Protege fealty Oath - Catelin Straquhin

Today, Anno Societatis LX, the act of touching on diverse orders for apprentices and mentor relationships. 

The subjects of said partnership with all agencies empowered by the pact as follows and described to enforce regulations for all parties for personal improvement and success moving forward on this date as transcribed here. 

The education and exercising of the Tailor's Art, mysteries or manual occupation and such duties on  behalf of Catelin Straquhin, henceforth referred to as Apprentice. 

To serve and be bound after custom of Maestra Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, henceforth referred to as Laurel.

Provided by the Laurel to the Apprentice: Education, learning and passing of wisdom in regards to the ancient and honorable craft of the Tailor. 

Up to including if not exceeding the exchange of knowledge of tools of the trade 

Evaluating capabilities of fabrics

Literacy of the particulars shaping aforementioned fabrics with the tools of the trade. 

All processes of filling, finishing and flourishing of the garment shall be passed to the Apprentice. 

Provided by the Apprentice: Their service toward the goal of education in the defined process as previously listed. 

During the contracted time, It shall not be lawful for said apprentice to exercise their presence in unsuitable locations such as but not limited to appearing in taverns of ill repute, houses of indiscriminate personages, participate in games that hold questionable legalities and so forth and so on. Ad infinitum, ad nauseum. 

As provided this act of apprenticeship shall not extend to prejudice of any liberties under the company of tailoring, the people of the Crown Province of Ostgarde, and under the Tyger Thrones of the East Kingdom and beyond. 

As agreed and stated outright in front of witnesses of undeniable repute. To be concluded at such time as the Laurel feels the Apprenticeship has successfully completed their obligations. 

Catelin Straquhin (space for signature) 

Maestra Sofya Gianetta di Trieste. (space for signature)

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Arabella de Mere - Order of the Silver Lantern

We, the Vicereines are here this Pennsic fair 

Angelica and Sofya of Ostgardr 

Wish to shine light on Arabella de Mere

Aesthetic aptitude earns Our high regard 

With talents that reflect the Silver Lantern 

Illuminating her prowess, no holds barred 

Done this AS LIX 

Word Count 44

Construction and Calligraphy 

Photo by Aislinn Chiabach

Terza Rima Key (Italy 1300s)
3 line stanzas
11 syllables long
ABA
BCB
CDC, etc.

We, the Vicereines are here this Pennsic fair 
Angelica and Sofya of Ostgardr 
Wish to shine light on Arabella de Mere

Aesthetic aptitude earns Our high regard 

With talents that reflect the Silver Lantern 

Illuminating her prowess, no holds barred 

Done this AS LIX 

There's a light
Burning in the fireplace
There's a light, light
In the darkness of everybody's BLOG

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Photo by Aislinn Chiabach

Photo by Arabella de Mere

Faye of Rockford - Golden Alce

Steadfast Gentles, dab your eyes of these blithe tears. 
Know that Pennsic has come with these great Rulers 
Murdoch!  Rioghnach! Of the Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc 
Now, with great passion in Our hearts We proclaim 
That the skilled countenance of Faye of Rockford, 
Who's present enthusiasm’s worthy of celebration, 
On these sun drenched fields We will now present her 
Golden Alce for impressive engagement 
In fencing terrains, and prowess with various steeled weapons
Anno Societatis LX 

Word count 76 
After the Sapphic stanza by Christoforo Landino (1424 -1498)

Illumination and Calligraphy by Amalie Reinhardt

Photo by Amalie Reinhardt

KEY - Sapphic Stanza 

11, 11, 15 syllables 

Steadfast Gentles, dab your eyes of these blithe tears. 
Know that Pennsic has come with these great Rulers 
Murdoch!  Rioghnach! Of the Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc 

Now, with great passion in Our hearts We proclaim 
That the skilled countenance of Faye of Rockford, 
Who's present enthusiasm’s worthy of celebration, 
On these sun drenched fields We will now present h

er 
Golden Alce for impressive engagement 
In fencing terrains, and prowess with various steeled weapons
Anno Societatis LX 

Oh, there you are Perry the Platy-BLOG

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C&I Artist’s Blog: The Ancient Butterfly Golden Alce Scroll for Faye of Rockford

Alanna of Skye - Premier of the Order of the Mark

A figure stands before the many assembled with the trappings of a Peer. 
“Who is she here before us?” asks the Herald. “Why does she stand so?”
“Recognition of accomplishments,” she answers.

“And We ask, "Is she so accomplished?”

“Question forth,” saith she; “Have the Fighters advised of me?”

The Herald answers: “We have need of thee. 

As stated by the whole of Chivalry, even Richard Crowe” 

 “Question forth," saith she; “Have those of the Arts advised of me?”

The Herald answers: "We have need of thee. 

As stated by the whole of the Order of the Laurel, even Isabel del Okes”

"Question forth," saith she; “Have those of  Service advised of me?”

The Herald answers: "We have need of thee. 

As stated by the whole of the Order of Pelican, even as you stand among them.”

"Question forth," saith she; “Have those of the Fencers advised of me?”

The Herald answers: "We have need of thee. 

As stated by the whole of the Order of Defense, even Donovan Shinnock”

"Question forth," saith she; "Have those of the Ancestors advised of me?"

The Herald answers: "We have need of thee. 

As stated by the whole of the Order of the Rose, even Thyra Eiriksdottir”

Then the Herald declares unto all the People of the East. "This one before Us is named Alanna of Skye, and all aspects which this Kingdom and Society shines on her.

So she reflects each and every part."

Today We see not just a champion. Her prowess is well represented.

Today We see not just her range. Her accomplishments are wide and varied.

Today We see her vision. Her ability to see what is to come.

Today We see her stand, before this Pennsic court, Anno Societatis LX

Before thrones and declared to Their Majesties Ryouko'jin Saisei, Demon-King of the Three Heavens, and Maharani Indrakshi, Horned Queen of the Night Sky with Sojourning Dignitaries, Ducal Personages, Counts and Countesses, Baronages, Provincial Representatives, Shires, Cantons and individual Tygers that call the East home:

Alanna of Skye is standing before Us as the heart of The Order of the Mark

Word Count: 351

Calligraphy by  Diamond Stone   
Illumination by Camille des Jardins

Photo by Camille des Jardins

Ioldanach, BLOG of Trades

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Photo by David Geoffroy

Screenshot of Arlyana van Wyck’s video

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Arlyana van Wyck video of Alanna of Skye - premier of the Order of the Mark

East Kingdom Gazette: Court Report for Pennsic

Ôzurr the Boot-Giver - Silver Brooch

To build bits as small as beads, 
He bids a blaze to bend glass into beauty 
Then bequeaths this beady bounty without guile 
This calls for acclaim 
Bead bestowing Ôzurr the Boot-Giver
Now boosted with the Silver Field of Pin 
by brave and courage-bold King Ryoukojin with 
bright and brain-savvy Queen Indrakshi 
At this beloved battle-bay of the East 
AS  LX 

Word count 61

Calligraphy and Illumination by Fiona the Volatile

Photo by Fiona the Volatile

Key - Old English

Syllable count 6 - 13, average 10

Alliteration

Also  Alliteration

Compound Words
Kennings
Kenning Meaning

Heraldic Language

To build bits as small as beads 

He bids a blaze to bend glass into beauty

Then bequeaths this beady bounty without guile 

This calls for acclaim 

Bead bestowing Ôzurr the Boot-Giver

Now boosted with the Silver Field of the Pin BROOCH 

by brave and Courage-bold King Ryoukojin with 

bright and brain-savvy Queen Indrakshi 

At this beloved battle-bay BATTLEFIELD/PENNSIC of the East  

AS  LX 

BLOGGING Baubles and Bangles and Beads

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Photo by Aislinn Chiabach

East Kingdom Gazette: Court Report for Pennsic