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Winter War Maneuvers court summary, February 19, A.S. 56

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In Royal court:
Crispin of Carlsby – AoA
Úlfr Halfdan – AoA
Jaeger Larsdottir – AoA

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Vatavia presented largess, some gifts to His Highness Romanius, and a tithe to Calontir.
A previously awarded AoA scroll was presented to Mathias Worcestershire.
Some Peers swore fealty.
His Serene Highness Romanius of Vindheim gave a gift to Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis.
Sir Wulfric Tyrrell and Lord Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder were introduced as the Calontir Steel Commanders at the upcoming Gulf Wars.
3 newcomers received mugs.
The populace swore fealty.
Gifts were exchanged between Calontir and Vindheim. See some photos of the gifts from Vindheim, and of the day’s activities, here.
Calontir will ally with Ansteorra (and Vindheim) at Gulf Wars.

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

Court summaries from the Coronation of Hirsch III and Magdalena, January 8, A.S. 56

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Final business of Lucian and Tamara:
Gwendolyn verch Morgaine and Jon Chesey – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Galen MacColmáin – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Avraham ben David haKuzari – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry

First court of Hirsch and Magdalena:
Lady Nadyha Helming – Queen’s Champion.
Lord Wilhelm von Brandt – King’s Champion.
Master Ravasz János – Thegn
Mistress Kajsa Nikulasdotter – Thegn
Honorable Lady Cecilia de Gatisbury is Their Majesties’ Chamberlain.

Afternoon court:
Eva Neri – AoA
Gaius Cornelius Scipio Titianus – Torse
Cearan Mac Brendan – Golden Calon Swan
Sata Takezou – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – AoA
Marius Lucianus Fidelis – Duchy and Augmentation of Arms
Attia Albia Tammara – County and Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings:
Mistress Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd is the General of the Army.
Sir Biarne Hrœreksson (Bjarm) swore fealty as the new Kingdom Earl Marshal.
A boon was begged for Galen MacColmáin to join the Order of the Pelican.
Lady Síle inghean Chairbre won the Largess competition.
Lord Seathrún Brock won the Blank Borders competition. Lady Nadya Helming took 2nd place.
(Ed. note: Edited to correct winners of the Blank Border competition)
1 newcomer received a mug.
The Barony of the Lonely Tower presented largess.

French miniature, 14th Century. Nature offers Machaut three of her children – Sense, Rhetoric, and Music. Public domain in the US

Krist Kinder court summary, December 11, A.S. 56

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In evening court:
Áed mac Cormaic Uí Feidhlim – Leather Mallet
Jakob Bierayge – Torse
Kateline l’archiere de Lyons – AoA
Lina of Carlsby – Torse
Mjoll Úlfarsdóttir – Torse
Finán mac Crimthainn – Silver Hammer

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea announced their new A&S champion is Lord Seathrún Brock, and presented a tithe to Their Majesties.
Lord Randr Tokesson, dictus Randlar brought news of the upcoming Clothiers Seminar.
Master Vincent de Vere spoke of exciting enhancements to the Walk Through History at Clothiers.
11 newcomers received mugs.
Baron Augustin le Blinde brought news of the upcoming Coronation event.
Noble Emissaries from Gleann Abhann brought gifts for Their Majesties and Their Highnesses, and news of the upcoming Gulf Wars.
Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya and Lady Eibhilin O Beirn, as stewards of the event, brought news of the day:
there were 394 adults and numerous youths in attendance;
Lady Pádraigín an Einigh won the A&S competition.

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

Toys for Tots Tournament Court summaries, 20 November, A.S. 56

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On the field:
Ivar of Grimfells – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Nolan Beroson – Falcon’s Claw
Eawynn ingen Broccáin – AoA
Seathrún Brock – AoA
Ælfwine of Wyvern Cliffe – AoA
Grimwulf Harland – Court Baronage

Other court tidings:
5 newcomers received mugs.
Lord Moon Hides the Sun brought news of the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla, as steward of the event, brought news of the day:
there were 251 people in attendance;
2375 total toys were donated;
$668 was gathered in monetary donations;
the Barony of Three Rivers brought the most toys, with 968;
Count Yseult de Michel was the individual who brought the most toys, with 515;
Master Gawin Kappler won the Cut & Thrust tournament;
Honorable Lord Elias de Jaye won the Armored tournament;
Eli won the Youth tournament;
Eawynn ingen Broccáin won the A&S competition;
Lord Zacharia Dongalson won the Novice tournament;
Lord Yngvarr Bjarnakarl won the archery tournament.
Lady Quiteria la Roja, Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo, and Mistress Esther bat Moshe brought news of upcoming changes to RUSH.

Gryphon’s Fest court summary, October 23, A.S. 56

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In evening court:
Alys Knighton, dicta Apple – Golden Calon Swan
Kenda Óttarsdóttir – Leather Mallet
Nadyha Helming – Stile Fyrd
Michael Ledger, dictus Redboots – Torse
Eyfriðr Gold-Bearer – Calon Lily

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lady Ysabel de la Oya brought news of the upcoming Kris Kinder Market event.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Many populace members swore fealty.
Sir Franbald was victorious on the armored combat field.
Master Donald Andrew MacDonald and Honorable Lord Hugo van Harlo were the victors on the steel field.
Nobilissima Konstantia Kaloethina won the A&S competition.
Gwendolyn (from the Midrealm), Lora Greymare, and Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla won the equestrian contests.
Lord Copin di Gentile won the archery prize.

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

Coeur d’Ennui Baronial Investiture Court Summary, 16 October, A.S. 56

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In Royal court:
Kjartan Hreinsson – Court Barony
Ysoria Chaloner – Court Barony
Antonia Stefani – Calon Cross
Gisele de la Fontaine – AoA

Other court tidings:
Many Baronial awards were given in the final court of Kjartan and Ysoria.
Master Edward Blythe of Nottingham Shire and Honorable Lady Antonia Stefani were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of Coeur d’Ennui.
The Barony of Coeur d’Ennui presented gifts to Their Royal Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses.
Honorable Lady Emma Ness was recognized as a citizen of Coeur d’Ennui.
Baroness Antonia gave Baron Edward a bib to keep his court garb clean and nice.
Lady Ximena Echeberria, as Steward of the Event, received gifts from Their Majesties.
9 newcomers received mugs.
4 Pelicans swore fealty.
Honorable Lord Coinneach Aindrias MacLeod presented gifts of apples to Their Royal Majesties, Their Royal Highnesses and Their Excellencies.

Detail from the Hunterian Psalter, Glasgow University Library MS Hunter 229 (U.3.2) circa 1170. Public domain in the US

Fall Crown Tournament Court Summaries, 09 October, A.S. 56

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On the field before the tourney:
Lyra of Spinning Winds – AoA

On the field after the tourney:
Hertog Hirsch Ross Eichmann and Hertogin Magdalena vander Meere were invested as Prince and Princess of Calontir.

In evening court:
Cecily Abbott – AoA
Gaius Cornelius Scipio Titianus – Iren Fyrd
Konáll bosull – Iren Hirth
Yseult de Michel – Leather Mallet
Jóka in rauða – Golden Calon Swan
Tove Brianesdohter – AoA
Mathias Worcestershire – AoA
Worgan Madoc “Nine Fingers” – Leather Mallet
Anna Plantyn – Calon Cross
Visvamitra Yavana – Leather Mallet
Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato – Stile Hirth

Other court tidings:
Master Mellitus of Rouncivale presented largess from the Lampworkers of Calontir.
Honorable Lady Maria Arosa de Santa Olalla brought news of the upcoming Toys for Tots event.
Lady Leofwyna le May, as steward of the event, brought largess from the Barony of Mag Mor.
The cast pewtwer medallions made by Honorable Lord Paul Adler, of blessed memory, won the A&S competition. The prize was accepted by Honorable Lady Dulcibella de Chateaurien.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Lord Jon Chesey brought news of the upcoming Gryphon’s Fest event.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Cattle Raids court summaries, August 28, A.S. 56

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On the field:
Orren Tokesson – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Róise ní Ullacháin – Laurel
Oswyn Moon – AoA
Aurik of Mag Mor – AoA
Jean Jollivet – AoA
Cera Ruadhan – AoA
Aggie of Mag Mor – AoA
Amon Attwood – Silver Hammer
Séamus Yonger – Order of Chivalry / Knight

Other court tidings:
The Barony of Mag Mor presented largess and a tithe.
Master Rolf Hobart won the “War in Any Medium” A&S competition.
Ymain of the Borderlands won the blank border competition.
Lord Emerick Jones won the Bear Pit C&T tournament.
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the “Bring Your Best” C&T Tournament
Master Rolf Hobart won the “Shoot the Roses” archery shoot.
Master Rolf Hobart and Roland won the “King’s Companie” archery shoots.
Lord Gaius Cornelius Scipio Titianus won the Novice armored tournament.
Duke Hirsch Ross Eichman won the “Bring Your Best” armored tournament.
The “Silly Two-person” tournament was won by Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis and HL Orren Tokesson.
18 newcomers received mugs.

Raiding Cattle. Diebold Schilling the Youger. 1513

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 31, A.S. 56

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Your humble court reporter begs indulgence for the lateness of this report.  Their Majesties’ White Hawk delivered his notes to me in a timely manner; this failure is mine alone.

In court:
Alia Martialis – AoA
Gawin Kappler – Torse
Diana Tantini – Golden Calon Swan
Ælin Kausi – Cross of Calontir
Randlar of Cum an Iolair (Randr Tokesson) – Torse
Tatiana Belaia – AoA

Lovebirds in the 14th-century Codex Manesse (Cod. Pal. germ. 848, f. 249v). Universitätsbibliothek Heidelberg, CC BY-SA