Here begins the Report of the Court of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Æthelmearc, at The Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, April 6 AS 58, joined by Their Heir Prince Murdoch, Magnus and Thalia, Baronage of the Rhydderich Hael, King Wigthegn and Queen Neassa of the Middle, jǫrundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, reporting, with the assistance of Gytha Oggsdottir, Silver Sycamore Herald.

In the Morning,

Their Majesties invited Their Majesties of the Middle to join Them.

Their Majesties invited Their Highnesses of Ealdormere, Prince Evander and Princess Marioun to join Them. They presented Their Highnesses with gifts to welcome Them to Their lands and received gifts of the bounty of Ealdormere in return.

Their Majesties called for Baroness Dubheasa inghen Dubgaill. They confirmed that she was ready to contemplate the question They had posed to her, but before that had one last piece of business. Baroness Katja Davidova Orlova Khazarina came forth and released Dubheasa as her apprentice and protege.

Their Majesties summoned THLord Abdullah al- Rashid. They confirmed that he was ready to contemplate the question that They had asked him. Sör Ustad Hasan al Hajjii came forward and released Abdullah as his squire.

Their Majesties called for Baron Friderich Swartzwalder. They confirmed that he was prepared to contemplate the question that They had posed to him. Duke Timothy of Arindale came forward and released Friderich as his squire.

Their Majesties called for the Order of the Pelican and bade them to take these three gentles forth and give them their counsel.

Court Suspended.

In the Evening with the assistance of Magdalena Txoperena de Guerra, Eby Jousie, and Angelino the Bookmaker, featuring Amalie Reihardt and Ixac ben Simone as Ætherial Heralds.

Their Majesties invited Their Majesties of the Middle to join Them and presented Them with gift baskets to welcome Them to Æthelmearc.

Their Majesties spotted a spry young thing in the audience and called him forth. Maestro Filippo de Sancto Martino was handed the Kingdom Toy chest and sent on his way pursued by the youth of the Kingdom.

Their Majesties invited all newcomers to join Them. They presented them all with mugs from the artisans of the Kingdom in welcome.

Their Majesties gave leave to Their Excellencies of the Rhydderich Hael to conduct Their Baronial Court.

Their Majesties gave leave to Dame Olyf Moorcroft and Lord Giovanni Alberici to conduct their business of Giovanni becoming a student.

Their Majesties called for Baroness Dubheasa inghen Dubgaill. They confirmed that it was still her wish to continue. Their Majesties heard counsel from the Peers of the Realm, Baroness Elizabeta da Venezia as a Jewel of Æthelmearc, Mistress Gillian Llwelyn as a Member of the Laurel, Sir Aquila d’Athos as a Member of the Chivalry, Maistre Eric Grenier de Labarre as a Member of the Order of Defense, Duchess Branwen ferch Gwythyr as a Royal Peer, and Baroness Nuzha bint Saleem as a Member of the Order of the Pelican. After hearing these words, Their Majesties called for the Order of the Pelican and confirmed it was still the Order’s wish to have Dubheasa counted as one of them. Their Majesties invested Dubheasa with the Ancestral Pelican Medallion of Æthelmearc, a personal medallion, and a cloak. They then took her Oath of Service and named her Mistress Dubheasa Companion of the Pelican. Scroll by Murdia Drusilla Vettia Portia.

Their Majesties called for Mary of Blackthorn. Mary has been noted to be helpful around her Barony, she supports the fighters and always pitches in when needed. for this Their Majesties Awarded her Arms. Scroll illuminated by Robaird Michael Patrick Timothy James O’Suilleabhainn with calligraphy by Cassia Carataca.

Their Majesties summoned Aegis of Thescorre.  He was a youth fighter and has continued to pursue the combat arts and increase his skill now that he has joined the adults. For this Their Majesties Awarded him Arms. Scroll by Lisabetta de Rossi with words by Nuzha bint Saleem.

Their Majesties Awarded Arms in abstentia to Daniel of the Rhydderich Hael for his enthusiastic participation in so many parts of the Society, archery, thrown weapons, brewing, helping in kitchens, and helping around events. Scroll by Caleb Reynolds.

Their Majesties called for Terry of the Rhydderich Hael. He has also jumped into many parts of the Society archery, thrown weapons, brewing, helping in kitchens, and helping around events. For this Their Majesties were pleased to Award him Arms. Scroll by Caleb Reynolds.

Their Majesties called for Lady Asteriya Royachevicha. She has long served as an officer in the Dominion of Myrkfaelinn and has served as a combat scribe. For this Their Majesties named her a Companion of the Keystone. Scroll by Amalie Reinhardt.

Their Majesties called for Lord Eamonn na Laimhe. He has given great service in the kitchens and as event set up and tear down crew. For this Their Majesties named him a Companion of the Keystone. Scroll by Christina Mary Lowe with words by Chahagan Duras.

Their Majesties called for Baron Ixac ben Simone. He has completed many scroll blanks for the Kingdom and his Barony and has taught classes on the bardic arts. For the Their Majesties named him a Companion of the Sycamore. Scroll by Kolfinna Jodisdottir with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties summoned THLord Abdullah al- Rashid. They confirmed that he had received counsel and still wished to continue. They heard words in support of his elevation from Duke Cellach mac Cormaic as a Royal Peer, Sör Ustad Hasan al Hajjii as a member of the Chivalry, Maisterin Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenburg as a member of the Order of the Laurel, Duchess Líadain ní Dheirdre Chaomhánaigh as a Jewel of Æthelmearc, and Baron Magnus de Lyons as a member of the Order of the Laurel. Their Majesties called for the Order of the Pelican and confirmed that it was still their wish that Abdullah be counted among them. Abdullah was invested with a Sür Kaftan, the Ancestral Pelican Medallion of Æthelmearc, a household medallion, a personal medallion, and a Turban of Maintenance. Their Majesties heard his Oath and named him Ustät Abdullah, Companion of the Pelican. Scroll by Isibel inghean Uilliam mhic Leoid.

Their Majesties allowed jǫrundr hinn rotinn, Silver Buccle Herald, to perform some heraldic business. It is the purview of a Principal Herald to seek out and recognize those whose service and impact to the heraldic community is particularly important. There was one present who worked diligently behind the scenes to allow three Silver Buckles to seamlessly perform their own duties, all while continuing to perform commentary on new submissions. Thus, jǫrundr called for Dame Edith of Winterton and named her Herald Extraordinary and bestowed upon her the right to register a personal heraldic title. Scroll by Cassia Carataca with words by jǫrundr hinn rotinn.

Their Majesties called for Meisterin Amalie Reihardt. Amalie has given up many events to toil away performing last minute scroll surgery or creating new scrolls at the last minute many times. Their Majesties wished to thank her for this by awarding her an Iron Quill. Scroll by Kolfinna Jodisdottir with words by Po Silvertop.

Their Majesties called for Baroness Katherine Kersey. Katherine gives other time at many events to ensure scrolls are ready for Court, so Their Majesties awarded her an Iron Quill. Scroll by Ixac ben Simone.

Their Majesties called for Dame Zofia Kowalewska. Zofia does all the things, and despite being made a Member of the Order of the Pelican continues doing all the things and leading in her Barony and Kingdom. Thus, Their Majesties named her a Baroness of Their Court. Scroll in progress, promissory by Amalie Reinhart with wors by jǫrundr hinn rotinn.

Their Majesties called for Baron Friderich Swartzwalder. They confirmed that after receiving counsel he still wished to continue. They heard words supporting his elevation from Master Wulfgar Von-Ostrand and Sir Beatrix Krieger as members of the Order of the Chivalry, Maisterin Elisabeth Johanna von Flossenburg as a member of the Order of the Laurel, Duke Thomas Byron of Haverford as a Royal Peer, Duke Timothy of Arindale as a Jewel of Æthelmearc, THLady Margery Kent of York as a member of the populace, and Dame Sara of the Eyrie Sea and Mistress Zoe Akropolitina as members of the Order of the Pelican. They called for the Order of the Pelican and confirmed that it was still their wish to have Friderich join their ranks. Friderich was presented with sprinkles and was then invested with the Ancestral Pelican Medallion of Æthelmearc, a personal medallion, a belt, a shaub, and a telleberret to mark his new station. Their Majesties took his oath and named him Meister Friderich Scroll by Murdoch Bayne.

Their Majesties called for any who had completed the pilgrimage to come forth and receive their pilgrimage token.

Her Majesty named the entire Barony of the Rhydderich Hael as her inspiration for the day or how they came together to reschedule this event at the last minute and came together to fill some last-minute gaps to have this event run smoothly.

Their Majesties called for the scribes, wordsmiths, and regalia wrights to come forward to take something from the scribal goodie box.

Their Majesties demanded the presence of THLord Angelino the Bookmaker before them. They spoke of how he has worked with Them to develop a new Kingdom position, he performed his job so well that he was asked to perform it again for the next reign. Their Majesties feel that this leadership and good service should be recognized by making him a Baron of Their Court. Scroll in progress by Marsalli Mac Lochlainn with words by Salvadore de la Torres.

Their Majesties thanked everyone for attending today and wished them all safe travels home.

Court Closed.

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In Service,
jorundr
Silver Buccle Herald