Duncan Willans - Order of the Silver Wheel

Tale of Duncan Willans as was read before the Queen:

Quick to train others and himself We've seen 

And what grand muscles has he, at his best!

So great a neck, and has such a large chest

He keenly sees what seeds that the ground shows

His complexion colored red, off his nose

My good herald hold! 

This seems a rooster not Our good gentle!

Apologies told! 

The comparison was accidental

To continue with his praises plenty 

For the Silver Wheel We'd give him entry 

Of successes he is worthy to crow

That earlier reference was in the know! 

In camp he's known to stick to his druthers 

And build fires higher than all others

This Eastern accolade happened this day

At Østgarðr Investiture’s fine array

Anno Societatis Sixty One 

The year Cullen and Honig had this done.

Word Count 137
Illumination and Calligraphy by Fiona the Volatile

Photo by Fiona the Volatile

Chaucerian Rhyming Couplets

Syllable Count 10

Rhyming couplets

Imperfect Syllable Count Notation

Heraldic Language - Not needed in this scroll

(Notes for the Heralds)

Tale of Duncan Willans as was read before the Queen: 12

(An introductory line, though it does have a matched line of rhyme)

Quick to train others and himself We've seen 

And what grand muscles has he, at his best!

So great a neck, and has such a large chest

He keenly sees what seeds that the ground shows

His complexion colored red, off his nose

(The following 2 couplets break the AABB rhyme scheme and syllable count for a brief interlude between the Herald and the Queen and are ABAB)

My good herald hold! 5

This seems a rooster not Our good gentle!

Apologies told! 5

The comparison was accidental

(Return to AABB Rhyme Scheme) 

To continue with his praises plenty 

For the Silver Wheel We'd give him entry 

Of successes he is worthy to crow

That earlier reference was in the know! 

(This second half of the couplet is essentially the herald tooting their own horn.  Ie. See, I was right!)

In camp he's known to stick to his druthers 

And build fires higher than all others

This Eastern accolade happened this day

At Østgarðr Investiture’s fine array

Anno Societatis Sixty One 

The year Cullen and Honig had this done.

Would you say, this is a Fowl-hearted BLOG? 

Specifically influenced by The Nun's Priest's Tale and the Tale of cock named Chauntecleer

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Photo by Hugoline the Delicate

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Photo by Aislinn Chiabach

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Marx Grob von Appenzell - Order of the Silver Tyger

Culann and Honig, Majesties Royal:

In Them is bounty, wisdom, governance. 

Their path in this Kingdom East ever shall

Be to hold forth! Give fruitful abundance.

Turn to Marx Grob von Appenzel at once

They’ve noticed him whose presence has enhanced

 And with such prowess We’d see him advanced

For Marx in word, in work, in countenance,

In presence and on the field of battle 

Coupled with his support and steadfastness 

His throughalness in the combat scrabble 

With such valor proves he does not dabble 

His gentle heart is of great humbleness 

With time long past coming, let's now address

 That his valor so proved, We are moved to 

Proclaim Silver Tyger as is his due 

Done at Tournament of the Daffodils and Thrown Weapons Champions in the canton of Midland Vale, Anno Societatis LX* 

Done in Rhyme Royal after Chaucer’s translation of his contemporary, the Swiss-French poet, Othon of Grandson.

Word Count 136

Illumination and Calligraphy by Emma Makilmone

Originally set for Tournament of the Daffodils, went out at Southern Region War Camp

Photo by Emma Makilmone

Rhyme Royale 

10 Syllables/Iambic Pentameter
ABABBCC 

A Culann and Honig, Majesties Royal:
B In Them is bounty, wisdom, governance. 
A Their path in this Kingdom East ever shall
B Be to hold forth! Give fruitful abundance.
B Turn to Marx Grob von Appenzel at once
C Thev’e noticed him whose presence has enhanced
C And with such prowess We’d see him advanced

A For Marx in word, in work, in countenance,
B In presence and on the field of battle 
A Coupled with his support and steadfastness 
B His throughalness in the combat scrabble 
B With such valor proves he does not dabble 
C His gentle heart is of great humbleness 
C with time long past coming, let's now address

D That his valor so proved, We are moved to 
D Proclaim Silver Tyger as is his due 

Done at Tournament of the Daffodils and Thrown Weapons Champions in the canton of Midland Vale, AS LX 

Every BLOG comes back to Chaucer

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Photo by Marx Grob von Appenzell 

Photo by Marx Grob von Appenzell 

Daniel Duinnshleibhe - Order of the Golden Alce Æ

King Oliver and Queen Grainne this day

Stand in Æthelmearc midst this fine array 

And call for one so sly and fine of kit 

We are full of praise for one of his wit 

Daniel come nearer, as We will it be

For there’s words to say that We both agree

In fighting he is made well acquitted 

With elegant grace, earnest spirited 

Daniel Duinnshleibhe’s shown growth with his skill

Thus has earned the Golden Alce By Our will

Successful praises go out as is planned

Fortnight and a day after the one and

Sixtieth anniversary of our Society

At Our War Practice midst much gaiety

Word count 106

Illumination and Calligraphy by Amalie Reinhardt

Photo by Amalie Reinhardt

Chaucerian Rhyming Couplets

Syllable Count 10

Rhyming couplets

Imperfect Syllable Count Notation

Heraldic Language (if needed)

King Oliver and Queen Grainne this day

Stand in Æthelmearc midst this fine array 

And call for one so sly and fine of kit 

We are full of praise for one of his wit 

Daniel come nearer, as We will it be

For there’s words to say that We both agree

In fighting he is made well acquitted 

With elegant grace, earnest spirited 

Daniel Duinnshleibhe’s shown growth with his skill

Thus has earned the Golden Alce By Our will

Successful praises go out as is planned

Fortnight and a day after the one and

Sixtieth anniversary of our Society 13

At Our War Practice midst much gaiety

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Talon Van Horne - Award of Arms

From The East Kingdom Tales:

Prologue of Talon’s Tale

There’s one here in An Dub, that Ducks bespoke

We are happiest today to invoke 

Certain he will laugh and be of good cheer,

As to this tale, that you all shall next hear. 

Here beginneth Talon’s Tale

Woe to the cook, unless his sauces were

Pungent and sharp! And ready is his gear!

Their halls set with tables must be ready!

Brimming savory food, safe and steady

When orchestrated by Talen Van Horne

There is no woe! His food’s fine ev’ry morn

He has been set to serve for decades hence

But now it is known, his drive’s still intense

Culann and Honig Eastern Majesties

On this day of Crown Tourney are most pleased

Use processes and procedures to gift

This gentle with Award of Arms as fit

Talen’s love is seen through what he does neat 

As is the bee hive full of honey sweet.

Done this Anno Societatis  LXI

Word count 157

Illumination and Calligraphy by Fiona the Volatile

Photo by Fiona the Volatile

Chaucerian Couplets

10 Syllables/Iambic Pentameter

Rhyming couplets

From The East Kingdom Tales:

Prologue of Talon’s Tale

There’s one here in An Dub, that Ducks bespoke

We are happiest today to invoke 

Certain he will laugh and be of good cheer,

As to this tale, that you all shall next hear. 

Here beginneth Talon’s Tale.

Woe to the cook, unless his sauces were

Pungent and sharp! And ready is his gear!

Their halls set with tables must be ready!

Brimming savory food, safe and steady

When orchestrated by Talen Van Horne

There is no woe! His food’s fine ev’ry morn

He has been set to serve for decades hence

But now it is known, his drive’s still intense

Culann and Honig Eastern Majesties

On this day of Crown Tourney are most pleased

Use processes and procedures to gift

This gentle with Award of Arms as fit

Talen’s love is seen through what he does neat 

As is the bee hive full of honey sweet.

Done this Anno Societatis  LXI

Words are sweet, but they never take the place of food.
– African Proverb

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