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 Ice Dragon, the 25th day of March in the 57th year of the Society (2023 in the common tongue) in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael. Reported by Maestro Filipo de Sancto Martino.
Morning Court
Their Excellencies welcomed all to the Celebration of the Passing of the Ice Dragon
The Co Autocrats; Lady Genevieve O’Connor and Baroness Miriel du Lac then made a few event announcements and then welcomed everyone for attending.
Then the morning court of Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael was suspended.
Afternoon Court
The Court of Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael was re-opened.
Their Excellencies welcomed and thanked Their Majesties as well as everyone for attending.
The Co Autocrats; Lady Genevieve O’Connor and Baroness Miriel du Lac were called into court to thank their staff.
Their Excellencies asked for Baronial Archers known as the Hael Hounds to stand, and then Archery Co-Captains Lady Simmonetta and Lady Siobhan were called into Court to address those in attendance on a matter of business. Youth archer, Jadzia was called into court and inducted into the Hael Hounds for her prowess on the archery range.
Their Excellencies then called Lord Davin ap Einion to announce the winners of that days Heavy Weapons Bear Pit. His Grace, Sir Timothy of Arindale was called into court. He was awarded a stick of rattan for which he called forth Katla and Hill. His Grace spoke of their prowess both that day and at fighter
practices in his area. He then presented the rattan to them. The award scroll for his Grace was read into court. Scroll by Baron Brother Bobby.
Their Excellencies did call into court Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Eglise to announce the winner of the days Fencing Tournament. Lord Robert MacEwin of Thornhill was called into court and announced the winner. Scroll by Master Caleb Reynolds.
Their Excellencies called into court Baron Andriú mac Domhnaill of Thescore to annouce the winner of the Youth fighting tournament. Hjotr Sigvaldison was called in and declared the winner of the day. He was presented with a stick of rattan and a scroll. Scroll by Baron Andriú mac Domhnaill of Thescore.
Mistress Cori Ghora was called forth by their Excellencies to bring news from the Pent. She talked about the high quality of the entries, the artists involved and thanked her staff
Her Ladyship Æsa Hegulfsdottir was called into court and awarded First Place in the Pent. Scroll by Cassia Caratacca.
Her Ladyship Sumayya al Ghaziyah was called into court and awarded Second Place in the Pent. Scroll by Master Caleb Reynolds.
Master Caleb Reynolds was called into court and was awarded Third place in the Pent. Scroll by Baroness Katherine Kersey.
Thier Excellencies turned over court to Their Majesties so that they could announce the King and Queens choice for best entry in the Pent. Lady Elinor Walden was welcomed into court and announced as their choice.
Mistress Cori Ghora was invited to participate in a game with the Herald “called who am I”. Mistress Cori correctly guessed correctly. Lord Mueric ap Gwillim was called before Their Excellencies. Each complimented him on his elaborate and detailed presentation.
Meesteres Odriana vander Brugghe was welcomes into court. She spoke of her love of doccumentation and the arts. She was pleased to announce the winner of her award for Best Research. Lady Elinor Walden was called into court and awarded the generous cash prize as well as many well-earned accolades.
Their Excellencies welcomed Lord Davin ap Einion and Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Eglise into Court to thank their staff of Marshalls and MOLs. Gift bags were then dispensed to those that helped out in that day’s tournaments.
Her Excellency, Thalia said that she would be calling attention to that person who inspired her that day. Esteban, the Baron and Baronesses personal Dragon
Wrangler was called into court and complimented for his talents, personality and joy that garnered Her Excellencies Inspiration for this day.
And thus completed their court…… maybe
Their Majesties suspended their Court so that the Baron and Baroness could attend to one more order of business. Maestro Filipo de Sancto Martino called into court. He then invited Mistress Jenna of Lions Tower and Baron Brother Bobby. There was talk of cookie related activities at Investiture and a donation that was made in the names of both the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael and the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. Filipo read a letter of from the Executive Director of The Friends of the Night People Organization thanking the group for its genericity and detailing the good that donation would do in the life of someone turning their life around. The Maestro thanked those in attendance for their charity and chivalry.
Their Court was closed.