July Coronation XLIV/2009

Date

July 17-19 XLIV/2009

Branch

Three Mountains (Multnomah and Clackamas Cos., OR)

Autocrat

Attia Prima

Site

Milo McIver State Park

Weather

Too warm for comfort

Activities

Kingdom Heavy Champion Tournament

Last Court of Vik and Inga

Coronation of Cedric and Elizabeth

First Court of Cedric and Elizabeth

Charity Buy-A-Life Tourneys for both Heavy and Rapier combat

Event Highlights

Final Court of TRM Vik and Inga

Greetings unto the populace of An Tir,

The following events occurred in the final court of Their Royal Majesties Vik and Inga this Saturday at July Coronation in the Barony of Three Mountains.

• Their Majesties were joined by Her Royal Majesty Elzbieta of Atenveldt, TRHs Cedric & Elizabeth, TH Brogan & Johanna of the Summits, TH Raknar & Chiara of Tir Righ, TE Steinn & Gemma, heirs to Avacal and TE Ulfgar and Renee, heirs to Tir Righ. Their Majesties invited all present to make themselves as comfortable as possible in the heat.

• Attia Prima, autocrat of the event, made general announcements and was gifted with largess from Their Majesties in appreciation of her efforts to make the event happen.

• The Barony of Stromgard presented a donation to the Royal Travel Fund.

• Nadezhda Volynskaiia, Nimue Lucia da Firenze, Pyotr Constantinovich, Taisiia of Ma Elring and Angharad Albanes were called before Her Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in gratitude of their various efforts during Their reign.

• John and Alyna Wolfstan presented hand painted silk banners, banner poles and portable holes in the Kingdom arms. They also presented banners bearing TRMs personal arms.

• The assembled royalty exchanged gifts.

• Sannan Cairngorne, of Three Mountains, was called before Their Royal Majesties and inducted into the Order of the JAMBE DE LION.

• Baron Alexi of Blatha an Oir and Baron Arnsbjorn of Stromgard declared war upon each other and rallied forces to join on the field at Autumn War, August 13th – 18th.

• Katelijne van der Ast, Gulenay Khazari, Reginleif in harfagra, Katrine de St. Brieuc, Laurellen de Brandevin, and John (Iain) Guthrie were called before Her Royal Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT for all the amazing clothing that was prepared for Them during Their reign.

• Ysolt Tayler of Windhill announced the results of the Squire’s Tournament.

• Dryfa in rautha, of Stromgard, was granted admittance to the Order of the JAMBE DE LION.

• The ORDER OF THE CHIVALRY was called forth whereupon Lachlan Maclean, of Dregate, as admitted to their ranks.

• Epona Ehwaz, of Three Mountains, was then called forth to receive her AWARD OF ARMS from Their Majesties hands.

• The ORDER OF THE PELICAN was called forward and Osorgarew the Dredful of Quaragorum, of Dregate, was invited to join their Order. Oso will take vigil and be elevated by TRHs Cedric & Elizabeth at a future event.

• Jajiradai Batu, Brendan ap Llewelyn and Bernadette Ebhilin Ard were called before Her Royal Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in acknowledgement of their heraldic contribution to Their reign.

• Eleanor de Sackville and Wynn the Waywarde were called before Their Majesties and together were awarded the SABLE SCRIVENER for their excellence in the scribal arts.

• Hlutwige Wolfkiller, Octamasades and Thorkell Haraldsson were requested to attend her Majesty so that She may bestow upon them each a FORGET-ME-NOT in recognition of their great assistance during Their reign.

• Their Royal Majesties called forth the ORDER OF THE LAUREL. When all were assembled They requested that Randal the Redowtable attend Them. He was offered vigil to consider joining the Order and will make arrangements with TRHs Cedric and Elizabeth to do so.

• HL Daffyd de Doak and HL Wulfwyn presented Their Royal Majesties with marshalling staffs hand painted with Their personal arms. Her Majesty asked them to stay kneeling whereupon she presented each with a FORGET-ME-NOT in thanks for their assistance (and showers) throughout Their reign.

• Grifina Liesel van Langental made an announcement regarding An Tir / West War t-shirts.

• Their Majesties requested that the ORDER OF THE CHIVALRY attend Them once again. When all were assembled They called forth Heilyn de Highwater and placed him on vigil for entry to the Order. Heilyn will be elevated to the Order by TRHs Cedric & Elizabeth.

• Matilda Beresford, of Dragon’s Mist, was then admitted to the Order of the GOUTTE DE SANG by Their Royal Majesties.

• Christopher MacEveny, Francis Coulter Hill, Robert of Clan Gunn, Talentus (Talon) Artiglio del Fero, Basileus, Custanzia Deerhurst, Mecia Rapose, Jacopo Givanbattista Deluca, Tonis Van Hoorn and Gracion de la Rochelle were called before Her Royal Majesties to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in appreciation of each of their efforts as Her rapier guard.

• Gwenllyen Potter, of Dragon’s Laire, was called before Their Majesties. She was then admitted as the premier member of the ORDER OF THE MAIN DE ST. NICHOLAS. This newly created Order is in recognition of long term selfless donations to the Kingdom largess.

• Havoise de Rohan, of Three Mountains, was called before Their Royal Majesties and admitted to the Order of the GOUTTE DE SANG.

• The members of the ORDER OF THE LAUREL were again called before Their Majesties. When all were present Juliana de Luna, of Wealdsmere, was invited to join their ranks.

• Gwynne (aka Natasha), Payne of Warboys, Rauokinn Eyverska Starradottir, William of the Battered Helm and Heilyn de Highwater were called before Her Royal Majesty to receive from Her a FORGET-ME-NOT in appreciation of their efforts as Her heavy guard.

• Viscountess Nadezhda Volynskaiia stepped down and Kingdom Seneschal and Master James Llewellyn ap Gruffyd assumed the position.

• Aibinn ingen Senhain hui Neill, of Three Mountains was granted entry to the Order of the JAMBE DE LION by Their Royal Majesties.

• Eleanor de Sackville, Keterlin von dem Drachen, Wynn the Waywarde, Baroness Jill Blackhorse, Anissa Gabrielli and A’isha Rayhana al-Karim were called before Her Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in recognition of their scribal contributions to Their reign.

• Mastarinna Ula Brennasdottir made a brief announcement regarding the upcoming Sport of Kings event, August 20th-23rd.

• Their Majesties recognized the charter and admitted the Deans of the newly created ACCADEMIA DEI STUDIOSI. This is the new teaching academy in the Rivers and Summits.

• Aelfifu verch Morgan, Aine inghean ui Conchobhair, Dryfa in Rauoa, Ifatahyo al-Jenne, Janvier de la Mer, Jenae, Myfanwy Glanmorfa, Telisia Brutusdottir, Alyna Wolfstan and Morgan Severaus were called before Her Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in acknowledgement of their support as ladies-in-waiting to Her during the reign.

• Padruig MacBrian, of Shittimwoode, was admitted to the Order of the JAMBE DE LION by Their Majesties.

• Ilona the Wise, of Three Mountains, was admitted to the Order of the GOUTTE DE SANG by Their Majesties.

• Slaine inghean ni Mhaille, of Three Mountains, was admitted to the Order of the JAMBE DE LION by Their Majesties.

• The ORDER OF THE LAUREL was called to attend Their Royal Majesties whereupon Sara de Bonneville was admitted to their rank.

• Master Finngal McKetterick was acknowledged by Their Majesties and the heraldic community for his long standing efforts in the heraldic arts and was recognized as a HERALD EXTRAORDINAIRE.

• Thorhalle the Younger, of Blatha an Oir and most widely recognized by his call of “bring out your garbage, bring out your dead”, was called before Their Royal Majesties to receive an AWARD OF ARMS from Their hands. They also wished him well in his travels to university in the Midrealm and look forward to seeing him upon his return.

• Anne-Marie d’Ailleursliours, of Madrone, was distinguished by Their Majesties with a LION ET DE LA LANCE in recognition of her efforts within the equestrian community.

• Thorkell Haraldsson, of Midhaven, was also recognized with a LION ET DE LA LANCE for his efforts within the community.

• Her Majesty Elzbieta of Atenveldt accepted a GOUTTE DE SANG on behalf of her subject Vallaulfr Rurikson in recognition of his continued great efforts on behalf of the Kingdom and Royalty of An Tir in Their travels throughout the Known World.

• Constance Davies, Gemma Delaroche, Ingridth Raoudthkini, Khalja khorkoi, Qaratani Oyugen, Sadb ingen Thuathail, Ula Brennasdottir and Yrsa Kettilsdottir were called before Her Royal Majesty to receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in recognition of their various and diverse efforts during Her reign.

• Fiach Ulfredson, Ogedei, Mavis, Ulfgiva Ulasdottir and Ottar Spearbreaker were then called before Her Royal Majesty to also receive a FORGET-ME-NOT in acknowledgement of everything they have done throughout Her reign.

• His Majesty then called forth Fenrick Vikingson, Albrecht von Rugen, John (Iain) Guthrie, Talentus (Talon) Eric Shaverson, Sven Gunnarson, Ogedei, Steinn Vikingson, Ula Brennasdottir and Constance Davies to receive a KING’S FAVOR from his hands in recognition of their efforts and support to Him during Their reign.

• Their Majesties called forward Jenae, Talentus (Talon), Gracion de La Rochelle, Gemma Delaroche, Jean de Chailiace and Constance Davies to receive from them custom made THRONE’S FAVORs. The ladies receive norse bead swags made by Her Majesties own hands decorated with tokens made by His Majesties hand.

• Their Majesties then called forth Ula Brennasdottir and presented unto her a THRONE’S FAVOR in the form of a decorated drinking horn crafted by His Majesty. They bid her to stay and granted her an Augmentation of Arms in recognition of her diverse efforts to the Kingdom of An Tir of the years.

• Grafina Liesel von Langental, accompanied by her husband Graf Berek von Langental, was called before Their Majesties. Their Majesties herald began to read a scroll proclaiming Berek a Lion of An Tir as done by Rorik & Helena is AS 28. Liesel knelt before Them looking confused until the herald reached the section of the scroll proclaiming her also a LION OF AN TIR. Congratulations to our newest Lion!

• Their Majesties then thanked all assembled for helping make Their reign a such success and for being the greatest Kingdom in the Known World.

• Her Majesty then bestowed upon His Majesty a FORGET-ME-NOT and kind words.

• His Majesty followed suit and bestowed upon Her Majesty a KING’S FAVOR and kind words.

This concludes the business conducted in the final court of Their Royal Majesties Vik and Inga at July Coronation. Congratulations to all the award recipients!

A short break was called before the Coronation of Their Royal Highnesses Cedric and Elizabeth. When all had made themselves ready His Majesty entered court attended by Duke Sven Gunnarson. Her Majesty then entered attended by Riddari Raoukinn. The assembled royalty entered to the narration of Baron Styrkaar. The coronation ceremony was done in the form of a saga and well played by all involved. Unfortunately this scribe is unable to put it in writing as it rightly deserves.

Long live King Cedric! Long live Queen Elizabeth!

~ Ula Brennasdottir

• Gracion de La Rochelle was inducted into the Order of the White Scarf. Her Majesty Elizabeta of Atenveldt presented him with two scarves and spoke many kind words to him. Her Majesty An Tir also affixed a scarf to his arm and then gave him a great buffet.

• Gwenlliana Clutterbooke, of Dragon's Mist, received an Award of Arms.

First Court of TRM Cedric and Elizabeth

• Their Majesties called forth Vik Vikingsson and Inga the Unfettered and invested them as Count and Countess. Her Excellency Inga, having served as Queen of An Tir was inducted into the Order of the Rose.

• Mindful of her service to An Tir and throughout the Knowne World, Their Majesties admitted Angharad Banadaspus Drakenhefd to the Order of the Pelican.

• For his extraordinary leadership on the war field, Caieth of Umber was admitted to the Order of the Hasta Leonis.

• Andrew Stuibhard, known for his talent and skill as one of An Tir's great archers was called forth and admitted into the Order of the Grey Goose Shaft.

• By Their Majesties hands, Gabrial de Raine was awarded arms and wished fair travels as he will soon be leaving An Tir's safe borders.

• Following the Champion's tourney, Octamasades was inducted into the Order of the Lion's Sword.

• For his valor and victory on the field, Owain ap Einar was called forward and sworn in as Champion of An Tir.

• Having fulfilled his duty as Kingdom Exchequer, Pyotr Constantinovich named his successor as Elonda Blue Haven, who was sworn in as the new officer.

• Their Majesties wish to thank the following groups for their generous gifts of largess:

Their Highnesses of the Summits

The Barony of Wastekeep

The Barony of Wealdsmere

An Tir Moneyers Guild

The Artisans and Apprentices of An Tir

~ HE Berengaria Longbow

Personal Memories

The Household of Bromley Manor was at Coronation. Yes, it was hot (but we'd take heat over rain any day). We arrived as gate was opening. Because of the heat, everyone's main concern was to find an encampment spot which afforded the maximum amount of shade. But our small household found a little glade amongst the trees and it served us very well. The Barony of Madrone arrived soon after and situated their larger encampment in front of the neck of the niche. But they were very kind and considerate, being careful to leave us egress from our camp.

We had a merry time. The coronation was very nicely done, a narrative running through it all, telling the story of the ascension of Vik and Inga to the throne, the events leading to their decision to step down, the crown tourney, and the victory of Cedric. Also enjoyable was the performance of Chaucer's The Miller's Tale put on by House Dao. Exquisitely ribald and an imaginative production.

Although Bromley Manor has been attending events for the past 18 years, this was our first July Coronation and we enjoyed it thoroughly.

--Iohannes of Bromley 13:15, 20 Jul 2009 (PDT)