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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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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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

Photo 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)

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