Unofficial Court Report – A Funny Thing Happened to St. Andrew on the Way to the Forum
Unofficial Court Report
The Court of Their Majesties Ioannes and Honig
Held at A Funny Thing Happened to St. Andrew on the Way to the Forum – An Investiture
On September 16, A.S. 52, 2017 C.E.
In the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn
In the morning Court, the following items of business were conducted.
Lord David Vazquez de Valencia stepped down as Baron of An Dubhaigeainn.
Mistress Suzanne Neüber de Londres stepped down as Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn.
Lord Titus Aurelius Magnus was invested as Baron of An Dubhaigeainn. He was given a scroll created by Mistress Catarina Giaocchini.
Lady Sorcha of Stonegrave was invested as Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn. She was given a scroll calligraphed and illuminated by Lady Magdalena Lantfarerin, with words by Mistress Kay Leigh Mac Whyte.
Lord Peter of Hawkwood presented a hand-crafted wooden footrest to Her Majesty.
Lady Sofia Gianetta di Trieste was inducted into the Order of the Maunche for her excellence in costuming. She was given a scroll calligraphed by Lord Vettorio Antonello and illuminated by Mistress Suzanne Neüber de Londres.
Lady Sofia Gianetta di Trieste was then sent to Vigil to contemplate induction into the Order of the Laurel.
Lord Vettorio Antonello was also called to sit Vigil to contemplate induction into the Order of the Laurel for his excellence in calligraphy and illumination.
In the afternoon Court, the following items of business were conducted.
Lord David Vazquez de Valencia was given a Court Barony with Grant of Arms for his service to the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn. He was given a scroll crafted by Lord Vettorio Antonello.
Mistress Suzanne Neüber de Londres was given a thank you scroll, calligraphed by Master Jonathan Blaecstan and illuminated by Mistress Kis Marike, for her service as Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn.
The children of the East were called forward. Their Majesties offered them toys from the Kingdom toy chest if they could capture its bearer, the Court’s newest Baron, David Vazquez de Valencia.
Her Majesty presented Mistress Suzanne Neüber de Londres with the Queen’s Order of Courtesy for her graciousness while serving as Baroness of An Dubhaigeainn. The Queen did the embroidery on the glove.
Their Majesties called for Mistress Jadwiga Zajaczkowa. She was made Guildmistress of the established at the newly re-established East Kingdom Herbalists’ and Apothecaries’ Guild. The Guild’s charter was calligraphed and illuminated by Lady Sarah bas Mordechai.
Genevieve Velleman was called before the Crown. For her work as an archer, and her contribution to the arts and sciences and service in kitchens and at events, she was Awarded Arms. Scroll forthcoming, words by Master Rowen Cloteworthy.
Their Excellencies An Dubhaigeainn presented gifts of welcome to Their Majesties and Their Highnesses.
The Crown called for those newcomers attending their first Royal Progress. Those newcomers were given tokens from the Crown in welcome.
Monkey Makgee was called into Court. For her work in the kitchens, as event steward, and for her work with the arts and sciences, she was awarded the Order of the Silver Wheel. The scroll was created by Lady Onora ingheann Ui Rauirc.
Lady Sláine Baen Ronáin was also called forward to take her place in the Order of the Silver Wheel for her work as an MoL, royal retainer, chatelaine, event steward, and dishwasher. She was given a scroll crafted by Baroness Mari Clock van Hoorne.
Their Majesties called for Barone Francesco Gaetano Gréco d’Edessa. For his work as seneschal, herald, webminister, and chronicler, he was inducted into the Order of the Silver Crescent. In recognition of this, he was given a scroll made by Baroness Aesa feilinn Jossursdottir with words by Master Erhart von Stuttgart.
Conrad Järnhand was called before the Crown. For his contibutions as a fighter, teacher, and combat archer, he was Awarded Arms and given a scroll with calligraphy and illumnation by Lady Triona MacCaskey, words by Master Toki Skaldagorvir.
The Crown next called for Louis of House Three Skulls. For his work as a kitchener and feast cook, he was Awarded Arms and presented a scroll with words and illumnation by Lady Triona MacCaskey and calligraphy by Master Jonathan Blaecstan.
Their Majesties summoned Baroness Sorsha of Stonegrave. For her work as an herbalist, teaching at scholas and demos and running workshops, she was inducted into the Order of the Maunche. She was given a scroll crafted by Pan Jan Janowicz Bogdanski.
The Crown called then for Lady Onora ingheann Ui Rauirc. For her work as a calligrapher and illuminator, she too was inducted into the Order of the Maunche. She was gifted a scroll calligraphed by Lord Vettorio Antonello and illuminated by Vicereine Lada Monguligin.
Emperor Ioannes and Empress Honig then thanked Their event steward, Lord Ronan Fitzrobert, for his work.
Their Majesties requested the attendance of Lady Bianca Anguissola. For her services to the Crown as a retainer and aide, she was presented with a Court Barony and Grant of Arms. The scroll was crafted by Queen Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt with words by Nicol mac Donnachaidh.
Their Imperial Majesties then called for the answer to the question set before Lord Vettorio Antonello. Lord Vettorio was released from his fealty to Mistress Kay Leigh Mac Whyte. Words of support were offered by Sir Antonio Patrasso for the Chivalry. Mistress Nest verch Tangwistel spoke for the Pelican. Sir Antonio read the words of Master Donovan Shinnock for the Defense. Mistress Suzanne Neüber de Londres presented the words of Duchess Thyra Eiriksdottir. Master Ateno of Annun Ridge read the words of Master Alexandre St. Pierre, then spoke words of his own. The scroll was crafted by Mistress Kay Leigh Mac Whyte, with words by Mistress Kay Leigh and Master Ryan McWhyte. Master Vettorio was presented two medallions, two cloaks, and a wreath, then offered his fealty to the Crown.
Lady Sofia Gianetta di Trieste was then called before Emperor Ioannes and Empress Honig to accept her place in the Order of the Laurel. She was released from her apprenticeship to Master Jose Felippe Francisco el Sastre de Madrid. Sir Donnan Fitzgerald came forward to speak on behalf of the Chivalry. Master Philip White spoke for the Order of the Pelican. Master Jean Xavier Boullier offered words for the Order of Defense. Duchess Isabella of York spoke for the Order of the Rose. Lord Ervald LaCoudre Edwardson the Optimistic offered words on behalf of the populace. Mistress Caterina Gioacchini spoke for the Order of the Laurel. The scroll was created by Vicereine Lada Monguligin with words by Master Jose. Mistress Sofia was given several medallions, a mantle, and a wreath. She then offered her fealty to the Crown.
Their Highnesses and Their Majesties offered final words of thanks and appreciation to the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn, then Court was concluded.
These are the events of the day as I recall them. My thanks to the Barony, all the guards, retainers, heralds, scribes, and those others who made the day possible.
For Crown and Kingdom,
Pray know I remain,
– Master Rowen Cloteworthy