The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at Summer’s End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve September 6, AS 60 reported by Baroness Miriel du Lac Ice Dragon Pursuivant.
Their Excellencies welcomed the populace and thanked them for their attendance. Then they thank Their Majesties for their presence and give them a gift basket filled with snacks from the area.
The Event Coordinator Baroness Miriel du Lac was asked to speak about the event. She thanked her staff for making the event come together after a rough time.
Next the Herald spoke for the A&S Competition that day, run by Baron Rhion Elandris of Glyndyfrdwy. The winner of the “I Tried Something New And This Happened” Competition was Dame Zofia Kowalewska with her block printing. Awarded a scroll made by Zofia Kowalewska.
The winner of the second A&S Competition called “Fake it Until you Make It”, was Lord Valentin Lyme, for his impressive Cooler cover chest. Awarded a scroll made by Zofia Kowalewska.
Their Excellencies asked that Duke Maynard von dem Stine come and speak of the Heavy Weapons Tournaments for that day. Duke Maynard spoke of the prowess and chivalry on the field. He then named Sir Olafr Thorvaldson as the winner of the Double Elimination Tourney. Awarded a scroll by Brother Bobby.
Duke Maynard then spoke of the Holmgang Tourney, which was won by Master Kieran MacRae. Master Kieran was awarded a pouch and Viking jewelry made by Sir Rouland of Willowbrooke.
Don Marcos Baltanas was asked to join Their Excellencies in court to talk of the Rapier Tournament run that day. Don Marcos lauded the fencers of the day for their skills with the blade during a hobby horse parry tourney. He then named the top two winners, First being Master Po Silvertop, second being Master Avenel Kellough. Each was asked to choose their steed (Hobby Horses) as one prize. Then Master Po was awarded a scroll made by Baroness Katherine Kersey.
Their Excellencies called for the presence of Baron Caleb Reynolds, to tell them about the Thrown Weapons Tourney held that day. Baron Caleb first spoke of a special prize he had for the best Novice thrower of the day, that being Sir Andreas Hak.
Then Baron Caleb spoke of the tourney’s throwers being quick with axes and knives and driving back the beast trying to invade our land. The thrower found to rise above the rest and win was Meisterin Amalie Reinhardt. Awarded a scroll made by Caleb Reynolds.
The herald then called for the Archery Marshal for the day and realized it was Her Excellency Baroness Thalia Papillion. Her Excellency spoke of how wonderful the shooters did for the day, stating the number of those doing archery had doubled from last year. She then talked of the Archery Tourney and called forward the winner Lord Robert of Hazeltine. Awarded a scroll by Thalia Papillion.
His Excellency then talked of an award that was a tradition within the Barony, the award known as The Iron Noble. An award given to the member of the barony who participates in the most Baronial Champion Competitions that year. This year that gentle was Baron Caleb Reynolds. Awarded a scroll Ilum by Brother Bobby, Words and Calli by Zofia Kowalewska.
Their Excellencies then called for the presence of Fox and John, Their excellencies spoke of these Gentles Chivalry in barony and awarded them the Shield of Chivalry. Fox Awarded a scroll Illum and Calli by Thalia Papillion and Words by Magnus de Lyons. John Awarded a scroll by Baroness Katherine Kersey.
Then called into court was Lord Terry of the Rhydderich Hael, Their Excellencies spoke of the time long ago that the Barony was awarded a Keystone for its service to the kingdom. This Keystone has been passed from one member of the Barony to another every year to hold in safety for the Barony. This year Their Excellencies wished to award the Baronial Keystone to Terry.
Next called into court was Lord Imanishi Genichi Ie’sida, Lord Genichi had been awarded a Golden Bee at Baronial Pennsic Court, but the scroll was being read into court at Summers End. Scroll made by Thalia Papillion.
Then the Order of the Golden Bee was called into court, Their Excellencies spoke of another they wished to join the Order. THL Brother Meuric ap Gwillim was called forward, their Excellencies spoke of his outstanding research into the Medieval Medical Arts and Sciences and welcomed him into the Order. Awarded a scroll Illum by Cvria Epicvrivs, Words and Calli by Zofia Kowalewska.
Lady Cacht Inghean Ui Cheithernaig was called into court. Their Excellencies spoke of Cacht’s service to the barony as she shared her enthusiasm with so many new people. For this their excellencies called for The Order of the Dragons Concordium to enter court. THey ask the order to take another member in Lady Cacht. Awarded a scroll Illum by Terry, Words and Calli by Zofia Kowalewska.
Her Excellency stands and speaks of a person she wished to Acknowledge, she calls forward Dame Zofia Kowalewska. Zofia helped Miriel significantly for the event, and was there to help the entire day while still working as the head tollner. Because of this her Excellency gifted her a token from her hand.
There being no further business, Their Excellencies Court is closed.