[Atlantia-Announce] Court Report - Morning Court at the Coronation of King Logan and Queen Esa

[Craig via Announce]

Unto Your Majesties Logan and Esa, The Atlantian College of Heralds and 
Scribes, and the populace of the Kingdom of Atlantia does Cian Triton, 
Principal Herald of Atlantia send greetings this day!

On Saturday, April 11, 2015, at the Coronation of Logan and Esa, held in 
the Barony of Windmasters' Hill, Their Majesties Michael and Seonaid, 
King and Queen of Atlantia, did process in before the populace to hold 
Their final court.

After the Landed Barons and Baronesses reached Their thrones in this 
Great Court, Their Majesties did bid the herald to have the populace be 
seated, and to open Their court.

Their Majesties spoke briefly to the populace, welcoming them all to the 
event, which would prove to be a wonderful and fun day for all 
involved.  They expressed Their thanks for the support that the populace 
had given Them through Their Reign, and They were much appreciative.

Their Majesties had the Order of the Pearl summoned before Them, and 
noted that there was one present who was not currently in that Order, 
and They wished to rectify that.  Lord Christophe of Grey was summoned 
before the Royal Thrones, where he was inducted into the Order in 
appreciation for all of his works in the arts and sciences, especially 
where they pertained to archery.  A stunned Lord Christophe accepted his 
scroll, for it turns out that his Lady wife, Lady Eleanor of Grey, had 
done the illumination on the scroll, and that Lord Christophe himself 
had assisted her, without ever knowing that the scroll was for him.

Their Majesties then wished to thank a large group of people who had 
assisted Them during Their reign, and handed the herald a LONG list of 
individuals to call in.  The following gentles were called before the 
throne to receive an Undine from their Mahesties:

Lady Emeludt Hänsler, Mistress Rosalind Delamere, Lady Berengaria of 
Leighton Buzzard, Countess Lynette Semere, Lady Alys d'Avignon, 
Eilionora inghean an Bhaird, Mistress Alyna of the Ilex, Countess 
Aryanna Hawkyns,  Alaric Messer, Lady Sydney Talbot,  Juliana ad Aguam, 
Mistress Graçia Esperança de Sevilla, Lady Jacintha of Highland Foorde, 
Lady Jora i Holti, Lady Cellach Mór, Baroness Ysane de la Selle, Lady 
Andromeda Xanthia, Mistress Kari Kyst, Lord Estienne Le Mons d'Anjou, 
Lord Dreux d'Anjou, Lady Alienor de Bathe,  Maria Chiara Datini, Lady 
Alexandria Wright, Mistress Maddalena Jessamyn de Piemonte, Lord 
Benjamin Lilje, Baroness Ariel Benne Douw, Sir Ragnarr rifsbrjótr, Lady 
Lilit of Stierbach, Lady Jane Alexandria Fitzpatrick, Lady Daniela 
Schwartzhaupt, Lady Aemilia Rosa, Meisterin Gisela vom Kreuzbach.

After the dispersal of the previous crown, Their Majesties had Lady 
Yenyega de Santurci summoned before them, and corrected a long overdue 
oversight by making her a Court Baroness.  This is not an award that 
Their Majesties give often, so this is high praise for Baroness 
Yenyega!  Their majesties presented her with the cutest "princess" 
coronet with pink decoratives on it to wear today, with the expectation 
that Her Excellency would find a more suitable coronet for future events.

Their Majesties then arose from Their thrones and began a discussion 
regarding the next award that was to be given.  It appears that there 
was dissension between Them as to the actual award being given.  Much 
posturing and glaring between the King and Queen commences, including 
the calling forth of Their respective Champions.  In the end, to avoid 
bloodshed, His Majesty the King graciously deferred to His beloved 
Queen, and allowed her to call forth Baron Connor Levingestoune, to 
receive the Order of the Nonpariel, an award for exceptional service to 
the Crown, and one that is awarded only once per reign.

Their Majesties then thanked Their Champions, and released them from 
service.  .

Sir Christoph Krieger appeared at the back of the hall and strode 
forward, informing Their Majesties that his Highness Prince Logan had 
come to claim his throne.  Their Majesties invited Prince Logan before 
Them.  Words were exchanged between King Michael and Prince Logan.  The 
King then turned to his beloved Queen, and a tender moment between them 
occurred, as His Majesty removed the crown from his Queen's head.    
Prince Logan came forward and turned to face the assembled populace as 
Michael, King of Atlantia removed his crown and held it high, before 
placing in on the head of His heir. With the permission of his Majesty 
King Logan, Duke Michael and Duchess Seonaid stepped away from the 
thrones and passed among the populace to loud cheers!

King Logan then spoke of needing a Queen to rule by His side.  The 
herald then invited Her Royal Highness, Princess Esa, to come into 
court.  Accompanied by music and led by rapier fighters who formed an 
arch of swords for Her to pass through, the Princess came before the 
thrones and received her due as King Logan crowned her His Queen.  The 
halls resounded with cheers for the new King and Queen of Atlantia!

Before Their Majesties seated Themselves on the Royal Thrones, King 
Logan spoke of fealty and oaths, and had the Great Officers of State to 
come forward and swear their fealty on the Great Sword of State. 
Following the Great Officers, the Landed Barons and Baroness' in 
attendance were summoned before Their Majesties to swear fealty as well.

With the technicalities now taken care of, Their Majesties seated 
Themselves upon the thrones and addressed the populace, thanking them 
for their support and well wishes.

Their Majesties explained that They only had 1 item of business They 
wished to take care of before closing Their Court, and thus They had 
Lady Margherita Battista called before Them.  Speaking fondly of Lady 
Margherita's work on period dance, and especially her expertise in the 
field of 16th century Italian Dance, Their Majesties were minded to give 
her a Writ summoning her to a future event where she is expected to sit 
vigil and contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel!

Their being no further business, Their Majesties did close Their court, 
and processed out among the cheering populace.

Thus ends my report of the final court of (now) Duke Michael and Duchess 
Seonaid, and the coronation and first court of King Logan and Queen Esa 
at the Coronation of King Logan and Queen Esa.

All information is correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I remain,
in Service to Crown and Kingdom,
Cian Triton
Principal Herald of Atlantia.