This weekend I attended the coronation of Hrodir and Anne in the Shire of Orlova Dolina in the Kingdom of Northshield. It was a great day. I got to see old friends and spend time with almost everyone I wanted to. Except I didn’t get much of a chance to chat with Lusche or Daye. *pout*  But at least I got to say hello to Pete and Daye.    Lady Katherine d’Amiens is back in the Kingdom and was there for the event. So good to see her again!

During the last court of Tom and Sigrid they called Toramassa up and said they had something that belonged to him and they wanted to give it back.  Then they led Una, Toramasa’s wife, out and “gave her back” to him. She had spent the last year as their chamberlain.  Everyone got a good laugh out of that.

Tom and Sigrid stepped down and Hrodir and Anne stepped up.

Some great things happened. Kenric was raised to the order of the Pelican! A very deserved honor.  King Hrodir and Queen Anne swept into the eating hall and summoned him. As soon as he figured out that he was being put on vigil for the Pelican, his mouth literally fell open. Then he swore. This is the man that says maybe ten naughty words in a whole year.  It was fun to see. Too bad the only pictures I have of this are of his back. But I got a pic of his wife watching. They had some wonderful personal news too.

Speaking of good news, Patty Anne has a new job at last! I cannot imagine why other companies didn’t snap her up. She has more energy than any other ten people put together, she’s honest and generous  and works hard. So, she starts her new position October 1. She looked marvellous!

In other court news, Lady Asny Halfdansdottir is now the Honorable Lady Asny! She was inducted into the order of Bridget’s Flame. Dang! No pics of her. Too bad. She looked gorgeous as always.  Also, THL Kolbrunnr Gilsdottir was made a Baroness of the Court! Again, no pics of her.   But her hat is so pretty, and it looks stunning on her curly red hair.

Last but not least is the news about Berwyn. Baron Berwyn was put on Vigil for Pelican at evening court. It was so clever. They had all the Pels up to make Kenric a Master of the Pelican, and just as it looked like everyone was going to sit down again Kenric turns to the King and say, “Your Majesty, I would like to beg  a boon.” 

King Hrodir, standing proud with his fur around his broad shoulders and his crown gleaming gold on his brow, said, “I know that as  a peer it is your duty and privilege to advise the Crown, but we didn’t expect you to begin RIGHT NOW.”

Gracious Queen Anne sat on her throne and waited with gentle courtesy for Master Kenric to continue.

Kenric, in his quiet, stubborn way, would not be disuaded from his duty. Anyone who knows Kenric knows that he will always fulfil his duties. Quiet he may be, but when he sees a need or a hurt he will be relentless in remedying the matter.

Hrodir sighed theatrically. “Very well, if it is a right and proper thing…”

“Your Majesty.” said Kenric, “there is one in your realm whose service and virtues must be recognized. I would like to call to your attention the good Baron Berwyn…”

At which point the entire assembly roared while Baron Berwyn stood behind the throne with mouth agape and eyes popping.

And so it came to pass that Baron Berwyn was put on vigil for the Pelican. Here we are together in our matching purple silk Byzantine garb.

It was a wonderful event. Orlova Dolina, forever after this event known as the shire with the unpronounceable name, was grant full shire status. Countess Gwyneth was made a baroness of the court. Mistress Chonach (that’s probably a wrong spelling) was made a baroness of the court. Champions were made and oaths given. The feast was really good. The lentil, peas and hazelnut dry stew was surprisingly tasty, and I’m going to have to make the peas/bacon and barley dish myself sometime. I’m not a fan of lamb, but I liked that too.  The site was beautiful and the weather was great. A wonderful event all the way around.