[MR] [Atlantia-Announce] Spring Coronation Court Report

[Lorelei Elkins via Atlantia]

Thank you for that wonderful description of last weekend's activities,
Cian.  I was so sorry I could not attend, but after reading your missive I
felt like I was there in person.  Well done.

Lorelei

On Tue, Apr 5, 2016 at 7:14 PM, Craig via Announce <
announce at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org> wrote:

> 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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