Court Reports of the Barony of Delftwood
Edward and Anastasie
December 1, AS 47 (2012)
Alsatian Yule
Barony of Delftwood

Being the Report of the Court of Their Excellencies, Edward Harbinger and Anastasie de Lamoure, by the grace of the Crown Ninth Baron and Baroness of Delftwood, held at An Alsatian Yule in Their Barony of Delftwood on the 1st day of December A.S. 47. Baroness Olivia d’Anjou reporting herald, assisted by Reinaldr bjórtappr.

Their Excellencies first called forward the youth attending the event. They asked if the children had fun that day. The children were quiet at first, but with encouragement, cried joyfully they had indeed had fun at Yule. Satisfied the children’s enthusiasm, Their Excellencies gave cookies to them and thanked them for attending.

Their Excellencies called to Their presence those who were attending their first event. Two gentles came forward. Their Excellencies were glad to see new faces and presented them with tokens in commemoration and encouraged them to continue their journey into the Society.

Their Excellencies requested the Event Steward, Meisterin Felicitas Flußmüllnerin, to attend Them. Their Excellencies thanked her for a wonderful event and making the hall feel like a home. They then offered her the chance to speak to the populace. Meisterin Felicity thanked her crew, those who had set-up, helped throughout the day, and of course those who would be staying to help clean-up afterwards. She thanked Lady Lisjbet and her staff for their wonderful efforts on the day-board. Meisterin Felicity was especially thankful to Lady Lisjbet for a stress-free, drama-free event collaboration.

Their Excellencies called forth Baroness Kateryne Bakestonden as Their choice for Overall Winner of the days Arts & Sciences competition and presented her with a prize.

Their Excellencies called forth Baroness Clarice Rowan as Their current Arts & Sciences Champion. They thanked her for her service and divested her of the regalia of the office.

Their Excellencies then summoned before Them, Lord Corwin Alexander Templeton. They found his bobbin lace to be exquisite and created him Their new Arts & Sciences Champion. They invested Lord Corwin with the regalia of the office and invited him to join Their court. Champion scroll calligraphy by Lady Helene al-Zarqa’ and illumination by Amalie Reinhardt (her first scroll).

Their Excellencies called forth Meisterin Felicity Flußmüllnerin and Lord Fridrich Flußmüllner. Though Lord Fridrich could not be present, Their Excellencies presented Meisterin Felicity with a prize and declared the couple Overall Bardic Winners of the days Bardic Competition.

Their Excellencies requested the presence of Amalie Reinhardt and created her Their new Bardic Champion. Their Excellencies called forth Reinaldr bjórtappr, Their current Bardic Champion. They thanked him for his service divested him of the regalia of the office. Their Excellencies presented Amalie with the regalia and invited her to join Their court. Champion scroll calligraphy by Meisterin Felicity Flußmüllnerin and illuminated by Lady Maria Adriane of Delftwood.

Their Excellencies called upon Dragos Pelikanos to come before Them. As he kneeled, Their Excellencies invited the Guardians of the Windmill to stand. Their Excellencies were well pleased with Dragos and his work learning to fence as well as his efforts to become a warranted marshal. For these reasons, They did create him a member of the Millguard. Scroll by Baroness Clarice Roan.

Their Excellencies invited Margaret Grace into Their presence. As she came forth, They then invited the Companions of the Windmill to stand. They noted They had seen her for many years helping with event preparations, working on event set-up and clean-up, and helped to watch the children and all the time with a smile. They were so moved by her work, that Their Excellencies then created her a Companion of the Windmill. Scroll created with love by Meisterin Felicity Flußmüllnerin (Illumination) and Lord Fridrich Flußmüllner (Calligraphy).

There being no further business, this court of Their Excellencies was closed.

AWARD SUMMARY
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Dragos Pelikanos: Companion of the Millguard (Delftwood [Mart.])
Margaret Grace: Companion of the Windmill (Delftwood [Svc.])
 
NEW CHAMPIONS
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Arts & Sciences: Lord Corwin Alexander Templeton
Bardic: Amalie Reinhardt