Rhyming Couplets in Color:
Margarita, Queen of the East Kingdom
Delighted with what her realm has become
A veritable haven for service
those who work in all ways earnest
One such as Donnchadh Lochlain We’ve heard
An efficient sort, not bent toward absurd
Has formed a brute squad and demonstrations
Running about, aiding celebrations
To Donnchadh, the Silver Wheel do We give
Knowing none will deny this Our missive
Our Deed’s been done today, October 5th
With joy and revelry all found forthwith
At Coronation, where we’ve told Our tale
In Our delightful Shire of Mountvale
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This Silver Wheel was another that I had very little information on. I had a vague idea of the type of service they were being recognized for. It was enough to begin writing the scroll.
Margarita, Queen of the East Kingdom
Delighted with what her realm has become
The first line was dictated by the needs of the scroll with Her majesty’s name and the kingdom name. The second line I built backwards, based on the rhyme I had found: become.
A veritable haven for service
those who work in all ways earnest
This was a filler couplet where I pontificated about the nature of the award being given. In the event that the scroll started to get long, I could have easily deleted this.
One such as Donnchadh Lochlain We’ve heard
An efficient sort, not bent toward absurd
The introduction of the recipient. The emphasis on what they had accomplished was fund in the meat of the couplet rather in the rhymes.
Has formed a brute squad and demonstrations
Running about, aiding celebrations
The brute squad had been particularly mentioned by the reporting herald. I, like many SCAdians, have a deep and abiding love for the Princess Bride and as such I worked hard to include it in the scroll.
To Donnchadh, the Silver Wheel do We give
Knowing none will deny this Our missive
I feel that in the couplet that names the award to be given out should also make it clear that the scroll is speaking in the perspective of the Crown.
Our Deed’s been done today, October 5th
With joy and revelry all found forthwith
At Coronation, where we’ve told Our tale
In Our delightful Shire of Mountvale
I tend to finish a Chauserian scroll with the final 2 couplets indicating the event, date and group. I find joy in rhyming the recipient’s or the Royals’ names in the couplets. Likewise it is a treat to do so for the Shire of Barony as well.
This was given at Margarita De' Siena's Coronation. October 5th, 2019
Writing Backlogs can be a challenge. Usually there is very little description available as to why they are to receive the award. However, they become an excellent way to hone my skills , while still giving the recipient a representation of the skills for which they are being awarded. It is a priceless opportunity, and my privilege to get to work on them.
Unofficial Court Report: First Court at the Coronation of Queen Margarita
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