Cattle Raids

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SATURDAY

Woke up at ten to eight to a beautiful day; dressed fast but it was a good thing Carlos and Kat were already there to open troll for me at eight.  When troll shut down we had a total of 200 signed up and feast was sold out.  Woo-hoo! 

During the afternoon I became Sash’s second apprentice, visited with lots of folks and watched the equestrians tilt at rings for awhile.  For court there was a high cloud cover and a gentle breeze.  Once Volkmar got everyone moved in closer to the thrones and resettled the procession began… their majesties, their highnesses and finally, their excellencies.  As everyone bowed each time the row of seven equestrians AND THEIR HORSES bowed too.  Viljalhmer sang their excellencies in with a new song which we need to hear again and again so we can learn it too.  It was most excellent!

 

During court Drix was called before the thrones.  He gave a moving report/eulogy on the passing of Mikal the Ram, then introduced Dolan who had a new song featuring Mikal’s presence past and future.  There were some tears involved and Mikal tokens were passed out.

 

The Barony called up Aibhilin for an Ancaire, Viljalhmer for an Ancient Aurochs, and Eleanor for an Adharc Or where his excellency thanked Eleanor for being his conscience in A&S. 

 

Prizes were handed out for multitudinous competitions that had happened during the day.  Maximilian was called forward for a Torse.  Nicolette’s Pelican elevation was lovely and moving.  And the sky cleared to a lovely pale blue for the closing processional.

Sat at table with Viljalhmer, Gyda, Sabi, Aibhilin, Dolan and Terry.  Eulalia had some great food for feast.  I was stuffed before the second remove.  Viljalhmer arranged for three singers to entertain: himself, Conna, Gerald and Dolan.   

While our guests disbursed to the evening entertainment I helped clear the hall and loaded my car.  I squeezed in an evening visit with my new household during a breather.