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Court Report: Scarlet Guard Inn VI

19 Tuesday Jun 2018

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An account of the court of Sven and Siobhan, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, held at The Scarlet Guard Archery Festival VI on the ninth day of June in the 53rd year of the Society in the Shire of Hornwood. Reported by Freiherrin Helena Mutzhasen, Windmill Pursuivant.

Their Majesties invited before Them Master Juan Miguel Cezar, Marshal in Charge, to speak about the varied archery challenges. He thanked the marshals and asked that some of the marshals also be invited into the Presence to present the winners of challenges.

Lord Snori skyti Bjarnson announced that there was a tie in The Scarlet Guard Classic (archery golf), but the decided the winner to be “The Independent Myrkies” because the team had two youth archers. The Team was awarded hoods made by Lord Snori skyti Bjarnson.

Snorri prizes

The Independent Myrkies team wins the Scarlet Guard Classic. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Master Robert the Grey announced the winners of The Friday Night Flight Shoot by category: Longbow (220 yards) by Master Robert the Grey; Recurve (268 yards) by Master Seamus McRay of Atlantia; Period bow (231 yards) by Lord Godai Katsunaga of Atlantia; Crossbow (247 yards) by Muhallim ibn Rashid.

Winners of the Friday night flight shoot. Photos by Lord Mikus.

Master Juan Miguel Cezar announced the winner of the X-Range to be Master Ambrosius MacDaibhidh who scored 60 of 100, and also noted Mary of Haverford, 12 years old, who scored 50 out of 100.

He continued and announced that the Iron Tassel competition raised $230 for the American Cancer Society, and was won by Mathias Blackett.

Finally, the Scarlet Guard Challenge was won by Fynlo Mac Cane of the Kingdom of Merides.

Scarlet Guard Challenge competitors

Competitors in the Scarlet Guard Challenge with the winner’s banner. Photo by Lord Mikus.

Their Majesties then summoned their Archery Champion, Alrekr Berggeson, thanked him of his service and divested him of his regalia. They then called forth Master Ambrosius MacDaibhidh and named him their new Archery Champion. Scroll illuminated by Princess Anna Leigh, with calligraphy by Freiherrin Helena Mutzhasen.

Ambrosius Archery Champ

Master Ambrosius is named the new Kingdom Archery Champion. Photo by Lord Mikus.

All the children present were asked to visit Their Majesties. Her majesty explained that each could get a toy from the toy chest, youngest first, so long as they all walked and were well behaved.

Their Majesties called for a very surprised Friduric von Meir, and spoke of his enthusiasm in many martial pursuits and his willingness to help. They then awarded him Arms. Scroll by Lady Felice de Thornton.

Their Majesties sought the presence of Bjarki Rickardson, and spoke of his dedication to the archery and heavy communities. For his service, they awarded him Arms. Scroll by Analaith ingen Trena.

Their Majesties then asked to see Godfrey de Bayeux. They spoke of his skill with thrown weapons and were pleased to discover his skill with archery as well, and awarded him Arms. Scroll calligraphed by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova on an unsigned illumination.

The ranks of nobility not yet being complete, Their Majesties bid Thomas and Astrid of the Barony Marche of the Debatable Lands present themselves. Both proved themselves assets to their Barony as well as the thrown weapons community. Both were awarded Arms. Matching scrolls made by THL Edana the Red.

Their Majesties then called forth any for whom this was their first event. The newcomers being shy, Her Majesty reached out to them personally and brought them into court. She welcomed them to the society and gave them each a priceless glass bead for them to remember their event.

Their Majesties asked all scribes to stand and be recognized for their hard work over the past year.

Lady Hannah Browere, Event Steward, was called forth and thanked for her work. Their Majesties generously gave coin of the realm to her to pass onto her staff.

Their Majesties received an envoy from the Kingdom of Meridies, an aptly named Master William Brewer, who presented Their Majesties with a bottle of mead made by his hand.

Her Majesty then sought the presence of Baron Edward Harbinger, who shot arrows and marshaled through injury and pain, and named him her Inspiration of the day.

Their Majesties asked if there was any further business. A lost cane was presented, with the owner identified.

There being no further business after, court was closed.

Æthelmearc Fall Crown Combatants List

25 Monday Sep 2017

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Greetings to the good subjects of Æthelmearc from Sophie Davenport, Silver Buccle Herald! It is my pleasure, with the permission of Their Majesties, Gareth and Juliana, to publish the names of those vying for the title of Heirs to the Throne of Æthelmearc.

Full event info can be found here.

Fall Crown Tournament, October 7, AS 52, 2017
Combatant/Consort List.  Good Luck to All!

Duke Timothy of Arindale for Duchess Gabrielle van Nijenrode

Duke Sven Gunnarsson for Duchess Siobhán inghean uí Liatháin

Duke Malcom Duncan MacEoghainn for Viscountess Rosalinde Ashworth

Duke Marcus Eisenwald for Countess Marguerite Eisenwald

Count Andreas Morgan for Countess Kallista Morgunova

Earl Thomas Byron of Haverford and Countess Ariella of Thornbury,
each for the other

Sir Maghnus an Chnoic na n’Iora for Mistress Gwendolyn the Graceful

Sir Angus MacBain for Mistress for Yvianne de Castel d’Avignon

Sir Murdoch Bayne for Baroness Rioghnach ny Rise

Sir Delphinious Aegeous for Lady Sigrid Wilhelm

Sir Alonzio of the Peacemakers for Mistress Alexandra dei Campagnella

THL Rouland of Willowbrooke and Mistress Jenna McPherson of Lion’s Tower,
each for the other

THL Freidrich Flußmüllnerin for Mistress Felicitas Flußmüllnerin

Sir Vladimir Mechnik for Lady Tomassa Isolona

Master Tigernach mac Cathail for Margareta le Sayre

Sir Arnþorr inn sterki for Lady Ceirich na Hinnsi

Sir Marek Viacheldrago for Baroness Sybilla Detwyller

Royce Bentley for Master Juan Miguel Cesar

Master Jussie Laplein for Lady Vika Vyborgskaia

Sir Beatrix Krieger and THL Thorsol Solinauga, each for the other

THL Dominic McMorland for Eleanor McMorland

THL Madison Morai for Lady Stasha Sebastyn

THL Oliver Sutton for Lady Grainne Shionnach

THL Cid Hiyo for Diane Haldie

THL Ardan Scott for Lady Deirdre Scott

Lord Marius Sittius for Lady Alita of Hartstone

Lord Wolfgang Starke for Lady Katerin Starke

Lord Cheng Tai Ren for Lady Dai Li

Lord Ulfkell Dungalson for Lady Aesa

Lord Legaire mac Connall for Lady Aurelie NicTurnear

Court Report: The Scarlet Guard Inn

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

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From the Scrolls of the Reign of Timothy and Gabrielle, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, as recorded by Dame Kateryna ty Isaf, Jewel of Æthelmearc Herald with the assistance of Lord Ronin O’Conall at The Scarlet Guard Inn in the Shire of Hornwood on June 10, Anno Societatis LII.

Their Majesties called forth the children present and asked Lord Robert Hazelet to take up the toy chest and lead the children on a merry chase. The children were instructed, once they caught Lord Robert, to take one toy each, beginning with the youngest child present. Having been given a count of ten, the chase commenced.

Their Majesties invited before Them, the Emissaries from the Kingdom of Meridies in attendance. Baron Griffin, speaking for the group presented gifts to Their Majesties including a reviled hat from the opponents of the Penguins of BMDL currently vying for a Cup from Lord Stanley to the merry hissing of the court.

Their Majesties invited Master Denys the Decadent before Them. Master Denys spoke of his pilgrimage to Scotland and presented Their Majesties with gifts from his travels.

Denys

Master Denys presenting a gift to Their Majestes. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties then invited Master Juan Miguel Cezar to bring forth the Marshals of the varied shoots of the Scarlet Guard Inn, who then named those who had bested the fields in the archery competitions of the day.

Juan Miguel gives out prizes

Master Juan Miguel gives out prizes. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties called for Chebe to present himself before Them. As a skilled archer working with the Hael Hounds, making his own bow and arrows as well as meads and ales, They felt he was a worthy deserving recognition and therefore Awarded him Arms making him a Lord of the court. The Scroll was created by Baroness Graidhne ni Ruaidh.

Lord Chebe receives his AoA. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties called Thalia la Papelone to attend Them. Speaking of her quiet service and continued work with the archery community, They Awarded her Arms, thus making her a Lady of the court. The scroll was illuminated by Mistress Cori Ghora and calligraphed by Mistress Liadain ni Chleirigh na Coille.

Lady Thalia receives her AoA. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties called forth Baron Edward Harbinger and Master Juan Miguel. They spoke of the rank of Master Bowman and how it was achieved through dedication to the art of the bow. Their Majesties then called forth Lady Ghaliya bint Yusef. Having attained the rank of Master Bowman, it was Their pleasure to witness this title conferred upon Lady Ghaliya. Furthermore, They felt it right to induct her to the Order of the Golden Alce for her tremendous dedication to the sport. They invited before them Mistress Ysabell Graver and Master Jacapo di Niccolo who presented her with the Golden Alce medallion originally worn by Master Jacapo before Lady Ghaliya’s birth and then worn by Mistress Ysabell. The scroll was created by the hand of THLady Anlaith ingen Trena.

Lady Ghaliya receives a Golden Alce and is acknowledged as a Master Bowman. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties called forth Lady Kathryn Täntzel. Seeing her work as both a seamstress and as a feast cooking assistant along with her creation of archery targets to enliven the hunt, They inducted her into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Mistress Gillian Llwelyn of Ravenspur.

Lady Kathryn receives a Sycamore. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties then called forth Lord Cyrus Augur. For his study of period fencing technique and his teaching of this knowledge, They inducted him into the Order of the Sycamore. Scroll by Freiherrin Helena Muetzhasen.

Lord Cyrus receives a Sycamore. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties call for Lady Rachaeldis of Swansmere to attend Them. As the Mum to Sylvan Vulcani, she helps in archery, fencing marshalling and bringing lost cousins into the SCA with grace and inspiration. For all this, Their Majesties inducted her into the Order of the Keystone. Scroll by Lady Felice de Thornton.

Lady Rachaeldis receives a Keystone. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

Their Majesties thanked Hornwood for hosting the Scarlet Guard Inn as it allows them to showcase the skill of the archers of Aethelmearc and enjoined the populace to take up the bow to strike fear into our enemies at Pennsic War. This day, They advised, They sought to find a new champion for Their court and indeed Master Jacapo di Niccolo had surpassed all this day. Having done so, Their Majesties saw fit to name him Their Archery Champion.

Jacopo Kingdom Archery Champ

Maestro Jacopo is named Kingdom Archery Champion again. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus

Their Majesties asked that all scribes who contributed to the scrolls given during the courts today stand and be recognized.

Her Majesty asked Lord Alfonso to attend Her. Her Majesty advised how she was delighted by the archery targets created for the event and was advised Lord Alfonso volunteered to create them all in the two weeks before the event while finalizing all the classes he was teaching at University. This moved Her to name him Her inspiration of the day and bestowed upon him the Golden Escarbuncle for his selfless devotion.

Alfonso Golden Escarbuncle

Lord Alfonso receives a Golden Escarbuncle. Photo by Lord Mikus Magellus.

There being no further business this day, Their Majesties’ court was thus concluded.

Court Report: Scarlet Guard Inn, Shire of Hornwood, June 13, A.S. 50

27 Saturday Jun 2015

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Documented from the Scrolls of the Reign of Timothy & Gabrielle II, King and Queen of Æthelmearc: the Business of Their Majesties’ Court at Hornwood Guard Inn, 13 June Anno Societatis L, in the Shire of Hornwood. As recorded by Their Silver Buccle Herald, Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai, with the assistance of Drotin Jorundr hinn Rotinn, Golden Alce Herald, and Takamatsu-san Gentarō Yoshitaka.

Their Majesties called forth the children in attendance, and bade them follow their daughter, Linette of Arindale, to the back of the hall, where treat bags had been prepared for them.

THLord Peregrine Falconer of the now-Kingdom of Avacal

THLord Peregrine Falconer of the now-Kingdom of Avacal

THL Peregrine Falconer, ambassador from Albrecht and Nasheeta, Crown Prince and Princess of Avacal, came forth to offer warm greetings from Their Highnesses and invite one and all to Their Coronation as First King and Queen of Avacal two weeks hence. Their Majesties bade THL Peregrine return Their greetings and congratulations on Their
Highnesses’ impending Coronation and Avacal’s elevation to the station of 20th Kingdom of the Society.

THL Gunther Grunbaum, the Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion, was summoned forth and created a Companion of the Keystone for his service not only to the Thrown Weapons and Siege communities, but also as cook, armorer and Chatelain. Words by Baron Daniel del Cavallo to be illuminated and calligraphed by THL Sophie Davenport were read.

THL Gunther Grunbaum receives his Keystone.

THL Gunther Grunbaum receives his Keystone.

THL Gunther then reported to Their Majesties that a tournament was held to determine his successor as Kingdom Champion. Of the many competitors, Baron Master Tigernach mac Cathal proved the most worthy, and was invited forth to receive the station and regalia of Kingdom Thrown Weapons Champion. Scroll illuminated by THL Aibell Suil-Uaine and calligraphed by Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai.

Master Tigernach is invested as Thrown Weapons Champion.

Master Tigernach is invested as Thrown Weapons Champion.

Ichikiero-san Osorochi, the Kingdom Archery Champion, was recognized as a Ludicrous Archer of Æthelmearc, and inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce for his skill as an archer. Scroll illuminated by Ishiyama-roku-i Gentarō Yori’ie and calligraphed by Lady Isabel Fleuretan.

Lord Ichikiero Osoroshi steps down as Champion and is recognized as a Ludicrous Bowman and a Companion of the Golden Alce.

Lord Ichikiero Osoroshi steps down as Champion and is recognized as a Ludicrous Bowman and a Companion of the Golden Alce.

Ichikiero-san then similarly reported to Their Majesties that a grand tournament had been held that day to determine Their Majesties’ next Archery Champion, and that Lord Ru Cavorst had shot more true than any other. Lord Ru was then invited forth, named the Kingdom Archery Champion, and received the regalia of his new station. Scroll illuminated by THL Aibell Suil-Uaine and calligraphed by Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai.

Lady Katheryn Täntzel was brought forth to announce the results of the Dante’s Inferno archery shoot held that day. Lord Martin Lewis scored in 3rd place, Takamatsu-san Gentarō Yoshitaka placed 2nd, and John of Maplewood had bested all others.

THL Juan Miguel Cezar came forth and spoke of the Scarlet Guard Challenge held that day, and that Takamatsu-san Gentarō Yoshitaka had proven victorious. He also brought forth and congratulated the many gentles who managed to complete the day’s Iron Tassel Shoot.

Alrekr Bergsson came forward to announce that Brendan of Ealdormere had been the victor in the day’s Mythic Heroes shoot.

While Alrekr Bergsson was in Their Majesties’ presence, They Awarded him Arms for his skill as an archer, his service as an archery marshal and assisting in event setup and teardown. Scroll illuminated by Lady Alana MacLeland and calligraphed by THL Juan Miguel Cezar.

Alric Burgson AoA

Alrekr Bergsson receiving his Award of Arms.

Goffrain Cleireach was Awarded Arms for his 22 years of service in the SCA as an archer at the Pennsic Wars, construction of archery targets, and assisting in the teardown of the Æthelmearc encampment at Pennsic. Scroll by Lady Vivienne of Yardley.

Gofrin AoA

Goffrain Cleireach is awarded Arms.

Lady Aemilia Soteria was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce for her great skill in thrown weapons and her service as a thrown weapons marshal. Scroll illuminated by Lady Isabel Fleuretan and calligraphed by Kameshima-kyō Zentarō Umakai.

Lady Aemelia Soteria is inducted into the Golden Alce.

Lady Aemilia Soteria is inducted into the Golden Alce.

Lady Caolfhionn of the Woods was elevated to the Order of the Sycamore for her generous and quiet skill in the art of brewing, which has earned her multiple awards in A&S competitions. A scroll by Countess Aidin ni Leir was not present.

Lord Hanse Drachensohn was presented with his scroll commemorating his induction into the Order of the Sycamore by the hands of Titus and Anna Leigh. Scroll illuminated by Lady Edana the Red and calligraphed by THL Fiora d’Artusio upon words by Don William Parris.

Her Majesty then spoke of the ingenuity of Master Robert the Gray in designing and constructing the archery target launcher that had been used on the day’s ranges. She presented Master Robert with her token of inspiration.

Those who had donated time and effort towards the scrolls given out that day were invited to stand forth and be recognized.

Master Jacopo di Niccolo informed the populace that some archery equipment had been left behind at the last year’s Archers to the Wald event, and that it had still not been claimed. He invited anyone who could correctly identify the lost equipment to speak with him and claim it.

Baron Edward Harbinger, the Kingdom Archer General, announced that once again, House Wolf and Thistle had organized a Peerage shoot for the day as a fundraiser for the Kingdom Trailer Fund. He then reported that the shoot had raised $393 for the fund.

The peerage charity shoot run by Baron Edward Harbinger.

The peerage charity shoot run by Baron Edward Harbinger.

His Majesty reiterated his belief that this year’s Pennsic War may well be decided by the Mass Populace Archery Shoots, and implored everyone who could shoot a bow or crossbow to take their weapons and ammunition to the Archery Range at War and shoot for Æthelmearc. The Populace Shoots are not limited; each person can shoot as many times as they would like, and every point is counted towards the Kingdom’s total.

There being no further business, Their Majesties’ Court was closed.

In Honor and Service,
Kameshima Zentarō Umakai
高貴国境の王国の治部卿
Silver Buccle Principal Herald, Kingdom of Æthelmearc

An Archery Challenge from the Scarlet Guard

06 Friday Feb 2015

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Members of the Order of the Scarlet Guard at the Scarlet Guard Inn II in June of A.S. XLIX

Members of the Order of the Scarlet Guard at the Scarlet Guard Inn II in June of A.S. XLIX. Photo by THLord Juan Miguel Cezar.

Greetings unto all the groups of Æthelmearc from the Order of the Scarlet Guard!

We wish to issue a challenge! On Saturday, June 13th, A.S. 50, in the Shire of Hornwood at the Scarlet Guard Inn III, we are inviting every Barony, Shire, Dominion, Canton, and College to send an individual to shoot in an archery competition. The nature of the competition is not yet determined, but since the Scarlet Guard Inn is already jam-packed full of fun and interesting archery ranges, we expect it will be a single round, highest-score-wins shoot.

Martin archer

Photo by THL Juan Miguel Cezar.

Each group can pick one representative, who must be a member of that group, to compete in the challenge. The competitor must bring a signed letter from the seneschal of their group as proof that they are the group’s chosen representative. Only persons with a signed letter from the group’s seneschal will be allowed to compete. Archers from groups outside of Æthelmearc may compete as long as they have a letter signed by their local seneschal. Members of the Scarlet Guard are not eligible to shoot in this competition.

Each group should send a small item or token that will be put in the prize basket for the winner. There will also be a banner for the winner to keep during the year, and then pass on to the next winner at the following year’s competition. The name of the winner and the group he/she is from will be added to this banner each year, as we plan to make this an ongoing competition.

If you have any questions please contact us at scarletguard_clerk@aethelmearc.org.