20 Tuesday Jul 2021
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Report of the Ætherial Court of Their Majesties Maynard and Liadain held during ÆLive on the 16th day of July anno societatis 56.
Their Majesties called Baroness Amalie Reinhardt to attend Them and delivered unto her a Writ of Summons to contemplate Elevation to the Order of the Pelican for her outstanding work in the Webministry. Scroll by Baron Pádraig Ó Branduibh text by Master Alaxandair Ó Conchobhair.
Court Closed
30 Wednesday Jun 2021
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The Report of the Ætherial Court of Their Sylvan Majesties Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, Held for the Second Virtual Queen’s Prize Tourney on June 26 anno societatis 56, Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
(Slide deck of scrolls: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MngqGHZOSBQD0vKXfLMngyokTJq2YL0J/view)
Their Majesties opened the court and welcomed and thanked all for joining the court. They spoke of how much they were looking forward to the return of in person events, and reminded all present that the Final Edition of ÆLive would air on July 16th, and that the first live event would be the Saint Swithin’s Day event on July 10, followed by Crown Tournament in Misty Highlands on August 21.
The Kingdom Ministers of Arts and Sciences, Master Hrolfr and Mistress Elska A Fjarfelli were invited into Their Majesties’ Court to speak about the Virtual Queen’s Prize Tournament. They spoke that it had been such a joy to coordinate this online Arts and Sciences Faire to allow the artisans of Æthelmearc a venue to share their works and works in progress. They thanked Master Robert Ferness, the Arts and Sciences webminister, and Lady Magdalena Txoperena, Zoom Coordinator, for all of their support in making the tournament happen
They Encouraged everyone to visit the Æthelmearc Arts and Sciences website where all of the entries and documents are hosted. They thanked the entrants: Baron Caleb Reynolds, THLady Renata Rouge, THLady Cristina inghean Griogair, THLord Sasson de Sancta Victoria, THLady Beatrice de Winter, THLady Sophie Davenport, Forveleth Dunde, Lord Cassiano da Castello, Lord Claude Duvivier, and Lady Iladria Rosati for their hard work in preparing the projects. Masters Hrolfr and Elska then thanked all of the panelist judges for taking to to review all the entries and provide live feedback to all the entrants: Mistress Abigail Kelhoge, Mistress Alicia Langland, Mistress Chrestienne de Waterdene, Baron Edward Harbinger, THLady Eleanore Godwin, Mistress Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenburg, Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli, THLady Fede di Fiore, Master FRidirkr Tomasson, THLady Glenna Cholmondeley, Master Hrolfr a Fjarfelli, Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce Di SIena, Mistress Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina, Master Madoc Arundel, Lady Meadbh ni Clerigh, Lady Magdalena Txoperena, THLady Maggie Rue, Baron Padraig O’Branduibh, Mistress Phiala O’Caellaigh, Master Robert of Ferness, Mistress Rowena ni Dhonnchaidh, Master Silvester Buchardt, Mistress Sthurrim Caithnes.
Their Majesties then summoned Baron Caleb Reynolds to Their Court and along with Ministers of Arts and Sciences, presented him with the prize for best documentation for his entry of Aqua Alexiteria: A Cure for the Plague. Scroll in progress based upon a text by her Majesty Liadain.
Her Majesty called forth THLady Sophie Davenport and presented her as the Queen’s Choice for her project of a Byzantine Binding Model Book. Scroll in progress based upon a text by her Majesty Liadain.
His Majesty called upon THLady Cristina inghean Ghriogair, and presented her with the King’s Token for her entry of an Embroidered Book Covers.
Their Majesties took a moment to mention the work of Forveleth Dunde who is a newcomer to the society and whose entry of a tablet woven bag strap was her first project ever to be submitted to a competition.
Kalen Karuson, known as Cricket, was called into Their Majesties’ court. Their Majesties expounded upon his skill in archery and thrown weapons and how upon both ranges he was always likely to be helping others improve their form. For this Their Majesties inducted him into the order of the Silver Alce. Scroll by the hands of Baroness Anastasie deLamoure.
Their Majesties summoned Roisin Duncan to join Their Court, and spoke of her fiber works with Kumihimo, which she describes herself as a cat playing with string. She has improved in her craft, seeking more complicated patterns, even creating new patterns of her own, and yet she is generous with her art and seeds the kingdom and baronial largess with her weavings, and so Their Majesties were pleased to Award her Arms. Scroll by Maitresse Elyse la Beef and Hatun Gulsah al-zakiyya, Text by Lord Lundardo Capriolo.
The Armiger Fuego of the Hael was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce in absentia for their blossoming skill with rapier. They were Impressed with their dedication to continually improving their skill as they served as the Rhydderich Hael’s Rapier Champion. Words and image from the The Flower of Battle of Master Fiore Friulano de’i Liberi 1409 with some additions by Zofia Kowalewska
Their Majesties then took a moment to showcase the gorgeous new cushions that had been crafted for the Sylvan thrones by Lady Avitoria Vidua. In appreciation for her fine craftsmanship to secure the comfort of Their Majesties, They presented her with a Golden Escarbuncle in absentia.
Baron Friderich Swartzwalder was invited into the court and inducted into the Order of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc for his skills as an excellent and patient teacher of history and military history of Germany, and his skills at crafting silk banners. Their Majesties invited all companions of the Fleur to take a moment to find and greet Friderich to welcome him to the order. Scroll by Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen based on Biblia pauperum, a block book c. 1470-80.
Her Majesty spoke of her deep appreciation for all of the artisans who entered the competition and called forth THLord Sasson de Sancta Vittoria and named him Her inspiration for the day and gave him a personal token for his efforts in researching and bringing together all of the various Viking motifs in order to create the Chivalry scroll for Sir Marek Viacheldrago.
Their Majesties thanked all of the scribes and medallion makers who contributed to Their court. They further thanked their staff of Their herald, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for running the technologies of the court, THLord Rouland of Willowbrooke for providing lighting for Their Majesties thrones, and all of Æthelmearc for signing on and joining the court. They then invited all present to stay and enjoy Æthel Chat after court.
Court Closed.
14 Friday May 2021
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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Their Sylvan Majesties Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, held on the 1st day of May Anno Societatis 56, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
Their Majesties called for the Kingdom Webminister Baroness Amalie Reinhardt to attend them and also summoned Lord Dyryke Hastings. Their Majesties thanked Baroness Amalie for serving the past 5 years as Kingdom Webminister performing that role in an exemplary fashion. They then released Baroness Amalie and accepted Lord Dyryke Hastings’ Oath of Service as the new Kingdom Webminister of Æthelmearc.
Baroness Amalie Reinhardt was then invited back into court and she confirmed that she was willing to take the Office of Kingdom Historian. Their Majesties received her Oath of Service in this new role, and thanked Dame Hrefna Ulfvarinnsdottir for her service as previous Kingdom Historian.
Their Majesties invited Baron Tassin Tresseaul to enter Their Court and further invited Lord Ulf Bareleg to join him. Baron Tassin then presented a new chain of office for the brewing champion of Æthelmearc to Their Majesties that he had cast. Their Majesties greatly appreciated Baron Tassin’s artistry of having created this new regalia for the kingdom, and presented the chain of office to Lord Ulf as Kingdom Brewing Champion.
Their Majesties further thanked Baron Tassin Tresseaul for his service recognizing him as the new Kingdom Chamberlain as and thanking Duchess Siobhán inghean uí Liatháin for her service in this office.
Baron Jasper Longshanks was recognized with a Golden Escarbuncle for his continuing support of the scribes of Æthelmearc. Most recently Baron Jasper had created tokens for Their Majesties to recognize and thank the scribes for their contributions to Their Royal Courts.
Her Majesty then invited Duke Sven Gunnarson to join the Court. Her Majesty presented Duke Sven as Her Inspiration for his work in support of ÆLive gathering photographs from the kingdom and creating wonderful slideshows for each and every episode.
His Majesty then raised a glass in appreciation of the staff of ÆLive and their hard work entertaining and gathering the kingdom throughout the pandemic.
Court Closed
06 Tuesday Apr 2021
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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Their Sylvan Majesties Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, held on the 20th day of March Anno Societatis 55, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
Their Majesties opened court thanking all for attending. They spoke about how long the past year was, and how many friends that we all have lost, and also the fuzzy friends that we have lost. They then invited Lady Isabetta Orsini and David to join Them in Court. They had recently lost their dog Siff, and Their Majesties inducted Siff into the Sylvan Pack in memoriam. Regalia by Nycaise d’Ozier la Tailleresse.
Their Majesties invited Baroness Anastasie de Lamoure to join Them in Court. Baroness Anastasie had taken the Office of Æthelmearc Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshall, and she gave her oath of service to the Kingdom to serve faithfully in that Office.
Baroness Anastasie swears fealty as Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshal
Master Antonio de la Luna was then invited into Court, and Their Majesties thanked him for serving the past 4 years as Kingdom Thrown Weapons Marshall. They went on to praise his unending courtesy, being a voice of reason, and constantly working so that others might enjoy themselves. For these things Their Majesties inducted Master Antonio into the Order of the Cornelian. Work in progress by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova.
Master Antonio receives a Cornelian
The Sylvan Bard, Lord Eadaoin Ruadh, was then invited into Court and Their Majesties presented her with an Award of Excellence for her service over the past year as Sylvan Bard, contributing many Bardic Ambushes for AE Live, and other online venues.
Lord Eadaoin receives an Award of Excellence
Lord Eadaoin then announced that the previous evening she had hosted a bardic competition to determine her successor as Sylvan Bard. Their Majesties then called forth THLord Bran O’Labhragha and asked him to serve as Queen’s Bardic Champion, and Lord Gavin Kent was asked to serve as King’s Bardic Champion. Scroll by THLady Pippi Ulfsdotter.
Her Majesty then invited Lady Megge Gormshuileach and Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli and thanked them both for their bardic performances in the Sylvan Bardic Championship, and presented tokens of appreciation to each.
Master Brandubh
Their Majesties then spoke of upcoming events and Invited Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile to speak about the upcoming Æthelmearc Heralds and Scribes Symposium event to be held on Zoom on April 10th, and that both Heralds and Scribes are still seeking teachers.
Their Majesties then invited Lady Thalia Papillon to speak as Autocrat of Ice Dragon. She announced that the Ice Dragon event will be several Zoom events starting with an Ice Dragon Bardic Circle on April 3, Pentathlon Judging online beginning Sunday April 11, leading up to Saturday April 24 for the Virtual event and court..
Lady Thalia Papillon was held in Court as Their Majesties praised her for her arts, creating largess, creating needle crafts, entering online competitions, creating needle cases and painting medallions. For these things and the quest to find more arts Their Majesties inducted her into the Order of the Sycamore. Medallion by Baron Magnus de Lyons, Scroll by Countess Margarita de Siena.
Their Majesties then called Lijsbet Hoefman into court. They praised her works in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. She served as Chronicler and Webminister for Barony, making a new website for the Barony, assisting with the Ice Dragon Pent, as well as being a talented artist and musician. For this wide body of work Their Majesties were pleased to Award her Arms. Scroll by Lord Riobard Michel Padraig Timothy Seamus Ó Súilleabháin known as Brother Bobby.
Dugan Rushton and Cristina Aurelia Vitelli of Sylvan Glen were then called into court and Their Majesties Awarded Arms to both of them. Dugan served as Shire Chamberlain reorganizing property and creating new policies for its use and teaching youth combat. Cristina served as the Shire Herald and Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences assisting many gentles with heraldic submissions. Scrolls created by Baron Caleb Reynolds and THLady Zosia Kowalewska.
Their Majesties then invited Lady Otilia von Passaw into court and thanked her for creating beautiful cast pewter pilgrim tokens for Their Majesties, her brooches were entered in the Virtual Queen’s Prize Tourney, and the kingdom had been impressed by the quality of her work. For these things, Their Majesties inducted her into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by THLady Felice de Thornton.
THLord Rhys of Myles End was invited into court to speak about the Google for Non-Profit that Æthelmearc now features. THLord Rhys was part of the implementation team for the Webminister’s Office, and announced that all Paid Members could apply for an Æthelmearc Email address though the Æthelmearc Webminister Page. Their Majesties thanked him for his work, as they had heard how many hours had been spent by the Google Team making these updates, helping new users, and so They inducted him into the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
Her Majesty Queen Liadain then invited Lady Ania Mhoireach to attend her in court. She presented her with a personal token as the Queen’s Inspiration, for although she did not compete in the Bardic Competition for Sylvan Bard, she did participate in the interkingdom Bardic Circle that followed with such joy at sharing and hearing others perform.
Lady Ania, Queen’s Inspiration
Their Majesties thanked all of the Scribes and Regalia makers who had contributed to Their Court. They spoke of the future of the Society and Æthelmearc, as our future looks bright, and They wished to open up Æthelmearc safely, asking the subjects of Æthelmearc what that process should look like. They announced that there will be a virtual event on May 1 to celebrate the New Year Anno Societatis 56.
Brehyres Gwendolyn the Graceful was then invited into court and presented with an Award of Excellence for her decades of support of the bardic community in Æthelmearc. She truly embodies the title of Sylvan Bard Emeritus, continuing to lead the peoples of Æthelmearc in story song and march at Circles, Competitions and Opening Ceremonies.
Brehyres Gwendolyn
Their Majesties then invited Their New Sylvan Bards to perform their winning pieces in Court. THLord Bran O’Labhradha performed his winning song “Elegy of a Dream” and Lord Gavin Kent performed his winning poem “Ode to Kindle a Mighty Blazon.”
Court Closed.
16 Tuesday Feb 2021
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The Report of the Ætherial Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, held on the occasion of Their Arts and Sciences Championship on the fifth day of December Anno Societatis LV, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
Their Majesties opened court and welcomed all who had joined Their Court.
The Kingdom Seneschal Master Illadore de Bedegrayne was called into court, and she relayed the news of the most recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Society for Creative Anachronism, that they have extended the moratorium on activities until May 31st. She continued to clarify that small limited attendance gatherings and socially distanced activities such as Archery or Thrown Weapons practices may still take place, and that permission for such activities would still need to be gathered from her office in consultation with His Grace Christopher Rawlins, the Pandemics deputy.
Their Majesties then invited the Kingdom Ministers of Arts and Sciences to join the court, Masters Hrolfr and Elska Fjarfelli. They spoke of their gratitude to Their Majesties, all the artisans of the kingdom who entered the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Championship and the more than 30 judges who had worked to evaluate all the entries, the Arts and Sciences Webminister Master Robert of Ferness, and Lady Magdalena Txoperena and Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for their assistance with the Zoom Rooms, and technical backup.
Their Majesties then bestowed an Award of Excellence to Master Hrolfr a Fjarfelli for his dedicated service to the Arts and Sciences Community during this pandemic time. He had worked to ensure that Virtual Queen’s Prize Tournament and Virtual Arts and Sciences Championship were both successful despite the distances involved. Master Hrolfr had been a bright light, cheerful, enthusiastic and patient with all of the artisans who participated in these challenges.
Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli was then presented with the Award of Excellence for her service to the Arts and Sciences Community. She had developed new rubrics to be used by judges for evaluating projects online, reaching across kingdoms to make the best set of standards to be used for Aethelmearc’s Virtual Tournaments.
Their Majesties then called upon Laird Coinneach Mac an Leigh and named him The King’s Arts and Sciences Champion for his entry of a 16th Century Purser’s Chest from the wreck of the Mary Rose. Scroll by Baroness Shirin al Sussiyya.
Lady Ilaria of Delftwood was then called forth and named Queen’s Arts and Sciences Champion for her entry of a 16th Century French Hood with extensive documentation. Scroll by Baroness Shirin al Sussiyya.
Their Majesties wished to also give honorable mentions to Dominicus Varangolpolous for his entry of Newbies First Candles for the enthusiasm shown by this new artisan. They also gave an honorable mention to THLady Renata Rouge for her entry of 11th Century Naalbind accessories, which was a very close third place of all entries.
While Their Majesties had THLady Renata Rouge in Their Court, they bid the Order of the Millrind to witness her induction into that Order. Renata had served as a combat scribe, autocrat, Thrown Weapons Marshal, and previous service as Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences. Medallion from Master Antonio de Luna, scroll illumination by THLady Vivienne of Yardley, Calligraphy by THLady Ceindrech verch Elidir upon wording by ‘some guy in a hat’ based on a text by Lords Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus”
Their Majesties then invited Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile and Baroness Hilderun Huegelmann of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands to announce the winners of the Equestrian Challenge to Defeat the Unseen Enemy. Their Excellencies explained that Their Baronial Captain of Horse, THLady Gesa von Wellenstein, had issued a challenge to all riders to film themselves and submit those videos of them competing in various equestrian games. They had received submissions from 5 riders, adn each was awarded a Prize scroll by the hand of THLady Gesa von Wellenstein. Simon a Fjarfelli rider Audrey was named youth champion, Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli riding Greni Fra Blasted Rock was named Most Creative Contestant, Eschina MacDonyll riding Moose was named Master of Tricks, Captain CuMhara O’Holyhead of the Middle Kingdom riding Lord Magic was named Master of Laughs, and Yarden riding Moose was named the overall winner and victorious over the unseen enemy.
Thomas de Haukesle was named a Companion of the Order of the Golden Alce for his skills in heavy weapons melee. Scroll limned by Baron Caleb Reynolds and scrivened by Baroness Shirin al Sussiyya.
THLord Horatius Cincinnatus was named to the Rolls of the Order of the Cornelian for his courtesy, kindness and great heart towards all be they friend or foe, king or pauper alike. Scroll in progress upon a text by Her Majesty Queen Liadain ni Dheirdre Chaomhanaigh, limned by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
Their Majesties then called for the attendance of Baroness Amalie Reinhardt to attend Them. They spoke words of thanks to her for her outstanding service as Æthelmearc Webminister, bringing new technologies to Æthelmearc, helping to change the face of Æthelmearc, and always assisting with the new technologies. For this They presented her with an Award of Excellence.
Their Majesties then thanked all of the scribes, wordsmiths and medallion makers who had contributed to Their Court.
Her Majesty presented Master Illadore de Bedegrayne, Kingdom Seneschal, with a personal token and named her the Queen’s Inspiration for her continuing dedication to serve Æthelmearc and Society in efforts to keep us all safe.
Their Majesties then announced that the Royalty of the Known World were banding together to present tokens to individuals who continue to make a difference and keep the dream alive in these times of plague. They had already begun to send tokens to individuals who were making a difference for Æthelmearc based upon artwork by Her Majesty Maise of Dunbarton, Queen of Trimaris. They looked forward to seeing more efforts from Æthelmearc to keep the dream alive.
Court Closed.
02 Tuesday Feb 2021
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The Report of the Ӕtherial Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Ӕthelmearc held on the thirtieth Day of January anno Societatis 55, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile begged a boon of Their Majesties, that he might be allowed to pass the Office of Silver Buccle Principal Herald of Ӕthelmearc to his successor Jorundr hinn rotinn. Their Majesties Maynard and Liadain gave their assent and invite Drotinn Jorundr hinn rotinn into Their Court.
Drotinn Jorundr did confirm that is was his wish to take up the mantle of Silver Buccle Herald of Ӕthelmearc, and Their Majesties received his oath of Service as King of Arms for the Kingdom of Ӕthelmearc.
Baron Bramdubh then stepped back to join the Brotherhood Of Old Buccles, Silver as a past Silver Buccle Herald, and he invited THLady Sophie Davenport to join him with the order of the B.O.O.B.S. in thanks for her service to the Kingdom of Ӕthelmearc as Silver Buccle Principal Herald.
Their Majesties thanked both Baron Brandubh and THLady Sophie for their support of the kingdom.
Court Closed.
18 Monday Jan 2021
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Due to the ongoing plague that has troubled our lands, a Regency Court was held on October 17, A.S. 55 in the Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais by Their Graces Timothy of Arindale and Gabrielle van Nigenrode by the leave of Their Sylvan Majesties Maynard von dem Steine and Laidain ni Dheirdre Chaohamnaigh, Recorded by Baroness Antoinette DeLorraine.
It was a beautiful day for a small gathering following all safety guidelines set forth by Kingdom and local statutes.
Their Graces called forth THLady Rhenna de An t’Eilean Dubh, and spoke warmly about all her years of service. While the event was small in attendance, words of praise had been sent from all over the Kingdom. Her Grace Dorinda Courtenay and Maitre Gilles de Beauchamps spoke words of appreciation to name her their peer. Rhenna was then wrapped in a beautifully embroidered cloak emblazoned with a Pelican in her piety, and was inducted into the order of the Pelican (scroll by Mistress Alicia Langland and THL Vivienne of Yardley)
There being no further business the Regency court was closed.
26 Monday Oct 2020
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The Report of the Court of Their Sylvan Majesties, Maynard and Liadain, held in the Barony of Saint Swithins Bog on the 3rd day October anno societatis 55, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Silver Buccle.
Their Majesties Opened Their Court, and laid a glaive upon the ground to mark appropriate social distance.
Their Excellencies Gunther and Rosheen, Baron and Baroness of Saint Swithins Bog were given leave to hold Their Baronial Court.
Their Majesties thanked all who came to Their Court, and all of those who have been active in the Æther to keep Æthelmearc alive during this trying time.
Their Majesties then invited the Youths present to come forward one at a time to take a game bag.
Their Majesties then acceptable Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile’s oath of service as Silver Buccle Principal Herald of Æthelmearc.
Bera Jorundsdottir was called forth and Awarded Arms for her skill in fencing, operating siege engines, service to the Barony camp at Pennsic, and donations to Gold Key. Scroll by Lady Drucilla
Radomir Bakalarz was invited in Their Majesties’ Court and praised for his work at events and demos, transporting items and service as a Thrown Weapons Marshall. For this They Awarded him Arms. Scroll by Lady Tierrany Rose Orre.
Their Majesties Awarded Arms to Morgaine de Clermont called the Wanderer for her service at events, always the first to arrive and last to leave site, and caring for the gold key. She ensures that all around her are having fun, and her arrows and axes always hit their mark. Scroll by Lady Grainne Ruadh.
The Noble Cassiano da Castello was invited into court. Their Majesties noted that they always had a smile on their face as they served their newest beverages, retained tirelessly, or shared a delicious lunch. For these things Their Majesties inducted them into the Order of the Cornelian. Scroll Limned by Maitresse Elyse le Bref, scrivened by Mistress Alicia Langland, upon a text by Don Jehan le Blanc.
Their Majesties then summoned Fredrik Silverose and Thora Silverthorn into Their Court. They spoke of Fredrik’s service as Baronial Chamberlain, and donations of his wire weaving to largess. They praised Thora for working as tollner, running children’s activities, cooking sewing and cleaning. This pleased Their Majesties and so both were Awarded Arms. Matching Tiny scrolls by THLady Zosia Kowaleska upon words by Jose de la Lingua.
Lord Kenshin Sato was brought before Their Majesties and inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce for his skills in heavy combat. Scroll by Minamoto Roku-i Sakuraku.
Their Majesties inducted Lord Allene Naughty into the Order of the Golden Alce for his skills in Fencing and Archery and heavy weapons. Scroll illumination by Donatella da Fano, calligraphy by Lady Judith Krahe von Schwarzwald.
Peter of Runestone Watch was inducted into the Order of the Silver Alce for his skills as a youth fighter, serving as baronial champion, and helping to teach new youth fighters. Scroll illuminated by THLady Vivienne of Yardley, calligraphed by THLady Shirin of Susa, words by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh.
Their Majesties then called for Lady Asuka Seishi and inducted her into the Order of the Keystone for her years of service as a waterbearer, service at events, retaining, and willingness to do anything needed in order to help. Scroll limned by Sir Arden Scot and scrivened by THLady Shirin al Sussiyya.
Baroness Aelfra Long was summoned before Their Majesties. Their Majesties confronted her that They had caught wind of Aelfra’s plot involving the entire Barony of Saint Swithins Bog. She had been working through the pandemic in assisting any and all to register arms and names with the College of Heralds. For this Her Majesty removed a broach from her sleeve and presented it to Baroness Aelfra as a token of distinction.
But while Their Majesties had Baroness Aelfra Long in Their Court, They further charged her for her heraldic skills, designing arms and names, running courts, constructing scroll texts and brags on the field in varied and diverse means setting them to period texts, and creating scrolls. For this Maynard and Liadain inducted her into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Lady Eilionara inghean an Bhaird, with the assistance of Master Johann von Solothurn of Atlantia set to the tune of Lisa Theriot’s The Harvest.
King Maynard and Queen Liadain then called Baroness Osa of the Greenland into Their Court so that They could induct her into the Order of the Sycamore for her skill at sewing viking age women’s garb, making banners and award scrolls. Scroll illumination by Lay Aine ingen ui Briain, calligraphy by THLady Shirin of Susa, words by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh.
Their Majesties then invited Baron Gunther Grunbaum to attend Them. Their Majesties had discovered ancient historical texts and so presented Baron Gunther with his backlog Sycamore scroll from the Reign Titus and Anna Leigh. Scroll by Dame Ursula of Rouen upon words by Baroness Rosheen O’Faye.
Baroness Rosheen O’Faye was then invited to join her husband Baron Gunther Greenbaum in Their Majesties’ Court, and both were presented with Golden Escarbuncles for their leadership, inspiration and support in putting together a small local gathering for Their Majesties’ Court, and ensuring that all award recipients were present.
Their Majesties then spoke about Gobi, and Fobi, and all the members of Saint Swithins Bog who make the drinks, and help put up the Baronial Camp at Pennsic, or man the bar, or invite all join them for Gobi Night, and so Their Majesties inducted the Barony of Saint Swithin’s Bog into the Order of Howlings Wolf for their spreading of mirth, merriment, and hospitality.
Her Majesty Liadain then called for Lady Caterine de Troyes to come forth, and thanked her for stoking the fires and preparing lunch for all that day. Queen Liadain named Lady Caterine her inspiration and presented her with a token from her hand.
Their Majesties thanked all scribes who had contributed to the court and offered them tokens for their generous gifts of their arts, and offered each of them tokens.
King Maynard and Queen Liadain then spoke to the populace and thanked them all for their hospitality, and for keeping their social distance.
Court Closed.
19 Monday Oct 2020
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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Maynard and Liadain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, held on the 11th day of July Anno Societatis 55 at the Æthelmearc Æcademy, Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile, Jewel Herald.
Their Majesties Maynard and Liadain opened Their Court and welcomed all who had attended the Æthelmearc Æcademy.
Baroness Elena de la Palma, Dean of the Æthelmearc Æcademy was invited to speak.
She spoke of her appreciation for all of the Teachers, Zoomerators, Class attendees, and Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for technical assistance. Their Majesties in turn thanked Baroness Elena and all her staff for hosting the Virtual Æthelmearc Æcademy.
Their Majesties invited the Kingdom Ministers of Arts and Sciences Master Hrolfr a Fjarfelli and Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli into court.
Hrolfr and Elska spoke about the Virtual Queen’s Prize Tournament which had just concluded.
They were truly in awe of the response.
In the Wake of Ice Dragon and Artisans Faire events being cancelled, Hrolfr and Elska wanted to give the artisans of Æthelmearc a forum to display the Arts and Sciences.
To this end, they opened the Virtual Queen’s Prize Tourney for artists to publicly share their work and documentation openly to all the Known World, and receive feedback on their work.
18 artisans had presented 23 separate entries into the virtual Tournament.
Master Hrolfr and Mistress Elska then presented the prize for best documentation and overall winner of the tournament to Lady Ilaria of Delftwood for her entry of Three Early 15th Century Bourrelet Headdresses. Scroll is a work in progress.
His Majesty Maynard awarded the King’s Choice honor to THL Gesa van Wellenstein for her entry of a White scarf Scroll award scroll. Scroll is a work in progress
Her Majesty Liadain presented the Queen’s Choice award to Baroness Aranwen Ap Rhys Verch Gwalter for her entry of a Pagan Lady of the Isle of Man Necklace from Late 900AD Recreation . Scroll a work in progress
Lady Fede di Fiore was then called into Their Majesties’ Court. Before all witnesses here assembled, Their Majesties inducted Lady Fede into the Order of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc for her outstanding and continuing work in tailoring garments, clothing and teaching the art of the seamstress. Scroll Border limning by Lady Serena Milani, scrivened and medallions painted by Lady Magdalena Txoperena, parchment prepared by Lady Niccola Beese, upon a text by Don Jehan le Blanc.
Her Majesty Liadain then spoke of her inspiration for the day, and spoke of Baroness Amalie Reinhardt for all of her support of the online efforts to hold the Virtual Æthelmearc Æcademy and Court. So Her Majesty presented her a personal token.
Their Majesties thanked everyone for attending Æcademy and Their Court. They are exploring some possible options for non-traditional courts, so please submit award recommendations.
Their Majesties thanked Baroness Elena de la Palma and Baroness Amalie Reinhardt and all their staff for their efforts in bringing the event to everyone this day.
They thanked scribes and medallion makers who had work to create the beautiful works of art that were given in Their Court, and reminded the populace to watch AE Live online.
Court closed.
05 Monday Oct 2020
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The Report of the Æthereal Court of Maynard and Laidain, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, Court held on the 27th day of June Anno Societatis 55, Baron
Brandubh O’Donghaile, Jewel Herald.
Their Majesties thanked Duke Ullr Amaranthson of the Middle Kingdom for his work in creating new Thrones for the Kingdom of Æthelmearc and bestowed upon him the Æthelmearc Award of Excellence.
Court Closed.