[Steppes] FW: [Elfsea] Queen's Champion

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Here is information about the awards given at Queen's Champion by the wonderful Baroness Xene....

Isolda von Rugen


> ** Original Subject: FW: [Elfsea] Queen's Champion
> ** Original Sender: "Vicki Marsh" <XaraXene at home.com>
> ** Original Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 08:02:53 -0700

> ** Original Message follows...

>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.