Court Reports of the Barony of Delftwood
Oeric
April 30th AS 39
(2005)
A Shoote in the Wilde Wood
Barony of Delftwood
Here follows the report of the Court of His Excellency Oeric,
Baron of Delftwood, held on the 30th day of April, 2005, being the eve
of the new year, at A Shoote in the Wilde Wood. Court was heralded by
Lady Alheydis von Körckhingen and seconded by Fenris McGill.
Report respectfully submitted by Lady Alheydis von Körckhingen.
His Excellency did report of his safe return from the Raids at
Blackstone Mountain, and happily that the fame of Delftwood is spread
throughout the kingdom, where the courtesy of her populace the skills
of her many artisans is recognized and admired.
The children archers were called before His Excellency, who expressed
his gratitude for their skill and bravery against all manner of beasts
and monsters. His Excellency did then gift the children with cow bells
as a token of his appreciation for their fine defense of His
Excellency's lands.
As has become customary at this time each year, a handcrafted arrow
made by Edward the Gray was passed to the youngest archer of the day.
James Duffy was thank by His Excellency, for his care and guardianship
of the arrow. The arrow was passed to young Sarah the Flirt, who was
charged with its care for the coming year.
Lord Mustafa the Red and Elizabeth the Nameless were called before His
Excellency, who did speak most eloquently of their many talents and
service to the Barony of Delftwood. His Excellency did then make them
to be honorary citizens of Delftwood. Scroll painted by Gwenhwyvar
verch Morwyn and scribed by Lady Alheydis von Körckhingen.
Edward Harbinger was called before His Excellency, who did express his
amazement at Edward's bowmanship, and most especially at his profound
skill at hunting vegetables. In recognition thereof, His Excellency did
make Edward Harbinger to be Delftwood's Baronial Grocer. Scroll painted
by Faílenn ingen Chernaich and scribed by Lady Alheydis von
Körckhingen.
Baron Rian Gortyroyan was called forth. Upon consultation with Gyles de
Blair, organizer of the day's tournament, His Excellency, Oeric, did
then declare Baron Rian to be the winner of the day's tournament.
Scroll painted by Ælfgyfu hearpestre and scribed by Lady Alheydis
von Körckhingen.
Mischief and Mayhem, Baronial Bardic Champions, were then called forth.
His Excellency did speak most poetically of their bountiful talent, and
of the widespread fame and acclaim which they have earned throughout
the kingdom. At His Excellency's request, Mischief and Mayhem did sing
most beautifully of their travels through foreign baronies and of their
reconnaissance beyond Æthelmearc's borders en route to the Raids
at Blackstone Mountain. Their time of service at an end, Mischief and
Mayhem were divested of the regalia of champion.
Lord Justin Lymner was called forth and was declared to be the new
Bardic Champion of Delftwood. He was presented with the bardic
champions book, and was invited to take his place among His
Excellencies champions. Scroll painted and scribed by Helene
al-Zarqá.
Gyles de Blair was called before His Excellency and commended for his
year of service as Delftwood's Baronial Archery Champion and for his
entertaining tournament targets. As his term had come to an end, he was
divested of the regalia of champion.
Oliver Gladewyne was called forth, and in recognition of exceptional
shooting this day, was declared to be the new Baronial Archery Champion
of Delftwood. His Excellency did invest Oliver Gladewyne and invite him
to take his rightful place among the champions. Scroll painted by
Ælfgyfu hearpestre and scribed by Lady Alheydis von
Körckhingen.
Oliver Gladwyne was then called back before His Excellency After
speaking of Oliver's many contributions to the barony and her populace,
His Excellency did then make him a Companion of the Order of the
Windmill, to the delight of all present. Scroll painted and scribed by
Baroness Jennet the Gentle.
The Court of His Excellency Oeric was thus completed.
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Award summary:
Oliver Galdewyne
Companion of the Windmill (Delftwood [Svc.])