Court Reports

These are the Court Reports of
Their Majesties Maynard and Liadain

Court report of TRM’s Maynard & Liadain from Their Coronation on April 18th  A.S. 43
held in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael as reported by THL Matilda  Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle,
 with the assistance of THLord Brandubh  O’Donnghaile and Baron Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn.    
Morning Court. 
His Majesty called forth Princess Liadain, removed the coronet from Her brow

and replaced it with the Crown of AEthelmearc. He bid Her Majesty to rise as  Queen Liadain. 
   
The royal lineage of the Kingdom was read, and the populace cheered their  new King & Queen.    
Their Majesties offered Their oath of service to the Kingdom and her people.    
Their Majesties invited Christopher, Morgen and the Royal Peers of  AEthelmearc into Their presence. 
Their Graces new status as Duke and Duchess  were recognized by the Crown. Duke Christopher and Duchess Morgen 
each swore  their personal fealty upon the sword of state. (scroll in progress, words by  Michael Alewright).    
Their Majesties called forth the Great Officers of AEthelmearc and accepted  their oath of continued service 
given by their representative, Countess  Caryl Olesdatter.    
Their Majesties called forth the peers of the realm, each Order in  succession, and accepted their oaths of 
continues service given by their  respective representatives: Sir Tristen Sexwulf for the Order of Chivalry,  
Master Morien ap Rhys for the Order of Laurels, Baroness Arianna of  Wynthrope for the Order of Pelicans, 
Duchess Rowan de la Garnison for the  Royal Peers.    
Duchess Anna Blackleaf, Baroness Marguerite de la Marche and the royal  retainers were called into the court
and given baldrics to mark their  station in the retinue.    
The Queen’s guards were called forth and given baldrics to mark their  station in the retinue. 
Baron Vladisla Nikulich was named as Captain of the  Guard and swore an oath of fealty to Their Majesties on
behalf of all: Lord  Jacob of Dunmar, Lord Tiberius, Lord Ardenn Scot of Clan Scott, Lady Ysabeau  Tiercelin, 
THL Olafr Thorvardarson, Lord Pearce Redsmythe, Lady Esa Baird,  THL Caoinlean Seanchaidh (Tower), 
Baron Seoan O’Donndubhain, Alexander du Lac and Lord Caelin O'Ruairc..    
Her Majesty called forth Sir Angus MacBain and asked that he serve as Her  Chivalry Advisor to instruct Her guard
in the virtues and skills of  Chivalry. This he did accept and swore his oath upon the Sword of State.    
The companions of the Order of the White Scarf presented themselves to Her  Majesty as Her protectors and asked 
Her to be an honorary member of their  Order. This she did graciously accept.    
Court was suspended.    
Their Majesties gave leave to His Excellency Caleb, Baron of the Rhydderich  Hael, 
for the purpose of holding his court.
Sir Sextus Plinius Callidus was created a Baron of the Court for his long  service to the Crown and 
Kingdom as a moderator and trusted advisor (scroll  by Cori Ghora).    
Their Majesties received joyous greeting from Crown of the East Kingdom by  way of Their ambassador 
Countess Aletha Eastriding.  Cannec Chilledahar and Tarbold of Heckla presented a gift of largess to  
Their Majesties consisting of wine, leather belt favors and pouches.    
The AEthelmearc Privateers with crews from the Riverwolf, the Waveblade and  the Devilfish, presented 
Their Majesties with a shipload of gifts harvested  from sea and shore, which They were most grateful 
to receive.    
THLord Stephen Calvert deGrey made presentations before the Court to the  winners of the prize tournaments
held during the day. The victor in the  fencing lists was Lord Clewin Kupferhelbelinc, who was also awarded 
the prize for most courteous. On the thrown weapons field the victor was Master  Charles of Alden. 
The winner of the da’Vinci Arts and Science contest was  Lady Muirgel ingen Ghiolla Chomghaill, who 
had created the prize scroll,  featuring mirror writing.    
The outgoing Kingdom Heavy Weapons Champion, Count Duncan von Halstern  announced the winner of 
Their Majesties Heavy Combat Champion Tournament:  Duke Malcolm MacEoghainn. His Grace swore a new oath
as Their Majesties  Champion and took up his post at His Majesties side 
(scroll by Mairghread ui  Stilbhard uu Coinn).    
The outgoing Youth Combat Champion, Roland, returned his baldric to Their  Majesties, who then declared 
Aaron the Swift as Their new Youth Champion and  installed him with the Royal retinue (scroll illum Sextus
Plinius Callidus,  calig Cori Ghora). 
The outgoing Arts & Sciences Champion, Lord Pearce Redsmythe gave Their  Majesties a gift of royal seals
along with the brass matrix to produce more.  He announced the winners of several prizes for the day’s
competition: Youth  Prize awarded to Melodie of Sunderoak for illumination and Thorstein of  Sunderoak for 
fingerloop braid; Populace Prize awarded to Lady Lucetta di  Cosimo for painted archery targets; 
the Laurel’s Prize was awarded to  Mistress Euriol of Lothian for her mustard sauce; 
Champion’s Choice Prize  went to Lady Alianor de Ravenglas for her embroidery. 
Their Majesties chose  THLord John Michael Thorpe as Their new Kingdom Arts & Sciences Champion for  his 
outstanding work in jewelry, and invited him to join Their retinue  (scroll by Pearce Redsmythe).    
Lord Pearce Redsmythe was awarded the Order of the Sycamore for his skill in  metalsmithing and jewelry 
(scroll illum Sthurrim Caithnes, calig Gillian  Llwelyn).    
Their Majesties recognized Their Seamstresses and Tailors of the Court with  a token given to each: 
Lady Alianor de Ravenglas, Baroness Aleea Baga,  Baroness Amaryllis Coleman, Baroness Ts'vee'a bas Tseepora Levi, 
Duchess  Anna Blackleaf, Lady Nivah Catherine Rose of Bannockburn, Mistress Giana di  Aurelio, 
Countess Ilish O'Donovan, Baroness Ariella of Thornbury, Lady  Ailleann inghen Proinnsias, Dona Sasha Grey, 
Sedony d’Ash, Mistress Hrefna  in Heppna Thorgrimsdottir, Countess Genevieve du Vent Argent, 
Lady Rosalia  Iuliana Andere, Master Alaric MacConnal, THLady Roberta McMorland.    
Lady Alianor de Ravenglas was awarded the Order of the Sycamore for teaching  about clothing and handsewing 
(scroll by Mary Elizabeth Clason, words by  Mattatias Filius Lie Blunde).    
Tadhg Sotal O’Neill was Awarded Arms for his good work at events and in  kitchens (scroll by Sophie Davenport).    
Lady Cordelia Colton was awarded the Order of the Keystone for her service  behind the scenes 
and with the Brass Ring demos (scroll by Isolda filia  Georgii).    
Lord Arden Scot of Clan Scot was made a companion of the Order of the  Keystone for his service as 
regional heavy combat deputy, youth marshal,  trainer and cook (scroll by Zosia Kowalewska).    
Lady Ysabeau Tiercelin was given into the Order of the Keystone for service  as chronicler, 
webminister, autocrat, cook, scribe, seamstress and  participation in the equestrian guild 
(scroll by Morwenna Everdon, words by  Isolda filia Georgii).    
Lord Lothinn Virkarsson was given the Award of Excellence for his care in  helping to set the dais for court
 and enlivening the atmosphere of events.    
 Their Majesties announced an invitation to the artisans of AEthelmearc to  display their works at 
 Crown Tournament in the Shire of Abhainn Ciach Ghlais  and enjoy a social hour following the tournament. 
 Participants may contact  Mistress Euriol of Lothian regarding their display needs.    
 Before Their herald could close court, Duchess Anna brought Their Majesties  attention to one additional 
 pressing piece of business. Their Majesties  called forth Their herald to have words with her, as there 
 were a number of  people who claimed something should be done. Her Ladyship inquired if she  was to be 
 fired from her position, but Their Majesties said “not yet.”  Instead They called for the 
 companions of the Order of the Pelican and asked  if they were all still in agreement. THLady Matilda Bosvyle
 de Bela Acqua  was issued a writ to sit in contemplation of elevation to said Order at Pax  Interrupts and 
 appear before Their Majesties’ court to give her answer. Her  Ladyship was escorted from the Royal presence (
 scroll by Gillian Llwelyn).    
 Their Majesties had words of thanks for the populace in attendance.    
 Court was closed.  


Court report of TRM’s Maynard & Liadain from Blackstone Raids on April 25th A.S. 43 held in the Barony of 
Blackstone Mountain in the presence of Their Excellencies Kire and Katherine and Their Majesties of the Midrealm,
Ullr and AnneLyse, as reported by THL Matilda Bosvyle de Bela Acqua, Silver Buccle, with the assistance of 
THLord Brandubh O’Donnghaile.

On the field.

The company of Sable Maul was inducted into the Order of the Golden Alce for their outstanding valor as a 
melee unit on the field of battle (words by Ekatarina Volkova, banner by Roberta McMorland).

Viscountess Judith of Kirtland was added to the Order of the Cornelian in recognition of her radiant courtesy 
and kindness (words by Fridrikr Tomasson av Knusslig Hamn).

Evening Court.

THLady Maria Cristiana de Cordoba came before Their Majesties to pay her taxes for the year, in the form of 
award tokens made by her hand: 25 Sycamores, 25 Keystones and 25 Golden Alces.

Their Majesties recognized the new status of the Incipient College of

Vulcan’s Forge and delivered well wishes to the hard working people of this young group.

Baroness Alexandra dei Campagnella was created a citizen of AEthelmearc by the hand of Their Majesties with 
the consent of Their cousins of the

Midrealm.

Brennan of Acre was Awarded Arms for participation in heavy combat and for introducing new people to our 
society (scroll illum & words by Juliana Delamare, calig by Anlaith ingen Trena).

Eckhart von Insterburg was Awarded Arms for his skills at heavy combat and his courteous nature 
(scroll illum by Faiol MacGeroit, words by Juliana Delamare, calig by Anlaith ingen Trena).

Reynard le Vavasseur received an Award of Arms for serving as a heavy weapon combat fighter and helping
 others in need (scroll illum by Faiol MacGeroit, words by Juliana Delamare, calig by Anlaith ingen Trena).

Faiol MacGeriot was given an Award of Arms for excellence as a heavy combat fighter and participant at 
the Southern Region Musters (words by Brandubh O’Donnghaile).

Oolmar Roarjc was Awarded Arms for his dedication to heavy weapon combat over the last three years 
(scroll by Gweneth of Newtone Hille).

Lord Ignatious of Varo was the recipient of the Order of the Golden Alce for serving as an excellent 
shield man in melee tournament (scroll by Olwen ferch Rhys).

Lord Bjorn bunhauss Olafsson was made a companion of the Order of the Golden Alce for his pursuit of 
perfection in archery and thrown weapons and service as a marshal on those ranges (scroll illum & 
words by Rota Egilsdottir, calig by Isolde filia Georgii).

Lukey ni Blackwood was Awarded Arms (in absentia) for his service as knight marshal, exchequer and 
for being the “Swiss army knife” of his Shire (scroll by Barbary Rose, words by Deianiera 
Rodriguez y Aragones).

Lord Thorgard inn Sterki was created a companion of the Keystone (in

absentia) for his outstanding service as an officer of Misty Highlands,

loaning armor and opening his home for arts & sciences activities (scroll by Anlaith ingen Trena).

Sabastianne was Awarded Arms and the Order of the Sycamore for excellence in sewing & tailoring, 
equipping fencers in period clothing and working in the kitchen (scroll by the Sylvan Glenn Scriptorium, calig 
by Robert l’Etourdi, words by Gillian Llewelyn).

Lady Fredeburg von Katzenellenbogen was granted the Order of the Fleur

d’AEthelmearc for her research, execution and teaching of the art of making woodblock prints 
(scroll by Sophie Davenport, German wording by Elizabeth Johanna von der Flossenburg).

Baron Stevan Ulfkellson was admitted to the Order of the Gage for excellence in heavy weapon combat 
and leadership on the melee field (scroll illum by Rota Egilsdottir, calig by Bjorn bunhauss Olafsson).

Their Majesties had words of thanks for Their cousins from the Mid realm for bringing Their armies 
to the battlefield, for those who fought to defend AEthelmearc and the Blackstones and for those who had 
labored to put together such an enjoyable event.