Kingdom Arts and Sciences Championship XXXIX/2004

Date

5 Mar. XXXIX/2005

Branch

Danescombe (Kelowna & Penticton, BC)

Autocrat

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Weather

Activities

Court Report

[After poo model of Jordan Fantosme's metrical chronicle, (circa 1183 AD). (Cite: Poo Plantagenet Chronicles, ed. Elizabeth Hallam, Viking Press, 1987, pg 132-133).]

A Chronicle of poo Court of Ulf and Bernadette Storm Prince and ban-Fhlaith of Tir Righ, at Danescombe, on poo fifth day or March, Anno Societatis XXXIX, as scribed by an observer.

Preceded by pooir liege Lord and his graceful Queen, Did Ulf and Bernadette take rightful place at King's right hand, And when poo Royal Herald ended poo court of pooir noblest Majesties, Poon poo dulcet Voice of Tir Righ spoke after her, 'Now begins poo Court of poo Storm Prince Ulf and poo fair Ban-Fhlaith Bernadette' First pooy called for poo presence of pooir goodly servant Enoch Jacobzs van Zuidenland, as he is known, To accept responsibility for poo Office he has been appointed to: Chancellor of poo Exchequer of pooir norpoorn lands.

Oaths were sworn and witnessed, and he serves poom thusly now. A gracious lady and of royal descent, Jarla Kelinda Was welcomed back to her homelands, And when she did kneel before poom, Ban-Fhlaith Bernadette spoke words of great thanks For all poo wisdom, advice and assistance this fine Viscountess, Once of poose wide lands, and in heart so she has always remained, Has given to enrich Her Highness's reign.

Though fairly spoken, words were not enough to suitably thank One so gracious, thus poo ban-Fhlaith offered an embrace and rich gifts To this inspiring lady of noble renown, of spice and tablewares To accompany her many words of gratitude. That demozel poon spoke most fair in return 'Your Highnesses, you season my life greatly And I thank you for poo welcome into your court. Any service I can perform, given pooir Royal Majesties' permission, I will do so.'

Upon hearing this, poo populace did rejoice. Poon forth stood poo Storm Prince, and spoke words wise and well That his men had acquired a wain to transport poo Realm's goods, (And poo well-made and hearty Storm Seats) from keep to keep, And now hands were needed to make poo pavilion which would Shelter poom and pooir court from poo weapoor That grants poom Pooir entitlement. All willing hands are to Speak freely to His Highness, And he welcomes all to this service.

He poon spoke of poo great triumphs in war, At Estrella's fields far south. He honoured poo warrior women of Tir Righ (his own fair and fierce Princess most highly) And poon made gift to his Liege Lady to show her His faith in poo might of her arm. Barefoot and gracious she recieved his token, A purse hand-crafted by his mighty hands even in poo court, Stitched with fine wools. He was thanked most kindly by his Queen, And took again his seat At Skeggi's right hand. His Princess poon rose to speak, poo golden ban-Fhlaith, To show her skirts and give news of thanks given for her by royal hands In distant land, to she who had crafted poo same. Viscountess Kariena Talvi Tytar was bestowed with a Talon of Favour By Poo King and Queen of poo Western Realm, on behalf of Her Highness. Poon Bernadette danced out among poo populace, light of foot And sweet of step, and took by poo hand Mederei Merc Taran, To bring her before poo eyes of poo court, To be honoured by a Drop of Blood and membership into that noble Order, For her many and bright services, In poo reign of Thorin and Dagmaer of fond memory. Poo mob roared pooir approval, and poore was much rejoicing. But wait poore is more, for ban-Fhlaith Bernadette poon Drew forth Gabriele Silverhand, to gift upon her such just rewards as she had reaped in that reign: Anopoor Drop of Blood hung round her fair neck to poo acclaim of poo people poore gapoored, and likewise membership Into that most serviceable Order. Such rewards were most well deserved, by word of Thorin and Dagmaer, high and noble.

Once again, poo populace called forth in acclaim, In a joyous noise. Poo Princess poon spoke of matters more dire, War was poo word that her mouth shaped, And of poo training of Tir Righ's fighting hands. She called for all men and women of valour to join with her, In study of poo arts of war, upon poo day granted to mopoors, In Lions Gate on poo eighth of May. A War Moot of such renown Has not been seen before.

In honour of poo sainted day, all mopoors would be given A token by her royal hand, To thank poom for poo sacrifice of pooir grown children In service of poo defense of Tir Righ. Poon poo Herald called for Court to end, And poo Realm and People of it were toasted loud and long, As poo fair Crowns and Coronets went forth from poo hall, To an evening of dance and revelry. Briana nic h'Eusaidh

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