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Elevation Ceremony
So, I went on vigil and then was elevated at Gulf War XVIII. I chose Gulf War so my friends and families from both kingdoms that I played in, Ansteorra and Gleann Abhann, could be there. It was very important to me to have as many of my friends and families there as possible, and I did indeed have a number the near and dear to my heart in attendance. I am going to publish pictures of my elevation ceremony here and walk you through it visually as I receive more and more pictures to illustrate the different portions of the ceremony. I am also including a cast of characters so you will understand who is who and what purpose they served in the ceremony. I hope you enjoy looking at this.
The Cast:
Their Majesties Havordh and Mary-Grace III
My best friends - they are putting me on vigil at GW and elevating me to The Order of The Laurel
Me
looking rather studly in my HVIII pre elevation. (but I put my Laurel cote on for the picture)
Their Excellencies of Axemoor, Ifor and Morgana
The most wonderful people in the world...my lights and inspiration. I am so happy they were part of my elevation
My Laurels
My Gleann Abhann Laurel, Mistress Isolde and My Ansteorran Laurel, Mistress Charla
His Grace, Duke Padruig
Knight - Gleann Abhann. Padruig is one of the coolest most honorable men I know...I can't imagine another knight in Gleann Abhann speaking for me
Sir Henri L'Hibeu du Bois
Knight - Ansteorra. I have known him as long as I have been in the SCA. He is Charla's husband and I am a part of their household. In my mind there was no other choice to speak as my knight from Ansteorra
Mistress Jane Beaumont
Pelican - Gleann Abhann, Jane was one fo the first people I met in Gleann Abhann, and since then I have become a part of her household. She is very dear to me, and I am honored she spoke as one of my Pelicans
Mistress Michelle Chantal
Pelican - Ansteorra, Chelle and I go way way back to my early SCA days before either of us were much of anything in the way of titles and such. She is a dear dear friend who though she lives far away is always close in spirit
Countess Lailiane Asnina
Rose - Gleann Abhann, Lailiane is the total package: beauty, wit, and charm. She is one of my best drinking buddies and I have some great memories of us in Tor An Riough
Countess Octavia de Verdun
Rose - Ansteorra, Octavia was the first Queen I truly got to know. I clothed She and Daffydd during Their reign, and they were also the crown who gve me my Grant of Arms
Viscountess Brenna
My boo, and fellow Diva. We have been tight since the first time we met. Kindred diva spirits is what we are. She and I are soul sisters and get into alot of trouble together
Baroness Alina
An amazing bard who performed at my elevation. I love her dearly and think she is one of the coolest people in the SCA, and one of the most talented
The Ceremony
organizing the crew before the ceremony
getting all the banners of achievement in order
more instructions for the bannermen
standing around waiting for our turn in court
Octavia and Michelle keeping me sane
processing from the staging area to court
having a moment before I am called into court with my grand-mama laurel, Mistress Jalali
Jane, Lailiane, and Octavia killing time before they are called into court
It's getting dark and the laurels are called in to court
Laurels from across the known world attend Their Majesties
Charla and Isolde as my advocates entreat Their Majesties to allow me entrance into the Order of the Laurel
Charla and Isolde talk of my progress and my talent
Duke Padruig and Sir Henri stand as my advocates from the Order of the Chivalry
Padruig Speaks of my heart
he speaks also of my skill
Sir Henri speaks also to my skill
as well as my growth as a person
Mistress Jane and Mistress Michelle stand as my advocates from the Order of the Pelican
Jane speaks of my service and talent
Michelle speaks of our history, my talent and my growth as a peer
Countess Lailiane makes a funny quip about me as she speaks as my Lady of the Rose
She speaks of my talents and heart
Octavia advocates very elequently for me as my Lady of the Rose
Viscountess Brenna speaks as my Diamond
speaks of my skill, compassion, and heart
Their Majesties call me into court and my herald reads out my achievements
the banners for each acheivement process in as they are announced
more banners processing in
more banners of achievement and household affiliations
my arms
one of my thistles
The Iris of Merit
The Banners line the aisle as we prepare to approach The Presence
Their Excellencies escort me in
Mom and Pops walking me down the aisle :-)
I walk to meet their Majesties on my own the last few yards
I approach The Presence
Charla and Isolde approach me and remove my apprentice belt and circlet
Kneeling in front of Their Majesties
They ask if it is still my intention to join the Order of the Laurel
I answer that it is still my intention to join this order
Their Majesties call for a Medallion and Charla speaks to the lineage of this medallion
They place the Laurels medallion around my neck
The gold chain was crafted by Sir Henri
spiff, huh?
Their Majesties call for a cloak
It is not a cloak that they are presented with
It's something a bit more complex
It is a Tudor Coat and it takes several people to get me into it kneeling
Their Majesties call for a collar of estate
They place the collar on my shoulders
The ask for my fealty and fealty is given
The Laurel Wreath is placed on my head
my letters Patent are read into law
my letters patent are based on 16th century letters patent
The scroll is shown to me
His Majesty askes me to stand and explains that he made knight today who was my size
and he struck the knight as his final buffet, and I look like I could take the blow
I admit that I don't remember signing up for this part
and please don't damage the clothes
Her Majesty intervenes and administers my final Buffet: Let this be Your last unanswered criticism
"Your Documentation is lousy, I don't know if I like your shoes, and that fabric is not period.
I am presented to the populace and the laurels as the newest member of the Laurelate
my scroll
created by Mistress Rebecca with the Greyhounds
my wreath - red brass and lapis
Made by Lord GIlla Padric uHa Branain
