• Rodrigo de Montoya—Award of the Purple Fret—service on KEG—had no scroll as of yet but didn’t want to wait until evening court as they figured he’d be pretty busy—HsH gifted him with a ring

• Marwen de la Rivere—Baroness of the Court

HRM Tarrach: "we’re pretty sure she’s here"

HRM Fina: "this is really fun" Fina had been writing in for a long time—since she first sat the Stellar thrones recommending Marwen because when she’d first visited Nordskogen as Princess she’d been new and a little scared and Marwen had helped them become very accustomed and sure of herself. She was glad no one had listened to her because now she got to do it and presented with a Baronial Coronet

• Lord Gevehard von Baden—placed on vigil for the Order of the Laurel

• Tatiana Melville—Kingdom Chiurgeon—was summoned before there Majesties—she in turn asked that the Master Chiurgeons also be summoned—Nikolai of Trakai was given his stripes, thus made a Master Chiurgeon

• Milika of Varna (there had been a slight mix up the previous weekend when the officer change was supposed to take place)—became the Kingdom Chronicler

• Sir Tristan and Viscount Raito (HRM Tarrach also stood with them)—they had been commissioned to once again initiate war army training—wanted to integrate new fighters and new system—to help (and will) increase our reputation. Sir Tristan promised that "greatest time you’ve ever had on a battlefield"

• Viscountess Eilika and Mistress Guinevra a.k.a. "Secret Society of Free Mason Scribes"—Princess Isabella Falcão da Galinha had been producing scrolls over the course of the reign by her own hand. As a "thank you" for the effort the above mentioned society had produced 46 scrolls of their own—many of the illuminators were those who had never before tried the art.

• Warder Kristoff Fugger Von Augsburg--was the winner of the Princess’ Sleeve Tourney

• Gavin the Healer—AOA—for his service as a chiurgeon and at events. When HsH placed the circlet upon his head it didn’t quite fit. She turned to HsH Robert and said "Your Highness, I’m sure you can understand this…"

• THL Christian d’Hiver (who came skipping into court)—Order of the Aegis—HSH Isabella also gave him a ring as the original name of the order was Athena’s Ring (this was also done for other inductees that evening)—He was then gifted the Award of the Purple Fret for laboring "to bring music to the populace". HRH Pieter took the moment to explain his experiences in such endeavors and his appreciation for the work involved in organizing a musical group. In fact, HRH Pieter was going to bestow the same award himself the next weekend. HRH invited THL Christian to Pennsic.

• Melanie Eislinn duSol (STEFH)—Order of the Crwth

• Gillie the Lost—AOA

• Aidan—son of TRM Tarrach and Fina—AOA—his AOA was written in poem format—for his standing guard; good deed doing; fighting; problem solving; his example; for listening with his heart—TSH wanted to recognize something other than size. The circlet they placed on his head went down around his ears. HsH Robert said "fine example to follow"

• Gregor—son of TRM Tarrach and Fina—he had already received his AOA but TSH wanted to give him a circlet as well

• Saraidh ingen Guairi—Order of the Northern Cross—Outstanding Volunteer

• Castiel Renatas von Zurich —Order of the Aegis—skill in research and teaching period fighting techniques—he had been recommended for a fighting award but TsH wanted to recognize his "art"

• Lady Petranella Fitzallen —Award of the Purple Fret—Tireless Service

• Angus of Strattron—Order of the Northern Cross—support to archers and hours in the kitchen

• Robina M’Baine of Willowwood —AOA

• Vladimir Radescu —Order of the Northern Cross—for donations of armor and shields to many groups

• Alexandra der Wasserman —Order of the Northern Cross—Lady Alex has been the seneschal of Falcon’s Keep on and off for the past 6 years. She’d originally been recommended for a Purple Fret, but they decided to bestow this instead.

Our Herald, Alasdair Calum Montgomery, had a scroll written in a language he could not read but said that he knew that Their Royal Majesties' herald may be better able to translate. Reb Yehudah Ben Yitzhak began reading the scroll only to discover that it was an Award of the Purple Fret being gifted to himself for his service as seneschal

• Rosa de La Mer—Order of the Northern Cross—waterbearer, list mistress, kitchener, rapier marshal in training. Their Stellar Highnesses commented that they received many recommendations for her but they were all for different things.

Another Rapier Tourney had been held that day called the "Muster of the Men of Erin." This tourney was based upon an epic poem from Ireland about King Fhergus who owned a legendary magic sword that could lop off the top of three hills with a single stroke. In the tourney only the fighter who held this blade, Caladbolg, could permanently kill an opponent. If a person was killed by any other blade in this combat they would be resurrected after a short time and then be able to rejoin the fight. If the bearer of this sword was himself killed, he must leave it on the field where any other fighter may have picked it up. The battle went to the last man standing.

HRM Tarrach called forth the participants. In front of the thrones sat a stone pierced with the sword, Caladbolg . HRM Tarrach pulled the sword from the stone and replaced it for the next man to try. It didn’t go back quite as easily as before, arising a comment that it had been broken. This prompted a heckler to call "Behold the power of our King". Michael St. Christian came forward and pulled the sword from the stone. HRM Tarrach commented that "he must have won". To which Lord Michael replied "No, I didn’t. I better put it back." The real winner then stood up and pulled the sword from the stone. As the winner, Lazareth Gauge, started to return the sword, HRM Tarrach commented that the "winner gets to keep that sword". The winner’s jaw dropped and Michael St. Christian leaped up proclaiming "Oh, I did win."

• Maria of Salisbury—AOA—for her kindness and hospitality at Armorgeddon

• THL Moria MacVeigh—Silver Oak—for herbs

• Lord Dahrien Cordell—Order of the Willow—for "moments that he has made us laugh with the gift of his music"

• Colin Blackthorn—Order of the Willow

• Adela de Warren—Purple Fret. With Adela came a little girl who stood at the edge of the stage waving to the crowd as Lady Adela received her award. When she was turned towards HRM Fina the little girl waved and turned back around to the audience. After a few moments of trying to coax her away, she sat down on the bear skin in front of the Their Majesties. She continued to wave to the audience all the way back to her seat.

RED COMPANY—FALL IN!

(the two spear holders were in the Red Company so Viscountess Eilika took them both while they went up)

New Inductees:

Geoffrey de la Brugge

Princess Isabella Falcon da Galinha

Edwin atte Bridge

• Margalit Medicus—Order of the Cavendish Knot

ORDER OF THE BRONZE RING!

Fiskr Hammondson—"leads in this kingdom and others"

• Eleanor Isabeau du Coeur—Order of the Dragon’s Heart

ORDER OF THE EVERGREEN—FALL IN!

Lord Danyal Bahram Ravani—Order of the Evergreen—for cooking, woodworking, blacksmithing

& Tormod du Palermo—Order of the Evergreen—shoe making; bronze casting

GREENWOOD COMPANY—FALL IN!

Aleid van Gronlingen for "skill while blindfolded"

---the following ceremony was read from the Greate Booke---

Master Ranthulfr Asparlundr spoke of Gevehard von Baden who he wished could have been his apprentice but he rose so quickly that he didn’t have the chance.

ORDER OF THE LAUREL—FALL IN!

Gevehard was then called in—he walked around from the back of the thrones (where he was attending) and through to the front to which someone in the audience responded "he’s taking the long way around"—Gevehard—beamed and nodded brightly in the direction of the speaker

Royal Peer—Alaisdair—Gevehard had served as signet during his reign but Alaisdair chose to speak of Gevehard’s "Demeanor" as he did what was needed without question—quote "I would say ‘what about-‘ he said ‘done!’"

Order of the Chivalry—Sir Aubrey (who asked to speak though he had not been solicited to)—spoke of Gevehard’s skill, sense of fun, his teaching, armor making, and the fact that he was the reason "why I am in armor"

Order of the Pelican—Mistress Aidan (who sent greetings also from Master Issac)—didn’t know where to begin—could speak of his work as youth marshal, construction of equipment, service as officer, countless classes he taught, or look to his example—"He services, his children serve…everyone who comes in contact with serves"

Populace--Gabrielle—was his successor as signet—he made more scrolls after he stepped down than when hew as signet

Gevehard von Baden read his oath and was inducted into the Order of the Laurel

HRM Tarrach: "I want the first hug"

------Baronial Changeover-----

Baron and Baroness Anne and Geoffrey of Warwick stepped down—Lord Rodrigo de Montoya and Lady Kateryn of Roseberry Topping called Khadijah stepped up.

Their Majesties had gifts to "ease this parting" and presented them with "not the Baron" "not the Baroness" t-shirts and Augmentation of Arms (snowflakes). Anne Geoffreys of Warwick received Court Barony

Baronial Court—

Master Owen Alun named new Bard of Nordskogen

Sir Lars Wolfsblood new armored combat champion

Thanked Petranella Fitzallen and Lady Matilde for making the gorgeous garb they were wearing

Baronial Raffle results---received 100 more items then they had planned on and raised over $2000.

A proclamation was made by the New Baron and Baroness Nordskogen that the chest hairs of Baron Geoffrey of Warwick were a protected and endangered species during this reign

Midrealm Court Resumed:

Mistress Wyndreth performed a song she said was "really gross" but the audience was thoroughly moved. Robert and Tarrach gifted her with their own jewelry