East Kingdom Gazette

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Baron to Knight to Prince in a Day

by kgandek

Brennan mac Fearghus started last Saturday as a Baron.  Before he’d fought his first bout in Crown Tourney, he was a knight.  By evening he was a prince.  These photographs show his journey and that of Baroness Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin, his wife, who ended the day as Princess of the East.

Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Brennan is brought before Their Majesties to answer the question that had been posed to him when he went on vigil: would he accept their request that he become a member of the Chivalry? Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse

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Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Before he can be elevated, he returns his squire’s belt to Duke Lucan, his knight. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Members of the Laurel, Pelican, Rose and Chivalry spoke for him. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Members of the Laurel, Pelican, Rose and Chivalry speak for him. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
His wife, Caoilfhionn, places upon him the white belt of a knight. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Duke Gregor places upon him spurs. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Then he is made once, twice, thrice a knight. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Then he is made once, twice, thrice a knight. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Their Majesties place a golden chain on Brennan, signifying his fealty to the crown.
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Brennan prepares to receive a buffet, the last blow he will receive unanswered. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
After the buffet. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
The new knight is inspired as he goes off to fight. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Sir Brennan reaches the semi-finals, where he faces Tribune Omega Aurelius Serpentius. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
The finals with Duke Konrad and Sir Brennan. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Sir Brennan faces Duke Konrad in the finals. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Lady Camille des Jardins. Photo enhancement by Laird Maxton Gunn.
The last blow of the last bout of Crown Tourney. Photo by Lady Camille des Jardins. Photo enhancement by Laird Maxton Gunn.
Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner
King Kenric addresses Brennan and Caoilfhionn. Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner
Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner
Brennan is crowned prince. Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner
Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Prince Brennan crowns his inspiration, Caoilfhionn, as Princess. Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Mistress Fiona O'Maille ó Chuan Coille
The crowd – and the Prince and Princess – rejoice. Photo by Mistress Fiona O’Maille ó Chuan Coille
Photo by Master Albert Faulke of Sandford
In court, Prince Brennan and Princess Caoilfhionn, are invested as Prince and Princess of Tir Mara. Photo by Master Albert Faulke of Sandford
Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner
As court ends, the Prince gives his thanks to the crowd for an excellent day. Photo by Lord Hugh Tauerner

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  1. I’m confused… has this guy been playing for very long? The way the article words it, implies that he just joined the SCA then was knighted, and crowned.

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