March Coronet Report
Posted on March 7, 2016 By Muin maqq Minain
To the Barony, our Bailiwick and Canton and all else who would read these words, greetings!
We often say “It has been a busy month” and, indeed, this month is no different. Except maybe it was even busier than normal, which is strange for this time of year… We have a lot to celebrate! Especially with the introduction of new awards at the Kingdom level and with a number of new Peers recognized in and around the Barony, it has been quite the Winter so far. A few mentioned within this missive are friends from outside of the Barony, but they are known well to us and contribute regularly to our activities, events and therefore our enjoyment and success. We hope we are all able to return the favor in kind.
King & Queens A&S Championship
Their Majesties recognized Mistress Elisabeth “Lyssa” Underhill as a Companion of the Order of the Laurel. She has previously been Our Champion, and often shares her time and expertise at A&S nights. Don Griffith Davion and Lady Aibjilin Inghean ui Phaidin joined the Order of the Silver Wheel, the new Kingdom service award, while Lord Bran MacAirt was awarded Arms along with inclusion in the Order of the Silver Tyger, which is the new Kingdom award for armored combat. Lady Naomi bat Avraham was thanked for her service as King’s A&S Champion and given a writ for her to ponder whether she would join the Order of the Laurel at a later date; we look forward to that event, whichever it may be!
For all who entered the Championship, too, vivant! We were not allowed into the main hall for most of the day, so we are not sure of all who entered, but Mistress Brunissende and Master Alesone had good showings.
The Tadcasters are known as a tricky bunch, at times, and proved wily yet again… Our Lady’s Rapier Champion, Lord Morwyll, was to be invited into the Household, and Her Excellency and I were encouraged – since he is Our Champion – to witness the deed. Unfortunately, due to an allergic reaction, Ysmay was unable to stay indoors and would have left the site were this induction not happening, but it was arranged to happen outdoors so that she might still be able to witness the event. After being present for one of our favored Champions being brought into such a great household, weren’t we surprised when the household then turned to us and named us Friends of Tadcaster. We are honored, especially seeing how many Tadcasters are former Champions of Bhakail and, certainly, friends and sources of inspiration for us.
Ysmay would also like to thank Lord Miles Boweman, again, for his courteous and chivalrous attention to her plight of the afternoon.
Schola in the Shire
The Shire of Caer Adamant put on a wonderful event – at a site we hope to see more of, soon – and, again, many were recognized by the Crown. In writing this up, something suddenly jumped out: all of the following recognitions were specifically for service…
Lady Xanthippe Ouraninna and Lady Lianor de Matos were inducted into the Order of the Silver Wheel, while Lady Livia Petralia and Lady Shoshana Gryffyth joined the Order of the Silver Crescent. All four have been officers, for years, serving their respective groups and, of course, all have been involved as staff in many, many events over the years, not to mention hosting various weeknight activities and encouraging the efforts of others.
Then I was asked to join the Order of the Pelican and – following the first piece of advice I was given during my vigil, at the event – I said yes. I have written online many, many words about the day, about the honor and especially about all of those who contributed, so I will not expand again here (because I would, at length, if you know me). Suffice it to say I am still honored and touched that so many came out, so many contributed their skills to much of the day and its trappings and, mostly, for all of the words of wisdom, advice and support.
Estrella War
We traveled out to Estrella – separate from the military might of the Eastern Expeditionary Force – and stayed as guests of a wonderful household, Sine Nomine. We experienced wonderful hospitality – again – and presented King Casca and Queen Melissa, TRM Atenveldt, with trim made in Atenveldt colors made by our Lady Marta de Lyon. They were touched and send their thanks, and our friends of Sine Nomine also send greetings. We’ll be seeing some of them again at Pennsic, and we again encourage all who might be considering foreign Wars to come out to Estrella with us sometime.
K&Q Bardic
This past weekend, Jamilia al-Suba al-Hadid min Bhakail al-Mu’allima (that’s “the teacher” at the end, as a form of “Mistress”) was elevated to the Order of the Pelican and, once more, many contributed to the regalia, vigil and ceremony to make the day a wonderful one. The array of sweet and savory delights for the vigil food offering was amazing and many who visited mentioned that they didn’t need to eat at the event’s dayboard after grazing from what was offered in the vigil room. Thank you to all who helped and to all who may have helped with food, also, for Magnus’ vigil next door (which was also epic, or maybe we just have a fondness for roasted beef heart). If you have not seen photos of the event, keep an eye out for them, or ask Suba to see her coat at some point, it is quite amazing and perfectly hers.
Lord Joscelin le Esqurel was also recognized in Court with induction into the Order of the Silver Wheel. Lord Martyn de Halliwell, Lady Lianor de Matos and Lord Ian Douglas performed in the Bardic Championship and for her performance, Lianor was chosen as the favorite of the Princess Royale and presented with a scroll by her hand.
In Service,
Mael Eoin and Ysmay
Baron and Baroness of Bhakail
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