Award of the Griffin and Sword for Gautier de Franqueuille

Award: Award of the Griffin and Sword for Gautier de Franqueuille
Date: Fighters Symposium 2017
Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol board
Illumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec gold
Calligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nib
Inspiration: Taymouth Hours

Come all and know that we, Konrad and Aibhilin, King and Queen of Northshield, have heard much of the skill and passion of Gautier de Franqueuille upon the field of battle. Thus do we find it a right and proper thing to bestow upon him this Award of the Griffin and Sword. Done this fifteenth day of April anno societatis LI at Fighters Symposium in Jaravellir.


Award of the Cygnus for Hans Volsch

Award: Award of the Cygnus for Hans Volsch
Date: Spring Coronation 2017
Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol board
Illumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec gold
Calligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nib
Inspiration: Luttrell Psalter f.49r

A kingdom stands on the shoulders of its people. Word has reached us of one who bears his weight in service. As Chatelaine and Knights Marshall has he helped his shire fight and grow. Running events has he helped the kingdom function smoothly.

Having seen these good deeds are We, Konrad and Aibhilin, Dread Stellar Majesties of Northshield, thus minded to bestow upon Hans Volsch this Award of the Cygnus. Done April eighth AS LI at Coronation.


Award of Arms for Judith of Rockhaven

Award: Award of Arms for Judith of Rockhaven
Date: Lupercalia 2017
Paper: 8×10″ on Bristol board
Illumination: Gouache, Micron pen, Finetec gold
Calligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nib
Inspiration: Luttrell Psalter

Come all and hear the worth of Judith of Rockhaven. She has served her shire well – volunteering at events, opening her home for gatherings, and spending many hours appliqueing shire tabards. Hearing of such enthusiasm and dedication we, Hrodir Bek and Yehudah Khagan, rulers of this Great Kingdom of Northshield, are minded to bestow upon her this award of arms. Done the eleventh of February anno societatis LI at Lupercalia in the shire of Rivenwood Tower.


Charter for Laurel ceremony for Hrodwyn

Award: Charter for Laurel ceremony for Hrodwyn
Date: Fall Coronation 2018
Paper: 8×10″ on deer parchment
Illumination:
Calligraphy: Iron gall ink, 1mm Brause nib
Inspiration: Cotton MS Augustus II 3

Wherefore we, Vladimir and Petranella, while assembled in our Canton of Blachmere in the most Noble Barony of Nordskogen, being a famous place, have gathered our ealdormen to hear of various matters and testimonies concerning our kingdom of Northshield, most especially regarding our most Ancient and Honorable Order of the Laurel. At length it resulted from an enquiry of Ealdred and Fina, members of that same order, that a request was made in the presence of all to invite Hroðwynn Brycgentslaga forthwith. After this privilege had been read and examined amongst themselves in the presence of the king and queen and populace, it was pleasing to all and they together declared that they were not able to find anything else so noble and so wisely formulated which was in accordance with the kingdom’s guiding principles. And agreeing that this stand and be confirmed by all, they decreed it to be right September eight AS LIII.


Award of the Cygnus for Amadon Raudbjorn

Award: Award of the Cygnus for Amadon Raudbjorn
Date: Border Skirmish 2018
Paper: 5×7″ on Bristol board
Illumination: Blue and red Winsor Newton ink
Calligraphy: Noodler’s Borealis black ink, 1mm Brause nib
Inspiration:

Proclaim unto all that the quiet service of Amadon Raudbjorn is deeply appreciated and thus do we, Yngvar and Luce, King and Queen of Northshield, bestow unto him this Award of the Cygnus. Done this ninth of June AS LIII at Border Skirmish.