Hello Debatable Lands! Salve Accolens!
In addition to the thanks and congratulations so eloquently said by THL Hara, the event steward, we’d like to offer the following thanks:
To THL Hara and her talented staff, for conceiving, planning, and flawlessly executing a perfect day. A true celebration of Japanese culture, Equestrian prowess and pagentry, and an amazing showcase of the Barony’s and her neighbors’ talents on the martial field, in the arts, and in service.
To Their Majesties and Their Highnesses for attending, participating, and honoring Their people of the Debatable Lands and neighbors.
To our Head Retainer of the Day, Master Emrys Eustace, hight Broom, his first time doing the job and executing it perfectly.
To our retainers of the day, whom we kept running (sometimes literally!) all day, most of whom did double duty helping set up, tear down, chase information for Court, guard, take pictures, and provide good company: Elinore (Elle), Rei of the Debatable Lands, Lady Scheiny, Lady Finé, Lord Patrokles, THL Elsa, and Master William.
Also to our children, Otto and Carl, who while not official retainers, did quite a lot of setting up, tearing down, and random errands.
To those that made Baronial Court possible: Our hard-working and very much appreciated Baronial Signet, THL Rachel, as well as all the scribes, wordsmiths and token makers (check out the Court Report for a list!). Special thanks to Lady Forveleth for joyfully creating a very weird special request for an edible comet, suitable for a horse! To our brand-new Comet Pursuivant, Lady Jehannette, who did an exemplary job on their first time as primary Court Herald! To Don Jorundr for his assistance. To THL Vika for tallying the Iron Comet Challenge results. To THL Muirgheal for her excellent communication as TRMs Reign Coordinator and Breheyres Gwendolyn as Jewel Herald and her Coordination. And of course Lord Niall our Etherial Herald for streaming Court to those at home, and for loaning us their banners.
Also to those that gave of their skills for the populace. THL Silence for her records of the day. Her pictures are truly lovely. Lady Scheiny and Lady Forveleth for donating largesse for Thescorre investiture.
To those Equestrians that attended, particularly THL Gesa. We know what it takes to attend, and we very much appreciate it.
To our newcomers: welcome, it was lovely speaking with you! And to the babies and children and their parents: your presence was a true joy!
To those that were bold enough to enter the Iron Comet Challenge… you made our day! The display of prowess, chivalry, and determination was amazing to behold!
Count Andreas, who proved victorious. Mistress Fredeburg (2nd place), Lord skjoldr (3rd place). Lord Ulf and Lord Patrokles, both of whom entered all 5 events. Master Donnan, our very first Iron Comet Champion, returning again. And Mistress Irene, Mistress Gabby, and Baroness Racheldis. To our Youth Competititors Otto and Sigdis… well done!
Thank you all!
The night is long and our memories grow distant. Please do reach out if we have unintentionally omitted anyone.
In Levitate et Caritate, and Cheers,
Baron Brandubh and Baroness Hilda