Dragon Horn of An Tir

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The Dragon Horn of An Tir

The Dragon Horn of An Tir is an older cultural artifact of the kingdom. Over time, it has evolved to being specifically awarded for service in the field of archery.

This horn is not to be confused with the Champion's Horn of An Tir, part of the Bardic Champion's regalia.

The horn is conferred by its current holder, and is not registered with the OP.

HL Domnall Scriptor GdS of the College of Cranehaven is the current custodian. (March 24, 2020)

Description

The artifact is comprised of a white drinking horn with an engrailed gold or brass outer lip. It rests on a wooden stand with a sweeping silhouette of a dragon. It is accompanied by scrolls containing its history.

History

Per the words of Mistress Isolde de la Vielle-a-Roue on January 27, AS 49 (CE 2015): "First won by Duke Frederick of Holland in AS 2.

Presented as a gift to Count Garick Blackhand von Köpke and Duchess Talitha von Köpke in AS 3.

As a prize went to Count Hans von Wolfholz, then squired to Count Garick.

Then handed down to Sir Andras Truemark when he was squired to Jarl Barak Ravensfuri and arcarius to Baron Julian Edward Farnsworth for his contributions to the field of archery.

Then went to Master Julian Edward Farnsworth for outstanding contributions to the field of archery.

Then went to Archos Loegaire mac Lochlainn for dedicated service to the field of archery.

Now given to Archos Ronan Mackay for dedicated service to the field of archery in An Tir.

Heartfelt congratulations to Archos Ronan Mackay on this great honor."

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Scroll One Transcription

Norse Horn with Dragon Stand

First won by Duke Frederick of Holland, MA, OD, OL in AS II in the Kingdom of the West. Presented as a gift to Count Sir Garick Blackhand von Kupke and Countess Talitha von Kupke at Ducal Prize Tourney, as XXVIII. They awarded it to Hans von Wolfhole, Squire to Count Sir Garick, for his win at that event. Donated by Squire Hans to the Barony of Darkwood in AS XXX as a prize for the Baronial Archery Championship and won by Lord Andras the Truemark, Squire to Jarl Sir Barak Ravensfuri, Arcarius to Baron Master Julian Edward Farnsworth, Ludicrous Bowman of Antir.

Scroll Two Transciption

HL Andras the Truemark presented the Norse Horn to Baron Master Julian Edward Farnsworth for his outstanding contributions in the field of archery. Baron Julian has awarded it to Lord Loric MacLoughain for his dedicated service to archery in the Kingdom of An Tir.

Having received this Norse Horn on the 26th of January AS XXXVI, I Loegaire mac Lochlainn now present it to Ronan McKay on this 24th day of January AS XLIX for his dedicated service to archery in the Kingdom of An Tir.

Donnel for it was shown a man can move a mountain not with a army but with his love for a shire -Ronan McKay Jan.20.18