Summer’s End, held on September 16, AS 52 (2017)
Being the court record of Their Excellencies, Magnus and Miriel, Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael at Summer’s End, held on September 16, AS 52 (2017), in the Canton of Beau Fleuve as recorded by THL Zofia Kowalewska, Deputy to the Ice Dragon Pursuivant.
Their Excellencies called before them on the Field (Lord) Brother Brother Riobard o’Suilleabhain known as Bobby. For his years of working as event staff, autocrat, and in support of the Barony, Brother Bobby was inducted into the Order of the Venerable Order of the Ice Dragon and presented with an ancestral medallion from Mistress Jenna McPherson. Scroll is a work in progress by Mistress Jenna.
Court was suspended briefly to be moved back inside.
Court was resumed Their Excellencies Welcomed all to the event. With it being the Hour in which Their Majesties Gareth and Juliana took the throne, the crowd cheered Vivat for our New Royals.
Their Excellencies then called forth Lord Rhys Penbras ap Dafydd to be awarded his Keystone which was read into Court at the Shoot in the Wildwood. Scroll by Dagonell.
Court was again suspended.
Their Excellencies thanked all who attended the event and invited those in attendance for whom the event was their first SCA experience. Those gentles were thanked for coming and offered the hospitality of Their Excellencies should they ever have a need. Additionally, for those of the populace who still needed to collect their Spark Pearls, they could do so today.
Dagonell was then asked to come forward for his business with THL Eleanor Godwin. Having since retired as the White Horn Herald, he named THL Eleanor Godwin as the Golden Bee Herald for the Barony.
Lady Simonetta d’ Alfassi was called forth to receive her scroll as Baronial Archery Champion. Scroll by Kate and THL Zofia Kowalewska.
THL Maeve Ni Siurtain was called into court and asked to represent the Barony as Equestrian Champion. She agreed and took her place among the Champions. Scroll by Lady Curia.
Their Excellencies called Chebe before them seeking one final Champion. For his courtesy and honor displayed on and off the field, he was named Chivalry Champion. Scroll by THL Zofia Kowalewska.
THL Minamoto Roku-i Sakurako was called forth and named the Queen Anne Trophy recipient.
Lady Thalia Papillon was called before Their Excellencies in recognition of her massive feat of having competed in the most Champion events. She Participated in 4 events – Fencing, Archery, Thrown, and Bardic. She was named this year’s Iron Man winner. Scroll by Baroness Ekaterina Volkova.
Baron Caleb Reynolds, autocrat of the event, then took a moment to Thank the Staff for the event. He also thanked the Tribe for their efforts in continuing to support the Kingdom.
Sir Sextus Plenius Callidus came forward and spoke of the Heavy Weapons Tournament that was held. Duke Maynard von dem Stein was declared the winner. Scroll by Lord Rhys Penbras ap Dafydd.
Their Excellencies then asked THL Rendell to speak of the archery that took place earlier in the day. Theodoric of York was named the victor. Scroll by THL Zofia Kowalewska.
Baron Caleb Reynolds then told of the skill on the Thrown Weapons field and thanked the Marshals that came out to help run the range. He then announced that Master Antonio de Luna had won the day. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
Thrown Weapons marshals, although not present did declare a winner for the day’s tournament. It was announced that Sir Aquila d’Athos had won the day who also was not in attendance. Scroll by THL Zofia Kowalewska.
Don Behrend von Elmendorf was called before Their Excellencies to speak of the Fencing Tournament. He announced that Padraig na Feosoige au Chaeleichair (Padraig of Thescorre) was the victor. Scroll by Baron Caleb Reynolds.
An Arts and Sciences competition was held during the day and THL Eleanor Godwin announced that the winner, Baron Rhiannon Elandris winner. Scroll by THL Eleanor Godwin. Clarissa was awarded second place for her embroidery.
Baron Rhiannon Elandris was asked to return to Their Excellencies. For his ongoing work in the A&S community and participation in A&S contests, their Excellencies saw it fit to induct him into the Order of the Golden Bee. Scroll by Lord Rhys Penbras ap Dafydd
Their Excellencies called Baron Caleb Reynolds BACK into court, again, to thank him for his years of service. To honor him, he was inducted into the Order of the Tangled Rose. Scroll is a work in progress. Those members of the Order present were asked to remain standing.
Their Excellencies then asked if the loved ones of Master Brandrick Slayrock would present themselves. In a token of thanks, the family presented their Excellencies with the Stone Children, Jamie and Cerci. Their Excellencies then spoke of the works and impact that Master Brandrick had made on the Barony. It was their wish to also induct him into the Order of the Tangled Rose. Scroll is a work in progress by Baroness Miriel, Master Filippo de Sancto Martino and Padraig a Branduibh.
Court of Their Excellencies, Magnus and Miriel was then closed.