – Laurel

In evening court:
Helmut der Adler – Iren Fyrd
Elizabeth Daundelyon – Torse
Aleit de la Thomme – Cross of Calontir
Gerald Kendall – Cross of Calontir
Mabilia Pals – Torse
Lily de Rohan – AoA
Elzbieta Swogunene – Leather Mallet
Lothar der Rote – Silver Hammer
Hannah of Lonely Tower – AoA
Roxelana Bramante – Calon Lily
Malachi Mac Kenzie O Corrigan – Calon Lily
Roise inghean ui Ruaidhri – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Meadhbh inghean uí Shuibhne swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer in morning court.
Lord Randr “Randlar” Tokesson and Honorable Lady Caitlin inghean Raighne, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 275 attendees at the event.
The Shire of Cúm an Iolair presented largess and a tithe.
Their Majesties gave special recognition to Mistress Gyða glóra as an example of one who encourages the spirit of volunteering by making many, many award recommendations.
Mistress Lisette la fauconniere d’Amboise received her Laurel scroll in evening court.
Mistress Esther bat Moshe and Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya brought news of the upcoming event in Deodar, which will include an Iron Chef competition.
Her Majesty Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd received Her Chivalry scroll, overdue since Lilies 2022.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presented a tithe.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Mistress Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament, called for bids for the next Kingdom Arts & Science event, and called for letters of interest to be the next Kingdom Minister of Arts & Science.
Noble Selene of Lesbos is the new Head of the 4th Company.
Master Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl will be the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
Lord Seathrún Brock is the new Head of the Scribes’ Guild.

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

Krist Kinder court summaries, December 9, A.S. 58

In evening court:
Adelheid Vromeke – Torse
Eawynn ingen Broccáin – Golden Calon Swan
Ívarr hornabrjótr – Torse
Alicia Niel – Golden Calon Swan
Otto Augustin von Württemberg – Boga Fyrd
Alessandra de Piro – Boga Hirth

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Lord Otto Augustin von Württemberg, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 656 attendees at the event.
Ambassadors from Gleann Abhann brought gifts for Their Majesties.
Mistress Katryne MacIntosh the Strange also brought news from the south of the Known World Party to be held at Gulf Wars.
Lord Farulfr Orðlokarr, called Fenris, presented 6-board chests containing fine arm rings for Their Majesties’ use as War Pay.
His Majesty David announced that Calontir will fight on the side of Vindheim at Gulf Wars.
Her Excellency Nadyha Helming and Honorable Lord Konáll bosull brought news of fighting at the upcoming Gulf Wars, and at Winter War Maneuvers.
6 newcomers received mugs.
Countess Marie le Faivre received her County scroll, slightly overdue since Coronation.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall called for bids for the next Masters of the Duel event.
Their Majesties spoke of encouraging the spirit of volunteering, and gave special recognition to His Grace Marius Lucian Fidelis as an example of one who always sincerely thanks volunteers.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Cristina la Ambeler to join the Order of the Pelican.

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

Winter Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 2 December, A.S. 58

On the field after the tournament:
Sir Elias de Jaye and Mistress Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Gisele de la Fontaine – Torse
Beatrix Bogenschutz – Boga Fyrd
Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill – Stile Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Elisabetta di Tres Fumi is Their Highness’s Chamberlain.
Lord Hieronymus is Their head of household.
Honorable Lady Alexandra (Shandra) Vazquez de Granada and Lady Gisele de la Fontaine, as Event Stewards, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Master Rhodri ap Hywel reminded the assembled populace to check their listings in the OP, and use the online form to request corrections.
Lady Dýrfinna Tonnudóttir shared news about the heraldic consultation table at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
Their Majesties invited the populace to swear fealty, with the new promise to “better the world as we know it”.
Mistress Anna Plantyn shared news of the Equestrian fundraiser to take place at the upcoming Krist Kinder event.
6 newcomers received mugs.

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

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 18 November, A.S. 58

On the field:
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – Stile Fyrd
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Stile Fyrd
Havarr Refskegg – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Rivka bat Zakarriyyā – Torse
Aranwen verch Catuethen – Torse
Liliona de Assartis – Golden Calon Swan
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo – Torse
Melchor Eichmann – Torse
Duncan MacTorquill – Silver Hammer
Sancha Lestrange – Golden Calon Swan
Visvamitra Vimala Yavana – Torse
Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Mistress Elianor de Morland, as event steward, shared news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 290 attendees on site.
The event collected 1722 toys and $1759.83.
Count Yseult de Michel was the individual who brought the most toys, at 496.
The Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys as a group, at 889.
Sir Elias de Jaye won the Toys for Tots rattan tournament.
Lord Hieronymus won the Toys for Tots C&T tournament.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the Toys for Tots archery shoot.
Lord Matthias Worcestershire won the novice rattan tourney.
Master Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the C&T melee.
Honorable Lord Visvamitra Vimala Yavana won the rattan melee.
Julian of Black Marsh was judged to have the best armored fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Lord Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti was judged to have the best steel fighting kit, and received a gift from Sir Halvgrimr.
Peers, Nobles and commons swore fealty, each in turn, according to their Order.
The Lilies Committee is seeking a new Exchequer.
Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir is seeking a successor as Kingdom Waterbearer.
Duchess Catalina de Arazuri brought news of the upcoming Winter War Maneuvers.
Kingdom Chatelaine Lord Ottar Surtrson brought news of the upcoming virtual Knowne Worlde Chatelaine Symposium.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Letters of intent to fight in Crown Tournament are due at 11:59pm Central time, 19 November 2023.

Tacuina sanitatis 14th C. Public domain in the US

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

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

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

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