Kingdom of Ealdomere April 29th, 2000

Coronation Pas d'Armes To celebrate the Coronation of the valiant Edouard Beausoleil and his fair consort Eanor of Amberhall, a great Passage of Arms will commence. Her Highness, Princess Eanor, invites all fighters of honour and renown to attend her tournament on this glorious day. Come and show to her the inspiration of your consort! Come and display for the people of the known world your heraldry and your prowess on the field! And although the chance to test your mettle with such noble company as the Knights of Ealdormere must be draw enough, know also that an exalted prize will be given to the gentle who wins this Passage - a prize of unequalled honour in all the world over. For that person will be known as the Captain of the Queen’s Company for as long as Eanor sits upon Ealdormere’s throne, and will be granted all the privilege such a title deserves. Such an honour will not be lightly won. The challengers in this tournament will be judged as the give their initial challenges to the tenants  of the day, as they do honour to their consorts through their prowess on the field against their opponents and in their last great fight at the conclusion of the tournament. Good gentles, prepare your harness, your livery and your challenges. Hone you skills at arms, look to your consort for inspiration and present yourself upon the field on the Coronation day.

Company of Saint Michael Saturday, May 13, 2000

A Deed of arms on Horseback and Foot Let all princes, lords, barons, knights and squires of all the marches of the East and all other kingdoms, who are not banished or enemies of the king our lord, know that on the 13th of May in the Canton of Northpass that the Company of St. Michael and certain others shall hold a very noble deed of arms, on horseback and on foot, in the form and manner following. There shall be three shields hung up, and all those who shall, by king-at-arms or pursuivant, touch the red shield shall be bound to perform courses on horseback, running at the ring and quintain and Saracen's head. And those that touch the black shield shall do combat on foot with spear, pollaxe, sword or dagger at their pleasure. And those that touch the blue shield shall take part in a noble melee on foot with rebated swords. And at the deed of arms there shall be noble and rich prizes given by the ladies and damsels, for those that do best on the field, and also for the bravest entry, that is to say for the splendor of their array and retinue, and the nobility of their bearing within the lists. And to better please the ladies, we ask you to outfit yourself with all that pertains to noble deeds of arms: appropriate harness, with crests, coats of arms and horses covered with the arms of the noble tourneyers, as is the ancient custom. Moreover, those that wish to take part in the deed of arms should come to the helmshow beforehand, to display their crests and achievements, or at least their shield or banner painted with their arms, or those of their household or group, or a device assumed for the day. An achievement is a piece of wood, in this case 5" wide by 8", painted with your name and the arms, helm and crest that you will bear upon the field, displayed so that your deeds and honor may be more clearly recognized. And for more on how to make one, and models you can adapt for yourself, as well as for more on how to prepare yourself for the deed of arms, you may visit the company of St. Michael website.