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

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
Mystery award, watch this space for more details.
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

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

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

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

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

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.

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 29, A.S. 58

In evening court:
Cynethrythe of Arcenefelde – AoA
Ayisha bint Asad – Laurel
Volusia Zoe – Leather Mallet
Andromir Vukovic – Cross of Calontir
Einar Sigurdson – Torse
Ælin Kausi – Leather Mallet
Bandon Greenwich – AoA
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder – Master of Defense
Inez Errotabehere – Torse
Hobbe Robbins – AoA
Randr Tokesson (dictus Randlar) – Iren Fyrd
Gianlupo delle Bande Nere – Cross of Calontir

In court during Feast:
Cordelia of Moonstone – AoA

Other court tidings:
Cynethrythe of Arcenefelde, as event steward, shared news of the day.
Muiredach mac Néill won the Man at Arms tourney.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Feast of Eagles tournament and the Cut and Thrust tournament.
Cade Mober won the Balloons thrown weapons contest.
Lord Otto of Foxhall won the Cut the Rope thrown weapons event.
Honorable Lord János Katona won the Dice Throw.
Thorfinnr Thengilsson won the Arts & Science competition.
There were 294 people attending the event.
The silent auction raised $937 for the Kingdom Travel fund.
Honorable Lord Robert Steven MacLaren (dictus Robert the Scot) and Lady Heidi Anne Draper will be the next Baronage of Vatavia.
14 newcomers received mugs.
Líknvé in spaka will be the next Kingdom Webminister.
Almost $1800 was raised for Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter during the feast.

From “Janvier”, Les Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry. c. 1412-1416

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 9-18, A.S. 58

As the War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all courts. My thanks go to Dýrfinna Eyas and Ysabel de la Oya for sending me reports of courts I missed. 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

Saturday evening court, June 10:
Líknvé in spaka – Torse
Mkty Nakhthor – Torse
Mabilia Pals – Golden Calon Swan
Fleur Barincou – AoA
Morgana MacDermott – Golden Calon Swan
Halima bint al-‘Abbas al-Tanji – Calon Cross
Úlfr Þyrison (Thyrison) – Calon Cross

Other court tidings Saturday evening:
Honorable Lady Kolfinna Halvgrimsdottir announced that she is seeking a successor as Kingdom Waterbearer.
Mistress Miranda Logansdottir announced that the kingdom has need of a new Lilies Committee Chairperson.

Sunday field court, June 11:
Aurick Redmark – Iren Fyrd
Charles von Strausberg – Iren Fyrd
Kennocht Armstrang – Iren Hirth
Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill – Iren Hirth
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – OAF
Augustin le Blinde – Chivalry

The Lonely Tower Baronial Investiture court, Sunday evening:
Augustin le Blinde – Court Barony
Aleit de la Thomme – Court Barony
Charles von Strausberg and Kathleen of Stonehaven were invested as the new Baron and Baroness of the Lonely Tower.

Monday field court, June 12:
Gerald Kendall – Stile Fyrd
Baudewyn de Wolfe – Stile Fyrd

Wednesday evening court, June 14:
Michael the Wanderer – Pelican

Thursday evening court, June 15:
Helena Soranzo – Calon Cross
Fionnghuala inghean ui Fhallamhain – Calon Lily
Pepin Lachemunt – Court Barony
Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora – Laurel
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Augmentation of Arms

Other court tidings Thursday evening:
Gifts were exchanged between the Their Royal Majesties Calontir and the Crowns of Meridies and Outlands, and Their Highnesses of Vindheim.
TRMs Meridies gave wordfame to Lord Magnus O’Carr (Torin), for his assistance in reprinting “Crowns Against Nobility”.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Lothar der Rote to join the Order of the Pelican.
Honorable Lord Viga-Valr viligísl (Vels) reminded the populace to pre-register for Pennsic before the deadline, and to tell him the footprint size of the tent they would set up at the war.
Huscarl scrolls were presented to Honorable Lord Kennocht Armstrang and Honorable Lord Cian mac Lorccáin huí Chonaill.
Mistress Vashti al-Ash’ariyah and Lady Quiteria la Roja spoke of RUSH.
Fyrd scrolls were presented to Lord Aurick Redmark and His Excellency Charles von Strausberg.
Rhodri Gold Falcon announced that Master Mellitus of Rouncivale is the new Kingdom Historian, and Honorable Lord Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz (Ma’az) is the new Lanner Herald.
Lady Moire inghean Néill presented largess: hand-stitched coifs made on site in her class at Lilies.
12 newcomers received mugs.

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

St. George & the Dragon Court Summaries, May 13, A.S. 58

On the field:
Aiden O’Seaghdha – Stile Fyrd
Donngal Eriksson – Stile Fyrd
Hoe-Yan Gajige – Iren Fyrd

In evening court:
Eydís of Oak Heart – Torse
Uaithne ingean ui Ruiarc – Cross of Calontir
Amba allrasystir – Eo Fyrd
Halimah bint ‘al Abbas ‘al Tanji – King’s Favor from Logan Goði
Gianna Viviani – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Honorable Lord Biursten Iorundarsson, as Event Steward, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
Lord Hoe-Yan Gajige won the Armored Novice Tourney.
“His Majesty’s Complaint” won the Armored 3-man Melee.
Sir Cedric Peregrine won the Armored Bear Pit.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Cut & Thrust Carousel of Death.
Lady Jóka in rauða won the A&S competition.
Master Lief of Crescent Moon was the overall archery winner.
Honorable Lord Thomas Fleischacker won the Bubble Wand shoot.
Honorable Lord Brian Robert MacDougall addressed the populace concerning bids for Masters of the Duel events.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lord Michael the Wanderer to join the Order of the Pelican.

Sant Jordi, Bernat Martorell. 15th C.