Scroll Text - Scheiny of Dalhraidia - Sycamore 2023

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - A&S Award

Come hear the words of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. We have heard the twisted tale of Scheiny of Dalhraidia, of how she has spun heads with her incredible weaving skills. When We heard of her work, We were hooked, for she is knot your average lady. Unraveling the secrets of inkle and tablet weaving, never a-frayed to intertwine art and science together in a way that is sew amazing. We see that tales of her skills were not fabricated, and We have seen the patterns of her knowledge as she sits quietly working, always telling the truth; never spinning yarns. We could stretch this out longer but We must wrap this up for we be-weave that she should be inducted into the tight Knit Order of the Sycamore and give to her the badge of the Order that she might keep as an heir-loom. And should anyone disagree with Our decision, We shall up-braid them most severely. Done on this 27th day of January, AS58, at BMDL's 12th Night Celebration.

 Scroll Text - Muirgheal inghen Dubhghaill - Cornelian 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Courtesy Award

In the names of Gareth and Juliana, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc and all of the Baronies, Cantons, Shires, Dominions, Colleges, and all good people who dwell within Our lands. We summon before Ourselves Muirgheal inghen Dubhghaill, Baroness and Pelican, to speak of her kind words and of her gentle smile and of her courtesy and of her chivalry that she shows to all regardless of rank or station. These things are so much the more prized by Ourselves, Our predecessors and Our heirs. Therefore, We shall give to her with a willing spirit as an everlasting inheritance, to have and to hold free from all royal tribute this gemstone called a Cornelian, rare within Our Lands and treasured above all other gemstones, for those who hold the Cornelian are treasures in Our Lands. Truly, if anyone should violate this gift of Ours, may they be separated from the bounty and wealth of Sylvan AEthelmearc until they atone for the offense of their presumption against Our Award. Done by Our hands on the day of Our final Court, the 13th of April, AS 58, in Our Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.

Inspired by A.D. 805. Cuthred, king of Kent, to Aldberht, his minister, and Selethryth, abbess; grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) at Ruckinge, Kent. Latin

Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Award of Excellence 2024

 Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Award of Excellence 2024

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Service Award

We Gareth, by Right of Arms King of AEthelemarc, and Juliana, by Divine Inspiration Queen of Aethelmearc, Rightful Sovereigns of the 7 Baronies, 2 Cantons, 18 Shires, 2 Colleges and 1 Dominion send peace and good will to all who shall hear or see these words. Know you, that whereas We find that it will considerably add to the welfare of Our Kingdom and all of Our Subjects and improved by all suitable means; and whereas by the reports of experienced and trustworthy Peers, Nobles and Commoners We have received reliable and certain intelligence that there is one of Our Subjects by the name of Elinor Walden, Lady, who has done for Ourselves and Our Heirs service above and beyond anything that was ever asked of her. Retaining, garb making, emergency battle field tailoring, and much more than one person should have been able to accomplish. For these reasons a general order, which, by special favors, We will firmly maintain and strengthen Our friendship, giving it the proper permission and the following privilege to wit an Award of Excellence. Let all know of Our Will and Desire to do this thing and any person, with rash daring, tries to undermine what We have done on this day shall be prosecuted. Against those who shall deny the aforesaid Elinor Walden this Award, We will institute proceedings as against one who transgresses our laws and ordinances. Done by Our hands this 13th day of April, in the Year of the Society 59, at Our Final Court in the Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands.

Inspired by Charter of Privileges which Gustavus Adolphus Has Graciously Given by Letters Patent to the Newly Established Swedish South Company; June 14, 1626

Scroll Text - Daniel of the Rhydderich Hael - Award of Arms

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Award of Arms

Rejoice good people and hear the words of Gareth and Julana, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. Forasmuch as We, of Our special grace, in consideration of the true and faithful service which Our welbeloved subject Daniel of the Rhydderich Hael has done unto Us and Our Forebears, upon the archery range and within the kitchen. So pleased are We that We, on this day, do award and affirm Arms unto the said Daniel and command him to take his first steps upon the path of Nobility to visit the College of Heralds and create such Arms that he and he alone shall bear. Done in front of the Peers, Nobles, and Commons assembled at Ice Dragon in the Year of the Society eight and fifty, in Our Barony of the Rhydderich Hael, where once the Canton of Dun Caragh stood. 

Signet Letter for the Issue of Letters under the Privy Seal only, Edward IV 11/20/1483

Scroll Text - Terry of the Rhydderich Hael - Award of Arms

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - Award of Arms

By this the will of the Crown of AEthelmearc be known. As it was for our predecessors, we decree that the Crown's subjects, not lame nor having no lawful impediment, and being over the age of 11 years, except for spiritual men, justices, and Barons of the Exchequer, make well use of the bow and to have a bow continually in one's house along with such arrows as being necessary for an archer to arm themself for war. And that no stranger shall wield a bow near Our Majesty, We, Gareth and Julana, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc, do affirm and award Arms to Terry of the Rhydderich Hael and call him Lord and further do We command that the newly created Lord travel to Our College of Heralds where, with consultation, a device worthy of a Noble shall be created for him that he and he alone shall bear. Done on the 6th day of April, AS 58, in the Barony of Rhydderich Hael, at the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon. And should any gainstay Us, know that Lord Terry is more than capable of delivering Our wrath upon any so rash to defy Us

Inspired by A Statue imposed by King Henry VIII and written by the King in the 6th year of his reign (1515) was an amended, more specifically detailed version to replace an earlier Royal Statute of 1363

Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Sycamore 2023

Scroll Text - Elinor Walden - Sycamore 2023

Kingdom of AEthelmearc - A&S Award

Come hear the words of Andreas and Kallista, King and Queen of Sylvan AEthelmearc. We have heard Sew much about Our Welbeloved Elinor Walden and Needled to tell the Kingdom about her. Let Us Cut to the point and Gather Our thoughts. Nothing about her is quite what it Seams, she is Knot your average Lady. While she is always working and making garb, she never Seam-stressed. She never Quilts, she has never been de-Pleated. Never Unravels, she always offers Purls of wisdom that gets to the Knitty-gritty of the Fabric of the problem. She makes garb for the Shear fun of it. We have heard of her Pattern of Arts and Science and, Needle-less to say, We be-Weave that she has has earned Our attentions, and thus to We declare that she is a perfect Fit for the tight Knit Order of the Sycamore and give her the right to bear the Thimbles of the Noble Order. And if any seeks to Alter Our Tailor-made decision, We advise them not to be Spoolish and to keep their Darn mouths shut or else they might get Stitches. Done by Our hands on this 10th day of June, AS 58, at the Iris Festival, with all of Our Backing.

Been working on some all ink scrolls.

 The Penguin Is Mightier Than the Swordfish.

The past month or so, I've been knocking out some scroll blanks. Some for the Hael, some for Deftwood, and some for Thescorre. There will more in the coming weeks. No particular reason why I'm on a binge of all ink. I just found some nice images that I wanted to do. And I picked up some new Micron pens to work with. 

Details on the sources can be found on my Flikr page.