Yamagata Tokifune, Award of the Scarlet Banner, 2013

Kanji:

ナイジェル、王の前で,

狼から生まれた偉大な王

美の彼の女王と

北の男爵領を支配する彼ら,

私はひざまずい人に祝福の言葉を話す

私はこの男の美徳を記述したい。

山形時舟殿

彼は山のようなもので、彼は強いであり、彼は降伏しない

水と時間が山を下り着用しようとするのと同じように

だから敵は彼を攻撃しようとし

しかし、戦いのすべてを風化、彼が立っている。

山形時舟殿

彼の作品は目を見張るように美しいです

戦争と平和の両方

彼の鎧は、彼のラインの美徳を宣言

彼光やストーン、彼の技術。

山形時舟殿

天の下にあるすべてのことは、背の高い山を見ることが

彼らはこの赤い旗を見てみましょう

誇らしげにそれはあなたをマークしてみましょう

组头これは今あなたのランクです。

さて、ソブリン、あなたが狼の生まれた

この判決は、四十八年の十月の二十七日に発行されました

名誉山形時舟殿するために。

Poetic Translation (to be read in Court):
Before the great wolf-born King, Nigel-ō,
And his queen of beauty, Adrielle-Joō
They who rule the danshaku-ryō of the North
I would speak congratulatory words to this man,
Who kneels; And sing his praises.

Yamagata Tokifune-dono,
Like a mountain, strong and unyielding
As water and time may try to wear the mountain down
So would his foemen assail him,
Yet he stands, weathering all battle.

Yamagata Tokifune-dono,
Beauteous are his crafts,
Of warfare and of peace;
His armour, declaring the virtues of his line,
Leather and Stone, his skills

Yamagata Tokifune-dono,
As all under heaven see the mountain rise,
Let them see this Scarlet Banner,
Proudly may it mark you,
As kumigashira, your new rank.
Here now, wolf-born sovereigns,

This is done on the 27th day of the 10th month of the 48th year.

Done by your hand and seal.

Literal Translation:

In front of Nigel , the king ,

Great king, born of wolf

And his queen of beauty;

They dominate the baronies of North,

I speak the words of blessing to people kneeling

I want to write the virtues of this man.

Yamagata Tokifune-dono

He is like a mountain: he is strong, he does not surrender

As water and time is to try to wear down the mountain

So the enemy will try to attack him

However, weathering all of the fight, he is standing.

Yamagata Tokifune-dono

His work is beautiful to behold

Both of War and Peace

His armour, declaring the virtues of his line

Stone and his light, his skills.

Yamagata Tokifune-dono

All that is under heaven will see the mountain tall

They take a look at this red flag

Let it mark you proudly

Kumigashira: This is your rank now.

Well, sovereigns, you were born of the wolf

This ruling was issued on the 27th of October forty- eight years

In order to honor Yamagata Tokifune-dono

Wording by Dietrich von Sachsen.

Mattius of Petrea Thule, Award of Arms, 2013

Nigel, the king, and Adrielle, the queen, greet Their Lawspeaker, and Siegfried the prince, and Ragni the princess, and all Our earls and all Our people, twelfhynde and twyhynde, clerk and lay, in Ealdormere, friendly; and We do you to wit that We will be kind and unfailing to Ealdormere’s rights and law. Among those rights is the recognition of worth of Our people, and one of those people is Mattius of Petrea Thule who is known for his enthusiasm both on and off the field of battle, skilled with both instruments of war and song. Now We beseech Our heralds and suffragan pursuivants that they all be attentive as we use Our royal authority to grace Mattius of Petrea Thule with the title of Hlaford. And we will that all people, clerk and lay, pay him due courtesy worthy of this rank. This We do in our Canton of Ardchreag, at the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Faire, on the feast day of Gertrude the Great, in the year of the society forty-eight. Wassail.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on the Charter of Canute, 1020 CE

Gwerith of Brynniau Tywynnog , Award of the Wolf’s Cub, 2013

Synge we to thys mery cumpane

Gwerith Ealdormerus, letare.

Young maide, blessyd thou be;

Strong of arm in archery,

Lade of stars, thus lyve we:

Gwerith Ealdormerus, letare.

Thow art minion of Sibylla, fre;

Now art thou cooke in mageste,

Hayl doughter, hail suster ful of gle!

            Gwerith Ealdormerus, letare.

Lo, this curteys Crown of degree

Nygle, Adrielle, decree

A Wulfen Cub maketh We,

            Gwerith Ealdormerus, letare.

At Wassail, celebrate We,

In Bryniau Tywnnog We see,

Year forty-eight of society,

            Gwerith Ealdormerus, letare.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on Sing We To This Merry Company, date unknown. http://www.luminarium.org/medlit/medlyric/singwe.php

:: Synge we to thys mery cumpane:         

Regina celi, letare.::

Holy maide, blessyd thou be;

Godys sone is born of the,

The fader of heven, thus lyve we:       

Regina celi, letare.

Thow art emperesse of heaven, fre;

Now art thou moder in mageste,

Y-knytte in the blessed trinite;       

Regina celi, letare.

Hayl wyf, hayl maide, bright of ble!

Hayl doughter, hail suster ful of pite!

Hayl cosyn to the persones thre!       

Regina celi, letare.

Lo, this curteys Kynge of degre

Wole be thy sone with solempnite:

Mylde Mary, this ys thy fee.       

Regina celi, letare.

Ther fore knele we on oure kne;

Thy blysful berthe now worshype we

With this songe of melode:       

Regina celi, letare.

Christina Montgomery, Award of Arms, 2013

In the name of the celestial and indivisible Lady Ealdormere, Nigel and Adrielle, by favour of His Majesty’s strength of arms, august Monarchs of the Northlands. Although recognition of the worth of Our subjects may be done by others, it is, however, the duty of Our imperial authority to royally acknowledge worthy people lest there be any doubt of their value to the Crown. Be it known, therefore, to the present age and to future generations of Our subjects, that We, aided by the grace of Lady Ealdormere who scattered her secret heart among the people of the north, in the presence of many of the members of Our royal court, have called before us Christina Montgomery. This gentle is well known and loved by the people of her barony, who have sent us many missives extolling her skill in the culinary arts, her cheerful attitude and constant service. Lest these acts of honour and glory of our most beloved Christina Montgomery may in any way be diminished, We would bestow on her an Award of Arms. In order that this Our imperial decree may, for all ages, remain valid and unshaken, we have ordered the present charter to be written and to be sealed with the impress of our seal.

Done on the Feast Day of St, Andrew, in Our Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog, at Wassail, Anno Borealis forty-eight.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on The Establishment of the Duchy of Austria;
September 17, 1156. (Doeberl, iv. p. 88.)

Joffr Rödson, Award of Arms, 2013

In the days when Nigel was King and Adrielle was Queen, it once happened that an armourer came before them and greeted them. And the king and queen received him well and asked him his name. The man said he was called Joffr Rödson, son of Röd. He asked if he could stay awhile among the retainers. The king and queen granted him that and assigned him a very worthy seat. Joffr was pleasant and polite and well liked by all. He worked diligently on the growth of the king and queen’s lands, and they were both well pleased with him.

At the end of the year, when gathering for a yule celebration, Nigel and Adrielle held a court and called Joffr Rödson before them, and gave him an arm ring and the right to call himself a lord of the people.

And Nigel’s skalds took note that this occurred on the thirtieth day of November, in the Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog, at Wassail, in the forty-eighth year of the society.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on The Tale of Toki Tokason, 13^th or 14^th century, trans. Peter Tunstall, 2005.

Wulfric of the Black Wood, Award of Arms, 2013

Armour is a boon to all fighting men;

            it saves the body from harm.

Riding seems easy to every warrior while he is indoors

and very courageous to him who traverses the high-roads
to far off practices.

The sword is extremely sharp,

            suited to righteous purpose.

Generosity brings credit and honour, which support one's dignity;

it furnishes help and subsistence
to all broken men who are devoid of aught else.

Eagerness is infectious,

            it is easily caught by all who see it.

The Black Wood is a home,

            to a man who encompasses all these points.

            Wulfric by name, a mighty man.

Hlaford is a title, now held by him,

            a lord of the land.

Nigel is a King,

Adrielle is a Queen,

            who give him this boon,

            at Wassail, in Bryniau Tywynnog,

            on the last of November,

            in the forty-eighth year of the land.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on The Anglo-Saxon Rune Poem, 8^th or 9^th century, http://www.ragweedforge.com/rpae.html

Ieuan ap Gwilym, Award of Arms, 2013

Let people present and future know that We, Nigel MacFarlane and Adrielle Kerrec, have given, bestowed, and by this charter confirmed, to Ieuan ap Gwilym, an Award of Arms and the right to bear such arms as he may design in consultation with our heralds and pursuivants. This is done in recognition of his service as both pursuivant and deputy seneschal, his courteous manner, and his aid at events. In testimony of which We have appended Our seal to this present charter. These are witnesses: Baron Penda, Baroness Sibylla. Given at Bryniau Tywynnog at Wassail on Saturday on the feast of St. Andrew in the 1^st year of the reign of Nigel II and Adrielle II and the forty-eighth year of the society.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on an English Land Grant, 1422.

http://www.bibliographics.com/YORK/YORK-DOCS.htm

Wulfwynn of the Blackwood, Award of Arms, 2013

Wulfwynn of the Blackwood             throwing axen weapons

Loosing arrows swiftly           longing for the shieldwall

Sewer of garb and clothing                 seamstress of much skill

Naelbinder and greeter           No less than a treasure

Adrielle and Nigel      address her at Wassail

Hail her as a Hlaefdige           In Bryniau hall

On loved day of Andrew       in late Blót-mónaþ

Forty-eighth year        of our fine fellowship.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, written in the style of an Anglo-Saxon poem, following the proper conventions (to the best of my current abilities).

Tamsin Kitto, Award of the Orion, 2013

Many are held             in high esteem

Skald and poet                        foe-render and Viking

But none so high         as those who create

Tamsin Kitto is such a one      whip-corder, weaver,

Binder of naal             Vor knows her work

Called before thrones              knealing artisan

Before Nigel, Konungr           Adrielle, Drottning

Giver of minds-worth             she is bestowed

An Orion is given        with as many strings

As Tamsin has talents             while in Bryniau Tywynnog

At yuletide wassail                 on the last day of Frer-mánuðr

Forty-eight years         since Ymir was rended

And from his bones    was born the world

Words by THLaird Colyne Stewart, done in the style of Old Norse verse.

Beathan MacFinnon, Award of the Orion, 2013

NIGEL and ADRIELLE, by the Grace of Lady Ealdormere, King and Queen of Ealdormere, Earl and Countess of Arrochar, Protectors of the Far North, Wardens of Septentrialis, Ard Ri of Lacus Pentamerus and Lacus Ealdormearc, High Lord and Lady of Ardchreag, &c.

For as much as you, Beathan MacFinnon, are known for the construction of furniture, jewelry, banners, woodworking and calligraphy, and it was witness at the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Faire that you were chosen as the victor of the Queen’s Choice Prize, therefore it is but just and reasonable, that since you work so diligently, you should be rewarded for it. And We, being willing to honour and favour you for the reasons aforesaid: Our will is, that you, Beathan MacFinnon, after showing such expertise in the arts and sciences, be given Our Award of the Orion, and the right to bear the badge of the award without let or hindrance. And by this Our letter: We command Prince Siegfried and Princess Ragni, Our most beloved son and daughter, the Infants, Dukes, Prelates, Marquesses, Great Masters and Military Orders, Priors, Commendaries, our Counsellors, Judges, and other Officers of Justice whatsoever, belonging Courts, and Chancery, and Constables of Castles, Strong Houses, and others; and all Corporations, Bayliffs, Governours, Judges, Commanders, Sea Officers; and the Aldermen, Common Council, Officers, and Good People of all Cities, Lands, and Places in our Kingdoms and Dominions, as such in all respects, and give you all the perquisites and other things belonging and appertaining to the said award; and allow, and cause to be allowed you, all the honours, graces, concessions, prehaminences, prerogatives, immunities, and other things, or any of them which are due to you, by virtue of your achievements. We command our Chancellour, Heralds, and other Officers, to pass, seal, and deliver to you, Our Award, in such form and legal manner, as you shall require or stand in need of. And that none of them presume to do any thing to the contrary, upon pain of our displeasure, and forfeiture of 30 finfarthings for each offence. And We command him, who shall show them this Our Letter, that he summon them to appear before Us at our Court, where we shall then be, within fifteen days after such summons, under the said penalty. Under which same, We also command any Public Notary whatsoever, that he give to him that shows it him, a certificate under his seal, that we may know how our command is obeyed.

GIVEN at Bryniau Tywynnog, on the 30th of November, at Wassail, in the year of our Society, 48.-

Nigel, THE KING, Adrielle, THE QUEEN.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on the Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus : 1492

Cennédig of Flichesburg, Award of the Scarlet Banner, 2013

She rules and governs all things, Lady Ealdormere in the heavens, in the name of all time. I Nigel king with the consent of Adrielle queen give Our loyal Cennédig of Flichesburg, strong sword-arm of the Harrowgate Heath, an Award of the Scarlet Banner. From now, within the jurisdiction our Our lands and beyond, he is freely given the right to bear the badge of the award as a mark of Our esteem. And let no one, kings, princes, bishops or others dare to countermand this or may they render an account before Us and before Ealdormere. Given this 2nd day of November, Anno Societatus 48, in Our Canton of Caldrithig at Feast of the Hare. Wassail.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on A.D. 805 x 807. Cuthred, king of Kent, to Æthelnoth, praefectus; grant of 3 sulungs (aratra) at Eythorne, Kent, in return for 3000 pence.

Duncan MacLeod, Award of the Maiden’s Heart, 2013

From the most serene prince the lord Nigel by Anvil’s Virtue illustrious king of Ealdormere, and Adrielle by inspiration the Queen of Ealdormereans, greetings. When, under the sweetness of peace, the minds of the loyal find rest, then the life of Ealdormereans is adorned with good conduct, and also the whole of the kingdom, because the affairs of all kingdoms are everywhere arranged more favourably. Our humility has led Us, now and at other times, to bestow awards upon the worthy during such times. Naturally, We are prepared and shall be prepared to acknowledge the service of Duncan MacLeod. Unto this man, with a pure heart, we give an Award of the Maiden’s Heart. Written at Feast of the Hare in Greyfells, the third day of Hallowmas in the first year of our reign, Anno Societatus 48. [4 November 2013]

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on a translation of the letter of Robert the Bruce (courtesy of Dauvit Broun, University of Glasgow) - http://britishlibrary.typepad.co.uk/digitisedmanuscripts/2013/06/robert-the-bruce-letter-found-at-british-library.html

Eleanor du Grismontes, Award of the Maiden’s Heart, 2013

A great lady lives

In our Land of Ealdormere

We have heard the history of her,

Of which We here make record.

This lady was Eleanor du Grismontes,

Beloved of her canton,

She who serves at all times,

Her history We show you.

This Eleanor was Chatelaine

To the lands of Greyfells,

Also Keeper of the Gate,

About Eleanor We tell you.

In Ealdormere, at this day,

There is no more worthy person:

Very kind and giving is she;

And so We do reward her,

I, Nigel King, and I, Adrielle Queen,

Upon her place a Maiden’s Heart,

At the Feasting of the Hare,

In the Year of Our Society 48,

On All Souls Day.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on the Song of Dermot and the Earl (Chanson de Dermot et du comte), 13th century.

Gina Dragoni, Award of the Orion, 2013

Eternal omnipotent Majesties, in whom the sole hope of the realm is,

Of Ealdormere in the Heavens are thou, our Protector:

Consider, we pray Thee, Thy people, one in particular,

Look at her works lest You be denied the sight of this artisan’s works;

There where Athena commands, Gina creates clothing

Of the most resplendent quality.

O most beneficent rulers, may’st Thou graciously please to ordain her

That, through the records of heralds and scribes,

And through the realms of the Society, her work will be known,

By granting her Your Award of the Orion.

We hear your words and swear it will be done,

An Orion to Gina is given, where the Hare Feasts this day,

In Our Canton of Caldrithig, where all the people have gathered.

Thus We do, in our Society’s forty-eighth year,

On the feast day of St. Victorinus.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on The Golden Bull of the Emperor Charles IV 1356 A.D.

">Ruckinge, Kent.

Kaðlín of Harrowgate Heath, Award of the Orion, 2013

In the name of Ealdormere, in the year of the incarnation of our society forty-eight, with the consent of Nigel king, I Adrielle queen, give Kaðlín of Harrowgate Heath an Award of the Orion in recognition of her skills at word turning, sewing, nalbinding, carving and tablet weaving. And let her bear the badge of the award, without let or hindrance. Anyone who shows such presumption will be brought before Us. For this reason do We set Our hand and seal this second day of November at Feast of the Hare in Our Canton of Caldrithig.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on A.D. 805. Cuthred, king of Kent, to Ealdberht, his minister, and Selethryth, abbess; grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) at Ruckinge, Kent.

Konstantin, Award of Arms, 2013

From the most excellent lord and most Ealdormerean Nigel, by strength of arms illustrious King of the Wolves, and Adrielle, Queen of the North, greetings.

Be it known than in the Year of our Society forty-eight, on the eight ides of November, we call before us one Konstantin, who has been brought to Our attention due to his skill at arms, his service and the development of his persona. Therefore do We give unto him an Award of Arms and ask him to confer with Our heralds to devise personal Arms, that he and no other in the Society may display.

In witness whereof We have set Our hand and seal, on this 6^th day of November, Anno Societatus 48, in Our Canton of Greyfels at the Feast of the Hare.

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, based on William of Rubruck's Account of the Mongols (digitalization by Janeen Richards, April, 2002; annotation and check against the Jackson translation by Lance Jenott, July, 2002: 

http://depts.washington.edu/silkroad/texts/rubruck.html)

Hostilius Mendax, Award of Arms, 2013

Hear now the words of King Roak IV, mightiest of his line, and Queen Elizabeth I, gracious and refined.

True-born hero of the Northern Lands, HOSTILIUS MENDAX defends Our lands with valour and strength in both sword and rapier. At Greyfells he recruits from near and far Our call to arms. Our arm would vain be diminished without his love of the marital arts.

Wherefore let all those here present as well as future subjects know that We Roak and Elizabeth find Hostilius worthy of an Award of Arms granted by Our hand and seal, at the Feast of the Hare AS 47. We forbid anyone with rash or daring infringe or in any way violate it. Let all who chance upon him call him Lord, knowing that he may embrace all the rights and privileges of Nobility.

By Bethoc ingen MaelFechin Fynletyr

Amelius Claudius Rattanicus, Order of Thorbjorn`s Hammer, 2013

Each claim this leader stakes, His talent shines in fight.

Yet careful judge he makes, Defending which is right.
Rattanicus we call you forth, To name you as a brother.
Your measure makes you worth, Such as we`ve discovered.
Courtesy your nature true, Be it not a glamour.
Today we induct you,  to the Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer.
Signed by hand sealed by wax, seated at  Pikeman`s Pleasure.
Join now your new wolf pack, you are their latest treasure.

By Bethoc ingen MaelFechin Fynletyr

Richard Larmer, King`s Favour, 2013

Baron Richard Larmer stand before your King and be recognized for your leadership and dedication. At Melee, without fail, you lead the charge of warriors into battle, demonstrating through action that vigor is not without honour.  Under your guidance has the Barony of Rising Waters thrived most fervently. Thus I, King Trumbrand, Mightiest Wolf of the North, do bestow upon you my King’s Favour, that others will look to your nonpareil as the standard to which they will toil. Signed this day of 11th day of May AS  XLVIII

By Bethoc ingen MaelFechin Fynletyr