Lions Gate Baroness' Winter Tourney XXXIX/2004

Date

4 Dec. XXXIX/2004

Branch

Lions Gate (Vancouver, BC)

Autocrat

Site

Cloverdale Fair Grounds

Weather

Cloudy

Activities

Court Report

Court Report of Their Highnesses Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette
Baroness' Winter Tournament
December 4, 2004 AS 39
Barony of Lions Gate

Those members of Their Highnesses Royal Retinue who had not yet sworn fealty to their Prince and Princess were called forward to do so.

On behalf of Their past Highnesses Prince Kheron and Princess Ksenia, let it be known to all that this day, Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette presented the following:

Einar the Noseless (Lions Gate) - Award of Arms
Natasha of Deep Valley (Lions Gate) - Award of Arms
Adelicia Danica Cecily of Reesdale (Lions Gate) - Award of Arms

On behalf of Their past Highnesses of the Principality of Ealdormere, Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette presented the following scroll:

Jhered Mynglwyd (Lions Gate) (17-Oct-1998) - Award of Arms

Let it be known unto all that on this day, Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette granted the following award:

Dalibor Krivoklatsky (Lions Gate) - Award of Arms

The office of Principality Minister of Lists changed officers. Her Ladyship Caitrin ni Cingeadh stepped down, and Lady Gwyneth Gower of Lions Gate swore fealty to Their Highnesses as the new officer. Three cheers were given to the outgoing Listmistress for her hard work and dedication.

Her Highness ban-Fhlaith Berndatte called forth the following gentles who were praised for their actions and were given prizes for their chivalry on the field this day:

Thorin Olafsson (Danescombe) - Heavy Combat
Dalibor Krivoklatsky (Lions Gate) - Heavy Combat
Augustine Drakkar (Lionsdale) - Rapier Combat

Lady Bolverk of Momchilovich addressed the populace to note that the standards of combat and chivalry have risen since she was raised to knighthood. She called forth the following gentles to let all know that they were worthy of being acknowledged for their skill, dedication, helpfulness and that they in fact epitomized many qualities of knighthood.

Lord Yusuf ban Joseph, Squire to Duke Eirikr (Lions Gate)
Lord Savaric de Porte des Lions, Squire to Sir Raknar (Lions Gate)
His Lordship Thorin Olafsson, Squire to Sir Raknar (Danescombe)
Lord Ieuan Gower, Squire to Prince Ulf (Lions Gate)
Lord Ulfgar Hjartar Bani Thorvaldsson, Squire to Sir Thorvald (Shittimwoode)

His Excellency Viscount Kheron Azov presented Sverra from Ramsgaard with a Princes' Favour. She was not present at Winter Investiture to receive it.

His Highness Prince Ulf spoke words to His court in regards to needing a volunteer to assist Him during His reign with fundraising efforts. The main focus of fundraising for Tir Righ being in procuring a trailer to carry the Royal Regalia, and a pavilion to have at events for court. If you are interested in coordinating any fundraising, please contact His Highnesses or Their Head Lady-in-Waiting Yolande Chastellain.

The current Bardic Champion of Tir Righ, Lady Sverra came before Their Highness to swear her Oath of Fealty.

His Lordship Colin MacKay of Balmaghie announced his annual Boxing Day Bash.

Lady Mairin O'Quinlan announced a Non-SCA New Year's Eve Party. It is open to all, and is a "non-garb" event. To happen on December 15th, at a cost of $25.00 at New Westminster Masonic Hall. Full buffet dinner (devised by a professional chef!) Profits will go directly to the Tir Righ travel fund for Their Highnesses. Come out and celebrate the New Year in Tir Righan fashion - community spirit!

On behalf of the Principality Exchequer Her Ladyship Eriu of Tlachtga, it was announced that Principality t-shirts are for sale and will be available throughout the evening. All proceeds go to the Principality. The t-shirts were modeled for the populace. Available for $25.00 from HL Eriu of Tlachtga.

Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette presented a gift basket full of various and sundry items to Their Excellencies of Lions Gate Baron Devin and Baroness Aurora. Their Excellencies reciprocated the gesture with teal pouches with the Tir Righ badge, and with personalized stationary, thank you cards and business cards for Their Highnesses.

His Lordship Mihkail Kurganovic raised $6.49 for the Principality by playing cards for pennies at Lord Jeffrey's Most Excellent Tavern. Leaving the excellent hosts of Investiture, the Shire of False Isle, a little fleeced of coin.

Her Highness ban-Fhlaith Bernadette bade all know that though His Highness Prince Ulf is Her throne partner, His Lordship Kenzie McBeighn is Her Highness' Royal Inspiration and partner. At Lions Gate Baronial Banquet, tokens of favour were bestowed on this gentleman by Her Highness in recognition of their committment to each other. Her Highness then called forward Caoimhinn, the Royal Inspiration to His Highness. ban-Fhlaith Bernadette spoke of Her appreciation of Caoimhinn keeping tabs on His Highness, and then presented Caoimhinn with a wool and inkle-loomed shoulder bag to use on her travels to Africa in the new year.

Her Highness ban-Fhlaith Bernadette had words for Her court regarding award recommendations. From the frozen mountains of the north, to the sea shores of south, Her Highness recognizes that there are gentles who display exceptional hard work, talent, skills and dedication in the Principality. Her Highness encourages the populace to continue to make award recommendations to the Crown and Coronet. Please be specific as possible as to what deeds or talents which are worthy of notice, and She entreats all good people to do just that.

Yours In Service,

Yslisabeata Maryam Tabassum al'Zarqa
Royal Secretary to Their Highnesses Tir Righ,
Prince Ulf and ban-Fhlaith Bernadette