[MR] Wastelands Royal Court Report

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Here begins the court report for Her Majesty Seoniad Regina Atlantiae  held 
on the 24th day of June Anno Societatis XXXXI called 2006 on the  common 
calendar in the Wastelands held that day upon the grounds of the  Elchenburg Castle 
in the Barony of Sacred Stone.  
Entering, as is her custom, after the court of Marc and Alianor who hold  
Sacred Stone for the Crown, she joined them and the visiting Baron Duncan and  
Baroness Eyrick of Hawkwood in the chairs of state before the populace. With her 
 traveled her heirs, Prince Ragnarr and his lady, the Princess Anneke. 
Her Majesty welcomed all those who attended their first event that day  and 
handed each of the nine folk a scroll bearing thanks and return from herself  
and her good husband, Michael Rex who was, sadly, unable to attend. 
Then did Her Majesty begin recognizing members of the populace for their  
works, service and accomplished support. 
First was Lord Alain ap Daffyd made a member of the Order of the Opal for  
much service to the kingdom. 
Then was Katheryne Himmelstein called before the throne to receive her  Award 
of Arms. As she was escorted by her lord husband, Johan Himmelstein,  Seonaid 
bade him step forward also and awarded him arms as well for the service  the 
couple has exemplified. 
Next did she call forth the Lady Miriel Crawford, who had helped on staff  
with this and several other events, to receive the Award of the  Fountain. 
Lady Ælfwyn av Bornholm, who sat gate the entire day, was brought forward  by 
her lord husband Lord William of Øland, who had assisted with gate, organized 
 a heraldic consult table and cried camp several times the day. First Ælfwynn 
was  given the award of the Order of the Opal and then, as William was 
leading her  from court did the Queen call him forward and add his name to the Order 
of the  Opal as well. 
Nuala inghean Magnusa was called before court whereupon Her Majesty did  
praise her for the Queen’s Tea which Nuala helped arrange. For this and many  
other instances of service, was Nuala made noble with the Award of  Arms. 
Muireann  inghean Chormaic,  daughter of Nuala, was called next and praise 
was again given for the quality of  the foods she prepared for the Queen’s Tea. 
As this is also but one example of  the service given by this gentle, Seonaid 
awarded her arms noting that service  seems to run in families. 
At this time there was a break in the adult business as Her Majesty  gathered 
the attendant children before her, asking how their day had been and  had 
they enjoyed the event. She gifted each of about a dozen children with a toy  
from a basket of goodies. Those children who had also been present at Assessment  
were gifted two toys as the basket had been forgotten at that event. Much  
smiling and many giggles rewarded Atlantia’s Fairest Rose. 
Returning immediately to the serious work of court, Seonaid called forth  the 
Order of the Pearl and declared their ranks to be incomplete. She sent forth  
a gentle of the court to fetch the artisan Lord Eadric Fahomra called the  
Potter. Although she had never been fortunate enough to see his work for  
herself, many had written to her of its quality. A small bottle was presented  for 
her inspection which she judged to be magnificent and agreed with the wishes  
of many of the kingdom’s most accomplished crafts people. She inducted him into 
 the Order on the spot. 
Then did she call forth Annora Hall whose embroidery work had been  brought 
to her attention. For this skill did she award the Coral Branch which  carries, 
also, an Award of Arms creating Annora a noble. 
Geffrei Maudeleyne who had served the entire day as Minister of the  Lists, a 
task, stated the Queen, that is not easy and serves the event, the  populace 
and the kingdom well. For work such as this at many events in the past  was he 
raised to the ranks of nobility and Awarded Arms. 
Lady Caterine Saint Lô, when called to court, came from behind the chairs  of 
Their Excellencies Sacred Stone as she had served the day retaining for them. 
 As it is not uncommon to find this gentle working in this or other ways, she 
was  made a member of the Order of the Opal. 
Isabeau du Laclonge was next called forth and her service to canton,  barony 
and kingdom was recognized as she was made noble and Awarded  Arms. 
Elys Storm, for his efforts to support events and organize archery  
activities was next created a nobleman and awarded arms. 
Lord Talorgen nei Wrguist took over duties of court at this time and  called 
Herrin Gisela vom Kreuzbach forward to be added to Order of the Opal.  
Next was called to court Lord Christophe of Grey for word of his skill  with 
bow and arrow and his great success at increasing the ranks of accomplished  
archers in Sacred Stone had reached Her Majesty’s ears. For these reasons did  
she then call forth the members of the Order of the Yew Bow and add Christophe 
 to their number. She presented him with a Yew Bow medallion of cast metal  
crafted by his friend Tomas Herrero de Toledo. 
And finally did Seonaid call back the Order of the Pearl to her court for  
they had clamored to add another to their ranks and then was Lady Louise de la  
Mare brought into court. Her artistry in researching and creating good period  
garb did require she be made a Companion of the Pearl in their opinion and 
Her  Majesty agreed. 
Before dismissing court, did Seonaid call for Dyrfinna inn Norraena. It  was 
discovered that she was not in court and was likely in the kitchen helping  to 
prepare for feast. Her Majesty wished to acknowledge the time and work given  
by Dyrfinna and thank her as she had spent several hours of the event filling 
in  promissory scrolls and giving one of her own to fill in a gap. 
At this time, as the sun sat low on the tree-line and with thanks for a  
lovely event, good companionship and a beautiful day, did the Queen close her  
court of Wastelands and retire to the feast pavilion. 
Prepared by my hand this 27th day of June. Any mistakes are my  own and I beg 
you’re your forgiveness and corrections.  
Gisela vom Kreuzbach 
Wastelands herald and Court herald for Her Majesty that  
dayGisela.vomKreuzbach  AT gmail DOT com