Bianca Giannetti di Minturnae - Award of Arms

Benevolent King Culann and Queen Honig believe Bianca Giannetti di Minturnae has been brought before Us because she is a boon to the East Kingdom 

In Our benevolence, We, as befitting the public assembled, observe her beneficial deeds with these words: 

She's become a bedrock. Leaving a buttressed and braced community by her contributions.

Building beauty to the bedecked ambiance of Baronial celebrations

At Our behest, to Bianca of Barony of the Bridge We bequeath the Award of Arms:

********SPACE FOR ARMS******** 

As has been stated this Anno Societatis LXI, at Northern Region War Camp in the Shire of Glenn Linn

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Benevolent King Culann and Queen Honig believe Bianca Giannetti di Minturnae has been brought before Us because she is a boon to the East Kingdom 
In Our benevolence, We, as befitting the public assembled, observe her beneficial deeds with these words: 
She's become a bedrock. Leaving a buttressed and braced community by her contributions.
Building beauty to the bedecked ambiance of Baronial celebrations
At Our behest, to Bianca of Barony the Bridge We bequeath the Award of Arms:
********SPACE FOR ARMS********
As has been stated this Anno Societatis LXI, at Northern Region War Camp in the Shire of Glenn Linn

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Laura of Carolingia - Award of Arms

Here are the observations of Laura of Carolingia, made and composed at the request of Their Royal Majesties Donovan and Meghanta of this Eastern Kingdom; and for the use and good inspiration of anyone who is listening today.

 For her natural enthusiasm, intellect and delight in taking up varied positions and amusements within the communities found in the Shire of Hartshorn-dale

Thus, and decked with the attire of authority, do We, praise said Enthusiasm, Dedication, and Constancy of Contribution of Laura of Carolingia with her Award of Arms and all that holds therein: 

As done this Anno Societitus LX at Kingdom Rapier Champions

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Originally written for Kingdom Rapier Champions, but went out at Quintavia Field Day

Illumination and Calligraphy by Marian Kirkpatrick

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Scribe was using Italian White work or White Vine-Stem illumination.
A google search of Italian poetry, Which gave me the name Cennino d'Andrea Cennini, and Il libro dell'arte, The Craftsman's Handbook By Cennini, Cennino, active 15th century.

Photo of Il libro dell'arte, by Cennini, Cennino, active 15th century

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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

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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.

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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.

Words after the Account of the King’s Galley Built at New Castle Upon Tyne

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Jozef Ludwiczak - Order of the Sagittarius

His Majesty, King Donovan Shinnock and  Her Majesty Meghanta, Padshah Begum

Rulers of all High Nobles, public authorities and good gentles of these Baronial lands of the Smoking Rocks as a part of the greater properties and  populace that forms the entirety of the Kingdom of the East do act with Their own conveniences and duties, in attendance here at the Twelfth Night and Baronial Investiture today, Anno Societitas LX

Today there is converse about one that wields the bow, his participation in competitions and the exceptional presence of Jozef within the archery community. 

His place on the range, the time and effort spent in genuine nurturance of the art. 

The fortitude seen in commendable contests, and steadfast effort put into all of his endeavors in the auspices of proficiency of the bow have impressed Us significantly.

To emphasize said impression with the supported counsel of these particular Members of High Merit as discussed under proper procedures and judgment, to make the hearts of the People of the East protected and strong, Jozef Ludwiczak will today be inducted into the Order of the Sagittarius. 

Word Count 184 

Illumination and Calligraphy by Guðrun Hafgrímsdóttir

Screen Shot from Arlyana van Wyck Video

Written in Prose.  Based on Complaint of the Republic of the Kingdom of Poland Written in the year 1538 found in the Virtual Library of Polish Literature.

From the Complaint of the Republic of the Kingdom of Poland

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East Kingdom Gazette: Twelfth Night

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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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