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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 August 31, AS 59 reported by Baroness Miriel du Lac Dragons Tongue Pursuivant.

Their Excellencies welcomed the populace and thanked them for their attendance.

Baroness Thalia Papillon, the autocrat of the event stood and spoke of the events for the day. Archery, Rapier Fighting, Heavy weapons, Thrown weapons, and the delicious dayboard food. Then her Excellency Thalia thanked her staff for the event.

Their Excellencies called for Baron Caleb Reynolds and asked him to talk of the A&S Competitions for the day. Baron Caleb spoke of the two competitions for the day, the “Fake it Until You Make It” Competitions winner was Lord Éadaoin Ruadh. The “Tools For Our Labor” competitions winner was Hazel Ferris

Hazel Ferris was asked to stay, and Their Excellencies gave a scroll and medallion for a Golden Alce, awarded to her earlier in the year by Their Majesties. 

Ima’nishi Gen’ichi Ie’sade and Lady Logan Latta de Kent are asked to enter court. Their Excellencies spoke of a bardic activity they had hoped to run that day. Then they asked them both if they would like to perform for the populace, each performed a story to please the crowd. Their Excellencies thanked them for their time on this day.

Then Ustadt Abdullah al Rashid was called into court to announce the winner of the Rapier Tourneys. Ustadt Abdul called forward Lord Richard of Heronter as the winner of the First Blood Tourney, then called forward Lord Marcos Baltanas as the winner of the Off-Hand Tourney.

Next called into court was Ustadt Abdullah al-Rashid, their excellencies spoke of Abdul’s participation in their Champions tourneys for the past year. Having participated in the most competitions Abdul was named Baronial Ironman and awarded a scroll.

His Excellency Baron Magnus de Lyons stood and spoke of a Thrown Weapons Tourney he hosted for the event, he spoke of all the outstanding prowess on the throwing field and he called for the winner Meinolf. 

Her Excellency Baroness Thalia stood and talked about the Archery Tourney she ran that day. Her Excellency called for the Winner Lord Hiro Himoura. 

Their Excellencies asked for the presence of Hound, they spoke of his prowess on the Archery line and how he had represented the Barony well at the Baronial 7 Pearls event. For this they called forward the Order of the Dragon Combatant and made Hound a member of the Order. 

Then Their Excellencies called for Eldara de la Luna, they spoke of how she embodied the characteristics of a certain Baronial order, with how she helped wherever she was needed, jumped into multiple activities, and made friends with members of the barony. For this Their Excellencies called forward the Order of Dragons Concordium, and inducted Eldara into the Order. 

Her Excellency Baroness Thalia Papillon stood and spoke of a young lad known as Nikoli who participated in the Archery that day, and how she was impressed with his ability and enthusiasm. So she wished to gift him with a piece of Largess, being an awesome Rubber Ducky! 

Having no further business their Excellencies court was closed.

The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at the Baronial Heavy Championship, June 12, AS 59

Their Excellencies call forward the fighter known as Rye, they thank him for attending their Championship all the way from the land of Ealdormere. Her Excellency gifts him with a token.

His Grace Duke Maynard von dem Steine was named winner of the tourney, and called into court. His Grace asks that Lord Siegfried Corloys act as The Baronial Champion for their Excellencies, seeing as his Grace would be traveling at the time of the Championship. 

Their Excellencies ask for Lord Siegfried Corloys to join them in court. They ask if he would take on the Mantle of Heavy Champion, and the honor of fighting at Seven Pearls. Siegfried agrees and he is given the champions regalia, taking his place in their court. (Scroll info forthcoming)

There being no further business, this court was closed. 

The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at the Baronial Rapier Championship, July 3rd, AS 59

Their excellencies ask Noble Fuego into court as their outgoing Rapier Champion. They thank Fuego for her service this past year. Fuego addresses the rapier fighters of the evening, thanking them for their skills and honor on the field. Fuego then names the new incoming Champion. 

Eldara de la Luna, named winner enters court and their Excellencies ask her if she would take on the Honor of Baronial Rapier Champion. She accepts so Noble Fuego and their Excellencies bestow Eldara with the Champion Regalia. (Scroll info forthcoming)

There being no further business, their Excellencies court was closed. 

The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at the Baronial Arts and Sciences Championship, July 9th, AS 59

After their Excellencies looked over the outstanding A&S entries, they thanked those who participated and called forward their chosen Champion. 

Baron Rhion Elandris of Glyndyfrdwy. Their Excellencies asked Rhion if they would like to be their A&S Champion. Baron Rhion accepted and their Excellencies gave the Baronial Arts and Sciences Regalia to Rhion. (Scroll info forthcoming)

There being no further business, their excellencies court was closed. 

The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at the Baronial Bardic Championship, July 17th, AS 59

Their Excellencies call for the presence of the Lady Logan Latta de Kent. They thank Lady Logan for her great service as Bardic Champion for the last Two years. Their Excellencies thank those who competed and name their Champion. 

Lord Ima’nishi Gen’ichi Ie’sade is called before them. Their Excellencies ask Lord Ima’nishi if he would take on the Mantle of Baronial Bardic Champion. Ima’nishi accepts and Their Excellencies bestow him with the Baronial Bardic Champions Regalia. (Scroll info forthcoming)

There being no further business their Excellencies excellencies close their court. 

An account of the court of Padraig and Juliana, Baron and Baroness of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, held at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon, the 26th day of March in the 56th year of the Society (2022 in the Common year) in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. Reported by Dame Zofia Kowalewska, now deputy and Lady Lady Siobhan Readnait, Ice Dragon Pursuivant

Morning Court:

Their Excellencies welcomed all to the celebration of Ice Dragon.

Lady Thalia, the Ice Dragon Autocrat, passed along some import announcements for the day.

Dame Zofia Kowalewska asked to be relieved of her position as her term was up. Lady Siobhan Readnait was voted in and will now be the Rhydderich Hael Ice Dragon Pursuivants and Dame Zofia will step in as Deputy. Tabards were exchanged.

Court was suspended.
Court was reopened after all the festivities completed.

Winners were announced for the Heavy Weapons and Fencing Tournaments.

Winners of the Arts and Sciences Competition were announced :
Category winners:

• Accessories: Robert of Ferness, Amor Vincit Omnia: 12th-Century Embroidered Shoes Animal
• Arts: Lady Isolda de Leycestre, Making Wooden Pattens Applied Research: THL Marrin O’Kealy, The Dastardly Doll Project
• Beverages: Caleb Reynolds, Cinnamon Water
• Ceramics and Glass: Avitoria vidua, A Window of Colored Glass
• Chemistry, Alchemy, and Potions: Isolda de Leycestre, Madder Root Dye
• Curiosa: Michael Gladewyne, Soap stone chess set
• Fabric Construction: Isolda de Leycestre, Men’s 14th Century Coif
• Fabric Decoration: Isolda de Leycestre, 14th Century Silk Filet and Veil
• Fiber Arts: Isolda de Leycestre, Madder Root Dye
• Scribal Arts: Katrein Topffer, The Cloisters Playing Cards
• Studio Arts: Rhion Elandris of Glyndyfrdwy, Painted spur box for a knighting – Late 14th century, Early 15th century – German Heraldry
• Woodworking: Lady Isolda de Leycestre, Making Wooden Pattens
• Pentathlon Entrant: Isolda de Leycestre
• Five items entered in one category: Katrein Topffer

Top three scores:

3rd Place (tie): Avitoria vidua, A Window of Colored Glass 3rd Place (tie): Caleb Reynolds, Cinnamon Water

2nd Place: Avitoria vidua, A Gollar of Wool and Lamb

1st Place: Robert of Ferness, Amor Vincit Omnia: 12th-Century Embroidered Shoes

Additionally, their Excellencies added names to several orders.
Master Fillippo de Sancto Martino was added to the NULL (Nobel Union of Lords and Ladies).

Lord Chebe was awarded the Dragon’s Combatant (words Baron Caleb Reynolds, calligraphed by Zofia Kowalewska, illuminated by Scribal guild)

Lady Curia Epicurius was added to the lists of the Order of the Golden Bee for her scribal arts (words and calligraphy by Zofia Kowalewska, illuminated by Caleb Reynolds )

Being no further business, Court was closed.

This being the court report of Baron Magnus and Baroness Thalia Papillion, on February 1, A.S. 57 2023 Twelfth Night celebration, as reported by THL Eleanore Godwin, recording Herald.

Lord Ima’nishi Gen’ichi le’Sada was called forward to receive a Hael Stone for his service to the barony during Pennsic.

Aethelred was called forward . Their Excellencies spoke of how he came to Pennsic, without knowing anyone, and jumped into service to the barony, setting up, tearing down, fetching, toting, and being cheerful all the while.  This impressed Their Excellencies to move them to induct him into the Order of the Dragon’s Concordium. (newcomer enthusiasm)

So closed the mini-court of Their Excellencies.

This being the Investiture first court of Magnus de Lyons and Thalia Papillion, December 17, A.S. 57 (2022) As reported by the recording Herald, THL Eleanore Godwin.

The Excellencies opened their court with kind words of welcome to all for attending their first court as Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael.

First called to Their presence was THL Coinneach Mac an Leigh.  They spoke of his gentle service to a barony that isn’t even his own.  Fetching, toting, being at hand, asking if there is anything that needs doing, touched them.  With that They inducted him into the Order of the Dragon’s Scale. (service from one out of the barony)

Next the presence of THL Logan Latta d’ Kent and Robert L’Etouri  was demanded before Their Excellencies.  The Baron and Baroness spoke of the long service to the Barony in the fencing community. How they have seen the growth of not only the number of fencing participants, but the growth of the skill of those fencers. They have both served with effort, grace, and willingness to go the step beyond. This makes it imperative that they both should be inducted into the Order of the Tangled Rose (continued service to the barony) , effective immediately. 

So closed the court of Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael.

This being the final court report of Padraig O’Branduibh and Juliana Rosalia Dolce da Siena, at the Investiture of Magnus de Lyons and Thalia Papillion, December 17, A.S. 57 (2022), as reported by THL Eleanore Godwin, recording herald.

Called THL Abdullah al Rashid forward and spoke of his exemplary service to the barony , he was inducted into the VOID (Venerable Order of the Ice Dragon).(Scroll by Brother Bobby)

Called Lady Geneivieve O’Connor forward and spoke of her graceful service to the barony and inducted her into the VOID (Venerable Order of the Ice Dragon) (Scroll by Dame Zofia Kowalewska)

Called Master Magnus de Lyons before them and spoke of his prowess in the lists and felt it was time to induct him into the Order of the Dragon’s Combatant. (martial prowess) (Scroll by Edith of Winterton)

Called the Noble Fuego forward and said the same. Inducted them into the Order of the Dragon’s Combatant (martial prowess) (Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds)
But wait, the order was not complete; called Lord Davin ap Einion forward and inducted him into the Order of the Dragon’s Combatant (martial prowess) (Scroll by Baroness Katherine Kiersey)

Next called was Lady Nycaise d’Ozier la Tailleresse. They spoke of the beauty of her crafting clothing, decorating said clothing, contributions to largess, willingness to teach needle arts to others , and therefore she deserved to be included in the Order of the Golden Bee. (A & S ) (Scroll by the Hael Scribal Guild)

Then Coira of Deerness was called before Their Excellencies. They spoke of her being a newcomer and yet was willing to take on the Youth Office of the Barony. For this they felt she deserved to be inducted into the Order of the Dragon’s Concordium. (newcomers enthusiasm) (Scroll by Curia Epicurius)

Last, but not least, Their Excellencies called forward THL Eleanore Godwin. They spoke of her long service to the barony, in many capacities, Chatelaine, Herald, A&S officer, and particularly, her service to the archery group “Hael Hounds” as ‘mama hound”. With tears and hugs They inducted her into the Order of the Tangled Rose. ( continued service to the barony). (Scroll by Dame Zofia Kowalewska)

The Guards and Retainers were released from their duties.

Their Excellencies bit their final thank yous and their court was closed.

An account of the court of Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, held at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon, the 6th day of April in the 58th year of the Society (2024 in the Common year)  in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. Reported by Dame Zofia Kowalewska

Their Excellencies welcomed all to the celebration of Ice Dragon.  They then proceeded to welcome their Majesties, His Highness and Their Majesties from the Mid with gifts. 

Lord Marcos Baltanas, the event Autocrat, was called in.  He thanked his staff and hoped all had a wonderful time.

Their Excellencies then wished to do something special for Daniel who was unable to make the event.  A brief video was recorded for him wishing him well. 

Some old Business – Jadzia was called forward to receive her recognition from Summers End for best Youth Archer – (Scroll by Plinia Epicurius Curia and the Hael Scribal Guild.)

On to Ice Dragon Business –

Baron Andriú was called in to announce the winners of the Youth Fighting (as they were tired and wanted to go home).   Hjotr Sigvaldson and Arinbjorn Lodenhodi were celebrated and received Shield Scrolls. (Scrolls by Eladora de la Luna, Yvette and Lord Marcos Baltanos).   Baron Andriú  also gave tokens to their Excellencies, Majesties and Highness as a gesture of good will. 

Estaban was awarded the Dragon Scale for his dedication to Our Barony- (Calligraphy/Illumination by Baroness Thalia and words by Baron Magnus.)

Lord Marcos Baltanas was added to the lists of the Dragons Combatant for his continued Martial Prowess (Calligraphy/Illumination by Baroness Thalia and words by Baron Magnus.)

Lady Eby Jousie was named newest member of the Dragons Concordium for helping everywhere (Calligraphy/Illumination by Baroness Thalia and words by Baron Magnus.)

For their work on the Kingdom Scroll Project, THL Genevive O’Conner, Master Abdullah al Rashid, Terence and Daniel Lillis, Lady Coria of Deerness, Lady Cacht, Baroness Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenburg  and Lady Simonetta d’Alfassi were added to the Order of the Portcullis  (Words by Baroness Thalia. Design by Dame Eleanore Godwin.  Calligraphy by Dame Zofia Kowelewska.  Each scroll was painted by the recipient. )

In Tournaments:

 Heavy Weapons Winners:  

 Division 1 – Duke Cygnus the Blissful. 

Division 2 – Sir Richard Larmer

Overall Winner – Duke Cygnus the Blissful. (Calligraphy/Illumination by Baroness Thalia and words by Baron Magnus.)

Fencing – Noble Fuego ran the tournament and announced that Don Salvadore de la Torres was the winner (Scroll is a work in Progress)

In the Arts and Sciences World – Dame Edith of Winterton was called forth and thanked all the entrants and staff for another successful year.  

CATEGORY WINNERS: 

Drusillus von Oberbessenbach:  14th and 15th C. Shoes (Animal Arts)

Terence:  Making our First Mead (Beverages)

Caterine de Troyes:  Four 14th C. Dishes to Balance the Humors (Culinary Arts)

Meuric ap Gwillim:  Bone setting and bone setting tools in the middle ages (Curiosa)

Frusina Pisica:  Blackwork Embroidery (Fabric Decoration)

Birna Hakadottir:  Nalbinding the Coppergate Sock (Fiber Arts)

Zoya Dragomirova:  Rus Headwear (Metal Working)

Rhion Elandris of Glyndrvdwy:  14th Century Dagger Box (Studio Arts)

Coinneach Mac an Leigh:  King Rene’s Chandelier (Woodworking)

Gesa van Wellenstein:

• The Headcollars or Halter (Animal Husbandry)
• Horse Management during the 13th and 14th Century (Literary Arts)
• The Art of Riding (Performance Arts)
• Maximilian On Horseback (Scribal Arts)

Æsa Helgulfsdottir:

• The Amulet Necklace of Birka Bj. 968 (Applied Research)
• The Beads in Birka Bj. 968 (Ceramics, Glass, and Stone)
• A Theoretical Viking Wood Balm (Chemistry, Alchemy, and Potions)
• The Textiles and Clothing of Birka Grave Bj. 968 (Fabric Construction)
• The Knife of Birka grave Bj. 968 (Mixed Media)

First Place : Æsa Helgulfsdottir

Second Place : Gesa van Wellenstein

Third Place : Drusillus von Oberbessenbach

According to Tradition, we ask that their Majesties, His Highness and Their Excellencies select their Choice as well.

Majesties Choice :   Gesa van Wellenstein (Scroll by Baroness Katherine Kiersey)

His Highness Choice:  Drusillus von Oberbessenbach

Their Excellencies : Coinneach Mac an Leigh

(Scrolls by the Dame Zofia Kowelewska, Mistress Jenna McPherson and the Hael Scribal Guild)

Being no further business (phew!) court was closed. 

The Court Report of their Excellencies; Thalia Papillon and Magnus de Lyons, Baroness and Baron of the Rhydderich Hael, held at Summers End in the Canton of Beau Fleuve September 23, 2023, AS 58 reported by Baroness Miriel du Lac Dragons Tongue Pursuivant.

Their Excellencies welcomed the populace and thanked them for their attendance.

Dame Eleanore Godwin, the autocrat of the event is called into the court to speak of the events for the day. Dame Eleanore calls for those who participated in the riddle of the day contest and awards them their Pie prizes. Then Dame Eleanore thanked her staff for the event and the kitchen crew.

Their Excellencies called for THL Genevieve O’Conner and asked her to talk of the A&S competition for the day. Baron Caleb Reynolds was named as the winner with an outstanding scroll of Pie artwork, and he was recognized for it with a scroll as well. Scroll by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova.

Then Lady Logan Lotta de Kent was called into the court to announce the winner of her Bardic competition she held that day. Lady Logan spoke of the winners skill and prowess with words and named Eadaoin Ruadh the winner. Eadaoin entered court and was awarded a scroll and their Excellencies accolades. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.

Their Excellencies then called THL Abdullah al Rashid into court as their Heavy Weapons Marshal for the day. He spoke of the Heavy Weapons Tourney and called Duke Maynard von dem Steine forward as the winner. Scroll Illumination by Baron Caleb Reynolds and Calligraphy by Baroness Kathryn Kiersey.

Then her Excellency Miriel du Lac was called into court to announce the winner of the Rapier Tourney. Her Excellency called forward Don Markus Skaljr Grimsson as the winner of the tourney, not only did Don Markus win a scroll he won a special coin to a Invitational tournament of the Field of Garnet and Steel. Scroll Calligraphy/Illumination by Dame Zofia Kowalewska and words by Mistress Beatrice de Winter.

Then Baroness Ekaterina Volkova was called into court to speak about a gift known as “The Spirit of Morguhn”, that she wished to award to those that best inhabited the spirit of Duke Morguhn who had passed years ago this day. Don Markus and Lord Tiberious were called forward and awarded this gift for their Spirit on the Rapier and Heavy field this day.

Their Excellencies called forward Lady Simonetta d’Alfassi and Lady Siobhan Readnait as the Archery Tourney runners for the day. They spoke of all the contestants’ prowess and honor on the field and then called forward the winner for the day, Lord Hiro. Scroll by Dame Eleanore Godwin.

Their Excellencies stood and spoke of a Thrown Weapons Tourney they hosted for the event, there was many an interesting target talked of, and they called for the winner Baroness Amalie Reinhardt. Scroll by Dame Zofia Kowalewska.

Their Excellencies then announced the decision to retire the Hael Hounds as an active unit in the Barony. The Hael Hounds was an informal unit in the Barony, started decades ago and revived a few years ago by Eleanore Godwin and Rendell ( Captains of archers at the time). The Hounds under Eleanore and Rendell saw new life. Sadly, with the passing of Rendell and the loss of many of the active members (due to change of location or leaving the SCA) the Hounds, for the most part, drifted back into inactivity. This was perhaps hardest felt by Eleanore who viewed it as a constant reminder of Rendell’s memory. Knowing this their Excellencies offered the retiring of the Hounds as a Unit. However, they did not wish for all that was good about the Hounds to be lost to history.

To that end their Excellencies opted to create a new Baronial Order, “The Hounds of Hael” that recognizes excellence in the Baronial archery community. To this they called that Dame Eleanore Godwin become the Principal member of this order. Scroll by Dame Eleanore Godwin.

Then Their Excellencies spoke of The Baronial Keystone long ago awarded to the barony for its service to the kingdom, Each year the keystone is passed to another trusted member of the Barony to hold it for that year. Their Excellencies thanked Lady Nycalse d’Ozier la Tailleresse for her service holding it since 2019 during the great Covid Plague. Then Lady Coira of Deerness was asked to come forward and take up the honor of holding the Keystone for the coming year.

Then Lord Daniel of Blackthorn was called into court. Their Excellencies spoke of his renewed efforts in heavy fighting in the Barony and how his prowess had improved greatly. Because of this they wished to award him with the Barony’s award for the Most Improved Fighter. This Award is a Dagger affixed with a baronial populace badge in leather.

Their Excellencies then asked for the presence of Lord Chebi into their court. They thanked Lord Chebi for acting as their Chivalry Champion for the past few years and asked him to retire in honor and pass on the Baronial shield and regalia for the Chivalry Champion to their new Champion, named as Lord Marcos Baltanas. Scroll Illumination by Mistress Geirny Thorgrimsdottir, Calligraphy by Dame Zofia Kowalewka, and Words by Baron Caleb Reynolds.

Next called into court was THL Abdullah al-Rashid, their excellencies spoke of Abdul’s participation in their Champions tourneys for the past year. Having participated in 4 of the 6 competitions Abdul was named Baronial Ironman and awarded a scroll. Scroll Illumination by Lady Isabetta Orsini, Calligraphy/Wording by Dame Zofia Kowalewska.

For their last piece of business her Excellency Thalia spoke of her Inspiration not only for the day but for the past few months. She asked Danny, a new member of the barony, to come forward. She talked of his shining presence in the barony, how his enthusiasm and spirit had touched her heart and she wished for him to know this and she gave him a ring from her own finger as a largess for his inspiration.

Having no further business their Excellencies court was closed.

Here begins the Court Report of Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael, Magnus d’Lyons Baron, and Thalia Papillon Baroness, at Their Champs Event July 23, A.S. 58, in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. Dame Eleanore Godwin, Recording Herald, with the assistance of Dame Zofia Kowalewska.

Opening of Court: Lady Siobhan Readnait was called forward as Archery Champion . She thanked Their Excellencies for allowing her to serve as their champion, and returned the regalia of the Champion. Their Excellencies thanked her for her service and gave a token of appreciation from their hands. Court was suspended. Activities began.

Court was opened and Lady Logan Latta d’Kent was called forward as she had business with Their Excellencies as outgoing Bardic Champion. She read a Haiku she had written for Their Excellecies in Their honor called “Butterfly and Lion” (a reference to the heraldry of each). She gave them a calligraphed copy of her Haiku. Their Excellencies thanked her. Court was suspended for activities to resume. Court was opened to continue business. Her Excellency Thalia requested all who participated in the day’s tourneys to present themselves before her to receive a personal token from her hand. She thanked them for their willingness to participate in the day’s activities. Vivants were cheered.

The current champion of Thrown Weapons Tadeusz was called to thank him for his service, and Their Excellencies received the regalia of Thrown Weapons from him. Third place winner was announced as Eby, second place was Abdullah al Rashid, and the new Champion was announced as Baron Caleb Reynolds. He received the regalia, scroll was one of his blanks from when he was Baron, calligraphed by Dame Zosia.

The current champion of Arts and Sciences Meuric Ap Gwillim was called to return the regalia of the Champion , he was thanked for his service. He also passed a new piece of regalia, a glass stein to use at bardic circles donated by Master Rhian. The new Champion Lady Genevieve O’Connor was called forward to receive the regalia of the Champion. Archery Championship had many participates. Third place was Baron Caleb Reynolds, second was Daniel of Blackthorn, and Champion is THL Abdullah al Rashid. He received the regalia and joined the Champions behind the thrones.

Bardic Champion Lady Logan Latta d’Kent was called forward . Since there was no one who was ready to become champion, she was asked to stay on as Bardic Champion until such time as there could be a competition to determine her successor. She agreed. Baron Magnus spoke to the populace about the 7 Pearls event happening in August in Thescorre with Baroness Thalia. Also announced that there are many Known World Baronial competitions happening at Pennsic, and to compete where possible. Court of Their Excellencies was closed.

An account of the court of Magnus and Thalia  Baron and Baroness  of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael in the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, held at Fight Practice on the 12th day of July in the 58rd year of the Society in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. Reported by Dame Zofia Kowalewska and Dame Eleanore Godwin. 

Their Excellencies called in Lord  Siegfrid Corloys to retire as the current Heavy Champion and thank him for his Service.  To step into those shoes, it was announced that Lord Thomas de Haukesle was the new Champion.  Scroll by The Hael Scribes and Dame Eleanore Godwin.

Their Excellencies called in THLady Katerin Starke to also retire as the current Fencing Champion and thank her for her Service.  It was then announced that Armiger Fuego was the new Champion.  Scroll by The Hael Scribes and Dame Eleanore Godwin.

Additionally, tradition holds that the most improved fighter be named.   Their Excellencies called upon Rose and presented them with a dagger and a ring from Her Excellency.

Lastly, Lord Meuric ap Gwillim was presented with is scroll from Ice Dragon.

Being no further business, Court was closed.