Here begins the report of the Court of Andreas Morgan and Kallista Morgunova, Second of those names, 50th King and Queen of Æthelmearc at AE War Practice held within the Shire of Steltonwald, May 19 & 20th AS 58. Po Silvertop, Jewel of Aethelmearc Herald reporting, with the assistance of jorundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, Baron Salvadore De La Torres, Master Kieran and Lady Magdelena Txoperena

Fri evening on the battlefield:

Their Majesties invited THL Enzo de Pazzi to attend them. Complimenting him on his artistry at metalwork and armor, They gave leave for Mistress Laurencia of Carlisle to release him from her service. They then called for the Order of the Laurel to escort him to his vigil.

Lord Halfdan Danielson (also known as Bones) was called before the Crown, and for his notable prowess was inducted into the order of the Gage. Scroll by Master Caleb Reynolds.

Their Majesties then requested the presence of THL Rhys of Myles End, and after being relieved of his squire’s chain by Sir Oliver Sutton and his protégé belt by Mistress Katla úlfheþinn. Their Majesties invited the Order of the Chivalry to convene and escort him to vigil.

Saturday afternoon, on the battlefield:

Their Majesties convened Their Order of the Chivalry and His Majesty spoke of the prowess and dedication of THL Angus the Bull, and for those attributes Their Majesties presented him with a Writ to contemplate Elevation to the Chivalry. Writ by THL Sophie Davenport.

Their Majesties then summoned THL Rhys of Myles End to request his response to his Writ. The Crown heard testimony from HRH Juliana Delaware as a Lady of the Rose, from Magnifico Elena d’Artois as a Master of Defense, from Baroness Amalie Reinhardt (sending words via Baroness Elena de Palma) as a member of the Pelican, from Mahin Banu Tabrizi as a member of the Laurel, from HRH Gareth Kincaid as a Royal Peer, and from Baroness Beatrix Krieger as a member of the Chivalry. Satisfied with the testimony of the Peerages, with THL Rhys’ assent, he was invested with the regalia (ancestral chain, lineage chain, coat, belt, and spurs) of a Knight of the Society. Upon receiving the last unanswered buffet and proclaiming his oath of fealty, Rhys was dubbed Sir Rhys, a Knight of Æthelmearc.  Scroll by Christofano.

Court was then suspended. 

Later Saturday on the field:

Upon the Pennsic Field did Their Majesties, Andreas and Kallista, call before them Lord Dagon Wrathmonger, noting his undeniable prowess and efforts in hosting a winter fighting site for heavy weapons fighters and fencers alike, and did award him a Golden Alce. This scroll was later presented in his camp. Upon completion, Their Majesties’ court was again suspended.

Still later Saturday, in the AE Royal encampment:

Their Majesties, Andreas Morgan and Kallista Morgunova, do hereby exile from the Kingdom Valarie Kelly and Known in the SCA as Raven Whiteheart for the duration of Their Reign, this twentieth day of May, AS 58, at Æthelmearc War Practice.

In Saturday Evening Court:

Their Majesties welcomed Their Heirs as well as the Landed Nobility to join them in Their court.

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

Their Majesties invited the Autocrats, Mistress Alessandra d’Avignon and THL Aaliz de Gant to speak about the day and to thank the event staff.

Their Majesties permitted Their Jewel Herald, Master Po to make a plea to the populace for both donations of scroll cases for future courts as well as prizes for the upcoming Pennsic Novice Tourney.

Their Majesties invited all the newcomers present to come forward. They were given gifts of mugs made by the artisans of the Kingdom.

Rhys Dunlop was welcomed into Court, where he requested official residency as a member of the Æthelmearc populace, respectfully renouncing his prior Midrealm residency.

Their Majesties called forward the youth of the Kingdom present- and then chose Abby as the day’s sacrificial “runner of the toy chest”.

Their Majesties requested Lord Matthias Weasle come forward to discuss the day’s youth Champions tourneys. Hearing of the displays of prowess, they then welcomed Felix as Division 2 champion and Ragnar in Roude as Division 3 champion. Regalia was presented to each, including prize scrolls by Mistress Arianna of Winthorpe.

Mistress Elska a Fjarfelli was invited to discuss the day’s Kingdom Archery championship. While many displayed wonderful ability, the day’s winner and new Kingdom champion was determined to be Master Hrolfr a Fjarfelli. He accepted the prize quiver and Kingdom regalia and accepted a place amongst TRM’s Champions in Court.

Their Majesties welcomed an anonymous distinguished envoy Guest from the Pleasure Pavilions, who brought both an invitation and a challenge: that the Known World and Pennsic itself had lost touch with the mirth that once characterized the Society. Accusing Æthelmearc of allowing itself to become boring, the Pleasure Pavilions threw down a (borrowed, 6 fingered) gauntlet and challenged Æthelmearc to send “the Kingdom’s greatest fool” to defend the Kingdom against this accusation at a “Feast of Fools” competition to be held at Pennsic. Retrieving the gauntlet, Her Majesty mused aloud where She might find such a defender.

Upon vocal agreement between the Crown and Court, Their Majesties called Their Jewel Herald before Them and bestowed upon him a jester’s cap, asking him to accept the challenge.

Lord Winardis of Borderwatch was called before Their Majesties and for his Service was inducted into the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Forveleth Dundee

Their Majesties requested the presence of Lord Daithi Mor Mac Cernaich and speaking of his prowess on the field inducted him into the Order of the Golden Alce. Scroll by Eleanor Goodwin

The Crown then asked Lord Thorir of Aett Skyti to attend Them and for his enthusiasm and fearsomeness on the field added him to Their Order of the Golden Alce. Scroll by Cassia Carataca

Siuirtan O’cais was invited before the Crown and for his notable prowess upon the field they did induct Siuirtan into the Order of the Golden Alce with AOA. Scroll by Lady Zafira, calligraphy by Lady Marsaili Mac Lochlainn & words by some guy in a hat.

While admiring the micrography of Lord Siuirtan’s scroll, Their Majesties requested the responsible scribe come forward, they spoke to Lady Zafira bint Benjamin ibn Ibrahim of her myriad labors in service to the Crown and for such created her a Court Baroness. Scroll and Coronet by Angellin the Bookmaker

Scott of Delftwood was invited to appear before the Crown. Though new to the Society his Service has been great, and he was therefore awarded Arms.  Scroll by Lady Kolfinna Jodisardotti and some guy in a hat.

Lady Avitoria Vidua was requested by the Crown who spoke at length of her wonderful art for which she was inducted into the Order of the Fleur d’Aethelmearc. Scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope

Their Majesties called Mistress Alfrun Ketta before them, as They had come across a long-lost scroll detailing the incredible research and detail of her clothing, for which They inducted her into the Order of the Golden Mirror. Scroll by Forveleth Dunde.

Their Majesties invited Mistress Liadhain na Clerigh na Coilte to attend them and discussed with her the notable amount of Service she is known for and the reputation she has that goes beyond the Sylvan borders, for such accomplishments They offered her a Writ for Elevation to the Order of the Pelican. Writ by Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

Their Majesties then summoned THL Enzo de Pazzi to request his response to his Writ. The Crown heard testimony from Duchess Líadain ní Dheirdre Chaomhánaigh who spoke as a Jewel of Æthelmearc, Baron Magnus de Lyons who spoke as member of the Order Pelican, Duke Maynard von dem Steiner who spoke as Captain of the French, Duke Laurelen Darksbane of the Midrealm spoke as a Royal Peer, Sir Otto of Westphalia spoke as a member of the Chivalry, and Mistress Laurencia of Carlisle spoke on behalf of the Order of the Laurel. Finding such testimony worthy, the Honorable Lord was invested with regalia fit for his new station; cloak, hood, and medallion – and then swearing Fealty he was elevated to Master of the Laurel. Scroll by Kieran MacRae

Their Majesties invited all Scribes to come forward and receive gifts of appreciation for their efforts. Don Salvadore was chosen to run the scribal box.

The Honorable Lady Gesa von Wellenstein came forward to return a pouch containing golden acorns that she had found, fearing that they were the Royal Nuts gone missing…

Their Majesties thanked all for attending and making the day wonderful.

His Highness Prince Gareth 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.
Licensed Renaissance Rogue #131
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In the first and second of five bouts, Duke Byron and Sir Murdoch fought two weapon. The victor in both windy, rain rounds was Sir Murdoch.

Keep Calm and Ferment has been the running theme of the Æthelmearc brewers throughout the plague years – which should have resulted in copious brews to sample, right?! Figuring the fermentations outpaced the trying-to-stay-sane self-sampling… the Æthelmearc Brewers Guild is proud to announce the Kingdom Brewers Championship!

This years’ Kingdom Brewers Championship will follow the round table format, as pioneered by former Brewers Guild Head Madoc Arundel. Both tasters as well as each entrant will judge each entry, including their own! Not to worry, experience has taught us entrants are most critical… with their own entries! The judging criteria will be the 60-point rubric which can be found on the Æthelmearc Brewers Guild website here. Together with the rubric, each participant will also have a score sheet, which includes a very handy tally of various flavors and off-flavors and the causes, to help the tasters in providing feedback to the entrant.

Are you wondering what else the Kingdom Brewers Guild is up to this spring?

Our awesome Royals consented to a Bards & Brews Night around the Æthelmearc Royal fire pit during War Practice Royal Camp at Runestone Hill, Friday May 19th. This will be preceded by a heavy fighting torchlight Beer Pit, organized by Halfdan Bones (Daniel Bones Meerschaert on the Book of Faces) where the fighters have to buy in with a 6-pack of beer!

And by special request of the Baron and Baroness, who coincidentally are also brewers, and the Guild Equipment Team (applause, please!), Bog 3-Day will once again have a Brewing Competition. This year will be organized by Maddoc (Brian Strenko on the Book of Faces), and we all hope the entrants will donate their entries to the Guild Bar for the evening Bardic Circle, like the previous year!

And there will be even more in store – as Pennsic 50 is coming soon…
Thus: keep calm, brew more, and bring those bottles to share.

Your Guild Head,
Elska

Documented from the Rolls and Files of the Coram Regibus of Thomas Byron II Rex and Ariella II Regina, King and Queen of Æthelmearc: Being a True Record of the Business of Their Royal Court at Pax Interruptus, 9 July, Anno Societatis LVII, in the Barony of Thescorre. As recorded by Gwendolyn the Graceful, Brehyres, Meistr-y-gân, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald, assisted by Drotinn jǫrundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, with the additional assistance of Mistress Gytha Oggsdottir, Silent Herald, The Honorable Lady Sophie Davenport, and Baron Ixac ben Simone.

In the morning, Their Majesties requested that Baroness Bronwyn nic Gregor, Seneschal of the Barony of Thescorre, and members of the election committee, come forward to certify the results of the election.

Her Excellency being unavailable, Lady Nicole du Marais attested to the legitimacy of the Barony’s will.

Their Majesties therefore inquired of Baron Eldjarn the Thoughtful and Baroness Dubheasa inghean Dubgaill whether they were prepared to retire, and whether they had any remaining business to attend before so doing. When Their Excellencies replied in the affirmative, Their Majesties gave them leave to open their final court.

Upon that court’s conclusion, Their Majesties recalled Their Excellencies, thanked them for their service, and received back from them the Baronial coronets, and released them to their leisure among the populace. Their Majesties then called for Mistress Nuzha bint Saleem and Lord Andriú mac Domhnaill, as their duly elected successors, to present themselves and swear fealty to the Crown. Thereafter, Their Majesties placed the coronets upon their heads, and further Granted Baron Andriú Arms. Thus was the (temporarily hereditary) line of Thescorre secured.

At this time, Court was suspended.

In the evening, Their Majesties allowed Their Youth Champion, Hjotr Sigvardsson, to run the toybox, and encouraged the youth of the kingdom to pursue him…and pursue him…and pursue him….

Their Majesties invited forth all those attending their first event and presented them with cups as gestures of welcome. (So abundant were the newcomers that a resupply of cups was required, thanks to the timely and swift assistance of His Excellency, Baron Brandubh!)

Her Majesty requested that The Honorable Lady Cristina inghean Ghriogar come forward to thank Her Ladyship for the pouch she had gifted to Her Majesty earlier in the day. Her Majesty also noted that Her Ladyship had many, many examples of such fine workmanship, so much so that others had taken goodly note and found it worthy of further recommendation. Thus, Their Majesties requested to be attended by Their Most Noble Order of the Laurel and entreated that Her Ladyship set a time and place at which to sit vigil and contemplate whether she would accept elevation into that company. Scroll by The Honorable Lady Sophie Davenport.

Their Majesties gave leave to The Honorable Lord Angus the Bull, as Event Steward, to thank his staff. Before releasing His Lordship, Their Majesties also recognized his ongoing efforts to support his Barony and the Kingdom and named him a Companion of the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Lady Vedis Aradottir.

Their Majesties gave leave to Baron Snorri skyti Bjarnarson, Archery Champion, to recognize the skill of Cricket Karasson in the day’s shooting and invite him to bear the Bow of State for the remainder of Court.

Their Majesties then invited Baron Andriú and Baroness Nuzha to hold their first Baronial Court.

Following the close of Baronial Court, Their Majesties requested one to come forward as the representative for Lady Dehka the Dancer. Baroness Dubheasa inghean Dubgaill answered this call.

Understanding that Lady Dehka will be unable to attend Their Court for some time to come, Their Majesties wished to convey to her Their appreciation of her skills, including dance, pottery, and gameplay, in token of which, they named her a Companion of the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.

Their Majesties then sought Lady Gwen Cooke. Their Majesties took good note of Lady Gwen’s dedication to her Barony, her tireless service, and her efforts to keep the Barony an industrious jewel in the crown of the Kingdom. Recognizing that such service is deserving of more than idle praise, Their Majesties were moved to name her a Companion of the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Lady Murdia Drusilla Vettia Portia.

Noting the workmanship of the scroll, Their Majesties desired that Lady Murdia Drusilla Vettia Portia present herself before Them. Their Majesties also recalled that this lady had done many, many works of service that day, including serving her Baron and Baroness, as well as providing the luncheon served in the Royal pavilion. Further, Their Majesties observed that this lady had performed similar service on many other occasions as well, and more besides, and for these acts They were minded creating her a Companion of the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Nikolai Vasiliev.

Their Majesties wished once more to be attended by Lady Nicole du Marais. To this lady, they imparted Their knowledge both first-hand and by good report, that she contributes materially in many ways to the arts within the Kingdom. Her talent for capturing memories and providing the visual record of Æthelmearc’s events and its subjects; her gifts as a scribe; and her skill at creating garb, were all worthy of recognition, and thus They were pleased to name her a Companion of the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Dame Zofia Kowalewska upon wording by Mistress Beatrice de Winter.

Their Majesties next greatly desired to see Her Royal Highness, Princess Ceirech na Hinnsi, for a closer audience. They noted that Her Highness is a lethal warrior in her own right, having for some time been a driving force in siege combat. Their Majesties also conveyed the esteem and respect of others who had taken notice of Her Highness’ dedication to siege warfare, her skill upon the field, and her inspiration and leadership among her siege crew. Thus, they also invited His Royal Highness Arnthor, as the representative of Their Noble Order of the Scarlet Battery, to welcome Her Highness into that Order, and granted her Arms. Scroll by Ren Xing upon wording by “Some guy in a hat” (AKA Master Po Silvertop).

Before Their Highnesses could get too resettled, Their Majesties also sought Lord Chebe to join Them in Court. Their Majesties shared Their knowledge of the ways in which Lord Chebe promotes siege combat not only within his Barony, but throughout the Kingdom, as Their deputy marshal for siege. Noting his enthusiasm for engineering, his service to the Kingdom, and the prowess he brings to the battlefield, they were also moved to induct him as a Companion of the Noble Order of the Scarlet Battery, as well as Granting him Arms. Scroll by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova.

 

Their Majesties then requested that Baron Andriú mac Domhnaill approach once more. They desired to speak with His Excellency about the ephemeral nature of food as one’s art, and of the curious effect that despite this, the memory of a highly enjoyable morsel may linger far beyond the product itself. Noting that His Excellency’s gastronomic creations are the stuff of which such memories are formed, Their Majesties invited Their Noble Order of the Fleur D’Æthelmearc to join them and welcome His Excellency Andriú as their newest Companion. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.

 

Their Majesties then had further need of Baroness Nuzha bint Saleem. Her Excellency presented herself and asked what further service she might offer. Their Majesties replied that Her Excellency’s service was indeed the subject of Their discourse with her, for indeed it can be said that her entire life has been spent in the service of the Society, even from her childhood when she might be found in kitchens, to her years of continued devotion to her Barony, to her current commitment to guide that Barony in the very seat previously occupied by her parents. Their Majesties declared Themselves not alone in this assessment, and thus called for Their Most Noble Order of the Pelican to draw nigh. In addition to Her Excellency’s new responsibilities, Their Majesties did command her to appoint a place and time at which she might give answer whether she would consent to induction into that good company. Scroll, in the form of a book, calligraphed by Mistress Abigail Kelhoge upon parchment of her own making, with words by Mistress Sadira bint Wassouf.

Her Majesty addressed the populace to name as her inspiration, Sarah, who had not only returned to the Society after many years’ absence, but had brought along several others, including her children, all of whom had participated in the day’s activities with enthusiasm and interest.

Their Majesties invited forward the scribes who had contributed to the day’s scrolls, for replenishment of supplies. Lady Kara Ivarsdottir also presented Moss, child of Sarah, with a traveling scribal kit to further encourage their newfound art.

His Majesty warned of the rumblings of coming war. Word has reached the Kingdom that foreign powers are soon to converge upon the fields of Pennsic, and all are needed to defend the Sylvan Lands against this impending threat. His Majesty entreated all to come with swords, bows, axes, with siege engines, and even scribal kits, to prove to the Known World that the forces of Æthelmearc are not to be engaged lightly.

There being no further business, Court was closed.

Faithfully Submitted,

Gwendolyn the Graceful, Brehyres (OL)

Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald