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The following bits of business occurred in the Sunday court of Their Royal Majesties, [[Wilam and Siobhan]], King and Queen of An Tir in the Barony of [[Stromgard]], on the 19th day of May being anno societatis thirty seven. The following excellent account is written by Vox Leonis, HL Natasha Orionova Zateeva. | The following bits of business occurred in the Sunday court of Their Royal Majesties, [[Wilam and Siobhan]], King and Queen of An Tir in the Barony of [[Stromgard]], on the 19th day of May being anno societatis thirty seven. The following excellent account is written by Vox Leonis, HL Natasha Orionova Zateeva. | ||
Revision as of 17:00, 8 August 2005
- Date
- 17-19 May XXXVII/2002
- Branch
- Barony of Stromgard (Vancouver, WA)
- Autocrat
- (missing)
- Site
- Clark County Fairgrounds, Ridgefield/Vancouver, Washington
- Weather
- (missing)
- Activities
- Crown Tournament
- Archery: Royal Rounds - Adults and Children, IKAC, York rounds, thrown weapons.
- The An Tir Kingdom Costumers' Guild held a meeting in the Costumers' Guild pavilion (on the eric). In addition to our regular business meeting (open to all members), they hosted Guild challenges, and a class in rosary construction by Hanym Maryam al'Baghdadi.
Court Report
The following bits of business occurred in the Sunday court of Their Royal Majesties, Wilam and Siobhan, King and Queen of An Tir in the Barony of Stromgard, on the 19th day of May being anno societatis thirty seven. The following excellent account is written by Vox Leonis, HL Natasha Orionova Zateeva.
<<Begin Natasha's report>>
As the hour for Closing Court approached, the clouds began to release tiny droplets into the air "that An Tir sunshine again". The Star follower galleries (day shades) were brought from their place on the eric, as well as a pair of more modern pavilions of the Costco variety. Thus the populace was able to stay (mostly) dry and enjoy court in comfort.
The autocrat for May Crown, Earl Edward Ian Anderson, expressed his thanks for the countless hours and skills given by the autocrat team and the many volunteers from the populace who made the event go smoothly.
Elizabeth de Prizzi was summoned before the Thrones, and was bestowed an Award of Arms. Huzzah for Lady Elizabeth!
The next order of business was to call Amice de Chattion forward and to make her a Lady as well. Huzzah for Lady Amice, recipient of an Award of Arms!
His Majesty then called Crown Prince Nicholaus to kneel before him. The sword of the Prince of An Tir was brought forward, and presented to His Royal Highness. Swearing to wield it in defense of An Tir and lead the armies in the name of the King, to bring honor to the Kingdom.
It was announced by the herald on behalf of the Kingdom Seneschal that bids for May Crown 2003 and July Coronation 2003 are now being accepted. A reminder was included that if bids are submitted before July Coronation, Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses need to be provided a copy in addition to the submission to the Kingdom Seneschal.
Their Majesties then called Daud McKay before them, and recognized him with an Award of Arms. Huzzah for Lord Daud!
The Incipient Shire of Dun an Caladh brought a petition to the Crown asking to be elevated to full shire status. Upon consultation with the Kingdom Seneschal, who recommended acceptance of the petition, Their Majesties and Their Royal Highnesses agreed to the request and the branch was declared to be a Shire of An Tir. Huzzah for the Shire of Dun an Caladh!! The members of the new shire presented Their Majesties and Their Highnesses of the Summits with a treasure of pearls from the coast and a wall hanging of the region. A copy of the branch newsletter was presented as well, and all were invited to attend the event to choose the Shire Defender.
When the members of the new shire had retired to cheers from the populace, Hrafnir Fiachsman was summoned to present himself before Their Majesties. Kneeling before the Throne, he was bestowed an Award of Arms by Their Hands. Huzzah for Lord Hrafnir!
Graf Berek, the Royal Patron of the Shire of Couer du Val, accepted an Award of Arms for Geoffrey McInnes, who was not at court. It will be presented at a later time, but as it was read out in court, it was effective from that moment. Thus, Huzzah for Lord Geoffrey!
The Arts and Sciences Minister of Eisenmarche accepted the Grant of the Order of the Goutte de Sang for Rhiannon ap Gwynnod who was not in the court. Huzzah for Her Ladyship!
His Majesty once again invited his father, Duke Tjorkill Kanne, to join him in Court. King Wilam then read a letter from Queen Portia of the Kingdom of the West. She wrote of how grateful she has been for the loving support the folk of An Tir have offered her during Her reign, and that she wanted to do something for An Tir.
Queen Portia had managed to acquire a piece of regalia long missing from The Land, and sent home to the Kingdom of An Tir a piece made by Duke Steingrim. How it left An Tir and was for many years away is not completely clear. Recognizing the significance of the brooch, and knowing that many of His Grace's things have been lost through theft, King Wilam presented this historic piece of regalia to Duke Tjorkill. The brooch now borne by His Grace is the original Champion's Brooch, which Duke Tjorkill had once worn as Kingdom Champion.
Calling for cheers to for the generosity of Queen Portia, this story was related to the populace. After finishing it, this humble herald was the recipient of three cheers for the herald led by the King Himself. Thank You, Your Majesty.
Duke Tjorkill took this opportunity to speak to the populace about his having been made a Lion of An Tir, and about the history of the Order which he and Duchess Hlutwige had created. Two more Lions joined him in Court, Duke Thorin and Graf Berek. A token is being prepared for the Lions to bear that they may be recognized by all.
Aedan Mac Suibne presented the results from the Equestrian games, and asked the winners to meet with him adjacent to the main court area to pick up their scrolls and prizes.
Baroness Anne of Blatha an Oir accepted a Grant of Arms for a member of her populace, Siobhan ferch Dierdre. Huzzah for Her Ladyship Siobhan, who was entered into the Right Noble Order of the Goutte de Sang!
Mistress Linnet Kestrel, Kingdom Arts and Sciences Minister, presented the winners of the Pas de Faux, a competition in which the entrants document and present a hoax as an Arts and Sciences project. The winners were presented with tokens provided by Master Marc de Gaukler. Tyo the Timid was recognized in the novice category for a "Dragon Bumper", and Anor Graybeard for her "An Tir Cloak".
The overall winner was Sven Odin Eye for his Viking Hel Mutt. Asked to model it for the populace, this entry was a show-stopper. As described by the herald for the edification of the populace, this remarkable piece of headgear was made from some sort of kitchen pot, painted white and decorated with mysterious icons (stickers). Atop the (cough, cough) helm was a gold colored winged figurine crest which began life on a bowling trophy, flanked by horns held on with hose clamps. The skirts of the helm were cut from an heraldically embossed copper vessel, nicely protecting the neck and ears of the wearer. And finally, the nasal of this marvel was a stainless steel spoon. Huzzah for the creativity of the competitors!!
Havoise de Rohan was not at court, so a representative from her area accepted her Award of Arms from Their Majesties. Huzzah for Lady Havoise.
The Squires Tourney results were announced, and have been posted separately. Prizes for most fights, most wins, and the chivalry prize were presented. There were 85 fighters in the Squires Tourney list.
Called before Their Majesties, Corrine Maria Henneberg received an Award of Arms. Huzzah for Lady Corrine!
Just before court was ended, Richard Faulker made a presentation to Their Majesties. Sent by his betrothed from her home in the New World were exotic beans of the coffee plant which grows in the high mountains for Her Majesty, who is a connoisseur of the beverage made therefrom. For His Majesty, an image of a royal crown cast in gold.
This ended the closing court of Wilam and Siobhan, King and Queen of An Tir.
<<end Natasha's Report>>
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