Saturday, March 21, 2026

Brógáin Ó Ríain - Order of the Silver Crescent

 Of Brógáin, who’s to be lauded this hour
His works sing his praise and yields this renown;
Majesties East in their sovereign power
Donovan! Mengha! Wear these Eastern Crowns
Have seen him utilise his skills endowed
Over time, with effort gone to great lengths
Joining Silver Crescents: with all his strengths 

Thawing of the Mud is oft times sun lit
For Brógáin Ó Ríain 
We present this Award of High Merit 

Done AS, LIX in the Barony of Settmour Swamp

Word count 80
Illumination and Calligraphy by Emma Makilmone

Rhyme Royale 

ABABBCC 

DD Final couplet


A Of Brógáin, who’s to be lauded this hour

B His works sing his praise and yields this renown;

A Majesties East in their sovereign power

B Donovan! Mengha! Wear these Eastern Crowns

B Have seen him utilise his skills endowed

C Over time, with effort gone to great lengths

C Joining Silver Crescents: with all his strengths 


Thawing of the Mud is oft times sun lit

For Brógáin Ó Ríain 

We present this Award of High Merit 


Done AS, LIX in the Barony of Settmour Swamp


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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Geirdis Geirhardadottir - Ordo Cygni (Drachenwald Backlog)

On this day, does the King and Queen of Drachenwald, Krake and Beatrix, offer praise to Their bright and accomplished subject, one Geirdis Geirhardadottir.

There are such items that have been brought to Us that We find too numerous to list in whole for the Court shall be regaled for eons. However some attention shall be drawn toward her lectures, instruction and dedication to the arts of the herbalist. Her whimsy and sense of entertainment found in games taught and produced. Such curiosities, dedication and sacrifice all point Us to the following conclusion:

That We, with the counsel and advice of the sages of the realm, Grant unto Geirdis Geirhardadottir the Ordo Cygni at this Midsummer Coronation, in the Shire of Adflumen Caerulum, this 21st of June, A.S. LX

Word Count 128
Illumination and Calligraphy Unknown at this time

Scroll Image unavailable

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Ivette of Worcester - Order of the Silver Wheel

Donovan! Mengha! Rule by course of law, 

Majesties looked at Hartshorn-dale and saw

Ivette, the one whose spirit is not quelled

In face of posts where water will not dwell,

Here she is known as one who quenches fire

The more it burns the more her desire

To maneuver complex tasks, as can be

Finding enjoyment as said appointee 

She works for shire and therefore, the East

A benefit to gentle, bird and beast

In this season, on a cold, frosty day 

We present the Silver Wheel with array     

An done as We have so commanded hence 

Ivette of Worcester’s advancement commence    

This Kingdom Rapier Champions Anno Societatis XL


Wordcount 109

Illumination and Calligraphy by Magdalena Landtfarerin




Chaucerian Couplets

10 Syllables/Iambic Pentameter

Rhyming couplets

Donovan! Mengha! Rule by course of law,

Majesties looked at Hartshorn-dale and saw


Ivette, the one whose spirit is not quelled

In face of posts where water will not dwell,


Here she is known as one who quenches fire

The more it burns the more her desire


To maneuver complex tasks, as can be

Finding enjoyment as said appointee 


She works for shire and therefore, the East

A benefit to gentle, bird and beast


In this season, on a cold, frosty day 

We present the Silver Wheel with array     


An done as We have so commanded hence 

Ivette of Worcester’s advancement commence    


This Kingdom Rapier Champions, Anno Societatis XL



That BLOG, a monstre or merveille myghte be!
-The Franklin's Tale
(more or less)


Saturday, February 7, 2026

Bróccín MacIvyr - Court Barony

Donovan Shinnock King with Meghanta, Queen stand at the helm of this Eastern Kingdom. 
To all present at the Shire of Nordenhalle today, and further all Populace home or abroad, Our Greetings.
Whereas this gentle afore Us, of Our counsel, has provided a Gallery of the Firmament built for the provenance of Our rule through the distribution and safety of Our Sea of Data. 
Said gallery has been ready about contemporary logs of all things. In order for navigation
 that pertains to records of operations kept present until such time as the horizon is breached.
Moreover, We see that Bróccín, the presiding inaugurator, takes to boards and timber or zeroes and ones that fit all purposes needed. So that all information may be found all at once and for future generations.  Whose savvy and speed is acknowledged and praised, within and beyond streaming and upkeep thereof. 
Thus in wake of Bróccín MacIvyr’s achievements of steering Our cause through the course laid out with fervent dedication, this sway has led Us to grant unto him these arms: Per chevron inverted counter-ermine and vert, a lymphad and an acorn slipped and leaved Or. Under the auspices as Baron of the Court!
Wherefore these accolades have been received on this, the seventh day of the tenth month of the Year of the Society LX at the Sign of the Dancing Fox.

Word Count 228 
 Illumination and Calligraphy by Amalie Reinhardt




Key - Punny
PUN the play on words/ pun or linked to definition
PUN if not linked


Donovan Shinnock King with Meghanta, Queen stand at the helm of this Eastern Kingdom. 
To all present at the Shire of Nordenhalle today, and further all Populace home or abroad, Our Greetings.
Whereas this gentle afore Us, of Our counsel, has provided a Gallery of the Firmament built for the provenance of Our rule through the distribution and safety of Our Sea of Data. 
Said gallery has been ready about contemporary logs of all things. In order for navigation
 that pertains to records of operations kept present until such time as the horizon is breached.
Moreover, We see that Bróccín, the presiding inaugurator, takes to boards and timber or zeroes and ones that fit all purposes needed. So that all information may be found all at once and for future generations.  Whose savvy and speed is acknowledged and praised, within and beyond streaming and upkeep thereof. 
Thus in wake of Bróccín MacIvyr’s achievements of steering Our cause through the course laid out with fervent dedication, this sway has led Us to grant unto him these arms: Per chevron inverted counter-ermine and vert, a lymphad and an acorn slipped and leaved Or. Under the auspices as Baron of the Court!
Wherefore these accolades have been received on this, the seventh day of the tenth month of the Year of the Society LX at the sign of the Dancing Fox.



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Friday, January 23, 2026

Shannon inghean Bhriain uí Dhuilleáin - Order of the Silver Wheel

Far and wide Shannon’s wandered 
Now settled, We’ve watched her words
As she comes before crowds
Calling loud, and heard in clouds
More than solely moments stood
She’s maker of many goods
Now does East discern her flame,
Dedication deserves acclaim
King Donovan presides court
With Megha Queen, the consort
Together, ruling Tygers
Track her trails so to praise her: 
Shannon inghean Bhriain uí Dhuilleáin
Recipient of the Silver Wheel
 As done in the Barony of Stonemarche at BIRKA, AS LX

Word count 81

Illumination and Calligraphy by Fiona the Volatile



 
Key Old Irish
Syllable count 7
AABB Rhyme scheme
Alliteration
Imperfect Syllable count
Heraldic Language


Far and wide Shannon’s wandered 

Now settled, We’ve watched her words


As she comes before crowds

Calling loud, and heard in clouds

More than solely moments stood

She’s maker of many goods


Now does East discern her flame

Dedication deserves acclaim 8


King Donovan presides court

With Megha Queen, the consort


Together, ruling Tygers

Track her trails so to praise her


Shannon inghean Bhriain uí Dhuilleáin

Recipient of the Silver Wheel


 As done in the Barony of Stonemarche at BIRKA, A.S. LX


Oh, may I go a-wandering Until the day I BLOG! - The Wandering Song as through the Muppet Show

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Photo by Brenden Crane


East Kingdom Gazette: Birka

(wordsmithing not credited)


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