Here begins the report of the Court of Andreas Morgan and Kallista Morgunova, Second of those names, 50th King and Queen of Æthelmearc at Æthelmearc Academy and War College held within the Barony of St Swithins Bog, June 17th AS 58. Po Silvertop, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald reporting, with the assistance of Master Brandubh, Master Fridrikr, and Baroness Amalie. Æthereal Herald Sir Rhys of Myles End filming.

In Morning court:

Their Majesties summoned Mistress Zaritsa & THL Zvonimir to ask if l they were still prepared to undergo Elevation. Earl Yngvar the Dismal did come forward at the request of the Crown to relieve Zvonimir of his squire’s belt & chain. Their Majesties then convened the Orders of the Chivalry and Pelican and requested they be escorted to Vigil.

In Evening court:

Their Majesties welcomed all those who attended in the hopes that they had enjoyed the day.

Their Majesties invited the Autocrats, Master Ian Campbell and THL Arvik Hyttonien to speak about the day and to thank the event staff.

Their Majesties called forward the youth of the Kingdom present- and then chose THL Angus the Bull as the day’s sacrificial “runner of the toychest”.

Their Majesties called forth Master Fridrikr and Mistress Oriana to conduct Academy business.

Master Kieran MacRae was made a Fellow of the Academy for years of teaching. scroll by Master Jon Blaecstan.

Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope was made a Fellow of the Academy, for years of contribution and support. scroll by Master Jon Blaecstan.

The Crown requested words with Rhys Dunlop, and spoke of his long service to the Society, and to the Kingdom of Æthelmearc. Thus, he was awarded Arms.  scroll by Lisabetta de Rossi.

Ulfrun Astridardottir was called before the Crown, and for her growing abilities on the rattan field and her Service as retainer to her Barony, was awarded Arms. scroll by Baroness Barbary Rose

Their Majesties invited Lord Dugan Rushton into court, where Her Majesty spoke of his long loyalty, friendship, and service, and They chose to recognize him with induction into the Order of the Keystone.  scroll by Master Jon Blaecstan, words by Her Majesty Kallista.

Lady Roxanne of the Fox Tail (Rosenes) was brought before Their Majesties.  Her long service as captain of the Baronial guard along with her helpfulness at events and her abilities on the thrown weapons field caused Their Majesties to induct her into Their Order of the Millrind. scroll by Baroness Katherine Kiersey

Their Majesties invited Lord Robert MacEwin of Thornhill to attend them. Noting that he had past served as Queen’s Rapier Champion and had attained some notoriety for his ability within the rapier community, They called for Their Order of the White Scarf and inducted him into it. scroll by Lady Kolfinna Jodisardottir & Master Po Silvertop.

Master Keiran MacRae was called before the Crown and given an Æthelmearc Award of Excellence for his longterm and myriad Service and Art to the Crown and Kingdom. scroll by Lady Lisabetta de Rossi.

Their Majesties required THL Cassiano da Castello to stand before the Court – that Honorable Lord had become synonymous with good will and enjoyment throughout the Kingdom, only in part due to their growing proficiency in the brewing arts. For such contribution to the morale of the Kingdom the Crown bestowed upon THL Cass a Howling Wolf.  scroll by Lady Kolfinna Jodisardottir, upon words by Baroness Antionette DeLorraine and THL Fede di Fiore.

Their Majesties requested Lady Lisabetta de Rossi attend them.  They complimented her on her incredible scribal arts and her generosity in providing beautiful scrolls, They then inducted her into Their Order of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc.  scroll by Master Jonathan Blaecstan and Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf.

Their Majesties gave leave for Master Creador Twinedragon to speak in Court – he requested that his associate Don Jǫrundr hinn rotinn be brought forward. Master Creador, in conjunction with Their Majesties, spoke of Jorundr’s deep investment in the fencing community and his numerous accomplishments both on and off the field.  In response to these, the Crown summoned Their Order of Defense and offered Don Jorundr a Writ to consider elevation to Master of Defense. Scroll by Lady Kolfinna Jodisardottir & Master Po Silvertop.

Master Madoc Arundel was invited before the Crown to receive his previously delayed writ scroll.

Their Majesties then requested the attendance of Mistress Zaritsa Zavodchikovna & THL Zvonimir Zavodchikov.  Each was asked if after sitting vigil they wished to continue through Elevation, upon their assent the Crown called for testimony of the Peers of the Kingdom…

Earl Yngvar & Countess Caryl (for Zvonimir) and Duchess Etain (for Zaritsa) each spoke as Royal Peers; Sir Thosal (for Zvonimir) and Sir Beatrix (for Zaritsa) each spoke as members of the Chivalry; words were sent from Sir Murdoch (for Zvonimir) and Baroness Nuzha spoke (for Zaritsa) from the Order of the Pelican; Master Fergus (for Zvonimir) and Magnifico Elena (for Zaritsa) each spoke as Masters of Defense;and Mistress Genefe spoke on behalf of the Order of the Laurel for both.

Each was then invested with both the Kingdom ancestral regalia as well as personal regalia pertaining to their respective Order.

Together Zaritsa and Zvonimir swore Fealty to the Crown of Æthelmearc.

His Majesty then dubbed Zvonimir Knight and Zvonimir received the traditional last unanswered blow.

Mistress Zaritsa Zavodchikovna’s Pelican scroll by Mistress Ekaterina.

THL Zvonimir Zavodchikov’s Chivalry scroll by Mistress Ekaterina

Their Majesties invited all Scribes to come forward and receive gifts of appreciation for their efforts.

Their Majesties invited all Heralds to come forward and recognized for their efforts.

Their Majesties thanked all for attending and making the day wonderful and reminded all that the great War loomed closer on the horizon and entreated all to make preparations. There being no further business, Court was then closed.

— “Ex Adversum adveho continuo Schtick”

Scott H. Werbin (aka Master Po Silvertop the Rogue, OD)

Baron of Æthelmearc and the Kingdom of the East.

White Scarf of Æthelmearc Herald.

Æthelmearc Kingdom Deputy Rapier Marshal.

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