Chronicle of Events

Introduction

The rank of Members of the Royal Guild of Defence in the Kingdom of Lochac is determined by the playing of Prizes. These Prizes constitute an examination of the fitness of a Member to hold rank, according to their knowledge and application of period techniques, as tested by Members at or higher than the rank to which the candidate aspires.

This Chronicle records for posterity the Prizes that have been played since the creation of the Kingdom of Lochac in July ASXXXVII (2002). It has been drawn up through the best efforts of the Provost Secretary, according to the available records, including announcements of Prize results in the Guild journal and on the Fencers List. The Provost Secretary invites comment from any who believes this record is inaccurate.

The Office of Lord Guildmaster

Jul 2002 to Oct 2005 Tariq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyaditallah al Nayasaburi 
Oct 2005 to Oct 2008 Daemon Greybeard
Oct 2008 to Dec 2010 Silfren the Singer
Dec 2010 to Dec 2012 Owain Cantor ap Hughe
Dec 2012 to Dec 2015 Francois Henri Guyon
Dec 2015 to Sep 2017 William Forester de Blacwode
Sep 2017 to Sep 2020 Emrys Tudur
Sep 2020 to Aug 2022 Lucius Cornelius Gordianus
Aug 2022 to Jan 2024 Henry Fox
Jan 2024 to present Emrys Tudur

The Chronicle

Rowany – December AS XXXVII (2002)

On Thursday the Fifth Day of December, at the Rowany Fencing Practice:
Scholar Elizabeth of Rowany, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance her to the rank of Free Scholar.

On Saturday the Seventh Day of December, at the Yule Feast:
Scholar Luan an Fael, sponsored by Provost Angus the Barbarian, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Aneala – December AS XXXVII (2002)

On Sunday the Fifteenth Day of December:
Scholar Morwenna Aefled O’Glyn, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and dagger; rapier and buckler; and rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Cynewulf and Provost Sabine. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance her to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Alessandra d’Arezzo, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Cynewulf and Morwenna Aefled O’Glyn, and Provost Sabine. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Claire Marie Alderton, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Alessandra D’Arezzo, Journeyman Morwenna Aefled O’Glyn, and Provost Sabine. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – April AS XXXVII (2003)

On Saturday the Twelfth Day of April at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Miles de Colwell, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Free Scholar’s prize in sword, according to the armoured combat standards of the Kingdom. The examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Luan O’Cliaranach an Fael, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier; rapier and cloak; and case of rapier. The examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Aeddan ap Andreas, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier; rapier and dagger; and case of rapier. The examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

On Sunday the Thirteenth Day of April at Rowany Festival:
Provost Silfren the Singer, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard and with the permission of the Body of Guildmasters, did play her Guildmaster’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier; rapier and dagger; case of rapier; rapier and cloak; rapier and baton; rapier and parrying gauntlet; and rapier and buckler. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard, Francois Henri Guyon and Arenwald von Hagenburg and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. The Guildmasters concluded that the candidate had most successfully played the Prize, and did raise Silfren the Singer to the rank, privileges and responsibilities of Guildmaster in the Royal Guild of Defence in Lochac.

Innilgard – June AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Saturday the Seventh day of June at the Innilgard Winter Collegium:
Scholar Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, sponsored by Provost Aylwin Greymane, did play his Provost prize against Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard, Francois Henri Guyon and Silfren the Singer with these weapons, viz: single rapier, rapier and buckler, rapier and dagger, rapier and baton, case of rapier. After long and intensive testing from the aforementioned Guildmasters, Gregory did carry away his Journeyman’s Prize, with the permission of the Guildmasters that he may replay his Provost prize at any time in the future that his sponsor considers him ready; and

Journeyman Cornelius von Becke did play his Provost’s prize against Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard, Francois Henri Guyon and Provost Aylwin Greymane with these weapons, viz: In standard rapier play, single rapier, rapier and buckler, rapier and dagger; in sidesword play, single rapier, rapier and dagger. In other weapon weapons, long sword (hand & a half) in the German style of the 15th century. After long and intensive testing from the aforementioned examiners, Cornelius did carry away his Provost’s Prize.

Rowany – July AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Sunday the Sixth Day of July, at Midwinter Coronation:
Scholar Raphael le Papillon, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Owain Cantor ap Hugh, Journeyman Alfred se Leof, Provost Angus the Barbarian and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Owain Cantor ap Hughe, sponsored by Provost Diccon Shorthand, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: single rapier; rapier and dagger; and rapier and buckler. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Alfred se Leof, Provost Angus the Barbarian and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. The body of examiners did agree after much deliberation that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

The successful candidates were then presented to Her Majesty Queen Nerissa, who presented them with their scarves.

Innilgard – July AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Sunday the Twentieth Day of July at the Royal Guild of Defence Prize Day, before her Excellency Baroness Alycie of Stirling:
Scholar William Forester de Blacwode did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and buckler. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Dafydd Wallraven and Bonnie of Blessed Herman, Journeyman Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Provost Sir Haos Windchaser. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Fionghuine MacCoinneach did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and baton. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Dafydd Wallraven and Bonnie of Blessed Herman, Journeyman Gregory Tourtouse de Sloleye and Provost Sir Haos Windchaser. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Marc de Montfault did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Dafydd Wallraven and Bonnie of Blessed Herman, Journeyman Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Provost Haos Windchaser. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Tostig Atte Scelga did play his Free Scholar’s prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Provosts Don Aylwin Greymane and Sir Haos Windchaser. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

St Florians – August AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Saturday the Sixteenth Day of August, at the Gathering of the Guilds:
Provost Henry the Fox, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame, did play his Guildmaster’s Prize in single rapier, rapier and dagger, case of rapier, rapier and buckler, rapier and cape, rapier and baton and rapier and parrying gauntlet. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame, Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard, Guildmaster ibn Jelal and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. The examining Guildmasters did find the candidate most deserving of the Prize and did acclaim and elevate Henry the Fox to the rank of Guildmaster of Defence. Henry was presented with his black sash that night during the Court of Their Excellencies, the Baron and Baroness of St Florians. The instructors of the Rowany Guild School did also present him with the tools of his trade, to whit equipment suitable for the training of his students.

Aneala – November AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Sunday the Second Day of November, at November Crown:
Scholar Prospero di Luca Greco, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Leofric, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and baton. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Donchadh Baillie, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – December AS XXXVIII (2003)

On Saturday the Thirteenth Day of December, at the Yule Feast:
Scholar Delbert von Strassburg, sponsored by Provost Angus the Barbarian, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and parrying gauntlet. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – April AS XXXVIII (2004)

On Friday the Ninth Day of April, at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Giles Leabrook, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry the Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar William de Cameron, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in rapier and dagger. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Miles Colwell, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in single sword, longsword and rapier and buckler. The body of examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar William Forester de Blacwode, sponsored by Provost Aylwin Greymane, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in single rapier, rapier and buckler and case of rapier. The body of examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Boris the Black, sponsored by Provost Diccon Shorthand, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in single rapier, rapier and dagger and rapier and cloak. The body of examiners did agree that the scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

Innilgard – June AS XXXIX (2004)

On Monday the Fourteenth Day of June, at the Innilgard Winter Collegium:
Free Scholar Fionghuine McConneach, sponsored by Provost Aylwin Greymane, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in single rapier, rapier and buckler and rapier and baton. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and William Forester de Blacwode, Provost Haos Windchaser and Lord Guildmaster ibn Jelal. The body of examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

River Haven – August AS XXXIX (2004)

On Saturday the Twenty-first Day of August, at the North of the Border Fencing Fest:
Scholar Somerled of Redcliffe, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry the Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. After much deliberation, the Scholar was advanced to the rank of Free Scholar.

Innilgard – October AS XXXIX (2004)

On Sunday the Thirty-first Day of October, at the Innilgard Foundation Picnic, and before Their Excellencies the Baron and Baroness of Innilgard:
Free Scholar Tostig atte Scelga, sponsored by Provost Aylwin Greymane, did play his Journeyman’s prize in single rapier, rapier and buckler, and rapier and baton. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, William Forester de Blacwode and Fionghuine MacConneach, and Provosts Haos Windchaser and Provost Aylwin. The body of examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

Rowany – March AS XXXIX (2005)

On Friday the Twenty-fifth day of March, at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Iseabail inghean Dhomhnall mhic Donnchaidh, sponsored by Guildmaster Silfren the Singer, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Colum MacFheradaigh, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Rhys Forrester, sponsored by Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize. The body of examiners did agree after deliberation that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Giles Leabrook, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in rapier and parrying gauntlet, rapier and buckler, and rapier and baton. After deliberation, the body of examiners did conclude that the candidate had not successfully played the Prize; and

Free Scholar Somerled of Redcliffe, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in case of rapier, rapier and buckler, and single rapier. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Journeyman Owain Cantor ap Hughe, sponsored by Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon and Provost Diccon Shorthand, did play his Provost’s Prize in single rapier, rapier and dagger, rapier and baton, rapier and cloak, and case of rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Aylwin Greymane, Alessandro di Firenze, Angus the Barbarian, Caleb Adolphous and Piers of Malmesbury, Guildmasters Henry Fox and Tariq ibn Jelal, and Courtier to the Kingdom of the West, Michael of Castle Keep. After deliberation, the body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Provost.

On Sunday the Twenty-seventh day of March, at Rowany Festival:
Provost Caleb Adolphous, with the permission of the Body of Guildmasters, did play his Guildmaster’s Prize in longsword, shortsword, rapier and parrying gauntlet, rapier and cloak, rapier and dagger, rapier and buckler, and case of rapier. After deliberation, the body of examiners did conclude that the candidate had not successfully played the Prize.

Rowany – June AS XL (2005)

On Sunday the Twelfth Day of June, at Cold War:
Scholar Mael Muire ingen Alpin, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Iseabail inghean Mhartainn mhic Dhonnchurdh, Journeyman Luan an Fael, and Provosts Caleb Adolphous and Angus Galbraith. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar John Longshanks, sponsored by Provost Angus Gailbraith, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Iseabail inghean Mhartainn mhic Dhonnchurdh, Journeyman Luan an Fael, Provost Caleb Adolphous and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Marcus Valerius, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in single rapier; rapier and dagger; and case of rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Luan an Fael and Provosts Angus Galbraith and Caleb Adolphous. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Journeyman.

River Haven – December AS XL (2005)

On Saturday the Third Day of December:
Journeyman Somerled of Redcliffe, sponsored by Guildmaster Henry Fox, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: Single Rapier; Rapier and Buckler; Rapier and Dagger; Case of Rapier; and Rapier and Baton. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame and Guildmaster Henry Fox. The Guildmasters did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did raise him to the rank of Provost.

Southron Gaard – February AS XL (2006)

On Sunday the Fifth Day of February, at Canterbury Faire:
Scholar Maree de Cauty, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars William de Cameron and Colum mac Fheradaigh, Journeyman Luan an Fael and Provost Somerled of Redcliffe. Upon due consideration her examiners did declare her successful, and elevated her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar William de Cameron, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: single rapier; rapier and cloak; and case of rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Luan an Fael, Provost Somerled of Redcliffe, and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Emrys Tudwr, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and buckler; rapier and parrying gauntlet; and rapier and dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Luan an Fael, Provost Somerled of Redcliffe, and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Hagen von Duernstein, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and dagger; rapier and buckler; and rapier and baton. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Luan an Fael, Provost Somerled of Redcliffe, and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman.

Rowany – April AS XL (2006)

On Friday the Fourteenth Day of April at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Cecilia Lyon, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the single rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Mael Muire Ingen Alpen and Prospero di Luca Greco, and Journeymen Fionghuine MacConnich, William Forrester de Blacwode and Hagen von Duernstein. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Giles Leabrook, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and parrying gauntlet; rapier and buckler; and rapier and baton. The candidate was examined by Journeymen William Forrester de Blacwode, Hagen von Duernstein, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Tostig Atte Scelta, Fionghuine MacConnich and Emrys Tudur, Provosts Diccon Shorthand and Caleb Adolphous, and Guildmaster ibn Jelal. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Benedict Stonhewer of Askerige, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and dagger; rapier and baton; and rapier and cloak. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Fionghuine MacConneach, William Forrester de Blacwode, Hagen von Duernstein, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Tostig Atte Scelta and Emrys Tudur, and Guildmaster Henry Fox. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Journeyman.

On the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Days of April at Rowany Festival:
Free Scholar Prospero di Luca Greco, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier; rapier and dagger; and polearm. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Emrys Tudor, William Forrester de Blacwode, Tostig Atte Scelta, Fionghuine MacConnich, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Miles de Colwell, Provost Caleb Adolphous, and Guildmasters Henry Fox and ibn Jelal. Following discussion, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Journeyman.

On Sunday the Sixteenth Day of April at Rowany Festival:

Free Scholar Donncadh Bailie, sponsored by Provost Sabine d’Ricoldi da Forli, and in accordance with the Lord Guildmaster’s decree, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and parrying gauntlet; rapier and dagger; and rapier and buckler. The candidate was examined by Journeymen William Forrester de Blacwode and Fionghuine MacConnich, Provost Diccon Shorthand, and Guildmasters Henry Fox, ibn Jelal and Francois Henri Guyon. During his third form, the candidate suffered a knee injury and was unable to continue. However, following discussion, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Journeyman Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier; rapier and buckler; rapier and cloak; case of rapier; and rapier and dagger. The candidate was examined by Provosts Diccon Shorthand and Owain Cantor ap Hughe, and Guildmasters ibn Jelal, Silfren the Singer, Henry Fox and Francois Henri Guyon. The examiners agreed that the candidate had most successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Provost.

River Haven – August AS XLI (2006)

On Saturday the Twelfth Day of August, at the North of the Border Fencing Fest:
Provost Caleb Adolphous, sponsored by Lord Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard, and with the approval of the Body of Guildmasters, did play his Guildmaster’s Prize in the following weapons: case of rapier; rapier and dagger; rapier and parrying gauntlet; rapier and buckler; rapier and cloak; rapier and baton; and rapier. The candidate was examined by Guildmasters Silfren the Singer, Henry Fox, ibn Jelal and Edmund the Lame. At the conclusion of the forms, at the request of Their Excellencies the Baron and Baroness of River Haven, Provost Caleb faced Guildmaster Edmund in a final bout for the life of a hostage (played most ably by Provost Somerled of Redcliffe). The Guildmasters concluded that the candidate had most successfully played his Prize, and did raise Don Caleb Adolphus to the rank, privileges and responsibilities of Guildmaster in the Royal Guild of Defence in Lochac.

Politarchopolis – September AS XLI (2006)

On Saturday the Sixteenth Day of September, at the Gathering of the Guilds:
Scholar Adair McDermid, sponsored by Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in single rapier. The candidate was examined by Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard, Silfren the Singer, Henry Fox, Francois Henri Guyon and ibn Jelal. Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Ynys Fawr – November AS XLI (2006)

On Sunday the Fifth Day of November at November Crown in Ynys Fawr:
Scholar Cristina Antonia Cortes, sponsored by Provost Piers of Malmesbury, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons, viz Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Alessandro von Florenz, Somerled of Redcliffe, Grogory Tortouse de Sloleye and Piers of Malmesbury. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – December AS XLI (2006)

On Saturday the Second Day of December, at Rowany Yule:
Provost Don Angus Galbraith, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame, and with the accord of the Body of Guildmasters, did play his Master’s Prize in the following forms: rapier; rapier and dagger; rapier and parrying gauntlet; rapier and baton; rapier and cloak; case of rapier; and rapier and buckler. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame, Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal, Guildmaster Silfren the Singer and Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphous. Following the playing of the Prize, the examiners did conduct an oral examination to ascertain the candidate’s knowledge of the arts of defence. Following due consideration, the examiners did conclude that the candidate had played his Prize in most exemplary fashion and had demonstrated great depth in his knowledge of his chosen field. The examiners did agree that the candidate had most successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank, privileges and responsibilities of Guildmaster. Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith was accorded his Guildmaster’s rank in the presence of Their Majesties Draco and Asa, Crown Princess Gudrun and Their Excellencies the Baron and Baroness of Rowany, receiving in token the black sash of his sponsor, Ancient Guildmaster Edmund.

On Sunday the Third Day of December at Rowany Yule:
Scholar Aegidius de Hammo, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapon, viz Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Elizabeth, Ancient Guildmaster Edmund the Lame, Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Southron Gaard – February AS XLI (2007)

On Monday the Fifth Day of February, at Canterbury Faire:
Scholar John of Darton, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: single sword. The candidate was examined by Provost Somerled of Radcliffe, Journeyman Luan an Fael, Journeyman William de Cameron and Free Scholar Maree de Cauty. The examiners did conclude that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Martuccio of Southron Gaard, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; and Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Provost Somerled of Radcliffe, Journeyman Luan an Fael and Journeyman William de Cameron. The examiners did conclude that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – April AS XLI (2007)

On Friday the Sixth Day of April, at Rowany Festival:
Free Scholar Adair Mac Dermid, sponsored by Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Baton; and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Donncadh Baillie, Journeyman Emrys Tudur, Journeyman William de Cameron and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. Following due consideration, his examiners did conclude that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Maree de Cauty, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; and Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Adair Mac Dermid, Journeyman Emrys Tudur, Journeyman Donncadh Bailie, Journeyman William de Cameron and Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe. Following due consideration, her examiners did conclude that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate her to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Aegidius de Hammo of Rowany, sponsored by Guildmaster Angus Galbraith, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; and Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Maree de Cauty, Journeyman Adair Mac Dermid, Journeyman William de Cameron and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. Following due consideration, his examiners did conclude that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Journeyman Emrys Tudur, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Cloak; Rapier and Rotella; and Rapier and Baton. The candidate was examined by Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Provost Diccon Shorthand, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon, Guildmaster Caleb Adolphous and Guildmaster Angus Galbraith. His examiners did agree that the Journeyman had most successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost; and

Journeyman Luan an Fael, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Case of Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Cloak; and Rapier and Baton. The candidate was examined by Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Guildmaster Angus the Barbarian, Guildmaster Caleb Adolphous, Guildmaster Silfren the Singer and Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon. Following due consideration, his examiners did conclude that the Journeyman had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost; and

Journeyman William de Cameron, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Cloak; Rapier and Rotella; and Rapier and Baton. The candidate was examined by Provost Diccon Shorthand, Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Provost Alessandro von Florenz, Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon and Guildmaster Caleb Adolphous. His examiners did agree that the Journeyman had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost.

Aneala – July AS XLII (2007)

On Saturday the Twenty-first day of July, at the Aneala Fencing Schola:
Scholar Kane Greymane, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, Journeyman Prospero de Aqua and Provost Somerled of Redcliffe. His examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Alicia Esperanza, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, Journeyman Prospero de Aqua and Provost Somerled of Redcliffe. His examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Walter of St Basil, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, Journeyman Prospero de Aqua and Provost Somerled of Redcliffe. His examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Pantera de la Vale Obcurito, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, Journeyman Prospero de Aqua and Provost Somerled of Redcliffe. His examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Journeyman Donncadh Baillie, sponsored by Lord Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Case of Rapier; Rapier and Buckler; and Rapier and Rotella. The candidate was examined by Provosts Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli and Somerled of Redcliffe, and Guildmaster Don Henry Fox. His examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost.

River Haven – August AS XLII (2007)

On Sunday the Fifth Day of August, at the North of Border Fencing Fest IV:
Scholar Marcus de la Mancha, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Konrad von Strassbourg, Provosts Emrys Tudur, Sommerled of Redcliff and Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Guildmaster Caleb Adolphus. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Wulfric Greycloak, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier and Cane. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Konrad von Strassbourg, Provosts Emrys Tudur, Sommerled of Redcliff and Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Guildmaster Caleb Adolphus. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Wulfgar Strongarm, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier and Cane. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Konrad von Strassbourg and Giles Leabrook, Provosts Emrys Tudur, Sommerled of Redcliff and Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Guildmaster Caleb Adolphus. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Wulfstan Bloodaxe, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Konrad von Strassbourg and Giles Leabrook and Provosts Emrys Tudur, Sommerled of Redcliff and Owain Cantor ap Hughe . The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Orm the Red, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Marcus de la Mancha, Journeymen Konrad von Strassbourg and Giles Leabrook and Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Rugen Axegrinder the Red, sponsored by Provost Sommerled of Redcliffe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Marcus de la Mancha, Wulfstan Bloodaxe, Wulfric Greycloak and Orm the Red, and Journeymen Konrad von Strassbourg and Giles Leabrook. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Emilio de Batista, sponsored by Provost Sommerled of Redcliffe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Marcus de la Mancha, Wulfstan Bloodaxe, Wulfgar Strongarm, Wulfric Greycloak and Orm the Red, Journeymen Konrad von Strassbourg and Giles Leabrook and Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal. The examiners did agree that the Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Journeyman Giles Leabrook, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier and parrying gauntlet; rapier and baton; rapier and dagger; rapier and buckler; and rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Emrys Tudur, Sommerled of Redcliff and Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Guildmasters Caleb Adolphus, Silfren the Singer and ibn Jelal. The examiners did agree that the Journeyman had most successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost.

Aneala – October AS XLII (2007)

On Monday the First Day of October, at the Anealan Championship:
Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine D’ Ricold da Forli, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: rapier, rapier and cloak, rapier and dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Prospero ap Aqua, and Provosts Donnchadh Baillie and Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli. The examiners did agree that the Free Scholar had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate her to the rank of Journeyman.

Southron Gaard – February AS XLII (2008)

On Tuesday the 5th day of February, at Canterbury Faire:
Scholar Tristan de Avignon, sponsored by Provost William de Cameron, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Parrying Gauntlet. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Emilio de Batista, Journeymen Maree de Cauty and Benedict of Askerigg, and Provosts Baron Alessandro von Florenz and Luan an Fael. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Free Scholar Emilio de Batista, sponsored by Provost William de Cameron, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Baton, Single Rapier and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Maree de Cauty and Benedict of Askerigg, and by Provosts Baron Alessandro von Florenz, Don William de Cameron and Luan an Fael. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Journeyman Martuccio Lorenzo Cavilcanti de Medici, sponsored by Provost William de Cameron, did play his Provost’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Buckler, Rapier and Cloak, Rapier and Baton, and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Provosts Barton Alessandro von Florenz, Don William de Cameron and Luan an Fael. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Provost; and

Scholar Benjamin of Darton, sponsored by Provost Luan an Fael, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Emilio de Batista, Journeymen Maree de Cauty and Benedict of Askerigg, and Provosts Baron Alessandro von Florenz and William de Cameron. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Gordon of Darton, sponsored by Provost Luan an Fael, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Emilio de Batista, Journeymen Maree de Cauty and Benedict of Askerigg, and Provosts Baron Alessandro von Florenz and William de Cameron. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – March AS XLII (2008)

On Sunday the 23rd day of March, at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Rauf le Brewere, sponsored by Guildmaster Silfren the Singer, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Aneala – July AS XLIII (2008)

On Saturday the 5th day of July, at the MidWinter Coronation:
Scholar Baroness Jane Grenville, sponsored by Provost Donncadh Baillie, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Veil le Pantera, Journeymen Catalina de Gata and Prospero di Luca Greco of Aneala, Journeyman John Dauncey (formerly Cynewulf of Wintancaestre of Aneala) and Provosts Donna Sabine d’Ricold da Forli and Donnchadh Baillie of Aneala. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Jehan de Benne, sponsored by Provost Donncadh Baillie, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier, Rapier and Buckler and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Catalina de Gata and Prospero di Luca Greco of Aneala, Journeyman John Dauncey (formerly Cynewulf of Wintancaestre of Aneala) and Provosts Don Aylwin Greymane of Innilgard, Donna Sabine d’Ricold da Forli and Donnchadh Baillie of Aneala. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did acknowledge and elevate him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Veil le Pantera, sponsored by Provost Donncadh Baillie, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the form of Rapier, Rapier and Dagger and Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Catalina de Gata and Prospero di Luca Greco of Aneala, Journeyman John Dauncey (formerly Cynewulf of Wintancaestre of Aneala) and Provosts Don Aylwin Greymain of Innilgard, Dona Sabine d’Ricold da Forli and Donnchadh Baillie of Aneala. The examiners did agree that unfortunately on this day the candidate was unsuccessful in playing the Prize.

Stowe on the Wowld – October AS XLIII (2008)

On Saturday the 18th day of October, at the Combined Guilds Day:
Provost Owain Cantor ap Hughe, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard and with the leave of the Body of Guildmasters, did play his Guildmaster’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Rotella, Rapier and Baton, Rapier and Buckler, Rapier and Cloak, Case of Rapier, Rapier and Dagger and Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmasters Don Dameon Greybeard and Don Francois Henri Guyon, and Guildmasters Adib ibn Jelal, Don Henry Fox, Dona Silfren the Singer, Don Caleb Adolphous and Don Angus Galbraith. The examiners did agree that the candidate had been found worthy and did elevate Owain Cantor ap Hughe to the rank of Guildmaster.

Rowany – December AS XLIII (2008)

On Saturday the 13th day of December, at the Rowany Yule Feast:
Scholar Lijsbet van den Kirk, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphous, did play her Free Scholars prize in form of Rapier and Dagger. The body of examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and did acknowledge and advance her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Southron Gaard – February AS XLIII (2009)

On Monday the 2nd day of February, at Canterbury Faire:
Scholar Juliana de Northwood, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Lijsbet van den Kirk and Diego of Darton, Provost Don William de Cameron and Guildmaster Don Henry Fox. The examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany Festival – April AS XLIII (2009)

On Friday the 10th day of April, at Rowany Festival:
Scholar Gomez de Cressy, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Raphael le Papillon, Lijsbet van den Kirk and Juliana de Northwood, and Journeyman Aegidius De Hammo. Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Scholar Hugh de Calais, sponsored by Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Sword and Buckler in the techniques of cut and thrust, and Rapier and Buckler in the techniques of Heavy Rapier. The candidate was examined by Guildmasters Don Henry Fox and Adib ibn Jelal, Journeyman Sir Wolfram Flammenherz and Free Scholars Julianna of Northwood and Gomes de Cressy. Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Scholar Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Raphael le Papillon, Lijsbet van den Kirk and Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Aegidius De Hammo and Provost Giles Leabrook. Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Scholar Reagan Cressy, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Raphael le Papillon, Lijsbet van den Kirk and Juliana de Northwood, and Journeyman Aegidius De Hammo. Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Stormhold – July AS XLIV (2009)

On Sunday the 5th day of July at the MidWinter Coronation:
Journeyman Sir Wolfram Flammerherz, sponsored by Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal, did play his Provost’s Prize in the forms of Sword and Buckler, Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Cloak and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Duke Cornelius von Beck, Viscount Don Aylwin Greymane and Baron Alessandro von Florenz, Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer and Lord Everard Sefar (by dispensation of the Lord Guildmaster as an authorised armoured combatant with much I33 experience). Upon due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Provost.

River Haven – August AS XLIV (2009)

On Saturday the 1st day of August, at the Fencing Fest VI:
Scholar Zachary Attwater, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Lijsbett van den Kirk, Wulfstan Bloodaxe, Gomez de Cressy, Julianna de Northwood and Hugh de Calais. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Turin Orsini, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Parrying Gauntlet, Rapier and Cloak, and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Alfred se Leof and William de Blacwode, and Provosts Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Donnchadh Bailie, and Giles Leabrook. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Wulfric Greycloak, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Buckler, and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman William de Blacwode, Provosts Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Donnchadh Bailie and Giles Leabrook, and Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Marcos de Valencia, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Buckler, and Single Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman William de Blacwode, Provosts Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Donnchadh Bailie, and Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Journeyman; and

Scholar Antonio Luciano Bisconi, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Zachary Attwater, Reagan Cressy, Julianna de Northwood, Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Journeymen Turin Orsini and Marcos de Valencia. Upon due consideration his examiners did declare him successful, and elevated him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Politarchopolis – September AS XLIV (2009)

On Saturday the 19th Day of September, at the Gathering of the Guilds:
Journeyman Adair McDermid, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Provost’s Prize in the forms of Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Buckler; Rapier and Baton; and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provost Don Diccon Shorthand, Guildmaster Don Henry Fox and Ancient Guildmasters Don Dameon Greybeard and Don Francois Henri Guyon. As a courtesy from the Guild and in acknowledgment of the Journeyman’s rank as Squire, the candidate also was tested by his liege lord, Count Sir Stephen Aldred. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and he was elevated to the rank of Provost.

Arrowsreach – October AS XLIV (2009)

On Sunday the 4th Day of October, at the Great Southern Gathering:
Journeyman William Forester de Blacwode, sponsored by Provosts Viscount Don Aylwin Greymane and Sir Haos Windchaser, did play his Provost’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Baton, Rapier and Buckler and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard, Guildmasters ibn Jelal ad-Adib and Dona Silfren the Singer, and Provosts Sir Wolfram Flammenherz and Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and he was elevated to the rank of Provost; and

Scholar Everard Sefar, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, did play his Provost’s Prize in the following forms: On the Cut and Thrust List – Sword and Baton & Longsword; and, On the Rapier List – Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Baton and Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, Guildmasters ibn Jelal ad-Adib and Dona Silfren the Singer, and Provosts Sir Wolfram Flammenherz, Viscount Don Aylwin Greymane, Sir Haos Windchaser and Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and he was elevated to the rank of Provost; and

Scholar Laila al’Nadiyah, sponsored by Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, did play her Free Scholar’s prize. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman William Blacwode and Provosts Don Aylwin Greymane, Sir Haos Winchaser and Sir Wolfram Flammenhertz. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and elevated her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Edine Godin, sponsored by Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, did play her Free Scholar’s prize. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Juliana de Northwood and Laila al’Nadiyah, Journeyman William Blacwode and Provost Sir Haos Windchaser. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and elevated her to the rank of Free Scholar; and

Scholar Siegfried of Arrowsreach, sponsored by Provost Sir Wolfram Flammenherz, did play his Free Scholar’s prize. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Juliana de Northwood, Edine Godin, Laila al’Nadiyah, Journeyman William Blacwode, and Provosts Don Aylwin Greymane and Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and elevated her to the rank of Free Scholar.

Stowe on the Wowld – December AS XLIV (2009)

On Saturday the 12th day of December at the Rowany Yule Feast:
Free Scholar Juliana de Northwood, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal ad-Adib, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Sword and Targa. The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair MacDermid and Don Emrys Tudor, and Guildmasters Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Don Henry Fox, and Don Angus Galbraith. After due consideration her examiners declared that she had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award her the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, sponsored by Guildmaster ibn Jelal ad-Adib, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Buckler, Rapier and Dagger, and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair MacDermid and Don Emrys Tudor, and Guildmasters Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Don Henry Fox, and Don Angus Galbraith. After due consideration her examiners declared that she had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award her the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Daffydd of Rowany, sponsored by Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair MacDermid and Don Emrys Tudor, and Guildmasters Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Don Henry Fox, and Don Angus Galbraith. After due consideration his examiners declared that he had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award him the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Lijsbett van den Kirk, sponsored by Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair MacDermid and Don Emrys Tudor, and Guildmasters Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Don Henry Fox, and Don Angus Galbraith. After due consideration her examiners declared that she had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award her the rank of Journeyman; and

Free Scholar Hugh de Calais, sponsored by Guildmaster Doña Silfren the Singer, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Dagger, Sword and Buckler, and Longsword. The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair Mac Dermid and Don Emrys Tudor, and Guildmasters Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Henry the Fox, ibn Jelal ad-Adib and Angus the Barbarian. After due consideration his examiners declared that he had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award him the rank of Journeyman.

Stormhold – January AS XLIV (2010)

On Saturday the 23rd day of January at the Surveying Expedition MMX:
Scholar Gilbert of Abbottsford, sponsored by Provost Sir Wolfram Flammenherz, did play his Free Scholar’s prize. The candidate was examined by Provosts Don Aylwin Greymane, Sir Haos Windchaser, William Blackwode and Everard Sefard. After due consideration his examiners declared that he had been successful in bearing away of the prize, and did award him the rank of Free Scholar.

Southron Guard – February AS XLIV (2010)

On the 3rd day of February at Canterbury Fair:
Lord Guildmaster Silfren the Singer did give leave and licence so that Gordon von Shrouden Frouder did play his Journeyman’s Prize on the field at Canterbury Fair in the following weapons, viz: single rapier, rapier and dagger, and rapier and baton. These are to give notice that Gordon play his prize against Thomas of Darton, Maree de Cautey, Diego Alonzo Morreno, Hugh de Calais and Benedict of Askrig, and was found worthy of admission to the rank of Journeyman within the Royal Guild of Defense.

Ancient Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon did give special leave for Luan an Feil to sponsor for Lady Halfa to play her Free Scholer’s Prize on the field at Canterbury Fair in the following weapons, viz: rapier and dagger. These are to give notice that Lady Hafla did play her prize against Guilbert of Stormhold, Alexandros of Southron Guard and Provost Capitano Matuchio de Cavilcante, and was found worthy of admission to the rank of Free Scholar within the Royal Guild of Defense.

Politarchopolis – February AS XLIV (2010)

On February the 13th 2010 at The Festival of the Birds:
Scholar J’son e Tankard dzo Bordinia, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Journeyman Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Free Scholar Gomez de Cressy. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and J’son e Tankard dzo Bordinia was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar.

Rowany – April AS XLIV (2010)

On April the 2nd 2010 at Rowany Festival:
Provost Adair MacDermid, gave leave and license to Scholar Karl Herzog of Saxony to play his Free Scholar’s Prize at Rowany Festival Friday the 2nd day of Apr in their subtle mystery at this weapon, viz: Rapier and Dagger. The names of the examiners was not noted however it is recorded that the examiners agreed that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar.

Willoughby Vale – August AS XLV (2010)

On August the 7th 2010 at Fencing Fest VII:
Scholar Stephen Eledge, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe,to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all FreeScholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Rapier. The candidate presented himself for examination at North of the Border Fencing Fest VII in the Shire of Willoughby Vale in the afternoon of Saturday the 7th day of August. The examiners were Free Scholar Siegfried, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Free Scholar Gilbert de Wauchope and Journyman Wulfric Greycloak. After due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with the yellow sash of Adair McDermot to signify his new rank.

Scholar Connor O’Dwyer was sponsored by Provost Everard Sefar to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at this weapon, viz: Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Siegfried, Free Scholar Stephen Elledge, Free Scholar Lady Edine Godian and Journyman Alfred Seleof. After due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with a new yellow sash to signify his new rank.

Scholar, Declan O’Gillegan was sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Marcos de Valencia, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Free Scholar Edine Godin, Free Scholar Connor O’Dwyer. After considerable consideration his examiners could not agree in the majority that the candidate had shown sufficient ability to bear away the prize. All examiners were in agreement that should he try again he will no doubt be successful.

Innilgard – October AS XLV (2010)

On October the 3rd 2010 at Great Southern Gathering:
Provost Don Aylwin Greymane, did give leave and licence to our Free Scholar, Edine Godin, to play her Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters the third day of October at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons; Rapier, Rapier and Baton, and Rapier and Dagger. The examiners for the prize were; Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Fionghuine McConneach, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Provost Don Everard Sefar, and Guildmaster Dona Silfren the singer. Upon due testing and consultation, the examiners did agree that she had successfully carried off her prize on the day.

Provost William Blackwood, did give leave and license to Baron Yevan de Leeds,to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: Rapier and Baton. These are to give notice that Baron Yevan did play the prize at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard on Sunday 3rd of October, upon the Field, against Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Free Scholar Siegfried of Capstone, Journeyman Fionghuine MacConneach, Free Scholar Connor O’Dwyer, Free Scholar Edine Godin, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. After due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with the yellow sash signifying his new rank.

Provost William Blackwood, did give leave and license to Gabriel von Ziegler,to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: Rapier and Baton. These are to give notice that Gabriel did play the prize at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard on Sunday 3rd of October, upon the Field, against Free Scholar Yevan de Leeds, Free Scholar Siegfried of Capstone, Free Scholar Connor O’Dwyer, Free Scholar Tobias the Troubadour and Guildmaster Adib ibn Jelal. After due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with the yellow sash signifying his new rank.

Provost Everard Sefar, did give leave and license to Free Scholar Siegfried of Capstone to play his Journeymen Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, single rapier, rapier and dagger and cloak and rapier. This is to give notice that the candidate did play upon the Rapier Field at Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard on the morning of Sunday, the 3rd day of October, but was not successful in the achievement and the bearing away of the Prize.

Provost Everard Sefar, did give leave and license to Tobias The Troubadour,to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapon, viz: cloak and rapier. These are to give notice that Tobias The Troubadour did play the prize at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard on Sunday 3rd of October, upon the Field, against Gilbert de Valchope Free Scholar, Connor O’Dwyer Free Scholar,Yevan de Leeds Free Scholar, Fionguine MacConnich Journeyman and Gregory Torotise de Sloleye Provost. After due consideration
his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with the yellow sash signifying his new rank.

Provost Everard Sefar, did give leave and license to Gilbert Walchope to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: Rapier and dagger, Longsword (CT) and Rapier and buckler (CT). These are to give notice that Gilbert did play the prize at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Innilgard on Sunday 3rd of October, upon the Field, against Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Provosts Sir Haos Windchaser, William Blackwood, Don Aylwin Greymane, and Guildmasters Adib ibn Jelal Guildmaster and Don Damian Greybeard. After due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize, and was presented with the green sash signifying his new rank.

Politarchopolis – October AS XLV (2010)

On Saturday the 30th day of October, at the Hallowmas Baronial Changeover in the Barony of Politarchopolis, Free Scholar J’son e Tankard dzo Bordinia, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphous, Guildmaster Adib Táriq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysábúrí, Provost Don Aylwin Greymane, Journeyman Aegidius de Hammo, Journeyman Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Journeyman Juliana de Northwood. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that unfortunately on this day the candidate was unsuccessful in playing the Prize.

On Saturday the 30th day of October, at the Hallowmas Baronial Changeover in the Barony of Politarchopolis, Politarchopolis, Scholar Alexander a la Fontayne, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Aegidius de Hammo, Journeyman Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Free Scholar Gomez de Cressy, Free Scholar J’son e Tankard dzo Bordinia and Free Scholar Ysemae McLoughlan. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Alexander a la Fontayne was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar.

On Saturday the 30th day of October, at the Hallowmas Baronial Changeover in the Barony of Politarchopolis, Politarchopolis, Scholar Ysemae McLoughlan, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Francois Guyon, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Aegidius de Hammo, Journeyman Baroness Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Free Scholar Gomez de Cressy, Provost Aylwin Greymayne, and sundry Guildmasters. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Ysemae McLoughlan was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar.

Southron Guard – February AS XLV (2011)

On Thursday the 3rd day of February, at Canterbury Faire in the great Barony of Southron Gaard, Scholar Ludwig von Regensburg, sponsored by Provost Don William de Cameron, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Alexandro Donado, Journeyman Emilio de Batista, Journeyman Diego Alonso Morena, Journeywoman Edine Godin, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Provost William Blackwood and Provost Giles
Leabrook. After due discussion and consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Ludwig von Regensburg was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar, the sash being then bestowed by Her Majesty Constanzia.

Rowany – April AS XLV (2011)

On April the 24th 2011 at Rowany Festival:
Adib ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, did give leave and licence to Our Free Scholar Gomez de Cressy, to play his Journeyman Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz rapier & buckler, rapier & dagger and rapier & baton. Said Free Scholar did meet his examiners upon the field at Rowany Festival, to wit; Journeymen Juliana de Northwood, Mistress Lindret of Bryn Myrddin, Aegideus de Hammo, Gilbert de Wauchope, Provosts Gregory Tortouse de Sloley, Master Don William de Cameron and Guildmasters Don Angus Galbraith, Don Caleb Adolphous and Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe. Let it be known that after careful deliberation, his examiners did unanimously agree that he had indeed achieved the Prize and was awarded the green scarf as recognition that he had been granted the rank, rights and privileges of a Journeyman of our Guild.

Adib ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, did issue an ultimatum to Our Free Scholar Raphael d’Avallon, formerly known as Raphael le Papillion, in this the Seventh year of his Free Scholarship, to present himself at Rowany Festival 2011 to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmaster in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Baton. These are to give notice that the said Free Scholar did finally meet his examiners upon the field at Rowany Festival, to wit; Journeymen Juliana de Northwood, Mistress Lindret of Bryn Myrddin, Gomez de Crecy, Provosts Gregory Tortouse de Sloley, Sir Wolfram Flammenherz, Master Don William de Cameron and Guildmasters Don Angus Galbraith, Don Caleb Adolphous and Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe. Let it be known that after long and careful deliberation, his examiners did in the majority agree that he had indeed achieved the Prize and was awarded the green scarf as recognition that he had finally been granted the rank, rights and privileges of a Journeyman of our Guild.

I wish to also thank Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith as the Captain of the Brute Squad, and all members of the said Brute Squad for securing the person of one Raphael d’Avallon, formerly the naughtiest Free Scholar in all Lochac, to ensure his attendance at the Prize.

Don Donnchadh Baillie, Provost of Fence, with Guildmaster Don Henry the Fox acting as my Proxy, did give leave and licence to Our Scholar Seamus Nua, to play his Free Scholar Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz rapier & dagger. Said Free Scholar did meet his examiners upon the field at Rowany Festival, to wit; Journeyman Gilbert Wauchope, and Free Scholars Gomez de Cressy, Ludwig von Regensburg, Siegfried of Capstone, Raphael d’Avillon and Regan of Lunarhawk. Let it be known that after careful deliberation, his examiners did agree that he had indeed achieved the Prize and was awarded the yellow scarf as recognition that he had been granted the rank, rights and privileges of a Free Scholar of our Guild.

Willoughby Vale – August AS XLVI (2011)

On August the 6th 2011 at Fencing Fest VIII:
On Saturday 6th August, Scholar Declan O’Gillegan, with the approval and support of Guild Master Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize at the form of single rapier against all those of Free Scholar, Journeyman, Provost and Guild Master ranks who would play him. In this endeavour he did face, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Gomez de Cressy, Journeyman Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, and Provost Giles Leabrook. After examination of the candidate the examiners did declare him worthy of elevation to the rank of Free Scholar and such was presented with the scarf of his new rank and the result declared to all those present at the event.

Further, on that same Saturday 6th August, Journeyman Marcos de Valencia, with the approval and support of Guild Master Don Henry Fox, did play his Provost’s Prize at the forms of single rapier, rapier and dagger, rapier and baton, rapier and parrying gauntlet, and case of rapiers against all those of Provost and Guild Master ranks who would play him. In this endeavour he did face, Provost Giles Leabrook, Guild Master Don Caleb Adolphus, Guild Master Dona Silfren the Singer, Guild Master Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Guild Master Maestro Don Tariq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysaburi. After examination of the candidate the examiners did declare him worthy of elevation to the rank of Provost and such was presented with the scarf of his new rank and the result declared to all those present at the event.

Maestro ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, did give leave and licence to Our Journeyman Thomas of Darton, called Donsbane, to play his Provost Prize against all Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz short sword, rapier & cloak, rapier & baton, rapier & dagger and rapier & gauntlet. Said Journeyman was present upon the field at Fencing Fence 2011, and was examined by Provost Giles Leabrook, Provost Don Donnchadh Baillie, Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphus, Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer and Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe. After due consideration, his examiners did agree that the Prize had been achieved, and did elevate Thomas of Darton, called Donsbane to the rank of Provost.

Be it also known, that I Maestro ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, did give leave and licence to Our Journeyman Gordon of Darton, to play his Provost Prize against all Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz single sword, rapier & dagger, longsword, case of swords and rapier & cloak. Said Journeyman was present upon the field at Fencing Fest 2011, and was examined by Provost Giles Leabrook, Provost Don Donnchadh Baillie, Guildmaster Don Caleb
Adolphus and Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe. After due consideration, his examiners did decide that the Prize had not been achieved.

Ynys Fawr – October AS XLVI (2011)

On October the 2nd 2011 at Great Southern Gathering:
To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that on Sunday the 2nd of October and upon the rapier field at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Ynys Fawr, Sir James the Sinister fought his Free Scholar Prize. Scholar Sir James played his Free Scholars Prize using the Cut and Thrust combat conventions displaying his knowledge and skills of Manciolino’s combat system for buckler and sword. His examiners on the day were: Free Scholar Siegfried Zoder, Free Scholar Tobias the Troubadour, Journeyman Juliana of Northwood, Provost Sir Hoas Windchaser, Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal. The examiners did agree that Scholar Sir James had satisfied the requirements of the prize, and did therefore raise him to the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence. Sir James’s sash was given to him by Juliana and she charged him with adding his device to the sash so the full history would be maintained. The sash was originally that of Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe.

To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that on Sunday the 2nd of October and upon the rapier field at the Great Southern Gathering in the Barony of Ynys Fawr, Scholar Willem Tobias played his Free Scholars Prize using the weapons form of rapier and dagger. His examiners on the day were: Free Scholar Siegfried Zoder, Free Scholar Tobias the troubadour, Journeyman Juliana of Northwood, Journeyman Jon Dauncey of Winchester, Provost Everard Sefar Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal. At the conclusion, the examiners did agree that Scholar Willem had satisfied the requirements of the prize, and did therefore raise him to the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence. Willem’s sash was given to him by Siegfried Zoder.

As well, Scholar Kenneth of Brad’s Ford played his Free Scholars Prize using the weapons form of single rapier. His examiners on the day were: Free Scholar Siegfried Zoder, Free Scholar Tobias the troubadour, Journeyman Juliana of Northwood, Journeyman Jon Dauncey of Winchester, Provost Everard Sefar, Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal. At the conclusion, the examiners did agree that Scholar Kenneth had satisfied the requirements of the prize, and did therefore raise him to the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence. Kenneth’s sash was given to him by Tobias the troubadour.

Innilgard – October AS XLVI (2011)

On October the 30th 2011 at Innilgard’s Foundation Day Picnic:
To all who Profess Skill at arms now know that the Scholar Kyle of Helmore Loch did, while sponsored by Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, present himself at Innilgard’s Foundation day Picnic on the 30th of October to play his Free Scholar Prize with Rapier and Dagger. Our Scholar was examined by Free Scholars Yevan de Leeds, Gabriel von Zeigler, Aldwin Seguin and Faelin MacFlain, Journeyman Edine Godin, Provost Sir Haos Winchaser. After due consideration and detailed discussion between the examiners and sponsor, Kyle was found worthy of the rank of Free Scholar and presented with a yellow sash from Edine as a mark of said rank.

To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that on Sunday the 30th of October and upon the rapier field at the Innilgard Foundation Day Picnic and Duck Feeding, Scholar Faelan Mac Flainn played his Free Scholars Prize using the weapons form of single rapier. His examiners on the day were: Free Scholar Gabriel Ziegler, Free Scholar Baron Yevan de Leeds, Free Scholar Aldwin Seguin, Journeyman Edine Godin, Provost Sir Haos Windchaser, Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. At the conclusion, the examiners did agree that Faelan satisfied the requirements of the prize, and did therefore raise him to the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence. Faelan’s sash came to him from Provost Baron William de Blacwode, his sponsor for the prize.

Southron Guard – February AS XLVI (2012)

On February the 1st 2012 at Canterbury Fair:
On Wednesday the 1st day of February, at Canterbury Faire in the great Barony of Southron Gaard, Free Scholar Ludwig von Regensburg did present himself upon the field to be tested in the arts of Single Sword, Sword and Dagger, and Sword and Buckler. Having been thoroughly examined by Journeymen Gordon of Darton and Diego de Lorenzo, and Provosts Thomas of Darton, Don Martuccio and Don Gregory, the candidate was judged to achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the rank of Journeyman in the Guild of Defence, with the sash being presented by their Excellencies Ildhafn.

Rowany – April AS XLVI (2012)

On April 2012 at Rowany Festival
Adib ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, sponsored Journeyman Gordon of Darton, to play his Provost Prize against all Provosts and Guildmasters at these weapons,viz Rapier; Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Cloak; Case of Rapier; and
Longsword. Said Journeyman was examined by Provost Marcos de Valencia, Provost Sir Haos Windchaser, Provost Don Giles Leabrook, Provost Don Diccon Shorthand, Guildmaster Dona Silfren the Singer, Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphus and Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe. After due consideration, his examiners did decide that the Prize had been achieved, and did elevate Gordon to the rank of Provost.

Sir Wolfram Flammenherz and Don Everard (Provosts) did sponsor Journeyman Gilbert Walchope to be tested in the arts of Single Sword, Sword and Dagger, Sword and Cloak, Sword and Buckler (Cut and Thrust) and Longsword (Cut and Thrust. Having been thoroughly examined by Guildmaster Don Tariq ibn Jelal,Guildmaster Don Angus Galbraith, Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphus, Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Provost Sir Haos Windchaser, Provost Marcus de Valencia, Provost Don Diccon Shorthand and Provost Don Giles Leabrook, the candidate was judged to achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the rank of Provost in the Guild of Defence, with the sash being presented by Guildmaster Dona Silfren.

Riverhaven – May AS XLVII (2012)

At Marks Fencing Day on AS 47 May 2012:
Provost Marcos de Valencia sponsored Scholar Elena de Montague to be tested in the arts of Single Sword. Having been thoroughly examined by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, Ancient Guildmaster Don Edmund the Lame and Provost Don Giles Leabrook the candidate was judged to achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence, with the Free scholar’s sash previously worn by Marcos de Valencia.

Provost Marcos de Valencia sponsored Scholar Takeda Kentaro Atsumori to be tested in the arts of Single Sword. Having been thoroughly examined by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, Ancient Guildmaster Don Edmund the Lame and Provost Don Giles Leabrook the candidate was judged to achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence.

Provost Marcos de Valencia sponsored Scholar Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu in the arts of Single Sword and Dagger. Having been thoroughly examined by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, Ancient Guildmaster Don Edmund the Lame and Provost Don Giles Leabrook the candidate was judged to achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence.

Innilgard – July AS XLVII (2012)

At Midwinter Coronation in Innilgard on AS47 July 2012:
Provost William Blackwood did play his Guildmaster’s Prize in the follow weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Case of Rapier; Sword and Buckler; Rapier and Rotella; Rapier and Parrying Gauntlet; and Rapier and Baton. The candidate was examined by Ancient Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard and Francois Henri Guyon and by Guildmasters Silfren the Singer, Caleb Adolphus, Henry Fox, Tariq ibn Jelal and Owain Cantor ap Hughe. On due consideration, the Guildmasters did agree that the candidate had successfully played his Prize and did elevate William Blackwood to the august rank of Guildmaster in the Royal Guild of Defence. Guildmaster William received the sash of Dona Silfren the Singer, which was presented to him from the hand of Queen Beatrice.

Riverhaven – August AS XLVII (2012)

At Fencing Fest in RiverHaven on AS 47 August 2012:
Scholar Radulf Demichevalier played for the rank of Free Scholar, in the form of single rapier. The examineers for the Prize were: Free Scholars Zachary Attwater, Elayne de Montague, Reagan Lunihawk, Kenjiro, Gomez de Cressy, and Provost Gordon of Darton. The examiners tested the candidate fully and felt that he was successful and as such he was presented with the yellow scarf of his new rank.

Politarchopolis – October AS XLVII (2012)

At the Tower and Fountain Tavern on the 20th of October 2012
Free Scholar Ysemae MacLorkan, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Don Dameon Greybeard, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier; Rapier and Buckler; and Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Aelfrythe of Saxony, Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Gomez de Crecy; Provost Don Alessandro von Florenz; Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe; and Ancient Guildmaster Don Francois Henri Guyon. Upon due consideration, the examiners did conclude that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Ysemae MacLorkan to the rank of Journeyman. Journeyman Aelfrythe presented her sash to Ysemae.

Krae Glass – October AS XLVII (2012)

At Great Southern Gathering on October 2012:
Provost Gilbert Valchop, sponsored Scholar Jaquelyn Marchant to be tested in the art of Single Sword. Having been examined by Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Free Scholar Seigfried Zoder, and Free Scholar Kit Hackforth, the candidate was judged to have achieved the prize and was duly awarded with sash marking her new rank of Free Scholar in the Guild of Defence.

Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye sponsored Scholar Kit Hackforth to be tested with Rapier and Buckler. The Scholar was examined by Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Free Scholar Cameron Mac Setna, Free Scholar Seigfried Zoder, Provost Sir Wolfram Flammenherz, Journeyman Edine Godin. Being unanimously found to have achieved his prize, Kit Hackforth was thus bestowed with the rank and sash of a Free Scholar with in our Guild.

Guildmaster William Blackwood sponsored Free Scholar and Queen’s Guard Lord Faelan mac Flainn to be tested in the arts of Single Sword, Sword and Dagger, and Cut and Thrust Sword and Buckler. Having been thoroughly examined by Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Gomez de Cressi, Journeyman Glendora Brymyrrdn, Journeyman Edine Godin, Provost Everard Seefar, Provost Gilbert Warchop, Provost Don Haos Windchaser, and Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, the candidate was judged to have achieved the prize and was duly awarded with sash marking his new rank of Journeyman in the Guild of Defence.

Provost Everard Sefar, sponsored Scholar Miguel de Santiago, Scholar Laura of Krae Glas, Scholar Leif Magnusson, Free
Scholar Cameron Mac Setna, Free Scholar Master Baron Yevan de Leeds, Free Scholar Seigfried Zoder to play prizes for Free Scholar and Journeymen, as appropriate.

Scholar Miguel de Santiago was examined in single sword by Free Scholar and Queen’s Guard Lord Faelan mac Flainn, Free Scholar Yevan de Leeds and Free Scholar Cameron Mac Setna judged the candidate to have achieved the prize of Free Scholar.

Scholar Laura of Krae Glas was examined in single sword and dagger by Free Scholar and Queen’s Guard Lord Faelan mac Flainn, Free Scholar Seigfried Zoder and Free Scholar Cameron Mac Setna judged the candidate to have achieved the prize of Free Scholar.

Scholar Leif Magnusson was examined in single sword by Free Scholar and Queen’s Guard Lord Faelan mac Flainn, Free Scholar Yevan de Leeds and Journeyman Juliana de Northwood judged the candidate to have achieved the prize of Free Scholar.

Free Scholar Cameron Mac Setna was examined in Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Cloak and Single Rapier, by Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Gomez de Cressi and Journeyman Edine Godin judged the candidate to have achieved the prize and was duly awarded with sash marking the rank of Journeyman in the Guild of Defence.

Free Scholar Master Baron Yevan de Leeds was examined in Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Buckler and Single Sword, by Journeyman Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Journeyman Gomez de Cressy, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, Journeyman Edine Godin and Provost Sir Wolfram Flammenherz judged the candidate to have achieved the prize of Journeyman.

Free Scholar Seigfried Zoder, Provost of Lochac, was examined in Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Buckler (CT) and Single Sword, by Journeyman Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Journeyman Gomez de Cressy, Journeyman Juliana de Northwood and Journeyman Edine Godin, Provost Gilbert Warchop, Provost Don Sir Haos Windchaser, Provost Sir Wolfram Flammenherz and Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye judged the candidate to have achieved the prize of Journeyman.

Innilgard – October AS XLVII (2012)

At the Innilgard 30th Anniversary Picnic on October 28th 2012:
It is with great pleasure that I, Provost Aylwin Greymane, announce that at the Innilgard 30th AnniversaryPicnic held on Sunday the 28th of October, Scholar Magnus the Falconer was upon the field to be tested in the art of Sword and Dagger for his Free Scholar prize. Having been examined by Free Scholars Kit Hackforth and Kyle of Helmore Loch, Journeymen Edine Godin, Aelfrythe of Saxony, Faelan Mac Flainn and Yevan de Leeds, and Provost Everard Sefar. the candidate was judged to have achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the yellow sash marking his new rank of Free Scholar in the Lochac Guild of Defence.

Politarchopolis – November XLVII (2012)

At the Fields of Gold in Politarchopolis on November 2012:
Free Scholar Issarn e Tankard dzo Bordonia, sponsored by Provost Don Alessandro di Firenze, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons, viz: Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Cloak; and Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Aelfrythe of Saxony and Juliana de Northwood, Provost Sir Cornelius von Becke and Guildmasters Don Francois Henri Guyon, Adib ibn Jelal and Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe. The examiners did conclude that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did bestow the green sash of Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, which was presented by Her Majesty Queen Beatrice, Royal Patron of the Guild of Defence in Lochac.

Rowany – December AS XLVII (2012)

At Rowany Yule on December 15th 2012:
It is with great pleasure that I, Guildmaster Angus Galbraith, announce that at Rowany Yule on Saturday the 15th of December, Scholar William de la Montaigne Coupe, did present himself upon the field to be tested in the arts of defence. The examination was made by Journeymen Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Gomez de Crecy, Aegidius de Hammo and, Juliana de Northwood. After Due consideration his examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed achieved the Prize.
The Sash was presented at court in the evenings Yule feast.

Krae Glas – January AS XLVII (2013)

At 12th Night Coronation in the Barony of Krae Glas on January 12th 2013:
On the Twelve Day of January at 12th Night Coronation in the Barony of Krae Glas, Scholar Godard de Ravenser, sponsored by Provost Don Everard Sefar, did play his Free Scholar Prize using single rapier. The candidate was examined by the following Free Scholars:- Kyle of Helmore Loch, Kit Hackforth, Leif Magnusson, Miguel de Santiago, Journeymen:- Cameron Mac Setna, Yevan de Leeds, Faelan Mac Flainn, Provosts:- Don Haos Windchaser and Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. On due consideration, the examiners did conclude that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Free Scholar. Free Scholar Leif Magnusson presented his yellow sash to Godard.

Southron Guard – February AS XLVII (2013)

At Canterbury Fair in the Barony of Southron Guard on February 1st 2013:
Be it known that at Canterbury Faire, Lord James did indeed play his Free Scholar’s prize in the form of Longsword, and after due examination by Provost Thomas of Darton, Provost Gordon von Shrouden Frouder, and Journeyman Ludwig von Regensburg, the examiners did confer and find James had successfully played his prize. Lord James was rewarded with a Free Scholar’s sash from Journeyman Ludwig von Regensburg.

Rowany – March & April AS XLVII (2013)

At Rowany Festival on March 29th 2013:
At Rowany Festival on Friday the 29th Day of March, Scholar Concietta Delacita Dilvcha, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Alexander a la Fontayne; and Journeymen Gomez de Cressy and Raphael d’Avillon. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Concietta Delacita Dilvcha to the rank of Free Scholar.

At Rowany Festival on Friday the 29th Day of March, Journeyman Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, sponsored by Guildmasters Owain Cantor ap Hughe and Adib ibn Jelal, did play her Provost’s Prize in the forms of Rapier and Buckler; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier; Rapier and Rotella; and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Emrys Tudor, Gilbert de Volchop, Gordon of Darton and Wolfram Flammenhertz; and Guildmasters Caleb Adolphus, Silfren the Singer and William Blackwood. After due consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin to the rank of Provost.

Journeyman Juliana de Northwood, sponsored by Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard and Guildmaster ibn Jelal, to play her Provost Prize against all Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, Dagger, Rapier and Buckler and Rapier and Cane. Said Journeyman was present upon the field at Rowany Festival at the allotted time, and was examined by Provosts Gordon of Darton, Gilbert de Walchop, Emrys Tudor, Wolfram Flammenhertz, Guildmasters Silfren the Singer, Caleb Adolphus and William Blackwood. After due consideration, her examiners did decide that the Prize had been achieved, and did elevate Juliana to the rank of Provost.

Provost Emrys Tudor, being invited by the body of Guildmasters, did play his Guildmasters Prize against all Guildmasters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz Sword & Buckler, Longsword, Rapier & Cloak, Case of Rapier, Rapier & Parrying Gauntlet, Rapier & Dagger, and Rapier. Said Provost was present upon the field at Rowany Festival at the allotted time on Sunday afternoon, and was examined by Guildmasters ibn Jelal, Owain Cantor ap Hughe, Dameon Greybeard, Henry Fox, Silfren the Singer, Caleb Adolphus and William Blackwood. After due consideration, his examiners did decide that the Prize had been achieved, and did elevate Emrys to the rank of Guildmaster. The new Guildmaster was presented in Court to our Patrons Felix & Eva, Crown of Lochac, where he did receive Guildmaster ibn Jelal’s black scarf as a symbol of his new rank

At Rowany Festival on Monday the first of April, Scholar Elena le Breustere, sponsored by Provost Aylwin Greymane, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize with single rapier. She was examined by Free Scholars Concietta Delacita Dilvcha, John Longshanks and Kit Hackforth, and Journeyman Siegfried Zoder. The examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played her Prize and did elevate Elena le Breustere to the rank of Free Scholar.

Riverhaven – August AS XLVIII (2013)

At Fencing Fest X in August 2013:
Abdal al-Ahmed ibn Aziz ibn Hammad, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and cane. He was examined by Free Scholars James of Southron Gaard, Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu, Reagan Lunihawk, and Provosts Thomas of Darton and Gordon of Darton. He was declared successful and presented with the sash of his new rank.

Takahira Zenjirou Minagawa, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and cane. He was examined by Free Scholars Abdal al-Ahmed ibn Aziz ibn Hammad, Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu, Reagan Lunihawk, Journeyman Edine Godin, and Provost Gilbert Walchope. He was declared successful and presented with the sash of his new rank.

Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu, sponsored by Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and cloak, rapier and rotella, and dagger alone. He was examined by Provosts Thomas of Darton, Gordon of Darton, Gilbert Walchope, Juliana de Northwood, Marcos de Valencia and Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphus. He was declared successful and presented with the sash of his new rank.

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Don Caleb Adolphus, did give leave and licence to our Journeyman, Gomez DeCrecy, to play his Provost’s Prize against all Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and cane, single rapier, rapier and rotella, rapier and cloak and rapier and dagger. These are to give notice that our said Provost was at Fencing Fest X, to perform and do his utter most for the achievement and bearing away of the prize. He was examined by Provosts Thomas of Darton, Gordon of Darton, Marcos De Valencia, Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Gilbert of Walchope and Guildmasters Dona Silfren the Singer and Don Henry Fox. He was declared successful and presented with the sash of his new rank.

Rowany – December AS XLVIII (2013)

At Yule Tournament in December 2013:
On the fourteenth day of December 2013 at the Yule Tournament in the Barony of Rowany, our Scholar Alexis of Yuri, sponsored by Provosts Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Gomez de Crecy, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Liadan ingen Fheradaig, John Longshanks, Raegan of Lunihawk, and Ceara Shionnach, Journeyman Daffyd of Rowany, and Guildmaster Angus Galbraith. The candidates did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Alexis of Yuri to the rank of
Free Scholar.

On the fourteenth day of December 2013 at the Yule Tournament in the Barony of Rowany, our Scholar Tatjana Natasha of Lunihawk, sponsored by Provosts Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Gomez de Crecy, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars John Longshanks, Raegan of Lunihawk, and Ceara Shionnach, Journeyman Daffyd of Rowany, and Guildmaster Angus Galbraith. The candidates did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Tatjana Natasha of Lunihawk to the rank of
Free Scholar.

Southron Gaard – January AS XLVIII (2014)

On the twentieth day of January 2014 at Canterbury Faire, our Free Scholar James of Southron Gaard, did play his Journeyman’s prize against Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in their subtle mysteries of the forms of Longsword (in the German style), Singled Handed Sword (following the instructions of George Silver) and Sword and Buckler (as described in Manuscript I.33), all using the Cut and Thrust extensions of our rules. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Ludwig von Regensburg, Provosts Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Gomez de Crecy, Gordon von Shrouden Frouder and Thomas of Darton, and by Guildmaster Don Emrys Tudor. The candidates did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate James of Southron Gaard to the rank of Journeyman. He was presented with a sash with a long and notable history which I will not attempt to remember here.

Rowany – April AS XLVIII (2014)

At Rowany Festival on Friday the 18th Day of April, Free Scholar Liadan ingen Fheradaig, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Baton; and Rapier. The candidate was examined by Provosts Diccon Shorthand, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Wolfram Flammenhertz, and by Guildmaster Angus Galbraith and Ancient Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon. The examiners did conclude that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Liadan ingen Fheradaig to the rank of Journeyman. Journeyman Liadan received a sash provided by Provost Juliana de Northwood.

At Rowany Festival on Friday the 18th Day of April, Free Scholar Ceara Sionnach, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Baton; and Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Provosts Diccon Shorthand, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Haos Windchaser, Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Wolfram Flammenhertz, and by Guildmaster Angus Galbraith and Ancient Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon. On due consideration, the examiners did conclude that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Ceara Sionnach to the rank of Journeyman. Journeyman Ceara received a sash provided by Guildmaster Owain.

Burnfield – July AS XLIX (2014)

Fencing Fest XI, Canton of Burnfield AS49, July 2014:
BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Scholar, Bartolame Yinago de Leon, to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: case of rapier. These are to give notice that our said Free Scholar was at Fencing Fest XI, to perform and do his utter most for the achievement and bearing away of the prize.

Examiners: Free Scholars Takahira Zenjirou Minagawa, Abdal al-Ahmed ibn Aziz ibn Hammad, Reagan of Lunihawk. Journeymen Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu, James of Southron Gaard. Yellow sash given by Journeyman Yamamoto Kenjiro Yoshimitsu.

Politarchopolis – November AS XLIX (2014)

On the 29th Day of November at the Fields of Gold held by the Barony of Politarchopolis:
Scholar Owen of Torlyon, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Alexander a la Fontayne and Merione French, Journeyman Ceara Sionnach, and Provosts Gomez de Crecy and Juliana de Northwood. The examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Owen of Torlyon was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar, receiving his sash from Queen Liadan II.

Scholar Francesco di Falco, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Alexander a la Fontayne and Merione French, and Provosts Gomez de Crecy and Juliana de Northwood. The examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Francesco di Falco was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar, receiving his sash from Queen Liadan II.

Scholar Lorccan Ruadh, sponsored by Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Alexander a la Fontayne and Merione French, Journeymen Ceara Sionnach and Queen Liadan ingen Fheradaig, and Provost Gomez de Crecy. The examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Lorccan Ruadh was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar, receiving two sashes from Queen Liadan II and Ceara Sionnach.

Southron Gaard – January AS XLIX (2015)

It is with great pleasure that I, Don Emrys Tudor, announce that at Canterbury Fair upon the afternoon of Thursday the 22nd of January, Scholar Anna de Wilde was upon the field to be tested in the subtle mystery at the weapons of Sword and Dagger for her Free Scholar prize. Having been examined by Free Scholar Giovani de Mario de Vittorio de Juan de Bendio, Free Scholar Jude of Lunihawke, Journeyman Hugh de Calais, Journeyman Lord James of Southron Gaard, Journeyman THL Ceara Sionnach, Journeyman Reagan of Lunihawke, Provost Don William de Cameron, and Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. The candidate was judged to have achieved the prize and was duly awarded with the yellow sash marking her new rank of Free Scholar in the Lochac Guild of Defense.

Stormhold – March AS XLIX (2015)

On the first day of March 2015 at Stormhold Monthly Bash, our Scholler Nicolas Askebrenner, did play his Free Scholler’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholler Godard de Ravenser, Journeymen Edine Godin, and Cathán mac Sétna uí Loingsigh, and Provost Wolfram Flammenherz. After due consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Nicolas Askebrenner to the rank of Free Scholler.

On the first day of March 2015 at Stormhold Monthly Bash, our Scholler Rodrigo diaz Mendoza, did play his Free Scholler’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholler Godard de Ravenser, Journeymen Edine Godin, and Cathán mac Sétna uí Loingsigh, and Provost Wolfram Flammenherz. After due consideration, the examiners did agree that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and did elevate Rodrigo diaz Mendoza to the rank of Free Scholler.

Rowany – April AS XLIX (2015)

Rowany Festival, Barony of Rowany AS 49, April 2015

[Details to be added]

Krae Glas – October AS L (2015)

TO WHO ALL PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN THAT: I, Donya Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Provost of the guild did sponsor my Scholar Elizabeth laChatte to play her Free scholars prize Sunday the fourth day of October A.S. 50, at the Great Southern Gathering. Elizabeth was duly examined in the form viz sword and cloak by Free scholars Jude of Lunihawke, Baron Leif; Journeymen Edine and Raegan of Lunihawke; Provost Greg Tortouse and Guildmaster Owen Cantor ap Hugh. She was deemed successful at the bearing away of the prize and received her free scholar scarf from Edine’s stocking.
LONG LIVE THE CROWN OF LOCHAC!!!

Rowany – March AS L (2016)

I, Gilbert Wallop Guildmaster, sponsored Scholar Seumas Mac Thorsten to play his Free Scholars’ prize on Friday the 25th day of March A.S. 50, at Rowany Festival. Seumas Mac Thorsten was examined in the form of single sword by: Free Scholars Merrione French, Veil le Pantera, Edward Cooper, and Ulrich of Innilgard, and Journeyman Don Lorccan Ruadh. He was deemed successful at the bearing away of the prize and was awarded a sash made from material that previously warmed and protected Provost Master Wolfram Flammenherz’s home.

I, Gilbert Wallop Guildmaster, sponsored Free Scholar Annabelle Perot to play her Journeyman’s prize on Friday the 25th day of March A.S. 50, at Rowany Festival. Annabelle Perot was examined in the forms of: single sword (C&T), Sword & Buckler (C&T), and Spadone (C&T), by: Journeymen, Don Lorrcan Ruadh, James of Southron Gaard, and Faelan mac Flainn, Provosts, Gordon of Darton and Juliana de Northwood, and Guldmaster Adib Tariq ibn Jelal. She was deemed successful at the bearing away of the prize and was awarded Journeyman Miguel de Santiago’s sash, given to him by Provost Everard Sefar.

I, Gilbert Wallop Guildmaster, sponsored Free Scholar Rodrigo diaz Mendoza to play his Journeyman’s prize on Friday the 25th day of March A.S. 50, at Rowany Festival. Rodrigo diaz Mendoza was examined in the forms of: single sword (C&T), Sword & Buckler (C&T), and Spadone (C&T), by: Journeymen, Don Lorrcan Ruadh, and James of Southron Gaard, Provosts, Gordon of Darton and Juliana de Northwood, and Guldmaster Adib Tariq ibn Jelal. He was deemed successful at the bearing away of the prize and was awarded the Journeyman sash given to me by Provost Everard Sefar on the occasion of my Journeyman’s Prize.

I, Donna Lindoret of Brynn Myrddin, Provost of the Guild of Defence did give leave and licence to my Scholar, Sigvald Suithandi to play his Free Scholar Prize at Rowany Festival on the 26 of March 2016. He was examined by Free Scholars Jude of Lunihawke, Gwyneth ferch Aeddon, Ulrich of Innilgard, Odette de la Rive and Ivan Iroslavich. Upon due consideration the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Sigvald Suithandi was raised to the rank of Free Scholar and awarded a gold scarf in recognition of his rank. LONG LIVE THE CROWN OF LOCHAC!!!

I Guildmaster William Blackwood did give leave and licence to my Scholar Ulrich of Innilgard to play his Free Scholar Prize at Rowany Festival on the 26 of March 2016. He was examined by Free Scholars Veil le Pantera, Edward Cooper, Adair McDermid and Ivan Iroslavich. Upon due consideration the examiners concluded that the candidate had achieved his prize and Ulrich was raised to the rank of Free Scholar and duely received his yellow sash.

At Rowany Festival on Friday the Twenty-Fifth Day of March in the Fiftieth year of our Society, I, Guildmaster Don Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did give leave and license to our Free Scholar Lorcan Ruadh to play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Sword and Buckler; Rapier; and Rapier and Rotella. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Faelinn MacFlainn, James of Southron Gaard, Merione French and Owen of Torlyon, Provosts Adair MacDermid, Gordon of Darton and Haos Windchaser, and Guildmaster Gilbert Walchop. The examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Don Lorcan Ruadh was elevated to the rank of Journeyman. LONG LIVE THE CROWN OF LOCHAC!!!

At Rowany Festival on Friday the Twenty-Fifth Day of March in the Fiftieth year of our Society, I, Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard MoOD , did give leave and license to our Free Scholar Veil le Pantera to play his Journeyman’s Prize in the following weapons: Longsword under the Rules for Cut and Thrust, Rapier and Buckler, and Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Journeymen Regan of Lunihawke, Merione French, Faelan McFlainn and James of Sutherongaard, Provosts Gordon of Darton and Julianna de Northwood, and Guildmaster Silfren the Singer. The examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and The Honorable Lord Veil le Pantera was elevated to the rank of Journeyman.

TO ALL WHO PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN THAT: At Rowany Festival on Friday the Twenty-Fifth Day of March in the Fiftieth year of our Society, I, Ancient Guildmaster Dameon Greybeard MoOD , did give leave and license to our Scholar Gwyneth ferch Aeddan to play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the following weapons: Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar’s Veil le Pantera, Ivan Iroslavich, Edward Cooper and Ulrich of Innilgard. The examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and The Lady Gwyneth ferch Aeddan was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar.

The body of Guildmasters gave their leave and licence to Provost Julianna de Northwood to attempt her Guildmasters prize. The examiners for her prize were Guildmasters ibn Jelal, Owain Cantor ap Hugh, William Blackwood, Francios Guyon, Caleb Adolphus, Gilbert Walhop, Silfren the Singer and Dameon Greybeard. After due consideration Julianna was judged to have been successful in her seven forms vis: single rapier, rapier and dagger, case of rapier, sword and buckler (c and t), sword and rotella (c and t) single dagger (c and t), dagger and cloak (c and t). Julianna was thereby raised to the rank of Guildmaster to the acclaim of the populous and the Queen who was in attendance throughout the prize. Julianna was presented with her black sash, that had been previously worn by Guildmasters Dameon Greybeard, ibn Jelal and Caleb Adolphus. The sash was presented to Guildmaster Julianna by the Queen upon the field at Rowany Festival this 26th of March 2016. Congratulations to Julianna de Northwood, the newest Guildmaster of the Lochac Royal Guild of Defence. Long live the Crown of Lochac

— Intervening records to be added shortly —

Stormhold – July AS LI (2016)

At the Guild Brawl in the Barony of Stormhold, AS 51, July 2016:
Free Scholar Nicolas Askebrenner, sponsored by Guildmaster Gilbert Wallop, did play his Journeyman’s prize in the forms of Spadone (C&T), Rapier and Buckler (C&T), and Single Rapier (C&T). The candidate was examined by Journeymen Anabelle Perrot, Rodrigo diaz Mendoza, Miguel Rodrigo di Santiago, and Siegfried Zoder, and Provost Wolfram Flammenherz. He was deemed successful at the bearing away of the prize and was awarded Journeyman Rodrigo diaz Mendoza’s green sash.

Innilgard – October AS LI (2016)

At the Great Southern Gathering, Barony of Innilgard AS 51, October 2016:
Scholar Zofia Varsoviensis, sponsored by Guildmaster William Blackwood, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Ulrich of Innilgard, Free Scholar Seumas mac Thorseyn, Free Scholar Anna de Wilde, Free Scholar Ethan Drake and Journeyman Kit Hackforth. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Zofia was granted the rank of Free Scholar in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Scholar Cullan of Innilgard, sponsored by Guildmaster William Blackwood, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Seumas mac Thorseyn, Free Scholar Amos Ironbeard (also known as Jarnskeggi the Mad), Journeyman Yevan de Leeds, Journeyman Faelan mac Flainn and Free Scholar Ethan Drake. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Cullan was granted the rank of Free Scholar in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Free Scholar Ulrich of Innilgard, sponsored by Guildmaster William Blackwood, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Sword and Rotella, Sword and Buckler and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeywoman Merione French, Journeyman Yevan de Leeds, Journeyman Failan mac Flainn, Journeyman James of Southron Gaard, Journeyman Gabriel Ziegler, Journeyman Kit Hackforth, Provost Adair MacDermid, Provost Haos Windchaser, Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye and Provost Don Wolfram Flammenhertz. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Ulrich was granted the rank of Journeyman in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Free Scholar Amos Ironbeard (also known as Janskeggi the Mad), sponsored by Guildmaster William Blackwood, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Rotella. The candidate was examined by Journeywoman Merione French, Journeyman James of Southron Gaard, Journeyman Yevan de Leeds, Journeyman Gabriel Ziegler, Journeyman Kit Hackforth, Journeyman Failan mac Flainn, Provost Adair MacDermid, Provost Haos Windchaser, Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Provost Don Wolfram Flammenhertz and Guildmaster Don Emrys Tudor. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Amos was granted the rank of Journeyman in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Scholar Safiyya Fiore da Rabatta, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Anna De Wilde, Free Scholar Amos Ironbeard, Journeywoman Merione French, Journeyman Gabriel Ziegler, and Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Lady Safiyya was granted the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild.

Scholar Mikołaj Varsoviensis de Sarmatia, sponsored by Provost Haos Windchaser, did play his Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Ulrich of Innilgard, Free Scholar Seumas mac Thorseyn, Free Scholar Amos Ironbeard, Journeyman Yevan de Leeds and Journeyman Faelan mac Flainn. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Mikołaj was granted the rank of Free Scholar in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Free Scholar Jude of Lunihawke, sponsored by Provost Lindoret of Brynn Myrddin, did play her Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Longsword (C&T), Sword and Dagger, and Sword and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Journeywoman Merione French, Journeyman James of Southron Gaard, Journeyman Gabriel Ziegler, Journeyman Kit Hackforth, Journeyman Raegan de Bause, Provost Haos Windchaser, Provost Don Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Provost Don Wolfram Flammenhertz and Guildmaster Don Emrys Tudor. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Jude was granted the rank of Journeyman in the Royal Guild of Defense.

Journeyman Kit Hackforth, sponsored by Guildmaster William Blackwood and Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, did play his prize for the rank of Provost in the forms of Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Buckler, Rapier and Cloak, and Pike. The candidate was examined by Provosts Aylwin Greymane, Adair MacDermid, Haos Windchaser, Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Gomez de Crecy, Wolfram Flammenhertz and Guildmaster Emrys Tudor and with the assistance of Journeyman Yevan de Leeds. After a thorough examination, the candidate was deemed to have met the standard and was elevated to the rank of Provost within the Guild of Defence. Kit was adorned with the provost sash belonging to Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye who had received it from Guildmaster Silfren the Singer who received it when she played her prize within the Kingdom of the West.

Politarchopolis – January AS LI (2017)

At Twelfth Night Coronation in the Barony of Politarchopolis AS 51, January 2017:
Scholar Zanobia Adimari, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Amanda Martel, Free Scholar Cullan of Innilgard, Free Scholar Elizabeth La Chatte, Free Scholar Sigvaldr Sviðandi, and Free Scholar Ivan Iaroslavich. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Lady Zanobia was granted the rank of Free Scholar in the Guild.

Scholar Gaspar Falk de Cantoria, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid and with permission of the Lord Guildmaster, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Buckler. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Amos Ironbeard, Journeywoman Ceara Shionnach, Journeyman Don Lorccan Ruadh, and Provost Don Gomez de Crecy. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Gaspar was granted the rank of Journeyman in the Guild.

Rowany – April AS LI (2017)

At Rowany Festival in the Barony of Rowany AS 51, April 2017:
Mistress Katherne Rischer, Free Scholar of Drachenwald, sponsored by Guildmistress Juliana de Northwood and with special dispensation from the Lord Guildmaster, did play her Lochac Guild of Defence Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Rapier and Dagger. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Declan of Drogheda, Free Scholar Zophia var so Viensis, Free Scholar Mikolaj var so Viensis, Free Scholar Seumas McThorsten of the Black Dolphin, Journeyman Owen of Torlyon, and (then) Don Gregory Tortuse de Slolye. After due consideration and timely decisions that did not take 2 days, it was decided that she had indeed succeeded in the achievement and bearing away of the Prize.

Scholar Euphemia de Niccolo Ziani, sponsored by Maestro ibn Jelal, Guildmaster of Fence, did play her Free Scholar’s Prize in the form of Single Rapier. The candidate was examined by Free Scholar Safiyya Fiore da Rabatta, Free Scholar Zanobia Adimari, Free Scholar Seamas McThorsten of the Black Dolphin, Journeyman Merione French, and Ancient Guildmaster Francois Henri Guyon. After careful deliberation, her examiners did unanimously agree that she had indeed achieved the Prize and was awarded the yellow scarf as recognition that she had been granted the rank, rights and privileges of a Free Scholar of our Guild.

Free Scholar Amanda Martel, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play her Journeywoman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Case of Rapier. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Ulrich of Innilgard, Journeyman Gaspar Falk de Cantoria, and Journeyman Owen of Torlyon. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Amanda was granted the rank of Journeywoman in the Guild.

Free Scholar Ivan Iaroslavich, sponsored by Provost Adair MacDermid, did play his Journeyman’s Prize in the forms of Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, and Rapier and Cloak. The candidate was examined by Journeyman Ulrich of Innilgard, Journeyman Gaspar Falk de Cantoria, and Journeyman Owen of Torlyon. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and Ivan was granted the rank of Journeyman in the Guild.

Journeyman James of Southron Gard, sponsored by Provost Gordon of Darton, with support of Provost Thomas Donnesbane, did play his Provost’s Prize in the forms of Sword and Dagger, Single Sword, Sword and Buckler, Longsword all in the cut and thrust format, and Poleaxe in the heavy format. The candidate was examined by Provost Wolfram de Flammenhertz, Provost Lindoret of Brynn Myrrdin, Guildmaster Caleb Adolphus and Guildmaster Tariq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysaburi. After due consideration, the examiners agreed that the candidate had achieved the Prize and James was granted the rank of Provost in the Guild.

Riverhaven – August AS LII (2017)

At Fencing Fest XIV, Barony of Riverhaven AS 52, August 2017:
BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Don Henry Fox, gave leave and licence to our Scholar, Emma Rose Montague, to play her Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier. These are to give notice that our said Scholar was at Fencing Fest XIV, and was examined by Free Scholars Euphemia di Niccolo Ziani, Zofia Varsoviensis and Provost Gomez de Cressy after due consideration she was duly awarded the Free Scholar’s scarf.

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Don Henry the Fox, gave leave and licence to our Free Scholar, Abd al-Hamid ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Hammad, to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: single rapier, rapier and rotella, and case of rapier. These are to give notice that our said Free Scholar was at Fencing Fest XIV, and was examined by Journeymen Lorcan Ruadh, Amos Ironbeard, Diego of Darton and Provosts James of Southron Gaard, Thomas of Darton and Kit Hackforth, after due consideration she was duly awarded the Journeyman’s scarf.

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Don Henry the Fox, gave leave and licence to our Free Scholar, Bartolame Yinago de Leon, to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: single rapier, rapier and dagger, and case of rapier. These are to give notice that our said Free Scholar was at Fencing Fest XIV, and was examined by Journeymen Lorcan Ruadh, Amos Ironbeard, Diego of Darton and Provosts Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin and Thomas of Darton and Guildmaster Caleb Adolphus, after due consideration she was duly awarded the Journeyman’s scarf.

Politarchopolis – December AS LII (2017)

At Fields of Gold, Barony of Politarchopolis AS 52, December 2017:
To all who profess skill at arms, Aidan of Judd who now will be called Aidan Murray, took to the field at Politarchopolis to play his free scholars prize in single sword. He was examined by Free Scholars Euphemia di Niccolo Ziani and Zanobia Adimari as well as Journeymen Ivan Iaroslavich and Gaspar Falk de Cantoria. The examiners judged him to be worthy of advancement to free scholar.

Southron Gaard – January AS LII (2018)

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Provost James of Southron Gaard, gave leave and licence to my Scholar, Ursula Roberta, to play her Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery of the rapier and dagger. Said Scholar was at Canterbury Faire 2018 and was examined by Free Scholars Anna de Wilde and Katherine of Glastonbury and Provost William de Cameron. After due consideration she was duly awarded the Free Scholar’s scarf.

Rowany – April AS LII (2018)

Upon Saturday the 21st of April, Market Day at Rowany Festival AS LII, Gordon of Darton, henceforth known as Lucious Cornelius Gordanius, being invited by the body of Guildmasters, did play his Guildmasters Prize in the following forms. His first form was a public lesson in Stringere as taught by three Italian masters, Ridolfo Capo Ferro, Nicoletto Giganti, and Salvator Fabris. The candidate did then appear upon the field for examination. In Single Rapier his examiners were Guildmasters Henry Fox, Francois Henri Guyon, and Owain Cantor ap Hugh. Sword and Buckler was contested using the Cut and Thrust Rules and the candidate was examined by Guildmasters Angus Galbraith, Caleb Adolphous, and Dameon Greybeard. Longsword was also contested using the Cut and Thrust Rules and the candidate was again examined by Guildmasters Angus Galbraith, Caleb Adolphous, and Dameon Greybeard. Returning to the Rapier Rules the candidate was then examined in the form of Rapier and Cloak by Guildmasters Owain Cantor ap Hugh, Francois Henri Guyon, and Henry Fox. Case of Rapier was examined by Guildmasters Henry Fox, Angus Galbraith, and Caleb Adolphous. Finally the form of Rapier and Dagger was examined by Guildmasters Owain Cantor ap Hugh, Francois Henri Guyon, and Henry Fox, and the Lord Guildmaster Emrys Tudor. The collected Guildmasters did then consider the candidate in private conference and declared that the prize was most decisively won. The candidate was presented upon the field with the black sash of the Lord Guildmaster Emrys Tudor, who had previously received the sash from Guildmaster Táriq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysábúrí.
Long Live the Crown of Lochac

TO ALL WHO PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS Let it be known that on the 20th day of April, AS 52, on the Village Green of Rowany Festival We, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye gave leave and licence to Our Scholar, Sir Mari Alexander, to play her Journeyman Prize in the following weapons, vis: Rapier, Rapier and Buckler, Rapier and Dagger. This is to declare that Our Scholar did present herself and was examined by Journeymen Amanda Martel, Merione French, Reagan, Bartholomew de Lyon, Ulrich of Innilgard and Ivan Iaroslavic, Provosts Lindoret of Bryn Myrrden, Gomez de Crecy and Christopher Hackforth, Guildmasters Angus Galbraith and Emrys Twdr. The assembled examiners quickly agreed that the candidate had successfully achieved the Prize, admitting Sir Mari to the Royal Guild of Defence with the rank of Journeyman.
LONG LIVE THE CROWN

Riverhaven – August AS LIII (2018)

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Master Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Scholar, Ines de Tlanelpantla, to play her Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier in the form of La Verdadera Destreza. These are to give notice that our said Scholar was at Fencing Fest XV, on the Saturday morning. She was duly examined by: Free Scholars Euphemia de Niccolo Ziani, Zofia Varsoviensis, Emma Rose Montagu, Seumas MacThorsteyn; and Journeymen Kenjiro Yamamoto Yoshimitsu and Abd-al ibn Hamid ibn Abd-al Aziz ibn Hammad. After due discussion she was awarded the yellow scarf of the Free Scholar rank from Euphemia de Niccolo Ziani.

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Master Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Scholar, James Pond, to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier. These are to give notice that our said Free Scholar was be at Fencing Fest XV, on the Saturday morning. He was duly examined by: Free Scholars Zofia Varsoviensis, Tokirhira Zenjiru Minagawa, Amalia del Benino; Journeymen Abd-al ibn Hamid ibn Abd-al Aziz ibn Hammad, Owen of Torlyon; Provosts Maestra Lindoret of Byrrn Myrrdin, James of Southron Gaard; and Guildmaster Master Lucius Cornelius Gordianus. After an enjoyable Prize the examiners did feel that he was fit, and he was awarded the yellow scarf of the Free Scholar rank, formerly belonging to Finnr Magnussen.

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Master Lucius Cornelius Gordianus , did give leave and licence to our Scholar, Lucius Cornelius Ulf, to play his Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at this weapons, viz: Longsword under the cut and thrust rules. This is to give notice that our said Scholar was at Fencing Fest XV, on the Saturday morning. He was duly examined by: Journey men Diego Alonso Moreno; Kenjiro Yamamoto Yoshimitsu Provosts James of Southron Gard and Thomas Donnesbane of Darton. After due discussion he was awarded a yellow scarf obtained from the exotic North by Journeyman Diego.

Krae Glas – October As LIII (2018)

TO WHO ALL PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN THAT: I, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye did give leave and license to our Free Scholar, Odette de la Rive, to play their Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Cloak. This is to give notice that the candidate did present on the field at Great Southern Gathering, where she was examined by Journeymen Amos Ironbeard and Miguel di Santiago, Provosts Mistress Lindoret of Bryn Myrdinn, Master Gomez de Crecy, and Don Everard Sefar, and Guildmaster Master Gilbert de Walchope. After a significantly thorough examination, the examiners agreed the candidate had successfully played her prize and awarded her the rank of Journeyman in the Royal Guild of Defence.

TO WHO ALL PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN THAT: I, Provost Kit Hackforth did give leave and license to our Scholar, Primus Valerius Densus, to play their Free scholar’s Prize in the single sword against all Free scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries. This missive is to give notice that at GSG the scholar play his prize against Free scholars Godard, Saemus Gaskin, Elizabeth la Chatte and Zofia Varsoviensis, Journeymen Amos Ironbeard and Miguel di Santiago and Provost Everard Sefar. Having been thoroughly examined, the scholar did bear away the prize, with a form most excellently fought. Congratulations to our newest Free Scholar,

Politarchopolis – December AS LIII (2018)

To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that: I Provost Alessandro di Firenzi did give leave and license to our Scholar Aliette le Lievre, to play her Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in all the subtle mysteries of Single Rapier. This is to give notice that the candidate did take the field at Fields of Gold, and was duly examined by Free Scholars: Zanobia Adimari, Seumas Gaksin Journeywomen: Merione French, Raegan de Cressy, Provost: Adair MacDermid After due consideration, it was decided that the Candidate did successfully bear away the Prize. The yellow scarf which was presented by the Crown was made by Alessandro di Firenzi from off cuts of a dress of Lady Ysabella Vitale who was a strong supporter of the Fencing community.

To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that: I Guild-mistress Juliana de Northwood did give leave and license to our Free Scholar Christopher of the Red Shirt, to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz Rapier and Dagger, Rapier and Buckler, and single Rapier. This is to give notice that the candidate did take the field at Fields of Gold, and was duly examined by Journeymen: Raegan de Cressy, Owen of Torlyon, Gaspar Falch de Cantoria, Provost: Adair MacDermid, and Guild-masters: Caleb Adolphus, and Tariq ibn Jelal. After due consideration, it was decided that the Candidate did successfully bear away the Prize. The green scarf awarded was given by GM Tariq ibn Jelal to Gomez de Cressy, who passed it to His Grace Stefan Glaube, who then passed it to Christopher.

Southron Gaard – January AS LIII (2019)

To all who profess skill at arms, let it be known that: I Guildmaster Emrys Tudor did give leave and license to our Free Scholar Katherine of Glastonbury, to play her Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz Longsword, single Rapier, and Rapier and Dagger. This is to give notice that the candidate did take the field at half an hour past noon on Friday the 25th of January at Canterbury Fair. The candidate was duly examined by Journeyman Diego Alonso Morena, Provosts: Lindoret of Bryn Myrddin, Gregory Tortuse de Sloleye, and Thomas of Darton, and Guild-masters: Owain Cantor ap Hugh, and Lucius Cornelius Gordianus After brief consideration, it was decided that the Candidate did successfully bear away the Prize. The green scarf awarded was a new scarf given by Guild Master Emrys Tudor.

Innilgard – March AS LIII (2019)

TO ALL WHO PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS
Let it be known that I, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye did give leave and licence for Our Scholar, Steffan Killianus, to play his Free Scholar’s prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provost and Guildmasters in their subtle mysteries, viz: Rapier and Buckler. This is to announce that the Scholar was present on the field at Innilgard’s Rapier Championship on the 10th of March this year prepared to play his prize. Steffan was examined by Free Scholars Ethan Drake, Primus Valerius Densus, Cullan of Innilgard, Journeymen Faelan MacFlainn and Ulrich of Innilgard. After discussion with the Examiners it was agreed that Steffan had successfully played the prize and was awarded the rank of Free Scholar.
Long Live the Crown!

Rowany – April AS LIII (2019)

TO ALL WHO PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN:

At Rowany Festival on 19 April 2019, I, Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did give leave and license to our Scholar, Anna Felice Tavestoche, to play her Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Rapier and Dagger.
The candidate was examined by Free Scholars Aliette le Lievre, Zanobia Adamari, Seumas McThorsteyn and Elizabeth la Chatte, and Journeyman Ulrich of Innilgard. The examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and Anna was elevated to the rank of Free Scholar.

FURTHERMORE…

At Rowany Festival on 19 April 2019, I, Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hughe, did give leave and license to our Journeyman, Lorcan Ruadh, to play his Provost’s Prize against all Provosts and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Sword and Buckler; Rapier; Rapier and Dagger; Rapier and Rotella; and Rapier and Cloak.
The candidate was examined by Provosts Adair McDermid, Giles Leabrook, Gomez de Crecy, Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Haos Windchaser, James of Southron Gaard, and Lindoret of Brynn Myrddin, Guildmistress Juliana de Northwood and Guildmasters William Blackwood and ibn Jelal.
Following due consideration, the examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize, and Lorcan was elevated to the rank of Provost.

LONG LIVE THE CROWN OF LOCHAC!!!

Darton – May AS LIV (2019)

TO ALL WHO PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS
Let it be known that I, Guildmaster Lucius Cornelius Gordianus at May Crown 11 May 2019 do give leave and licence to our Journeyman Diego Alonso Morena to play his Provost’s Prize against all, Provosts and Guildmasters in the subtle mysteries of: Single Rapier, Rapier and Dagger, under the Rapier rules, under the Cut and Thrust rules. A case of swords, Sword and Buckler, & Chang Dao (Chinese Longsword). The candidate was examined by Provosts Thomas of Darton & James of Southron Gaard and the Lord Guildmaster Emrys Tudor. After examining him in the rain the examiners concluded that the candidate had successfully played the Prize and Diego was elevated to the rank of Provost. He obtained a scarf with the following lineage: Tariq ibn Jelal ibn Ziyadatallah al-Naysaburi presented it to Thomas of Darton of his achieving the rank of Provost Thomas of Darton presented the scarf to Diego Alonso Morena on his achieving the rank of Provost.
FOR THE CROWN AND POPULOUS OF LOCHAC

Burnfield – August AS LIV (2019)

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Master Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Free Scholar, James Pond, to play his Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and square target, rapier and dagger, and rapier. Said Free Scholar did present himself for examination on Sunday 4th August AS LIV (2019) at Fencing Fest during the time set aside for prizes and was examined by the following members of the Guild: Journeymen Wulfric Greycloak, Owen Featherstone, Reagan of Lunihawk, Jude Donetsk, Abd al-Hamid ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Hammad, and Crys Goch ap Menter. Upon due consideration, the board of examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Journeyman according to the Charter and Ordinances of the Guild. James Pond was presented with the green scarf of his new rank, which was one previously worn by Journeyman Abd al-Hamid ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Hammad.

FURTHERMORE,

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that I, Guildmaster Master Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Free Scholar, Ines de Tlanelpantla, to play her Journeyman’s Prize against all Journeymen, Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: bracer, gauntlet and rapier, rapier and dagger, and rapier. Said Free Scholar did present herself for examination on Sunday 4th August AS LIV (2019) at Fencing Fest during the time set aside for prizes and was examined by the following members of the Guild: Journeymen Wulfric Greycloak, Owen Featherstone, Reagan of Lunihawk, Jude Donetsk, Abd al-Hamid ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Hammad, Crys Goch ap Menter, James Pond, and Provost Master Gomez de Cressy. Upon due consideration, the board of examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed successfully played the Prize and did elevate her to the rank of Journeyman according to the Charter and Ordinances of the Guild. Ines de Tlanelpantla was presented with the green scarf of her new rank, which was previously worn by Journeyman Owen Featherstone.

FURTHERMORE,

Be it Known to All that Possess Skill at Arms, That Ancient Guidmaster Damien Greybeard did give leave and licence to the Journeyman Pantero Pantera to play his Provost’s Prize against all Provosts and Masters of the Royal Guild of Defence in the following weapons: longsword, and sword and buckler, to be played using the cut and thrust rules of Lochac, and single rapier, rapier and cloak, and rapier and dagger to be played under the the standard rapier rules of Lochac.
Said Journeyman did present himself for examination on Sunday 4th August AS LIV (2019) at Fencing Fest during the time set aside for prizes and was examined by the following members of the Guild: Provosts James of Southron Gaard, and Gomez de Crecy, and Guildmasters Caleb Adolphous, ibn Jelal, and Juliana de Northwood. Upon due consideration, the board of examiners did decree that the candidate had indeed successfully played the Prize and did elevate him to the rank of Provost according to the Charter and Ordinances of the Guild. Provost Pantero Pantera was presented with the blue scarf of his new rank, which was one previously worn by Guildmistress Juliana de Northwood. The scarf was provided by Guildmaster ibn Jelal, who knew the Ancient Guildmaster would be slack and not ensure there would be one made available for his Candidate! Special thanks to Provost Donncadh Bailey who stood upon the field as proxy for the Ancient Guildmaster, to ensure all forms were played according to the customs and traditions of the Guild and Kingdom.

Innilgard – October AS LIV (2019)

At Great Southern Gathering AS 54, October 2019:
To those of the most Illustrious yet Unfortunate Maestri and Students of the Art of Rational Blows take heart that We, Provost Gregory Tortouse de Sloleye, Master of Defence, did give leave and licence to Our Scholar Kaczna of Bohemia, studious and serious padawan of Sir Mari Alexander to set forth and submit to the set of examiners so minded to suggest such skills in need of solutions with the sword, to whit, the Rapier. Rest assured, absent Maestri and Students alike, Our Scholar was present and ready to play her prize against Your Fellow professors of the art: Free Scholars Sofia Varsoviensis, Godard de Ravenser, Sebastian Sarazen, Seamus MacThorsten, Ethan Drake, and Journeyman Faelan MacFlainn demanding the demonstration of her skill and dissolution of their mysteries.
This is to let be known that Our Scholar put forth an art akin to a rhapsody that would have entertained Her Majesty, and, after some short seance, the gathered examiners spoke by fiat that colours should be flown across the candidate those that have successfully attained the rank of Free Scholar in the Royal Guild of Defence of Lochac.

Politarchopolis – November AS LIV (2019)

TO WHO ALL PROFESS SKILL AT ARMS LET IT BE KNOWN THAT:
I, Provost Lorcan Ruadh did give leave and license to our scholar, Catalÿn Gárdonyi, to play their Free Scholar’s Prize against all Free Scholars, Journeymen, Provosts, and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Sword and Buckler. This is to give notice that the candidate was duly examined by, Free Scholar, Seamus Gaskin, Journeypersons Amanda Martel, Yvan Yaroslavic and Gaspar di Falk de Cantoria at Fields of Gold, on Saturday 30 November at 1:30, and was successful in bearing away of the prize. Her scarf was passed down by Free Scholar Aliette le Lièvre and made by Lady Ysabella Vitalae.

I, Provost Lorcan Ruadh did give leave and license to Free Scholar, Aliette le Lièvre, to play their journeywomans Prize against all, Journeymen, Provosts, and Guildmasters in all their subtle mysteries in the following weapons, viz: Single Sword, Sword and Dagger and Sword and Cloak. This is to give notice that the candidate was duly examined by, Journeypersons Amanda Martel, Yvan Yaroslavic and Gaspar di Falk de Cantoria, Provost Gomez de Crécy, Guildmistress Juliana de Northwood and Guildmaster Owain Cantor ap Hugh at Fields of Gold, on Saturday 30 November at 2:00, and was successful in bearing away of the prize.
Her scarf was was passed down Provost Lorcan Ruadh, preceeded by Journeywoman Liadan ingen Fheradaig and made by Guildmaster Damian Greybead.

St Florian – August AS LVI (2021)

BE IT KNOWN, to all that profess skill at arms that we, Guildmaster Master Henry Fox, did give leave and licence to our Journeyman, James Pond, to play his Provost Prize against all Provosts and Guild Masters in their subtle mystery at these weapons, viz: rapier and square target, rapier alone, rapier and rotella, rapier and bracer with gauntlet, and rapier and dagger. These are to give notice that our said Scholar was at St Florian Fighter Practise on the 23rd day of August AS LVI, and did play his Prize against Provost Donnchadh Bailie and Guildmaster Master Henry Fox. The examiners, after due consideration of the candidate’s performance, did award James Pond the rank of Provost, giving him the blue sash of such rank given by Provost Donnchadh Bailie, being a new scarf worn by said Provost.