Birka Unofficial Court Report
On 28 January, AS LI, Their Majesties Brion and Anna did hold a Royal Court in the Barony of Stonemarche at A Market Day at Birka.
Their Majesties were not only attended by Their Highnesses Tir Mara, Ioannes and Ro Honig, but also by a number of visiting royals. This included:
Her Majesty Margerite of the Kingdom of Aethelmearc
Her Majesty Xristina of the Kingdom of Ealdormere
Their Majesties Yehuda and Hrodir of the Kingdom of Northshield
Their Highnesses Konrad and Aibhilin of the Kingdom of Northshield
His Highness Antonii of the Principality of the Mists
Their Majesties held several courts during the day. In the morning, they presented the following awards:
Helena Lundonie, Award of Arms
Scroll by: Onóra ingheann Uí Rauirc
Brian of Stonemarche, Silver Wheel
Scroll by: Marrieta Charay
Peter de Bracebridge, Silver Tyger
Scroll by: Shadiyah Al-Zhara Words: Arthur de Beaumont
Svend de la Maison Al-Karakal (of House Al-Karakal), Order of the Tygers Combatant
Illumination: Ellesbeth Donofrey
Calligraphy: Jonathan Blaecstan
Tobijasz Bogdanovitch, Order of the Tygers Combatant
Scroll by: Heather Rose du Gordoun
Trentus Nubianus, Order of the Tygers Combatant
Scroll by: Shadiyah Al-Zhara Words: Arthur de Beaumont
Hrafn Bonesetter, Presentation of the Shield of Chivalry
Kenneric Aubrey, Silver Rapier
Scroll by: Shadiyah Al-Zhara
Their Majesties further sent on vigil the following individuals:
Emengar la fileresse, Vigil to consider joining the Order of the Laurel
Sigurthr Vigurhafn, Vigil to consider joining the Order of the Chivalry
Kennimathor Geirrson, Vigil to consider joining the Order of the Chivalry
Their Majesties suspended court. Later, they reconvened to present to the Children in attendance the toybox, and they themselves spoke to the youths about what it is to be the Crown of the East.
Her Majesty attended the fashion show, where she opened court and presented the following award:
Seigine Ruadh Friseal, Silver Crescent
Scroll by: Vettorio Antonello
Their Majesties, and the various guest royals in attendance, held court once more in the afternoon. Their Majesties Brion and Anna presented the following awards:
Murighall O’Riein, Silver Brooch
Scroll by: Aesa Lokabrenna Sturladottir Words: Aislinn Chiabach
Vopiscus Rufus, Award of Arms
Iillumination: Sarah Davies of Monmouth,
Words & Calligraphy: Nest verch Tangwistel
Bess Brechin, Silver Wheel
Scroll by: Triona Maccasky
Lucie Lovegood, Writ for Pelican
Scroll by: Kayleigh MacWhyte
Aikaterine FitzWilliam, Seamstress to the Crown
Adrienne d’Evreus, Maunche
Scroll by : Isabel Chamberlaine Words: Aneleda Falconbridge
Sylvia du Vey, Golden Lance
Scroll by: Rhonwen glyn Conwy
Osmond de Berwic, Silver Crescent
Scroll by: Fiona O’Maille ó Chaun Coille
Richard Crowe, Silver Crescent
Scroll by: Kayleigh MacWhyte
Cellach Dhonn inghean Mhic an Mhadaidh, Queen’s Order of Courtesy
Scroll by: Aesa feilinn Jossursdottir Translation by: Kirsa Oyutai
Cellach Dhonn inghean Mhic an Mhadaidh, Silver Crescent
Calligraphy: Robin dit Dessaint Words: Edward Grey of Lochleven
Stained Glass: Marguerite de Gui
Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle, Silver Crescent
Scroll by: Alisay de Falaise
Latin: Sergei of Havre des Glaces and Steffan ap Kennydd
English: Kirsa Oyutai
Catrin o’r Rhyd Fôr, Tyger of the East
Scroll by: þóra Eiríksdóttir Words: Aneleda Falconbridge
Emengar la fileresse, Laurel
Scroll by: Rhonwen Glyn Conwy Words: Nicolette Bonhomme
Sigurthr Vigurhafn, Chivalry
Stone by: Kenric aet Essex
Kennimathor Geirrson, Chivalry
Scroll by: Edward MacGyver dos Scorpus Words: Aneleda Falconbridge
Additionally, their Majesties recognized both those new to the SCA, as well as those who have been around for 25 years or more.
Their Majesties thanked the Birka Staff for all their hard work. They also went on to thank those who had worked on the EK Calendar, and thanked the artists, including Lisabetta Medaglia, Nataliia Anastasiia Evgenova, Vettorio Antonello, Katrushka Skomorokha, Elizabeth Elenore Lovell, Ursion de Gui, Agatha Wanderer, Eloise of Coulter, and Kayleigh Mac Whyte
Thus did end the Court of their Majesties, Brion and Anna.
YIS,
Malcolm Bowman, Brigantia Principal Herald
PS – Thank you to the Heraldic Staff for the day! Gwenhwyfar Dinas Emrys, Aneleda Falconbridge, Ysemay Sterlyng, Marian Kirkpatrick, Audrye Beneyt, Kirsa Oyutai, Lucien de Wyntere, Donovan Shinnock, and Gypsy.