Scroll Text - Queen's Rapier Champion - Myrkfaelinn War Practice 2025

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Rapier Championship

Do listen to these present letters of Murdoch and Ríoghnach, King and Queen of AEthelmearc; greeting and recommendation. Equity requires and reason ordains that nobles, virtuous and of good skill and knowledge, be rewarded for their merits by renown and recognition. And therefore We who not only by common renown, but also by the report and testimony of other nobles worthy of credence, are truly advertised and informed that [INSERT NAME HERE] has performed feats of combat and as well in this as in other of their affairs has borne them self valiantly and honorably so that they deserved well, and is well worth that henceforth they may be in all places be honorably admitted, renowned, counted, numbered, and received among the number and in the company of the Rapier Champions of AEthelmearc. And for the remembrance of this we assign to the said [INSERT NAME HERE] the right to bear the arms and devices of the Kingdom Champions. In witness whereof We King and Queen of AEthelmearc, as above named, have signed with our hands and sealed with our seal and given this 14 day of June in the Year of the Society fifty and ten.

based on the 1459/60 grant of arms to John Alfrey.

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 Scroll Text - Rapier Champion - Baronial Champs 2025

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Rapier Championship

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It has come to our notice the notable skill of arms shown in the list that we are so moved to take action. Thus, be it know that we have selected you as our rapier champion and to wear our regalia so that all may know our will in this matter. In witness whereof we have caused to be made these our letters. Witnessed in the 60th year of the Society. So signed Magnus, Baron. So signed Thalia, Baroness. 

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 Delftwood Barony Fencing Champion - 2025

Barony of Delftwood - Martial Champion

{________________________________}, do hear the words of Thorbjorn and Othindisa, Baron and Baroness of Industrious Delftwood. Know that you have caught our eyes with the skill of arms which you have shown within the rapier lists on this day. Your demeanor within the list, both with sword and with chivalry did impress us. So impressed are we that we are moved to name you, above all others, as our Baronial Rapier Champion. Let these letters be your warrant to take up a position as one of our champions. Done on this first day of February, AS 59, at the Imbolc Feast of the Seven Deadly Sins, at our hunting lodge in the Canton of Dunloch. 

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Scroll Text - Baronial Champion - Iron Man 2024 

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Champion Scroll 

Pay heed to the words of Magnus and Thalia, Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael. Periodically we hold competitions for our champions. This year we had plenty of Reaction and we watched as our competitors vied to drive the competition to their Neons and Barium; not as enemies, but as Alloys. Of all of the competitors, we had our Ion on {INSERT NAME HERE} who competed in the most number of Champion tourneys. You were swift like Mercury and never out of your Element. You threw yourself into the competition not caring if you would Zinc or swim and any hesitations we might have had Argon. NA, we were not so easily Lead by your humility and saw your Fussion of styles that makes our Barony Sodium proud. If we had a Nickle for each of your victories, we would be rich. So, up and Atom and greet the populace as our Noble Baronial Iron Man. Done by our hands, this 31st day of August, AS 59, in the Canton of Beau Fleuve, at Summer's End.

Scroll Text - Baronial Champion - Bardic 2024

Scroll Text - Baronial Champion - Bardic 2024

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Champion Scroll

Quick words and joyful music were heard upon this day. Know all that we have witnessed with our eyes and heard with our ears the bardic skill of {________________________________________________} and we are so impressed that we do name them as the Bardic Champion of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael and do allow them to call them self Baronial Champion from this day until a new champion shall be called to serve. Done on this 17th day of July in the 59th year of the Society.

inspired by a letter from Henry VII to the dean and chapter of Wells, dated April 9, 1495.

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Scroll Text - Marcos - Baronial Chivalry Champion 2023

Baron of the Rhydderich Hael - Courtesy Award

To all seeing these present letters, the nobles and gentles of the Rhydderich Hael wish upon them enjoyment of perpetual peace. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of people, and be forgotten, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Magnus and Thalia, 13th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, for the preservation of that true nobility and the constant courtesy we have in Marcos, have named him as our Baronial Chivalry Champion. Therefore, in order that no calumny may arise in the future, and in order that all doubt may be removed, we have strengthened this gift of ours, corroborating it in writing and signed it with our hands at Summer's End, the 23rd day of September, AS58, in the Canton of Beau Flueve.

Inspired by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

 

Scroll Text - Baronial A&S Champion- 2022

Barony of the Rydderich Hael - A&S Tourney

Ash in accord with the Will and Desire of Baron Padraig O' Brandiubh and Baroness Juliana Rosalia Dolce di Siena, We wish to recognize {INSERT NAME HERE} as the winner of the Poplar A&S Champion Competition. We were almost Stumped and wondered Willow we could choose one among so many wonderful things, but your work Teak-ed our interest. We know that you are never one to Lumber along, doing the same old thing, but willing to Branch out, turn over a new Leaf and go out on a Limb. Never throwing Shade on others, or Pine-ing over mistakes. Your work is never Sappy or Acorn-y but always of the highest quali-tree and no one can dis-a-green. To get the root of Our Will, We think you are Oak-kay. Thank Yew, We a-tree-ciate you and all of your hard work, and tonight you may take your Forest. Done by Our hands in the Year AS57, during the time of the Grand Pestilence.

 

Scroll Text - Bran Ó Labhradha - Queen's Bardic Champion

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - A&S Champion

Be it known to all that Maynard, King by Right of Arms, and Liadain, Our Fair Queen, sitting in Æthereal Parliament upon Our Virtual Royal thrones, at the request of the Lords Visual and the Ladies Audible and of their Zoom Commons assembled in the same Æthereal Parliament, send greetings. Let all know that We have witnessed with Our eyes and heard with Our ears the musical skill of Our faithful and well-beloved subject, Bran Ó Labhradha. Long has he entertained the Nobles of Our Lands, and We are so impressed that We do name him the Queen’s Bardic Champion, and do allow him to call himself Her Majesty's Champion from this day until We shall call for new Champions. Done at Our Æthereal Court, five days past the Ides of March, A.S. 55, during the time of the plague. 

inspired by a letter from Henry VII to the dean and chapter of Wells, dated April 9, 1495.

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Championship - Hunter's Moon 2015

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Championship - Hunter's Moon 2015

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

In the name of Magnus Tindal and Etain, basileos kai basilissa of AEthelemearc, peace be upon all who hears or sees these words. Wherefore let the generality of the present as well as the future subjects of Our Kingdom know a competition was held, between the finest throwers of our lands. Many axes, knives and spears where thrown but one did prevail against all others. We do confirm, therefore, this lawful promotion of {INSERT NAME HERE} to be the Thrown Weapons Champion of the Sylvan Kingdom of AEthelmearc and to Ourselves. And wishing this to remain valid unto all posterity, We forbid by edict that any one, with rash daring, infringe it, or in any way, attempt to violate it, and We validly corroborate this Our decree by the present privilege, signed by our hands, the witnesses being all who were in attendance at Hunter's Moon, the 3rd of October, AS 50.

inspired by The Gelnhausen Charter; April 13, 1180 A.D.

Scroll Text - Archery Championship - Agincourt 2012

Scroll Text - Archery Championship - Agincourt 2012

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

Let the ground shake and the mountains tremble at the words of the great Khan Khalek, inspired by the wisest under the Eternal Blue Sky, Branwyn, Khantun. All those upon the Sylan lands of AEthelmearc pay heed and know that the bearer of this document is entitled to wear Our insignia and shall act as Our Archery Champion where ever the sky covers the ground. Let Our wrath fall upon any who shall gainsay Us. Done on the 3rd day of the 3rd month of Our Reign, in the Year of the Dragon at Agincourt.

Scroll Text - Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato - Thrown Weapons Champion 2016

Scroll Text - Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato - Thrown Weapons Champion 2016

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Award

Call upon all and know that We, Christopher and Morgen, by Grace and Prowess Rightful King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, to all people to whom these present letters shall come, send greetings. Know ye that of Our special grace, certain skill of arms has come to Our notice. We, with Our Own eyes, have witnessed the prowess of Augusto Giuseppe da San Donato, who, with little effort, defeated, demoralized, depressed, discouraged, disheartened and did away with all competition upon the Thrown Weapons range. Furthermore, he overpowered and oppressed all who opposed him and thus, with no other thrower left standing, We are so moved to name the said Augusto as Our Champion of Thrown Weapons. Done on the 30th day of Septemebr, as41, at Harvest Raid.

Inspired by Letters Patent to Sir Humfrey Gylberte June 11, 1578

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Champion - 2015

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Champion - 2015

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Martial Award

In the name of Carolus and Isolda, 10th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, peace be upon all who hears or sees these words. Wherefore let the generality of the present as well as the future subjects of our Barony know a competition was held, between the finest throwers of our lands. Many axes, knives and spears where thrown but one did prevail against all others. We do confirm, therefore, this lawful promotion of our {INSERT NAME HERE} to be the Thrown Weapons Champion of the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael and to ourselves and our successors. And wishing this to remain valid unto all their posterity, we forbid by edict that any one, with rash daring, infringe it, or in any way, attempt to violate it, and we validly corroborate this our decree by the present privilege, signed by our hands, the witnesses being all who were in attendance at Baronial Champs, the 23rd of May, AS 50.

inspired by The Gelnhausen Charter; April 13, 1180 A.D.

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Champion - 2017

Scroll Text - Thrown Weapons Champion - 2017

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Martial Award

Salutations and greetings to all the nobles and gentles of the Rhydderich Hael seeing or hearing these presents. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of men and women, and be changed, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Magnus and Murigel, 11th Baron and Baroness, are most pleased with the thrown weapons skill of {INSERT NAME HERE} and proclaim to all that he/she is to be our thrown weapons champion. Therefore, in order that no calumny may arise in the future, and in order that all doubt may be removed, we have strengthened this gift of ours, corroborating it in writing and with our hands in the year, AS twelve and forty.

Inspired by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

Scroll Text - Baronial Champion - Chivalry 2016

Scroll Text - Baronial Champion - Chivalry 2016

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Champion Scroll

To all seeing these presents, the nobles and gentles of the Rhydderich Hael wish the enjoyment of perpetual peace. Since those things which are done lapse with the passage of time, and unless they are corroborated by written testimony, will easily slip the memories of men, and be changed, we wish it to be known to all people both now and in the future that we, Magnus and Murigel, 11th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael, for the preservation of that true nobility and the constant courtesy we have in {_________________________}, have named him/her as the Baronial Chivalry Champion. Therefore, in order that no calumny may arise in the future, and in order that all doubt may be removed, we have strengthened this gift of ours, corroborating it in writing and with our hands at Baronial Champs, the 29th day of May, AS51.

Inspired by the Grant of a House at Riga to the Men of Lübeck, 1231

Scroll Text - Archery Championship - War Practice 2012

Scroll Text - Archery Championship - War Practice 2012

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Martial Championship

Flights of arrows from skilled hands and bow protect Our Sylvan lands. Many archers stepped forward to compete on the range, but one showed such skill, determination and accuracy that We, Andreas, King by Right of Arms, and Kallista, Queen of Fair Beauty, do recognize and name {INSERT NAME HERE} Archery Champion of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. In witness thereof do We proclaim and set Our pen to this paper on this 19th Day of May, AS XLVII, at War Practice, in the Canton of Steltonwald.

Scroll Text - A&S Champion - Summer's End 2014

Scroll Text - A&S Champion - Summer's End 2014

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - A&S Champion

Due commendations and greetings to all those to whom these present letters shall come, greetings. Behold here Our honored subject, whose skill and talent is becoming of a champion of Our realm, is pleasing to Our eyes and the works of art presented to Us has been noted by Ourselves as exceptional among Our subjects competing for Our notice today. Thus, let all know that we have selected {_____________________________________} as Our Champion of Arts and Sciences and bestow the symbols of this office that all may know Our choice. So say We Magnus Tindal et Etain Nobilissimus Imperator AEthelmearc, on this 6th day of September, anno societatis nine and forty, at Summer's End, in Our Canton of Beau Flueve.

Scroll Text - Archery Champion - Baronial Champs 2019

Scroll Text - Archery Champion - Baronial Champs 2019

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - Archery Championship

It has come to Our notice the notable skill of arms shown on the range that we are so moved to take action. Thus, be it known that we have selected {_____________________________________________} as our archery champion and to wear Our regalia so that all may know our will in this matter. In witness whereof we have caused to be made these Our letters. Witnessed ourselves in the 53rd year of the Society.

Scroll Text - A&S Champion - Seven Pearls 2019

Scroll Text - A&S Champion - Seven Pearls 2019

Barony of the Rhydderich Hael - A&S Tourney

Hawken to the words of Padraig and Juliana, 12th Baron and Baroness of the Rhydderich Hael. We wish to Caw notice to the Talon-ted work of {______________________} We hear that you are a good egg. Your language is never Fowl. Never one to Grouse. Never one to Wing it. Your work is never Poultry. Never one to sparrow the slightest detail. Your skills show that you refuse to be pigeon-holed and strive to Ostrich your talents ever further, always ready to Mynah old texts looking for ideas. Never one to Nest on your laurels, we hope that this competition will not be your Swan song. All of the Coronets were Raven about your work. So Egg-sighting. So imPeckable. All of us were most Emused, and lifted a cup of Ale-batross in your name. Thus do we put Penguin to paper and have no Egrets to, with our own Hens, name you the Seven Pearls A&S Champion, Heron this 31st day of August, AS 54, in the Barony of Delftwood, the Barony with Rocs.