Words from Their Excellencies David and Arabella

Greetings,

Recently I (His Excellency) had the great pleasure of journeying north to attend the event “Intranquila yace la testa que corona porta”.

The event started with a Fighter Auction and Heavy Tournament, as ever I always enjoy the combat, Sir Wulgar Jarnsida won the Tourney, Lord Conon du Lak fought with all honour and courtesy, during court he was awarded the Barony’s Bronze Falchion and declared Ynys Fawr’s new Baronial Armoured Champion. A light lunch was enjoyed by all, followed by a Bean Cake ritual, congratulations to Milord Boston who was crowned Bean King for the day. A great many good gentles stepped up to the line to shoot at the Archery competition, Milady Alison Tillack won the day with the highest score, all participated with grace and courtesy, the populace voted for Lord Ren Raw as the new Baronial Archery Champion. We do not have a perpetual trophy for the Baronial Archery Champion and so a promissory was given until a suitable perpetual award can be made.

Inspired by our youth, we sought a Children’s Boffer Baronial Champion. To commemorate their impending prowess, a perpetual award was born “Hálfdan Wulfgarsson” – named after a former great Champion. While only a small number entered the list, the tournament was hard fought. Congratulations to our winner Milord Bjorn and our new Baronial Boffer Champion Milord Boston. We did not have a great many entries in the A&S competition, but congratulations to Lord Janos for winning the competition and becoming Ynys Fawr’s next Baronial A&S Champion. Before Court the populace entered the hall in a reverse order of precedence, it was a pleasure to greet both old and new friends. During Court we had the privilege to hand out two beautiful AoA Scrolls to Lord Ren Raw and Lord Tosti. Before Lord Tosti could take his leave, we recognised him for all the good works he has done and awarded him with the Baronial Garnet Anchor for his service.

We had two Officer changeovers, her Excellency and I would like to give our deepest gratitude to our outgoing and incoming officers. Seneschal – Outgoing, Mistress Drusticc and Incoming, Master Hrolf. A&S Officer – Outgoing, Lady Johanna and incoming, Wulfric. Past thank you scrolls for former officers were also presented to Lord Tosti, Baron Gershom, Baroness Adelindis and Count Sir Oze. The Barony would not exist without the service of its offices, and we thank you all from the bottom of our hearts. Events like these are wonderful to attend and take many hands. Thank you to the feast steward for a delicious partaking, to all good gentles who helped set up, worked in the kitchen and cleaned up at the end and the event steward who co-ordinated all. We would love to encourage all stewards or potential stewards in your endeavours, should you need assistance or friendly hand please reach out so that we can support you.

In service,

David and Arabella