RUSH Degrees Conferred at Lilies 2026

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US

The following gentles have earned their Auditor Artis degree for attending 30 classes in 3 or more disciplines:
Soma Tyr va Dotteri
Cera ingen Ruadhan
Vashti al-Ash’ariyah
Laurencia Sartore

The following gentles have earned war certificates for taking 15 classes during an individual war:
Anne von Husbergen
Hirakawa Kagetora
Judith Champcenest
Kveld-Sigga
Mabilia Pals
Soma Tyr va Dotteri
Emeline de Moulineaux

The following gentles have earned the title of Praeceptor for teaching 5 or more distinct classes:
Cathus the Curious
Rowan Houndskeeper
Rolanda de Lyndhurst
Helias Basiliou
Ginevra Brandini
Anastasia da Carrara
Kjarr Hroereksson
Skallagrímr Bárðarson
Ronan Rohan
Rosalie Langmod
Shoshanah bas Nachman fun Magenza
Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo
Alessandra de Piro
William Douglas
Conna ingen Ui Chearbhaill
Fenella Gormlaith
Joan Myssenden
Emeline de Moulineaux
Joachim Courtenay der Marxbruder
Juliana Macnayre
Simone de Mares
Ylva Jonsdottir
Aia Gold-Bearer
Caitlin inghean Raighne
Dyrfinna Tonnudottir
Eadan inghean Cionoidh
Konstantia Kaloethina
Marguerite des Baux
Magdalene von Osnabrueck
Dolan Madoc of Harlech
Guttormr Ragnvaldsson
Halimah bint ‘al Abbas ‘al Tanji
Inez Errotabehere
Layla bint Ali
Natalya Alekseya Vasilova
Roselyn of Aberdeen

Congratulations to all!

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 5-14, A.S. 61

Bas-de-page scene of a man falling from a ladder as he is hit by a woman wielding a sword as he attacks a castle

A woman defends her castle

As Lilies War has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all 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

Elevation court Sunday, June 7:
Gyða glóra – Pelican
Pádraigín an Einigh – Laurel

Opening court, Sunday:
Soren of Ipstones – AoA
Solange de la Forteresse – Leather Mallet
Richard of Wolfwood – Keeper of the Flame
Ailbhe ingen Dalláin – Torse
Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev – Pelican
Amanda ingen Ilene – Torse
Ignatius Rufus – Leather Mallet
Alan Smyith of Darkdale – Augmentation of Arms
Rashid ibn Ahmad al-Ra’is – Torse
James inn Danski – Mark

Other court tidings Sunday evening:
Honorable Lord Hieronymus, as event Steward, shared news of the war and received gifts from Their Majesties.
The Lilies Committee is seeking a Deputy Chair. Letters of application will be accepted until July 11.
Honorable Lady Carmina Helmschmidt swore fealty as the new Kingdom Minister of Arts & Science.
Baron Matsudaira Takauji, as Earl Marshal, announced that he is seeking a Siege Marshal.
7 newcomers received mugs.
A boon was begged for Honorable Lady Adelaide Sarsfield to join the Order of the Pelican.
Mistress Halima bint al-‘Abbas al-Tanji swore fealty as the new DEIB Officer.

Elevation court Wednesday morning, June 10:
Skallagrímr Bárðarson – Pelican

Elevation court Wednesday evening:
Adelaide Sarsfield – Pelican
Newcomer’s Glen – Falcon’s Heart

Grand court Thursday, June 11:
Isen the Mad – AoA
Dirk MacMartin – Boga Fyrd
Charles von Bayrreuth – Boga Fyrd
Gabrielle des Chats Noirs – Boga Fyrd
Karl Torgrimsson – Court Baronage
Kathleen of Stonehaven – Court Baronage
Dana Tartare – Torse
Ian ap Cynedd – Boga Hirth
Maren þorskabítr – Augmentation of Arms
Stigandi Tyrfingsson – AoA
Iris Lubahn – AoA
Luna di Caterino Tofani – Calon Lily
Lyra of Spinning Winds – Laurel
Robin Corbett – Torse
Meadhbh inghean uí Shuibhne – Court Baronage
Lang-Ívarr – AoA
Marinus of Eleusis, called Mars – Calon Cross
Elias de Jaye – Stile Hirth
Tove Brianesdohter – Calon Lily
Der-Ilei of Ce – AoA
Nahama Pahavesi – Silver Hammer
Antonia Stefani – Pelican

Other court tidings Thursday evening:
Honorable Lord Hieronymus, Honorable Lord Balthazar de Lumiere, and Honorable Lord Ragnar MacArthur shared more news of the war.
There were 630 attendees.
Hiero’s War competition winners were Lord Charles von Bayrreuth, Honorable Lady Gisele de la Fontaine, Master Cato di Napoli, and Sir Rauðr Óttarsson.
Andromir Roi’s Yeoman winners were Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode, Lady Nahama Pahavesi, and Noname of Calontir.
The Lilies Committee is seeking a Youth Coordinator.
Many people were announced as having received Auditor Artis, Praeceptor, and War Certificates. They will be listed in a separate Falcon Banner post.
Baron Karl Torgrimsson presented some blank borders to Their Majesties.
Boiarin Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev and Boiarynia Tatiana Nikonovna Besprozvannyja were invested as Baron and Baroness of The Lonely Tower.
Boiarin Nikolai Gornostai Spiach’ev received his Pelican scroll.
4 newcomers received mugs.
Hálfgrímr hafreki Riddari and Sir Emma Ness spoke to the populace about the upcoming Winterfylleth event.
Mistress Roise ni’ Ullachain will be the next Kingdom Exchequer
Count Elias de Jaye received his Sword of Calontir scroll, due since Gulf Wars in March.
Honorable Lord Matthias Worcestershire was declared the Royal Brewer.

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

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

RUSH Degrees Conferred at Lilies 2024

The War Certificate is designed to be earned within the span of a war, at events such as War of the Lilies, or Gulf Wars, or Pennsic. To earn this certificate students must complete 15 classes at a single war. These gentles earned a Certificate at War of the Lilies 2024:

Woodblock from Ulstadt’s 1525 work, Coelum philosophorum seu de secretis naturae liber. Public domain in the US

Lady Biby ferch Llewellyn of Camelford
Lady Chiaretta da Chachavo
Lady Elizabeth Daundelyon
Lady Ginevra Brandini
Lady Lena Sontag
Lady Mabilia Pals
Honorable Lady Roxelana Bramante

Lector Artis is the advanced degree. Mistress Eliasse de Garrigues received this degree at the War.

Congratulations to all!

Court Summaries from Lilies War, June 7-16, A.S. 59

As the War of the Lilies has multiple opportunities for court, this reporter could not be everywhere and attend all 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

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

Sunday field court, June 9:
Konáll bǫsull – Chivalry

Sunday evening court:
Gillian of Three Rivers – AoA
Egilla Gustavsdottir – Queen’s Chalice
Gaius Flavius Auxilius – Calon Cross
Emma Under Foot – AoA
Charles von Bayrreuth – Torse
Lucinda Whyteland – Calon Lily
Alys Knighton, dicta Apple – Pelican
Alianora Jehannette des Amandiers – Calon Cross

Other court tidings Sunday evening:
Lord Mkty Nakhthor and Lady Inez Errotabehere brought news of the upcoming Vertigo event.
Mistress Gianna Viviani stepped down and Mistress Gyða glóra swore fealty as the new Kingdom Minister of Arts and Science.
His Excellency Saito Takauji and Mistress Gyða glóra addressed the populace regarding the upcoming Coronation in Mag Mor, and about the Cattle Raids event.

Monday field court, June 10:
Elaisse de Garrigues – Laurel

Tuesday field courts, June 11:
Jürgen Weiter von Landstuhl – Chivalry
Reinhart Eichmann – Iren Hirth
Æsa járnauga – Torse

Wednesday field court, June 12:
Ragnar McCrimmon – Iren Fyrd

Thursday field court, June 13:
Melchor Eichmann – Stile Fyrd
Gawayne ap Tristam – Stile Fyrd
Jakob Bierayge – Stile Hirth
Finán mac Crimthainn – Stile Hirth

Thursday evening court:
Gwynneth wraig Rhys – Pelican
Da’ud ibn al-Kabsh al-Garnati al-Ma’iz, called Ma’az – Laurel

Grand Court Friday afternoon, June 14:
Allie MacArthur – AoA
Síle inghean Chairbre – Torse
Goldcorn Moon – AoA
Albrecht von Trier – King’s Favor
Giovanni di Angelo Marchisetti – King’s Favor
Randr Tokesson, dictus Randlar – Calon Cross
Helenos ben Simon – Golden Calon Swan
Geira Matheusdóttir – AoA
Solveig Palsdottir – Torse
Tristram of Lindesfarne – Calon Cross
Ragnar MacCrimmon – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Chivalry
Kilix Tragou Erycinos, dictus Ace – AoA
Gaston de Rohan – AoA
Johannes de Passelet, dictus Dominius – Golden Calon Swan
Skúli Oarbreaker – Torse
Titus Salvius Bassus – AoA
Biursten Iorundarson – Silver Hammer
Gwyneth Felton – Iren Fyrd
Brúðr Bragason – AoA
Xorazne Artsruni – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Courtesy
Ravasz János – Queen’s Endorsement of Distinction for Ideals of the Society
Catalina de Arazuri – Keeper of the Flame

Other court tidings Friday afternoon:
His Majesty Fjolverker of the Outlands named William the Stoneskipper (a Calontiri) the Royal Stoneskipper of the Outlands.
Honorable Lord Skallagrímr Bárðarson and Honorable Lord Hieronymus, as event stewards, shared news of the event, and received gifts from Their Majesties.
There were 775 people who attended the War.
Team Outlands won the BBQ competition.
The “Made on Site” bardic competition was won by Noble Zilia Silvani.
The Queen’s Yeomen winners were Honorable Lord Asher de Lokwode, Lord Copin di Gentile, and Nonahme of Heraldshill.
The Youth A&S competition was won by Bridger.
RUSH War certificated were given to those who earned them this week. Their names will be published in a separate post of The Falcon Banner when they are available.
Honorable Lord Óttarr Surtsson brought news of the upcoming Virtual Known World Newcomers Symposium.
27 newcomers came into court to receive mugs.
Sir Odo de Home delivered gifts to Their Majesties Calontir from Their Majesties Drachenwald, Their Highnesses Drachenwald, and Their Highnesses Nordmark.

Food Truck Update, Lilies War 2024

Küche mit Kachelofen, aus: Kuchenmaistrey, erstmals erschienen 1485 bei Peter Wagner. V

From Rhianwen’s post on the Kingdom page.

Lilies Committee Chair here. We have unfortunately not been able to schedule nightly food trucks as we had originally anticipated. We may have partial coverage, but that remains to be seen. Please plan your dining accordingly.
What happened? At the last moment, we learned that the park had some unanticipated requirements for documentation and licensing from each truck. Some were unable to provide the needed information.
Please recognize the Herculean efforts of the food truck coordinators, Jane (Jane Fox) and Otto (Christopher Roller), as well as the Park Liaison, Brialen (Brialen Ulfsdottir). They worked extremely hard to coordinate and deliver the information, and their efforts are to be commended!
As Chair, I am the one accountable for not having asked the correct questions to the park at the right time. If you find yourself hangry and staring into an empty void where a food truck should be, please feel free to mutter, “Damnit, Rhianwen!”
Thanks for understanding. At least now we have a documented procedure for next year.

Lilies War XXXVI Pre-Registration is Live!

From June 7th through June 16th, 2024 we will be hosting the Thirty Sixth Lilies War.

We are excited to invite you to come visit our home war, with activities such as tournaments, competitions, archery, classes, parties and generalized revelry. We hope you can come join us in our Populace on Parade.

Pre-registration form can be found here:

Lilies War Committee meeting

There will be an in person Lilies Committee meeting at Kings Company of Archers on Saturday, September 9th during the lunch break.
We will have the exact place of the meeting announced on site, but it will be close to the archery range.
This is a public meeting, and we encourage anyone who would like to provide feedback, or learn more about running Lilies, to attend.

More information on King’s Company of Archers: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1npL31B0tR3wmNEhHR3g9u4PzQAcTWLl5GgMuVdWayxQ/edit

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