Nuada MacKensie - Order of the Furisine

The fire of Nuada MacKensie invigorates those in his presence.

For he knows that movement overwhelms a stagnant body.

When one has color in one’s face, one can maintain the fire in the heart!

Nuada knows the rules in movement and care in steps. That it is necessary for all limbs to show elegance, in such critical movement that relieves danger.

Supporting the art of fencing instructs all to have good character and company and enthusiasm

and teaches how the body can be protected.

Therefore, unto Nuada MacKensie, who teaches methods of honest wrestling,

instructs the power of body and mind and through that does make Our community as a whole better by aforementioned enthusiasm, do the most illustrious Baron and Baroness, Gerhardt and Amalie of Stonemarche dub him a member of Our Order of the Furisine.

As done at the Baronial Yule in the Barony of Stonemarche on this the thirteenth day of the Eighth month of the sixtieth Year of the Society. 

Word Count 164

Illumination and Calligraphy by Cwenthryth Wine

Photo by Cwenthryth Wine

After the Epigram by John the Elder, part of the Heinrich von Gunterrodt’s 

Short treatise on the true principles of combat, written for the most illustrious prince John, duke of Mecklenburg, Late 1500s 

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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

Dragmall Viðnir - Harlequin, Bhakail

Muin maqq Minain Baron

Mighty Manager of

Star of Salamander 

Sees all on his soil.

Room of Reflection runs

Right to Dragmall Viðnir

Define dedication,

Dragmall’s name will appear 

His handiwork has helped

Heighten charm of  Hearth-ships 

Thus We thrust upon him

The Harlequin today

Done at Bhakail Yule Revel XLV
Anno Societatis LIX

54 words

Illumination and Calligraphy by Margarette la Gantière

Photo by Margarette la Gantière

Key - Dróttkvætt 

6 syllables long
Dróttkvætt Alliteration

(a) - (a) - A -

A - - - - -

Compound Words
Kennings
(KENNING MEANING)

Imperfect Syllable Count Notation

Muin maqq Minain Baron

Mighty Manager of (BARON/NESS)

Star of Salamander (BARON/Y OF BHAKAIL)

Sees all on his soil.

Room of Reflection (THOUGHT) runs

Right to Dragmall Viðnir

Define dedication,

Dragmall’s name will appear 

His handiwork has helped

Heighten charm of  Hearth-ships (EVENTS) 

Thus We thrust upon him

The Harlequin today

Done at Bhakail Yule Revel XLV 10
Anno Societatis LIX 10

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Thrown Weapons Campion - The Crown Province of Østgarðr

The Vicereines of Østgarðr Province, Angelica and Sofya have AXED their populace to STEP TO THE LINE. Whatever their ex-SPEAR-ience, We know the clear HEADS of the Competitors, this day in our Canton of Northpass, will HANDLE the RANGE at John Barleycorn Day of Champions. Facing all that is THROWN their way. 
To the POINT ________ has not only, STUCK through to the end but they  triumphed! 
Now named Thrown Weapons Champion of the Crown Province of Østgarðr this September 14th, Anno Societatis LIX for the next ROTATION of the sun. 

Word count 88

Words by Aislinn Chiabach (Ace-lynn Key-uh-bok) 

Illumination - Angelica Di Nova Lipa

Key - Punny
PUN the play on words or pun is so highlighted

The Vicereines of Østgarðr Province, Angelica and Sofya have AXEd their populace to STEP TO THE LINE. Whatever their ex-SPEAR-ience, We know the clear HEADs of the Competitors, this day in our Canton of Northpass, will HANDLE the RANGE at John Barleycorn Day of Champions. Facing all that is THROWN their way. 

To the POINT ________ has not only, STUCK through to the end but they  triumphed! 

Now named Thrown Weapons Champion of the Crown Province of Østgarðr this September 14th, Anno Societatis LIX for the next ROTATION of the sun.

The first time it happens, you BLOG

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Bardic Champion - The Crown Province of Østgarðr

Poetry and Music abounds here at Barleycorn, toward all of those present 

These performers take listeners from the lowest of depths to the highest of heights 

These adept competitors perform in Østgarðr's Bardic competition 

See how the Vicereines Angelica and Sofya are made peaceful and content, filled with love. 

As such __________, who charmed the metal from the earth and the stars from the sky, is named Our Champion of Bards. 

Today, 14th of Septembris, Anno Societatis LIX 

Word Count 78

Calligraphy - Alienor Salton

Illumination - Angelica Di Nova Lipa

Photo by Alienor Salton

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-Hildegard of Bingen

Archery Champion - The Crown Province of Østgarðr

WITHOUT FORMATTING

All BOW for Viceregents of the Crown Province of Østgarðr, Angelica and Sofya! 

On this, the 14th day of the fourth month of the 59th year of Our Society. At the Feast of John Barleycorn.  

Our SIGHTs are DRAWN to the SHOOTERS’ RANGE. 

And Our ARCHERS who FLEX their skills! 

Those whose GRIP is steady and EYE is sure, will put them above the REST. 

As such Østgarðr's Archery Champion's CLOUT is thus set 

and today, __________ takes the title "Champion" as their own. As done by their hands! 

Word count 89
Calligraphy and Illumination by Kunigunde Wedemann

Key - Punny

PUNS the play on words or pun is so highlighted

All BOW for Viceregents of the Crown Province of Østgarðr, Angelica and Sofya! 
On this, the 14th day of the fourth month of the 59th year of Our Society. At the Feast of John Barleycorn.  
Our SIGHTs are DRAWN to the SHOOTERs’ RANGE. 
And Our ARCHERS who FLEX their skills! 
Those whose GRIP is steady and EYE is sure, will put them above the REST. 
As such Østgarðr's Archery Champion's CLOUT is thus set 
and today, __________ takes the title "Champion" as their own. As done by their hands! 

 

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