“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
Illumination by Camille des Jardins
