Award: Order of Courtesy for Messiena Marcella
Date: Hertzkrieg 2022
Paper: 5×7″ on pergamenata
Illumination: Gouache, Finetec gold
Calligraphy: Calli black ink
Inspiration: 14th century Italian Breviary, MS M.200 fol. 240v
Proclaim our words so all will know of Messiena Marcella, who, through courteous words and kind deeds, inspires all around her to treat others with equanimity and respect. Thus we, Ajax and Gaia, do hereby induct her into our Order of Courtesy. April 23, Anno Societatis LVI.
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