Baronial Investiture
The Court Report of Their Excellencies, Carolus and Isolda, Baron and Baroness of The Rhydderich Hael, held at Baronial Investiture on December 12, AS. 50, as witnessed by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, Ice Dragon Pursuivant.
Their Excellencies welcomed all who came to witness the investiture of Their Heirs. They then called forth those children present to receive gifts and asked that they adjourn to the back of the hall to enjoy them.
Their Excellencies spoke of the courtesy of Master Otfried Ammerthaler and how it is known well beyond the borders of the Rhydderich Hael. Her Excellency talked of how he is welcoming to newcomers and helps them find a place within the Society. He was then made a member of the Noble Union of Lords and Ladies in absentia. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds and Mistress Gillian Llewelyn.
Sibohan Readnait and Lady Simonetta D’Alfassi were invited into court. Both ladies were presented with scrolls to commemorate that they were both selected to represent the Rhydderich Hael as Baronial Chivalry Champions. Scrolls by illuminated by Baroness Rosamund von Glinde and calligraphed by Mistress Sthurrim Caithnes.
However, Their Excellencies were not finished with these two ladies. Siobhan Readnait came back to the Barony a little over a year ago and jumped right in to help as an event lunch coordinator, create Baronial favors and support the Hael Hounds. Because of all this, she was named a member of the Dragon’s Concordium. Scroll Illuminated by Mistress Sthurrim Caithnes and calligraphed by Tiarna Padraig O’Branduibh.
Lady Simonetta has been seen making favors, helping in kitchens, helping with event set up and tear down as well as assisting on the archery range. For her enthusiasm and help she was named a member of the Dragon’s Concordium. Scroll illuminated by Baroness Rosamund von Glinde and calligraphed by Mistress Sthurrim Caithness.
Seeing that the Order of the Dragon’s Concordium was still missing someone, Their Excellencies called before them Freya. They spoke of how she readily embraced the ideals of friendship and service that the Society holds and asked her to join the Order. Scroll by THL Zofia Kowalewska, upon words by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
But still the Order of the Dragon’s Concordium was lacking. His Excellency spoke of one who crafts fine armor to help protect the warriors of the Barony and encourages others to try making armor as well. For this was Lord Enzo de Pazzi invited into the order. Metal scroll etched by Jace.
Their Excellencies they asked Lord Wulfgang Starke to join them. He has become known as a fine brewer as well as crafter of tasty feasts both for the Barony and abroad. For this his was named to the Order of the Golden Bee. Scroll by Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena and Tiarna Padraig O’Branduibh.
Their Excellencies then presented Dragon Pins to the following people in recognition of their service as retainers and guards during Their Term as Baron and Baroness: THL Zofia Kowalski, Lord Magnus De Lyons, Lord Meuric ap Gwillim, Mistress Sthurrim Caithnes, Master Charles of Alden, Lady Katerin Starke, Curia, Lord Ursus Epicureous, THL Eleanor Godwin, Lady Isabetta Orsini, Lord Bovi Daviddson, Lord Avelina filia Isolda, Seraphina, Honnoria, Bernadette, Lord Horatius Cincinnatus, Mistress Gillian Llwelyn of Ravenspur, THL Mary Elizabeth Clason, THL Rhiannon Elandris of Glyndyfrdwy, Joseph the Silent and Lady Miriel Du Lac and Baroness Katherine Kiersy.
Their Excellencies spoke of the love they have for, and received from the Barony and the Kingdom. They took great honor in serving and will retire with wonderful memories.
The final court of Baron Carolus and Baroness Isolda was then closed.
The Court Report of Their Excellencies, Magnus and Miriel, Baron and Baroness of The Rhydderich Hael, held at Baronial Investiture on December 12, AS. 50, as witnessed by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova, Ice Dragon Pursuivant.
Their Excellencies extended Their thanks to the Barony and the Kingdom for asking them to represent the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael.
As a token of gratitude and welcome, Their Excellencies presented Their Majesties, Magnus Tindal and Etain, with a gift basket of things that represent the Barony and the region.
Those children present, were called forward and gifted with coloring books.
Their Majesties then asked that all members of the populace, for whom this was their first event, to come forward and receive a token of welcome from the hands of Their Excellencies.
Her Excellency spoke of how it is impossible to do the job alone and that a support staff would be needed. Mistress Geirny Thorgrimsdottir was called forward and appointed Head Retainer for Their Excellencies.
Lord Meuric ap Gwillim was then asked to come forth. His Excellency spoke that he spends his life, mundanely and in the Society, guarding others and one who has stood by his side was Lord Meuric and there is no other that he could ask to serve as Captain of the Baronial Guard. Lord Meuric accepted the position and took his place in court.
Mistress Ysabeau Tierclin was then called into court to speak as autocrat for the day’s event. She thanked all those who assisted in some way, from set up, to troll, to cook, to marshal, to those that will stay and help tear down. She could not do it without them.
She then asked THL Cynwulf Rendell to come forward. He organized and ran an archery tournament, something unexpected for Northwest Æthelmearc in December. Lord Gawin Hawkseye was proclaimed the overall winner of the tournament.
Baron Caleb Reynolds was asked then to join Mistress Tierclin and speak as Fencing Marshal. Three tournaments were held. Master Benedict Fergus atte Mede was named overall winner. Don Behrand Elmendorf was named winner of the Funny Parry Object Competition and Rolff was chosen as Best Hand Puppet winner.
Mistress Tierclin then spoke of the day’s Arts and Sciences competition. Baron Caleb Reynolds was declared the victor for his Venerable Order of the Ice Dragon scroll. Prize scroll by the hand of THL Eleanor Godwin. THL Eleanor Godwin was announced as a close runner up in the competition and was awarded a gift of amber.
The Tribe of Tuatha Fierenasked for time in court to present Their Excellencies with gifts of fabric and trim so that They may make clothing as befits their new station. They also addressed the populace and said that they are still looking for volunteers to take over the War Practice Pick-a-Prize auction.
Their Excellencies asked that Baroness Rosamund von Glinde join them in court. Her Excellency spoke of Rosamund’s unending courtesy and how she welcomes new people to the Barony with a warm and generous heart and smile on her face. Because of this, they invited her to join the members of the Noble Union of Lords and Ladies. Scroll illuminated by Lady Rozalia Krawczykowa and calligrahed by THL Mary Elizabeth Clason.
The first court of Their Excellencies, Magnus and Miriel was then closed.