Report of the Court of Their Excellencies Brandubh et Hilderun, Baron et Baroness of the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands held at the Fiftieth Pennsic War, Middle Sunday August 6 anno societatis 58, Lord Ronan O’Conaill, Comet Pursuivant.

Their Excellencies greeted all in attendance and welcomed them to the Baronial Social. They reminded all present of the tournaments to cheer on our champions,and other happenings about the War.

Their Excellencies' Estimable Embroiderers, the Coven of the Cloaked Comet were invited into court, and they presented the first of the new Baronial Cloaks which Their Excellencies had commissioned much to the delight of the populace. They thanked the members who brought this project to life: Fruthikone Hrefna inn heppna Thorgrimsdottir, THLady Gesa von Wellenstein, Lady Elinor Walden, Kit of the Middle, Lady Forveleth Dunde, Mistress Ts’vee’a bas Tseepora Levi, and THLady Ceindrech verch Elidir presented each of the stichers and embroiderers with Silk bags featuring the test patterns for the cloak embroidery by Hrefna inn heppna, and presented Ts’vee’a with a Pomegranate ring for her efforts in designing the cloaks.

Their Excellencies bid Fruthikona Hrefna inn heppna Thorgrimsdottir to stay a moment longer. Hrefna had been in the Baronial Cloak Project since its very inception. Spending hundreds of hours managing the project, recruiting talented embroiderers, teaching techniques, and designing the layout. Their Excellencies were moved to award her a gold and silver comet combined for her monumental service and art that had gone into this gift for the barony. Sewing Basket and scroll by THLady Gesa von Wellenstein, words by Baron Brandubh O’Donnghaile et Baroness Hilderun Hugelmann.

Jay of the Middle was called forward and presented with his Comettus Amicus scroll from his award at Iris Festival. Scroll by Mistress Shrin of Susa.

Their Excellencies presented an Iron Comet Scroll to Lord Patrokles Athenaios which had been awarded to him At the previous Pennsic War, though COVID had prevented the scroll from being delivered at that time by THLady Sumayya al Gaziya.

Sayyid Matthias di Lupo Corsi was called forward and awarded a Comettus Amicus, though he resides in Heronter, his is of great help to our Pennsic Camp. His hospitality, and willingness to help with any task no matter how great or small, including making Turkish coffee each morning has become a staple of our camp life. Scroll by Lord Reinhard Regenbogen, with illuminations by Rei Regenbogen.

Baron Edward Harbinger was awarded an Iron Comet for his skills in archery. He had won the honor of being our stellar champion, and stood in from time to time to compete when our Archery Champion was unavailable. Scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Baroness Anastasie delamour was awarded an Iron Comet for her skills in archery and thrown weapons, serving until very recently as our Archery Champion. Scroll by Mistress Arianna of Wynthrope.

Lord Alessandro Devereaux was awarded an Iron Comet for his skills as a fencer, teaching alternate fecnign styles such as kendo, and serving as a marshal at fencing practices. Scroll by THLady Nicola Beese.

Their Excellencies called forth Lady Tristyn of Gryffyn's Keep. They were saddened by the dissolution of the Shire of Gryffyn’s Keep, but were pleased that the Barony was able to claim her zip codes as her skills in the Thrown Weapons range are very well known, as she has served as Kingdom Champion. Thus They were pleased to award her an Iron Comet. Scroll limned by THLord Owen Teg, Calligraphy Ceindrech verch Elidir, words Master Alaric MacConnal.

THLady Silence de Cherbourg was called forward and awarded a Gold Comet. She has served the Barony well in the Office of Chronicler, and is always a cheerful face in the Baronial Camp at Pennsic assisting the Camp set up and tear down as well as her neighbors within the camp. Scroll by THLady Lisabetta de Rossi.

Their Excellencies demanded the presence of THLady Rachel Dalicieux and proclaimed that she has served for nearly seven years as the Baronial Signet Officer for the Barony, and now does so for the Kingdom Region 2 as well. During that time she has handled almost all of the Baronial scroll assignments, connecting artists, directing Scribal East, Directing select pieces for the Debatable Choir, and making many scrolls herself. For this They awarded her a Gold Comet. Scroll by Scribal West.

Their Excellencies then invited THLady Ceindrech verch Elidir to come forward. They spoke of special dedication to the Barony, decades of service through many offices, scribal, autocratting, Choir, embroiderer for the Baronial Cloak project, hosting Scribal East, and supporting the Barony through so many more small ways. For this continuing support of and impact to the Barony They inducted her into the Order of Copernicus. Scroll limned by THLord Owen Teg, Calligrpahy by THLady Rachel Dalicieux, with words by Master Alaric MacConnal.

Their Excellencies thanked all the scribes and regalia makers who had contributed to this court, reminded everyone to drink more water, and enjoy the refreshments provided by Lord Nial Mac Raedwulf.

Court Closed.