Kingdom of Lochac Royal Guild of Defence

Chronicle of Events

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 AS37 (2002).  It has been drawn up according to 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.

Rowany - December AS37

On 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 AS37

On 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 Festival - April AS37

On 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 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 AS38

On the Sixth day of June AS 38 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 AS38

On the Eighth 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 Hugh, 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 AS38

On 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 AS38

On the Twelfth 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 AS38

On 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 AS38

On 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 Festival - April AS38

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 AS39

On 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 AS39

On 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 AS39

On 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 Festival - March AS39

On 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 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 AS40

On 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 AS40

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.

Canterbury Faire - February AS40

On 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 Festival - April AS40

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 Tudur, 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 AS41

On the Twelfth Day of August, at the North of the Border 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 AS41

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 AS41

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 AS41

 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 Don 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 artes 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 Don 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.

Canterbury Faire - February AS41

On Sunday 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 Festival - April AS41

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 AS42

On 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 AS42

On 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 Don 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 AS42

On the First Day of October, at the Anealan Championship, Free Scholar Catalina de Gata, sponsored by Provost Dona Sabine D' Ricold da Forli, 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.

Owain Cantor ap Hughe
Provost Secretary
Email: owain AT homemail DOT com DOT au DONT SPAM ME

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