[MR] Spring Coronation Court Report
Craig via Atlantia
atlantia at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Tue Apr 5 16:14:51 PDT 2016
Unto Your Majesties Dietrich and Thora, rightful King and Queen of
Atlantia, and unto the populace of Atlantia does Cian Triton, Principal
Herald, send greetings on this fine April day.
I had the distinct honor and pleasure to be the Royal Herald for the
final courts of King Christoph and Queen Adelhait, as well as for the
first court for Their Majesties King Dietrich and Queen Thora.Here
follows my report on the happenings of the day.I beg for everyone’s
indulgence, but this report will be quite long because there was a LOT
going on that day.A total of 5 courts in 1 day!
The morning of the last day of the reign of King Christoph and Queen
Adelhait was a cloudy, dreary, and chilly day, with rain falling from
the skies as the gods wept, knowing that a beloved King and Queen would
soon be stepping down.The court was moved from the soggy field to the
very crowded hall, which was rapidly made standing room only, with
people stuffed into the hallway and out onto the porch.I imagine if
someone had thought about it, people would have duct-taped themselves to
the rafters in order to be a part of this court.
Their Majesties did open a small court before the main one, to take care
of a few items of business that They wished to get into the record, but
that the individuals were not on-site.Muirinn Donn was awarded Arms and
raised to the ranks of the nobility, Lady Jenna Fairhaven was awarded a
Coral Branch, and Lady Meriorie Matheson was awarded an Opal.If any of
these ladies were actually on site, then Their Majesties apologize for
having been informed incorrectly.
Following this small court, Their Majesties moved to the rear of the
main hall.The populace quickly quieted down and took their seats, and
the Triton Herald strode forward, proclaiming “Rise, Atlantia, and pay
homage to your Monarchs.Christoph, the only King to look a tornado in
the eye and yell “Light!” as he goes off to check on his populace in a
storm, and Adelhait, the Queen whose beauty and facial expressions can
melt anyone’s resolve, especially when she holds a kitteh”
As Their Majesties sat upon Their thrones, they bade the populace to be
seated, and had Their final court opened up.Their Majesties thanked
everyone for coming to celebrate Their final day upon the throne, and to
welcome the Heirs of the Kingdom as They stepped up.
Their Majesties had Lady Mariana Francisco called forth.She was preceded
by some rather ominous looking monks, who escorted her before the
thrones.The Order of the Laurel was summoned forth.Lady Mariana had been
placed in vigil the night before to contemplate becoming a Peer of the
Realm.Representatives of the Order of the Pelican, the Ladies of the
Rose, the Masters of Defense, the Order of the Chivalry, and the Order
of the Laurel all came forth to speak on behalf of this lady.Their
Majesties listened well, and then inducted Lady Mariana into the Order
of the Laurel.Loud cheers were heard for Mistress Mariana!
His Excellency, Baron Girard, Baron of Black Diamond, was summoned
forth, where he was given a Sea Dragon for his work with the rapier
community.
Clare inghen Rhuadri, was called forth to receive her Award of Arms for
the work she does with her canton, Tears Sea Shore, in the Barony of
Hidden Mountain.
Lord Seamus McRay was called forth before Their Majesties, and was given
leave to speak of an archer who recently became a Bowman Elite, a feat
that requires Royal Round scores of between 80 and 100, which is a
remarkable feat.Lord Ivarr inn Fiskni was called forth from his place
behind the thrones to receive his medallion, and the congratulations of
Their Majesties.
Her Majesty then announced that this was where things got tough, as They
were about to thank those who did so much for Them during Their
reign.Her Majesty was well supplied with tissues, and each of her
retainers, including the herald, were provided with packets of tissue
“just in case”.
Lady Elizabeth Sabine du Northumberland and Lord Vincenzo d’Este were
called forth and thanked for their service with an Undine from Her Majesty.
Lady Rhiannon Morgaine, Meisterin Emeludt Hansler, and Duchess Luned of
Snowden were summoned before the thrones to also receive Undines from
Her Majesty.Her Majesty’s Undine award, for those who have not seen it,
were a pewter cast ‘A’ with a Corgi dog attached, and were made by Baron
Lorenzo of the Barony of South Downs in the Kingdom of Meridies.The
scroll for Meisterin Emeludt had a “My Little Pony” theme, and was
scribed in pink.It also included the hashtag “#OnWednesdaysWeScribeInPink”.
Her Excellency, Baroness Edan of Raven’s Cove was called forth to make a
presentation on behalf of the landed Barons and Baronesses of
Atlantia.At Gulf Wars, there was an amazing picture taken of the Queen,
astride a horse, looking off into the distance.Atlantians fell in love
with this picture, because it truly showed the regalness of our
Queen.The Barons and Baronesses of Atlantia had the picture blown up and
printed on canvas as a gift to Their Majesties.Her Majesty was most
moved by this gift, and the tissues got a workout.
Lord Jared the Potter, Master Gaston du Valmont, Dame Rosalind Delamere,
and Lord William of Bedford were commanded to appear before the King,
who thanked them all for their service to him, and awarded each of them
the King’s Award of Excellence.Lord Jared the Potter received a game,
Lord William received some snacks, and Master Gaston and Dame Rosalind
each received a Funko figure.One was Harley Quinn, and I unfortunately
do not recall what the other one was.
Dame Rosalind was prevented from leaving by Her Majesty, who then
proceeded to award her an Undine as well.
Master Raphael de la Rosa and his lady wife, Lady Alexandria Chetwynd
Montgomery came forth before Their Majesties.Lady Alexandria was awarded
the Undine, and Master Raphael received the Queen’s Award of
Courtesy.Apparently, during some even, someone upset the Queen, and
Master Raphael wondered who would need killing.Her Majesty said that it
was good that he made it through the end of Her reign without having to
lop off any heads, but Master Raphael turned to the populace to remind
them that the reign was not quite over yet….
Duke Ragnarr Blackhammer and Countess Lynette Semere were summoned into
court, and apparently the shenanigators misread their cues, because
suddenly there were flower petals and bubbles flying everywhere.Her
Majesty reminded them “Not yet, not yet”, and the shenanigators slunk
off to hide.And reload.
Duke Ragnarr was awarded the Undine for all of the help that he gave
Their Majesties, and Countess Lynette received the Queen’s Order of
Courtesy for all that she did as well.
Countess Bera Thorsbjarndottir and Master Christopher von Nurnberg were
commanded to appear in court.Each of them were awarded Undines as well,
for all of the support they gave Their Majesties during this
reign.Master Christopher also received a “My Little Pony” themed scroll,
which gave him the title of “Squirrelbane”
His Majesty stepped forward and personally thanked Master Christopher
for guarding the Queen when he couldn’t, and was minded to give the
Kings Award of Excellence to Master Christopher.
Countess Lynette Semere was summoned back into court, and this time, the
shenanigators got the right moment, sprinkling the walkway with rose
petals and decorating the air with bubbles.
The Order of the Laurel was summoned forth, and representatives of the
Nonpareil, the Ladies of the Rose, the Masters of Defense, the Order of
the Pelican, the Order of the Laurel, and the Order of Chivalry all came
forth to speak her praises.Master William the Younger, speaking on
behalf of the Order of the Pelicans, had a statement that he read from a
book, and the pauses as he had to turn the page were MOST entertaining!
Having finally been successful at having a court to elevate Her
Excellency, Their Majesties did joyfully induct her into the Order of
the Laurel.
His Majesty released his champions, and as Lord Ivarr, the archery
champion, came before His Majesty, he informed Them that in Their honor,
he would be retiring his arrow color scheme and choosing a new one.Lord
Ivarr also presented Their Majesties with a special arrow he had made
just for Them.
Before releasing Her champion, Master Christopher, Queen Adelhait turned
to him and asked him to do one more favor for Her.As Master Christopher
had escorted Her in to court at Her Coronation, would he please escort
Her out one final time?A very solemn and touched Master Christopher agreed.
Their Majesties then spoke to the populace, thanking them for the
opportunity to serve as monarchs of this fine Kingdom.Count John
Peregrine of Restormel then came forth, proclaiming the virtues of
Prince Dietrich and Princess Thora, and Their right to the thrones of
Atlantia.King Christoph removed the crown from his Queen’s head and
kissed her, reminding her that she will always be his Queen.His Majesty
then removed his own crown, and placed it upon the head of Prince
Dietrich, now to be known as KING Dietrich.As Sir Christoph and Lady
Adelhait made their way out of court to loud cheers and some weeping,
King Dietrich crowned His Queen, and Dietrich and Thora became the new
Monarchs of Atlantia.
Their Majesties thanked the populace, and then had Sir Christoph and
Lady Adelhait called back into court, where Their Majesties were pleased
to raise them to the rank of Count and Countess.2 beautiful scrolls were
produced, having been done by Countess Brigit of Mercia.The Ladies of
the Rose were then summoned forth to make Countess Adelhait one of their
own, and each of them presented her with a Rose.One final rose was left
over, which they gave to Count Christoph to present to his Countess.As
His Excellency passed it to her while gripping it with his teeth, many
of the populace prayed that this particular rose did not have any thorns.
The Great Officers of State were summoned forth, to swear fealty to the
Crown of Atlantia.The Landed Barons and Baronesses were then called
forth to crowd the front of the room to give Their oath of fealty as well.
Master Giacomo Vincenti came forward to announce that after the weather
storm at Gulf Wars, a sword was found on the ground that must have been
a present from the gods, and that it must have been meant for Queen
Thora.He then presented Her Majesty with this sword, which please Her
mightily.
With no further business to conduct, court was closed, and Their
Majesties of Atlantia processed out to loud cheers!
Later that day, after all of the fighting was done, and people had a
chance to clean up, the populace did gather upon the field for a
court.While the gods may have wept at the last court of Christoph and
Adelhait, they quickly realized that the new King and Queen were most
worthy, and graced them with sunlight and clearing skies the rest of the
afternoon.Either that, or Her Majesty threatened the gods into
submission with Her new sword.I cannot accurately speculate on which one
it was, but either one strikes me as plausible.
Their Majesties processed into court, accompanied by Their Excellencies
of Caer Mear.
Their Majesties welcomed everyone, and expressed how happy They were to
see the populace in attendance, and to feel the love from Atlantia as
They began Their reign.
His Majesty stepped forward and announced that for the first time,
Atlantia would have a Cut and Thrust Champion, and that Champion would
be Lord Brian de Moray, who came forward and took his place behind the
thrones of Atlantia.
Francesca della Torre was called before the King, who spoke of the eight
years that she has been a part of the SCA, and all of the activities
that she has participated in.He felt bad for her, because so many
assumed that she was a Lady of Atlantia, when she actually wasn’t.So His
Majesty rectified that situation by Awarding her Arms, and presenting
her with a special circlet made by the Crafty Celts.Lady Francesca was
hugged mightily by the King amidst loud cheers!
An emissary from the Kingdom of Aethelmearc was invited into court,
where he passed on congratulations from his Monarchs, and presented the
King and Queen gifts from Their cousins to the west.
The children were invited forward to meet Their Majesties, and then to
chase down Lord Malik, who had the toy box (but not for long).
Newcomers were invited forward to be welcomed by Their Majesties, and to
receive a token to remember their first event by.Their Majesties were
quite pleased at how many of the newcomers were interested in the
armored fighting!
Baroness Yanina was invited into court to speak of the Cultural Atlantia
competition, and give out awards.
Lord Janyn Fletcher, Kingdom Deputy Earl Marshal for Target Archery, was
invited into court, where he announced that he was stepping down as DEM
Target Archery, and he passed the medallion and the job to Lord Seamus
McRay.
Liam of Raven’s Cove was called to stand before the King.His Majesty
spoke to the young man about what he had done during the day, and was
pleased at hearing of Liam helping others as well as spending time on
the archery range.Words of praise regarding Liam had reached Their
Majesties, and They were proud to induct young Liam into the Order of
the Hippocampus.On a personal note, I myself have witnessed this young
man, son of the Baron and Baroness of Raven’s Cove, offering to help
many times at events.He is often found on the archery range, and if he
is there when the shooting is done, he never fails to help break down
the range and pack it up.This is a young man that Atlantia needs to watch!
Lord Geffrei Maudeleyne, the Royal Scrivener, was called into court to
announce the winner of the Royal Scrivener competition.As the scribal
works were all amazing, Their Majesties decided to have TWO Royal
Scriveners serve Them.Lady Aemelia Rosa and m’Lady Caterina di Paulo
were called forth and made Royal Scriveners for this reign.
The Autocrat, Lady Rayhana bint Yusef, was summoned forth to address the
populace.She thanked everyone for coming, and had the various marshals
come forth to announce the winners of the various competitions.
There being no further business, Their Majesties closed Their Court so
the populace could prepare for a wondrous feast!
During feast, following the first course, Their Majesties did have a
Royal Court opened up, and summoned Count Christoph Krieger before
Them.They spoke of the bravery that Count Christoph showed during the
storm at Gulf Wars, and especially how his first act as the storm abated
was to go out and check on the populace of Atlantia and make sure that
everyone was ok.That loyalty and caring is what being an Atlantian is
all about, and Their Majesties rewarded him with a Fountain for that
selfless act of service.
The final Royal Court of the day was then closed, and feast
continued.And what a feast it was!
These events are true to the best of my knowledge and recollection.
I remain,
Loyal to Crown and to Kingdom,
Cian Triton
Principal Herald, Kingdom of Atlantia.
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