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.