Court summaries from Gulf Wars 2023

This reporter did not go to GW. My thanks to Johann White Hawk for sending me his notes from courts, and to HL Ysabel de la Oya for gleaning other details from the Boke of Faces.  As always, any corrections are welcome.

On the field Wednesday (March 15):
Ise no Kusunoki Kametsuru – Pelican
Sato Jiro of the House of Kuji – Pelican

At the party Wednesday:
A boon was begged for Her Ladyship Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora to join the order of the Laurel.

In the Royal Pavilion Thursday (March 16):
Kennocht Armstrang – Stile Fyrd
Hoyen Moy – Torse
Eiríkr Trymsen – Iren Hirth
Elias de Jaye – Chivalry

On the field Thursday:
Lugaid mac Erca – Iren Fyrd
Alexander the Red – Iren Fyrd

In evening court Thursday:
Elaisse de Garrigues – Torse
Anastasia da Carrara – Cross of Calontir
Sofya la Rus – Pelican
Conna ingen uí Chearbhaill – King’s Favor
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo – Golden Calon Swan
Alan Smyith of Darkdale – Keeper of the Flame

Other court tidings:
Individuals who received awards on the field (Kennocht, Hoyen, Lugaid, and Alexander) received their scrolls. Lugaid and Alexander also received their seaxes from His Majesty Logan.
Sir Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd spoke to the populace about the need for NEW people to run Lilies 2024.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Her Ladyship Adalyde Heloyz la Cantora was summoned to settle a debt – as payment for taking His Majesty Logan’s personal paper supply for writing a song, He demanded a song in return. Adalyde led the Calon army in a specially adapted singing of “We Fight For The One Called Lile” (originally written by Steffen Albert Rheinbauer), this version entitled “We Fight For The One Called Ylva”.
Her Excellency Antonia Stefani gave gifts and thanks to the Soup Kitchen volunteers who helped during the war.
Her Excellency Genevieve de Chambery will be the new head of the Soup Kitchen.
His Lordship Emerick Blackpool presented three-legged stools to Their Royal Majesties and Their Roysl Highnesses.

Battle of Eben-Ezer, AD 250

Krist Kinder court summaries, December 10, A.S. 57

In morning court:
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Marguerite des Baux to join the Order of the Laurel.

In evening court:
Vashti al-Ash’ariyah – Laurel
Dorcas Whitecap – Leather Mallet
Tove Brianesdohter – Leather Mallet
Nathaniel Lennox – Torse
Elzbieta Swogunene – AoA
Gianlupo delle Bande Nere – Leather Mallet
Farulfr Orðlokarr, dictus Fenris – Torse
Caleb Talbot – Silver Hammer
Marguerite des Baux – Laurel

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged among Her Majesty Jacquette Gleann Abhann, Their Majesties Calontir and Their Highnesses Calontir.
Duchesse Issabell St Charles and Sir Maren þorskabítr, as event stewards, told the news of the day and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 548 attendees at the event.
A boon was begged for Sir Hildibrandr Tjúguskegg to join the Order of the Laurel.
Honorable Lady Gianna Viviani brought news of the upcoming Clothiers Seminar and the upcoming Queen’s Prize Tournament.
Mistress Anna Plantyn stepped down as Kingdom Exchequer.
Lady Margaret MacKenzie swore fealty as the new Kingdom Exchequer.
8 newcomers received mugs.
Boons were begged for Sir Sato Jirö and Mistress Ise no Kusunoki Kametsuru to join the Order of the Pelican.
Some populace members swore fealty.

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

Feast of Eagles court summary, July 30, A.S. 57

In evening court:
Ciara O’Linn – AoA
Eibhilin O Beirn – Torse
Eydís ingen Broccáin – AoA
Garsiyya al-Andalusi – Golden Calon Swan
Roderick Noise Maker – AoA
Aiden O’Seaghdha – Pelican

Other court tidings:
Lord Murdoch MacLachlan won the Novice rattan tourney.
His Grace Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the “Bring Your Best” and polearm rattan tournaments.
Lord Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder won the C&T spear and mixed weapons tournaments, and the knife throwing tourney.
Lord Salvatore of Forgotten Sea won the C&T dagger tourney.
Honorable Lord Michael the Wanderer won the axe throwing tournament.
Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode won the “Cut the Rope” axe tourney.
Their Excellency Konstantia Kaloethina and Honorable Lady Lasair Táilliúir shared the A&S competition prize.
4 newcomers received mugs.
1 member of the Chivalry swore fealty.
A boon was begged for Elias de Jaye to join the Order of Chivalry.
Master Galen MacColmáin announced that Lady Eawynn ingen Broccáin will be a Kingdom Advocate. He also called for a new emergency deputy for his office of Kingdom Seneschal.
Master Alan Smyith of Darkdale and Sir Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd informed the populace that Lilies War still needs autocrats for next year, and the deadline for bids is 1 September of this year.
Lord Jon Chesey brought news of the upcoming Gryphon’s Fest event.

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

Toys for Tots court summaries, November 16, A.S. 54

In morning court:
A boon was begged for Róise ní Ullacháin to join the Order of the Laurel.
Letters of Intent for becoming one of the new Kingdom Advocates are due by 22 November.
Visitors from far, far away presented largess of toys to the Crown.

On the field:
Elias de Jaye – Iren Hirth

In evening court:
Aiden O’Seaghdha – Golden Calon Swan
Copin di Gentile – Boga Fyrd
Caitlyn Rochwensdaughter – Purple Jess
Asher de Lokwode – Boga Hirth
Dammo Utwiler – Pelican

Other court tidings:
11 newcomers received mugs.
The event collected 2181 toys.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea brought the most toys as a group: 709
Lady Cordeilla uxor Alexander donated the most toys by an individual: 409
Master Lief of Crescent Moon won the archery fun shoot.
Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode won the Toys for Tots archery tournament.
Eli won the youth tournament.
Duke Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis won the Toys for Tots Cut & Thrust tournament.
Brunr Olafsson (called Bob) won the novice tourney.
Honorable Lord Elias de Jaye won the Toys for Tots tournament.

Feast of Fools court summary, November 2, A.S. 54

In evening court:
Úlfr Þorgrimsson – Leather Mallet
Vaclav Frana – AoA
Beatrix Bogenschutz – Torse
Zaneta Baseggio – Silver Hammer
Anne von Husbergen – Leather Mallet
Noname – Falcon’s Claw
Juliana Macnayre – Pelican
William Fletcher of Carbery – Pelican
Wolfram Janssen – Court Baronage
Vincent de Vere – Order of the Archaic Fewmet (OAF)

Other court tidings:
Some changes to Kingdom Law were read into court.
3 newcomers received mugs.

Gryphon’s Fest court summary, September 28, A.S. 54

This reporter did not attend the event. This report is based on notes retrieved from the Boke of Faces by HL Ysabel de la Oya and notes provided by Lord Jon Chesey, White Hawk Herald. My thanks to them. 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 (at) gmail (dot) com

In evening court:
Violette of Three Rivers – AoA
Iris of Three Rivers – AoA
Amba Allrasystir – Leather Mallet
Lisette of Three Rivers – AoA
Miranda Augasdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Auga Ormstunga – Golden Calon Swan
Mjǫll Úlfarsdóttir – Leather Mallet
Faustus Cantilius Lupus – Torse
Margaret Bruce – Court Baronage
Rochwen Morwena – Laurel

Other court tidings:
A boon was begged for Dammo Utwiler to join the Order of the Pelican

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

King’s Companie of Archers court summary, September 7, A.S. 54

In evening court:
Bero von Wustenbrunner – Boga Fyrd

Other court tidings:
Their Majesties asked the populace of Forgotten Sea for commentary on the candidates for the new Baronage.
Honorable Lord Galen MacColmáin spoke of the King’s Companie Book.
2 newcomers received mugs.
Archer General Ashland announced the day’s winners:
Yeoman longbow – Lord Roger of Bellebrocton, 1st; Lord Yngvarr Bjarnakarl, 2nd.
Yeoman recurve – Lord Franz Johann Gottskrieger, 1st; Duke Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir, 2nd.
Fyrd crossbow – Lord Asher de Lokwode (of Loch Bheathrach), 1st; Master Johann Steinarsson, 2nd.
Fyrd longbow – Duchess Ashland de Mumford, 1st; Baron Hugh Du Puy, 2nd;
Fyrd recurve – Lady Olivia Scarritt, 1st; Lady Disa of Calanais, 2nd.
Hus crossbow – Master Rolf Hobart, 1st; Master Dammo Utwiler, 2nd.
Hus longbow – Master Daniel Martel, 1st; Master Lief of Crescent Moon, 2nd.
Hus recurve – Honorable Lord Roderick de Graham, 1st; Honorable Lord Truetvin Inglefinger, 2nd.
Baronial teams – Forgotten Sea, 1st; Vatavia, 2nd.
Boons were begged for William Fletcher of Carbery and Juliana Macnayre to join the Order of the Pelican.

Archery practice at earthen butts, c1325. The center markers are small wreaths. Detail from the Geoffrey Luttrell psalter. Public Domain in the United States

Tournament of Valor Court Summaries, AS 54

Saturday court, August 31:
Varrus of Vatavia – AoA
Skapti eldboðungr – Leather Mallet
Veyl Robertsson – AoA
Bertram Grűnrock – AoA
Elizabeth Raven – AoA
Hieronymus aka Hero – Golden Calon Swan
Generis Vach – AoA
Alessandra Corsina – AoA
Darius van Delphin – AoA
Roben Dunlop – Leather Mallet

Other court tidings:
Royal sanction announced against Titus Decimius Alexander (aka Xandre), to expire 1/11/2020.
A gift of stained glass was presented to Their Majesties.
The Barony of Vatavia presented a tithe.
A Torse scroll was presented to Kolsveinn Stýrismaðr; scroll was astray since Lilies 2019.
An AoA scroll was presented to Samuel Strangefellow; also astray since Lilies.
The First Ax was presented to Master Magnus Anskegg.
Cherish Otte of Ansteorra read a letter from the Baronage of Raven’s Fort, Elrique de Netterville and Sarah Róís Netterville, commending the Seneschal of Westumbria.
Countess Conna ingen Ui Chearbhail is the new Royal Nomenclator.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Duke Tristram of Lindesfarne is the interim Kingdom Advocate.

Sunday court, September 1:
John Bowyer – Chivalry

Codex Manesse, UB Heidelberg, Cod. Pal. germ. 848, fol. 17r, “Herzog von Anhalt”, 1305-1315. Public Domain in the United States

Coronation Court Summaries, January 12, A.S. 53

Final business of Xerxis and Belanna:
Helena Soranzo – Laurel
Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy (announced at Toys for Tots)
Már í Miklagarði – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Titus Decimius Alexander (Xandre) – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Bataciqan-nu Ko’un Ashir – King’s Favor
Idonea de Clare – Court Baronage

Other court tidings:
Sir Anton von Hagenstein – citizen by treaty
Lady Alexandra Rikve Jessen – citizen by treaty

First court of Dongal and Catalina:
Lord Rashid al-Rais is the new Queen’s Champion.
Honorable Lord John Bowyer is the new King’s Champion.
Honorable Lady Ayisha bint Asad is the new Stile Champion.
Lord Shane Bax is the new Archery Champion.
Lady Elizabet Walker of Paisley is the new Equestrian Champion.
Brady of Oakheart is the new Youth Champion.
Duke Tristram of Lindesfarne – Thegn

Evening court:
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Duchy
Bele Anna de Rugé – Duchy
Alis Kerwen – AoA
Eyfríðr Geirsdóttir – Leather Mallet
Korinna the Scythian – Golden Calon Swan
Angus Sinclaire of Glasgow – Leather Mallet

Other court tidings:
Gifts were exchanged with Her Sylvan Majesty Queen Anna Leigh.
Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis – Augmentation of Arms from Æthelmearc.
Bele Anna de Rugé – Augmentation of Arms from Æthelmearc.
5 newcomers received mugs.
Jarl Owen ap Aeddan ap Trahaearne brought bribes, er, gifts for Calontir and Æthelmearc.
Sir Aiden O’Seaghdha is the new Earl Marshal.
Honorable Lord William Douglas presented the Royal Pound.
Sir Uldin of Ravenscroft and Lord Giacomo dalla Fattoria dello Stato are the Gulf Wars generals.
A boon was begged for Johann Steinarsson to join the Order of the Pelican.

Edward II of England receiving his crown. 1307-27

Toys for Tots Tournament Court Summary, November 17, A.S. 53

In evening court:
Alec von Rosswald – Queen’s Chalice
Ewan von Rosswald – Queen’s Chalice
Batačiqan-nu kö’ün Ashir – Stile Fyrd
Gianna Viviani – Calon Lily
Paul Adler – Cross of Calontir
Dulcibella de Chateaurien – Cross of Calontir
Anna Plantyn – Laurel

Other court tidings:
There were 3083 toys collected.
The Barony of Forgotten Sea was the group who brought the most toys.
Sir Xandre and Lady Cordeilla were the individuals who brought the most toys.
Sir Anton Raghelan won the armored tournament.
Ásviðr Vakre won the youth tournament.
Meister Gawin Kappler won the Cut & Thrust tournament.
Franco Suares won the novice tournament.
HL Fiondel Songspinner won the A&S competition.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Sir Xandre called for donations of loaner armor for Youth Combat.
Lady Fabia Narcissa Patricia swore fealty as the new Kingdom Chronicler.
Countess Conna ingen uí Chearbhaill received the Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction.
A boon was begged for Alvira MacDonald to join the Order of the Pelican.