[Jararvellir] [CAM] Court Happenins at Pennsic War!!!!!!!!!!

[Viscountess Astrid of the Yellow Rose]

DOH~~~~

I'm soooooooooooo sorry Akira!!!!  Bad Mama!

YES - Akira Minamoto received the Griffin Sword on Friday's Battlefield
court!!!!!

spankins for Akira!!!  :) (and beatings for the Astrid for not including it
in the original missive!)

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:10 PM, Jack Welsh <alasdair at wi.rr.com> wrote:

>  Friday...Akira...griffin sword..right?
>
> Alasdair
>
>   ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Viscountess Astrid of the Yellow Rose <polaris.signet at gmail.com>
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> *Sent:* Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:39 PM
> *Subject:* [CAM] Court Happenins at Pennsic War!!!!!!!!!!
>
> There were several courts held at Pennsic War this year.... what a
> wonderful time it was - connecting with friends only seen at War, forming
> new friendships, seeing good friends being recognized for deeds ... oh yea -
> and there was some fighting every now and then :)
>
> Please join me in celebration and congratulations to each and every of
> these very worthy gentles!!!!  VIVAT!!!!!!!!!!!!  COOL BEANS!!!!!!
>
>
> On Monday, August 3rd, a court was held upon the battlefield
>
> An Award of Arms was given to Mathias of Iron Lance, with permission from
> Their Majesties Midrealm as Mathias is a citizen of the Middle Kingdom,
> Scribe: Astrid
>
> Tatiana Marana Melville  was made a Baroness of Their Court for her
> continued, constant, and generous service to her Barony, Kingdom, and the
> SCA  – Scribe: HRM Ailleanne
>
> Alexander Hamstzhelm received the Nordbandr for his heroic deeds upon the
> field - murmerings were about him single handedly stopping a charge ...
> there's a story there (ya think?)
>
> *******
> Thora Hrafnsteinn Ornolfsdottir had come up with an idea, created a shield
> - a special shield - a shield made by a list of gentles with contributions
> to make it OMG cool (the metal was engraved with griffins on it... it's a
> really sweet lookin shield) ... she gave it to Sir Leif for him to find a
> warrior that stood out in his eyes - she told him he would know who that
> shield belonged with ... and the shield did, in fact, choose it's owner and
> made it clear to Sir Leif who it wanted to travel home with... and so Sir
> Leif Haakonson, General of the Great Griffin Army of Northshield, presented
> this special shield made by a group of citizens to Alexander Hamstzhelm ....
> yea .... Alexander certainly was a Hero in this war!  VIVAT!!!!
>
> ************
>
> Greetings and good morrow,
>
> This being the official Court Report for Wednesday evening and Thursday
> morning at Pennsic XXXVIII, the 5th and 6th days of the month of July, 2009,
> Gregorian.
>
> Apologies to any for whom I've misspelled their names-- I'm Norse.
>
> Wednesday evening, July 5th :
> Presentations by Kassar, Dillan Godwanson, Charismos & Edward of Kent, were
> all made to Their Majesties and Highnesses.
> Birthday wishes for a three year old were made and a rousing chorus of
> "Happy Birthday" was sung.
> Viscountess Isabella Falcão del Galinha rewarded the hay movers with the
> promise of ice cream treats and tokens after court.
>
> Toussaint de Caluwe was presented with the Award of the Cygnus.
> The Iron Griffin Legion was summoned forth and Karl von Frettchenburg was
> added to this Order.
> Alasdair Calum Montgomery was summoned forth and then welcomed into the
> Order of Tyr by the gathering members.
> Astrid of the Yellow Rose was presented cyphers from both the King and
> Queen.
> Owen Alun was presented cyphers from both their Majesties.
> Rodrigo de Montoya received King's and Queen's cyphers, as well.
> Kateryn of Cornwall, Francesca D'Angelo, and Seonaid were called up
> together to each be presented with the Queen's cypher.
> Sveinn Tunheim and Duncan MacPherson were called forth together and
> welcomed into the Order of the Pyxis.
>
> Their Majesties summoned forth all gentles for whom this was their first
> Pennsic War (and there were many!) and gave tokens to them all.
>
> And last, but certainly not least, Isabella Falcão del Galinha was put on
> vigil for elevation to the Most Noble Order of the Pelican.
>
> Their Highnesses and Majesties made final words and Court was closed for
> the day.
>
> \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
>
> (There were other awards given by their Majesties' Midrealm, but that's a
> Court Report of another Kingdom)
> Astrid's note.... Here's what happened there:
>
> Seamus MacBain received an Award of Arms (YAY Lord Seamus... who's only
> been in the SCA for.... 12 years is it Seamus?)
>
> Jadweiga Vladescue received the Award of the Willow for the embroidered
> tapestry she's working on - making a panel for each year of the SCA... if
> you haven't seen it... here's the link... it's very worth taking a
> peek!!!!    http://carrotkhan.webs.com/
>
> Leif and Astrid were given Royal Augmentation of Arms (Dragon's head on the
> red and white background the Middle Kingdom has) and forever known as Draco
> Incarnate (Dragon in Human Form)
>
> /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\
>
>
> Thursday Morning, July 6th:
> A beautiful morning just off the Battlefield was the site of Isabella
> Falcão del Galinha's elevation to the Order of the Pelican. Representatives
> from half the Kingdoms of the Society, be it in person or in letter form,
> were heard as they gave grounds and support for her recognition unto the
> Order.
>
> Court was there suspended and this recounting sees its end.
>
> Vivat the Griffin! Long may Northshield reign strong with leaders wise and
> fair.
> In service,
> Ingus Moen, OL (thanks Ingus!!!)
>
>
> Battlefield court held on Friday, August 7th,
>
> Duncan MacPherson received Kingdom Augmentation of Arms for his service as
> Executive Officer - the Augmentation will be decided later after
> consultation between Duncan, Their Majesties and the Polaris Herald
>
> Kurios Charimmos of Lakadaemonias was made a member of the White Scarf.
>
> The Silk War Banner was cut by Their Majesties, the Griffin was given to
> Their General, Sir Leif Haakonson, three strips were cut from the banner and
> given to the leaders of the 3 Merc units procured to fight with Northshield
> for them to put upon their war banners, and the rest of the banner was cut
> into smaller pieces, of which all warriors were given a piece as thanks from
> Their Majesties.
>
> WOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
>
> Seek those gentles that went to Pennsic out and ask them to tell the
> stories of this year.... it was quite a year...
>
> I hear Northshield's Army was cheered as the left the field ....
> because.... welll...... The Griffin Army is not only fun to be a warrior
> in... but also fun to fight!  Our warriors gave any opposition one hell-ov-a
> fight... MANY smiles by both sides... YAY!
>
> Looking forward to next year :)
> --
> Viscountess Astrid, OP
> Draco Incarnate
> Kingdom Signet
> Kingdom Clerk of Precedence
> Shy, Quiet, Demure Flower of Northshield @->---
>
> "Be kinder than necessary, For everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
> battle"
>
> A Knight is sworn to Valour
> His Heart knows only Virtue
> His Blade defends the Helpless
> His Might upholds the Weak
> His Word speaks only Truth
> His Wroth undoes the Wicked
>
> "The only thing a lady is required to carry is herself with grace and
> dignity."  Baron Ericus
>
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-- 
Viscountess Astrid, OP
Draco Incarnate
Kingdom Signet
Kingdom Clerk of Precedence
Shy, Quiet, Demure Flower of Northshield @->---

"Be kinder than necessary, For everyone you meet is fighting some kind of
battle"

A Knight is sworn to Valour
His Heart knows only Virtue
His Blade defends the Helpless
His Might upholds the Weak
His Word speaks only Truth
His Wroth undoes the Wicked

"The only thing a lady is required to carry is herself with grace and
dignity."  Baron Ericus
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