[MR] Baronial Court Report - Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday - Feb 26, 2011

[Craig]

Unto Your Majesties Brian and Brianna, Your Highnesses Michael and 
Seonaid, Your Excellencies Geldemar and Etain, the Triton Principal 
Herald, the Atlantian College of Heralds, the populace of Atlantia and 
all who read this missive:

Greetings from Lord Cian mac Cellacháin hUí Dublaich, Gordian Knot 
Pursuivant herald, and herald of record for the Baronial Court from the 
Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday in February, AS 45.

At the celebration of Nottinghill Coill's Baronial Birthday, held in the 
Barony of Nottinghill Coill on February 26, 2011, also known as Anno 
Societatus 45, Their Excellencies Geldemar and Etain, Baron and Baroness 
of Nottinghill Coill, did process into court, heralded by Baron Lucien 
de la Rochelle.  A Baronial Court was opened, and Their Excellencies did 
welcome the populace.  Following remarks by Their Excellencies, the 
Baronial Herald did ask for a moment of Their Excellencies' time.  After 
speaking privately with Their Excellencies, Baron Lucien did then 
address the populace, speaking of the role of Baronial Herald, and his 
personal involvement over the years serving the Barony.  Baron Lucien 
did then announce that his tenure as Baronial Herald was up, and it was 
time for him to step down.  With Their Excellencies permission, Master 
Bran Trefonnen, Triton Principal Herald of the Kingdom of Atlantia was 
invited into court.  Lord Cian mac Cellacháin hUí Dublaich was summoned 
into court, and upon approval from Triton and Their Excellencies, did 
take the Baronial Herald’s Oath of Office.  Baron Lucien then handed 
over each item of the Baronial Regalia, explaining the significance of 
the tabard, the book, and the staff.  Lord Cian then took his place 
behind Their Excellencies as the Baronial Herald, and Baron Lucien was 
allowed to join his wife amongst the populace.  Vivats were called forth 
in honor of Baron Lucien's many years as an excellent Baronial Herald, 
and the hall shook with loud cheers!

Their Excellencies had Lady Cyndra of Loch summoned before them.  Words 
of praise for Lady Cyndra's work in the arts and sciences were spoken, 
and Their Excellencies did then award Lady Cyndra the Award of the 
Golden Knot.

Their Excellencies did then invite Their Cousins, Baron Thylacinus and 
Baroness Adendra, Baronage of Hidden Mountain, to come forth into Their 
Court.  Words of friendship were exchanged, and Their Excellencies 
Hidden Mountain presented a gift basket of goodies to Their Excellencies 
Nottinghill Coill.  A brief discussion about an "Iron Chef" competition 
between the two Baronies was held, with details to be worked out later. 
  Their Excellencies Hidden Mountain did then retire back to their seats.

Their Excellencies called for Their retainers to come before Them.  Lord 
Felipe de Pamplona, Tamura of Cyddlain Downs, Baroness Delia the 
Flammable, Lord Elphin ap Daffyd, Lady Irmgard Hasenschlaf, Lady Isolda 
Jourdan, and Virginia of Wolfholt came forward to be thanked by Their 
Excellencies for their time and service to assist Them.  The retainers 
were then each presented with a beautiful mug created by Her Excellency, 
each one bearing the knot that is the symbol of our Barony.

The newcomers were invited forward to receive a welcome and a token to 
commemorate their visit from Baroness Etain.

Tamura of Cyddlain Downs was called back into court, where His 
Excellency thanked her in particular for her efforts as one of His 
primary retainers.  In appreciate for the tough job that she has keeping 
up with Him, Baron Geldemar did present her with the Baron's Award of 
Excellence.

The Poeta Atlantia, Etienne Le Mons d'Anjou, was called forth into court 
to inspire the gathered populace with his poetic tribute to the Barony 
of Nottinghill Coill and her people.

Their Excellencies did then have Lady Milicent Shively and Lord Donal 
ONeal, Autocrats for Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday, come forward 
to address the populace and announce the winners of the various 
tournament that occurred.

The current Baronial Champions were individually called forth from 
behind the thrones to be thanked for their service to the Barony, and 
they were released from service.  Each champion was inducted into the 
Order of the Coill's Champions.  These honorable individuals are:
Lady Caitríona inghean Ghiolla Phádraig - Equestrian
Lord Tor Olafsson - Archery
Lord Felipe de Pamplona - Rapier
Lord Draco of Brockore Abbey - Armored
Baroness Beatrice von Staufen - Arts and Sciences

Lady Caitríona, having been named Equestrian Champion only fairly 
recently, was not released from service, but was asked to continue for 
the next year.

Their Excellencies did then summon forth those gentles whom They wished 
to elevate to the status of Baronial Champion for the coming year.  Each 
person was offered the position, given the appropriate regalia to keep 
safe, and charged to assume their rightful place behind the Baronial 
Thrones.  The new Champions of Nottinghill Coill are:

Lady Caitríona inghean Ghiolla Phádraig - Equestrian (Continuing)
Lord Jean-Claude de Lyon- Archery
Lady Ariel Benne Douw - Rapier
Lord Wilhelm Leopard der Schwarze - Armored
Lady Milicent Shively - Arts and Sciences

Lady Marie-Helene of the New Forest was called before Their 
Excellencies, where she did present Them with a gift for the Baronial 
Birthday.  In keeping with the nautical theme of the event, the gift was 
a beautiful wooden birdhouse in the shape of a sailing ship.  His 
Excellency was most excited at the fact that it had a cannon on board.

Lady Irmgard Hasenschlaf was summoned into court to be presented a gift 
from Their Excellencies.  During the tragedy that befell Lady Irmgard 
and her family in the loss of their house several months previously, one 
item that was lost was a custom clay pitcher that Baroness Etain had 
crafted for Lady Irmgard.  As Lady Irmgard and her family are in the 
prcoess of getting a new house, Her Excellency had crafted a replacement 
pitcher and presented it to her as a housewarming gift - ironically in a 
heater box.

Finally, Their Excellencies did have the Order of the Gordian Knot 
called before them.  As They gazed upon the assembled Order, They 
noticed that there was someone missing, and They tasked Their A&S 
Champion to retrieve that someone.  Lady Milicent proceeded to the rear 
of the hall, and brought her husband, Lord Donal Oneal before Their 
Excellencies.  After speaking of Lord Donals many and often quiet 
contributions to the well being of the Barony, They did induct him into 
the Order of the Gordian Knot.

There being no further business, Their Excellencies did close Their
Baronial Court.

This account is accurate to the best of my knowledge and complete to the
extent of the information available to me.

Set down and submitted by my hand, I remain, faithful in service to
Crown and Kingdom, Lord Cian mac Cellacháin hUí Dublaich, Gordian Knot 
Pursuivant
herald.