Ramsgaard Winter's End
(Gleaned from the North Road mailing list. Posted Aug 2006.)
Being the Report of the Court of Her Highness Amanda, Princess of Tir Righ, held on April 16, 2006 being AS XL, at the Winters End Tourney in the Shire of Ramsgaard.
Her Highness said there was no grand march today because of timing, and asked the seneschal for a grand march the next time She visits even though She would not be Princess at that time.
Her Highness thanked the Shire for the wonderful event - learning, teaching, combat, dancing - above all joy, service and courtesy. It gladdens Her heart, and She was very impressed.
Draven spoke of the Blue Helm Tourney, which was the Shire's first, an opportunity for the youth to be involved. Her Highness asked the organizers to stand so they could be thanked properly.
The combatants were asked to come before Her Highness. The winner was Connor, attending his first event. Connor was presented with a token by Her Highness and asked to join Her retinue during Court. Chivalry recipient was Adrien, and the Best Death went to Cody. Liam - most panache, Cy - most fun, Pips - most persistent, Liz - courtesy. Her Highness presented each with tokens, and also thanked Draven and Molly for promoting the tourney, and for making equipment.
Molly Modine spoke about furthering Blue Helm within the Shire. She would like Blue Helm fighters to be recognized as such, and presented bracelets of blue beads which could be given to Blue Helm fighters after their first Tourney. This is part of Molly's Appledore quest, and she hopes other shires will take it on. Molly also spoke about visual signs for the fighters for those who may be hearing impaired. If there are no badges yet, she would like to get one registered. A Blue Helm set was given to Molly, she wanted to donate them to Principality to be given to a Shire which does not have its own.
Her Highness Amanda thanked the spectators; their support is important. She mentioned that at Investiture of September Crown there will be a live chess game with Blue Helm for all ages.
Her Highness Amanda said it's important we recognize courtesy, chivalry and service, and gave token of thanks to Citara for her help given this weekend, Cy for looking after very young people on Saturday and Conja who drove a person to Kamloops for medication.
Her Highness gave a token of thanks to Lady Jeanie, Ramsgaard's Pied Piper, for planning classes for the event.
Her Highness called forth two of her Retinue pages, and released them from service, presenting them with necklaces as thanks for their service.
By the grace of King Sven and Queen Signy, Their Highnesses awarded Valen Auliach an Award of Arms; accepted by Katrinka. Her Highness asked all to keep this a secret until Valen could be presented with the charter.
Her Ladyship Giacinta Cocchetti announced that the day's lunch by donation had raised $100, $50 for the Principality travel fund and $50 for Her Highness's viscountess coronet.
His Lordship Duncan Darroch gave the results of the archery tournament. Child's first place to Cody, Adult's first place to Kenneth of Shaftsbury. Alan was adult runner-up, Tzi was child runner up. This was Cody's first time out and he bested everyone in his age group.
His Lordship Kenneth of Shaftesbury asked Her Highness for permission to address the populace, and did publically thank his inspiration, Her Ladyship Vivien of Shaftesbury, and present to her the award he received for the archery tournament.
Thus ended the Court of Her Highness Amanda, Princess of Tir Righ.
Her Ladyship Elena de Maisnilwarin
Court Reporter and Secretary to Their Highnesses Tir Righ
Prince Ulf and Princess Amanda