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Award of Arms for Gayle of Falcon’s Keep

Award: Award of Arms for Gayle of Falcon’s KeepDate: Haire Affaire 2017Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron penCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Flemish psalter W246 f.77r Deserving of notice and commendation is one Gayle of Falcon’s Keep, who serves anywhere she can, is a great help in the kitchen, and has aContinue reading “Award of Arms for Gayle of Falcon’s Keep”

Augmentation of Arms for Tom Tinntinnabulum

Award: Augmentation of Arms for Tom TinntinnabulumDate: 2017Paper: 5×7″ on Bristol boardIllumination: Gouache, Micron penCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: 5×7 French psalter “D” Deeply do we, Vladimir and Petranella, King and Queen of Northshield, thank Prince Tom for the singular honor of selecting our kingdom’s first Masters of Defense. For this we bestowContinue reading “Augmentation of Arms for Tom Tinntinnabulum”

Order of the Aquila et Fulmen for Guenievre du Dragon Vert

Award: Order of the Aquila et Fulmen for Green JennyDate: Warriors and Warlords 2017Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, gold leaf, Noodler’s inkCalligraphy: Noodler’s ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Alphonso Psalter f.97r Draw near and hear the goodness of Guenievre du Dragon Vert. Long has she been a leader in the thrown weapons community – marshalling, instructing, andContinue reading “Order of the Aquila et Fulmen for Guenievre du Dragon Vert”

Court Barony for Refkell Melrakki Einarsson

Award: Court Barony for Refkell Melrakki EinarssonDate: Pennsic 2017Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec gold, Noodler’s inkCalligraphy: Noodler’s ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Based on the Oseburg ship burial carvings One among us has served far above the call of duty, and that one is Refkell Melrakki Einarsson. He has travelled the kingdom, serving so selflessly thatContinue reading “Court Barony for Refkell Melrakki Einarsson”

Court Barony for Jehanette de Provins

Award: Court Barony for Jehanette de ProvinsDate: Pennsic 2017Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec gold, Noodler’s inkCalligraphy: Noodler’s ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: W.99 f.60r Our kingdom thrives on the good deeds of our people. The good deeds of Jehanette de Provins have been numerous and never-ceasing. She teaches all she knows, organizes lists night and day,Continue reading “Court Barony for Jehanette de Provins”

Order of the Hand of Tyr for Sorcha Bhuidhe

Award: Order of the Hand of Tyr for Sorcha BhuidheDate: Northern Realms War 2019Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec gold, iron gall inkCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Hours of Anne of Brittany – BNF Latin 10548 f.90v Making of Sorcha’s Hand of Tyr Sorcha Bhuidhe. Exchequer, seneschal, listmistress, and organizer of many things. ThusContinue reading “Order of the Hand of Tyr for Sorcha Bhuidhe”

Award of Arms for Celestria de Clare

Award: Award of Arms for Celestria de ClareDate: Castle Fever 2019Paper: 8×10″ on pergamenataIllumination: Gouache, Finetec gold, iron gall inkCalligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nibInspiration: Hunterian Psalter Word has come to us of a noble lady, newly come to the lands of Northshield, but much deserving of praise and recognition for her skill on theContinue reading “Award of Arms for Celestria de Clare”