[MR] Court Reports for Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday and WoWIII

[Niccolina Mann]

Greeting
unto the populace of fair Atlantia!  I am quite apologetic for my
delay in the first of these two court reports.  The first report is
from Sacred Stone’s Baronial Birthday, and the second is from War
of the Wings III.






Sacred
Stone Baronial Birthday




Their Excellencies did open court with permission from his Majesty
(at the time) Sinclair.They did summon the following people to give
their various awards:
-Gisela vom Kreuzbach: Award her the
only and only Phoenix’s Grandidierite in thanks for her constant
assistance and firm but gentle hand which she guides the Barony.
-Aine of A’Grain and William of
Scarbough: Baronial Award of Excellence—For unending service to
their Canton and the Barony.
-Geffrei Maudeleyn: Order of the
Phoenix’s Eye—For his studies and hard work in various areas of
the Arts and Sciences
-Baroness Morwenna Travethan: Order of
the Sacred Stone
-Annora Hall: Order of the Sacred Stone
-Cerdiwen of Taylorwood: Order of the
Sacred Stone
-Lynden of Taylorwood: Order of the
Sacred Stone—For Their constant hard work and dedication in their
various areas of expertise.


Then the Autocrat announced the day’s
Champions
Baroness Gwynewlfe: Bakery Champion
Johannas of Sacred Stone: A&S
Champion

Christian Thomas of York: Baronial Champion 

Raven of Hindscroft/Raven McGillicuddy:
Rapier Champion
William Spearsbane: Youth Archery
Champion
Guntram the Wayward: Arcehry Champion


-Their Excellencies then inducted
Humphrey Matthew Lovett into the Order of the Claw, for his prowess
on the field.

Their Excellencies then closed their
Baronial court. At feast that night, their Excellencies re-opened
court to finish business while the populace dined. The following were
given their various awards:
-Meadbh the Handy and Caterine St. Loe: the one time Award of the
Phoenix’s Painite, for their constant support during Their
Excellencies tenure as Coronets of the Barony
-Brenna Trentavasi: the one time Award
of the Phoenix’s Serendibite—for her unending support and service
to Their Excellencies both at home and as Steward at Pennsic.
-Jeanmaire du Domremy: Award of the
Phoenix’s Citrine for her dedicated work in sharing the arts both
in the Barony as well as her home Canton.  They then inducted her
into the Order of the Sacred Stone, for all areas of hard work she
has put forth in service of Sacred Stone.
-Gracia Esperanza de Sevilla: Award of
the Phoenix’s Garnet for her constant support and hard work in
helping Their Excellencies throughout their tenure as Coronets, and
also inducted her into the Defenders of the Sacred Stone for the two
years she has served as Bardic Champion of the Barony
-Aibinn ingen Lorccain and Afshin
Darius: were each given the Award of the Phoenix’s Garnet for all
of the support and hard work they have given Their Excellencies.
-Rorik Smior: Baronial Award of
Excellence—for all of the time and effort he has put forth in the
name of the Barony.
-Johannas of Sacred Stone: Born of Fire
Winner
-Guntram the Wayward: Herald Winner
-Lorelei Greenleaf: Baronial Brewing
Champion

Their Excellencies then closed their
court, and bid the populace to enjoy the remainder of the feast.






War
of the Wings III




After Procession,
Their Excellencies begged Their Majesties to allow them to open a
short court at which time they inducted Baron Bardulf Rauen into the
Order of the Sacred Stone.
Upon courts completion, Her Excellency made Her way down to the
Thrown weapons range. Here she did award the honor of being inducted
into the Defenders of the Sacred Stone unto Lady Eleanor of Grey and
also awarded her with the Baronial Award of Excellence for the great
assistance she has given to Their Excellencies and her constant
service to the Barony. After a short walk to the Archery range, Her
Excellency called before her Guntram the Wayward, and at this time
did induct him into the Order of the Yeoman. She then was spoken to
about a young archer, and his chivalry and courtesy. This young man,
Edric Alricson, was awarded the Phoenix’s Rose Quartz for his
action of giving his award to a young lady of 6 years, so that she
might further her pursuit of archery. She then did close Her court.



Their
Excellencies did beg a boon of their Majesties at evening court, who
graciously permitted the Baron and Barone to open a court.



Their
Excellencies called the Autocrat, Herin Gisela vom Kreuzbach, to
announce the standings at this point in the War.  She did announce
that Sacred Stone was in the lead, although Black Diamond did give
rough competition in various areas, earning their War points with
their host of talented people.



Their Excellencies then called the
following for awards:
-Baroness Bessenyei Rozsa: The Flame of
the Phoenix, for her assistance with the morning procession as well
as the hospitality under the Baronial pavilion.
-Dubhghall mac Donnchaidh: The Phoenix’s
Pyrite, for only a fool for service would take upon the duties of
Exchequer, and do such a wonderful job.
-Duke Ragnarr Blackhammer: Order of the
Sacred Stone, for his standing service to the lands of Sacred Stone,
since his moving to the Barony.
-Baroness
Reyna the Dancer: Order of the Phoenix’s Eye—for her talent and
studies in the areas of Middle Eastern dance and cultures, and her
open willingness to share her knowledge.
-Mari of Varekai: Order of the Sacred
Stone for her unending service to Barony and her Canton.
-At this time Their Excellencies
did also make Susanna (Suzy)
inghean Aoidh the first
Equestrian Champion of the Barony of the Sacred Stone.


Their
Excellencies then called Their Archery Guard to bring forth two
boxes. One of the boxes was filled with toys for the Children of the
Kingdom, a gracious donation from the people of the Barony. The other
was filled with gifts to Their Royal Majesties gifted by various
craftsmen of the Barony,.



This
did conclude the court of Their Excellencies.  The Royal court then
resumed.



This
is as I know it, forgiveness and corrections are begged if there are
mistakes. 




Lady
Niccolina the Wanderer, Cornet
Deputy
Herald of Sacred Stone


Passion, it lies in all of us. Sleeping, waiting, and though unwanted, unbidden it will stir.  Open it's jaws and howl.  It speaks to us, guides us.  Passion rules us all. And we obey. What other choice do we have?  Passion is the source of our finest moments. the joy of love, the clarity of hatred, and the ecstasy of grief.  It hurts sometimes more than we can bear. If we could live without passion, maybe we'd know some kind of peace. But we would be hollow. Empty rooms, shuttered and dank.  Without passion, we'd truly be dead.