[Elfsea] Queen's Champion

[Vicki Marsh]

Xene here:

If I remember correctly.....

Don Robert won Queen's Champion.  Going into the final round was Edward
Mercer with 0 deaths, Don Robert with 1 death, and HL Guy LeStrange with one
death.  Don Robert and HL Guy both managed to kill Lord Edward Mercer in
their bouts, then Don Robert killed Guy to win.

Don Eisen von Kringer was awarded the Queen's Blade of Honour.

Dona Gwynaeth Angharad of Glamorgan was announced and elevated to the Order
of the Laurel in morning court. Gwynaeth was very surprised. Edwin sent his
medallion by way of Muriel, Stella had made both a wreath and a cloak, and
there was another fighting cloak that was also made for Gwynaeth. It got a
great response from the crowd and people were jumping over each other to
speak for her. There was even a bouquet of Roses who came forward - Octavia,
Maggie, and Kayleigh:)  There were comments about Gwynaeth's dry with, her
very Welsh persona, and her incredible attention to detail and perfection in
her arts.  Iolo was there, and was also very, very pleased.

Sir Gideon recieved the accolade and was knighted in morning court.

In evening court, Don Eule von Haginbald was announced and will be elevated
to the Order of the Laurel at Bryn Gwlad Baronial Championship.  For Don
Eule, since he was the steward of the event, he was called forward and he
gave out largesse and word fame for the hard-working crew that put on the
event.  When he left to leave, HRM Larissa told him that he did *not* have
her leave to depart.  She had a present for him, and got out a basket with a
small stuffed owl in it.  While he was distracted, the Laurels crept up
behind him.  Finally, the herald called the order forward, and Eule looked
absolutely shocked. A great shout came from the people in the court. After
TRM asked him if he would accept this peerage from their hands at the next
Bryn Glwad Championship, he asked their permission to speak with two members
of the circle.  First, he hugged his wife, Mistress Ariella and whispered
his question to her.  Then, he hugged Jehanne and asked her if he should do
this now, and she said yes.  Only then would he return to his knee and tell
the Crown that yes, he was would accept this.  He finally got his stuffed
owl, too!!

Baroness Brianna was given a Queen's Rapier.

Jennifer Mac Conacher won the title of Guardian of the Queen's Hope  - the
Youth fencing tournament.  She had to beat her older brother for the title:)
Talk about sibling rivalry!  Erin and Duncan Mac Conacher are *very* proud
parents.

TRM Duncan and Larissa had their Herald read into law a new award - the
Queen's Ring of Ansteorra - to be given for shining examples of Courtesy and
Grace.  The Premiers of the Order were Sir Emrys and Lord Edward Mercer. HL
Darius crafted the insignia (which I didn't get to see yet) and the Queen
also gifted these fine gentlemen with a ring from her hand.

HL Gala Cunningham was given a Star of Merit.

Aethelyan and Tivar Moondragon were inducted into the Dreigiau Bryn - the
Baronial Service order.  They are both members of the Order of the Halberd
of Bryn Gwlad - the previous service order that is now closed - but Their
Excellencies Pendaran and Jehanne wanted to recognize the long and
outstanding service of these two individuals.

Don Dore' and HL Claire were made Baron and Baroness to the Court of
Ansteorra.

Lord Pieter Rausch was made a member of the White Scarves of Ansteorra.

Mistress Aethelyan was then given an honorary white scarf for her great and
abiding service to the White Scarf community.  Countess Tessa and Mistress
Adelicia Tagliaferro (who sent hers by messenger) both gave their own small
white scarf to Aethelyan.

Don Ansgar of Aachen was elevated to the Order of the Pelican in a very
moving ceremony. He gave great tribute to his loving wife and the sacrifices
that she made in order that he could contribute so much to the Society.

While the weather was *quite* warm and humid, the canopy of trees, the
chivalry on the field, the wonderful feast, and the obvious happiness of the
populace made for an event that will always bring back sweet memories.

Mistress Xene Theriane.

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From: elfsea-admin at ansteorra.org [mailto:elfsea-admin at ansteorra.org]On
Behalf Of Tessa Nieto
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2001 8:45 AM
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Subject: [Elfsea] Queen's Champion


Ok! Ok! I can't take the suspense anymore!!!

Who won Queen's Champion???

Eleanor, Lady Cleavely

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