Coron-Artem-art - 3/16/98 Coronation Ceremony of Artemisia's second crown, John and Alyna. An example SCA coronation ceremony. NOTE: See also the files: coronations-msg, event-rev-msg, event-ideas-msg, evnt-stewards-msg, demos-msg, crown-cost-msg, coronets-msg, fairs-msg. ************************************************************************ NOTICE - This file is a collection of various messages having a common theme that I have collected from my reading of the various computer networks. Some messages date back to 1989, some may be as recent as yesterday. This file is part of a collection of files called Stefan's Florilegium. These files are available on the Internet at: http://www.florilegium.org I have done a limited amount of editing. Messages having to do with separate topics were sometimes split into different files and sometimes extraneous information was removed. For instance, the message IDs were removed to save space and remove clutter. The comments made in these messages are not necessarily my viewpoints. I make no claims as to the accuracy of the information given by the individual authors. Please respect the time and efforts of those who have written these messages. The copyright status of these messages is unclear at this time. If information is published from these messages, please give credit to the originator(s). Thank you, Mark S. Harris AKA: THLord Stefan li Rous Stefan at florilegium.org ************************************************************************ Subject: ANST - Artemisian Coronation, etc. (long) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 98 01:16:46 MST From: Dennis and/or Dory Grace To: ansteorra at Ansteorra.ORG Hi all, Aquilanne here. Artemisia just recently had her second coronation, the new Crowns being from our home Barony of 1000 Eyes; the King presently being a *squire* to one of Lyonel's former squire brothers (nifty cool, eh?). They did some neat stuff with the ceremony, and though it's a bit long, it might be of interest to any quasi-SCA-anthropologists out there, plus I just wanted to share a bit of it with you all. *************************************** Coronation Ceremony of John & Alyna January 10th, 1998 Populace Draws Nigh for Coronation Ceremony Barons and Baroness are seated in the front of the hall on either side of the thrones. On a prearranged signal by Lord James Newton Stiles, Meg and Conner step to the side of the dais and begin singing "Burden of the Crown." Individual group banner bearers are in the back of the hall with their group's rolled up banners. Katlin will be in the back with an assistant and the mantles of state. Gareth and Fenix will be in back with the chains of estate, and Lord Jurgen will be with them and the sword of state. Viscountess Anna, Viscountess Courtney, Master Einendoch, and Sir Landolf are in the back of the hall with the canopy and poles. Niccolo, the Royal Herald begins walking forward from the back of the hall. He announces: "In the year of our Lord 1997, being Anno Societatus 32, on the 11th day of October; that same fated day long ago, when William, Duke of Normandy did become known as the Conqueror, a great tournament was held in the Barony of Arn Hold. The undisputed victor of that day was John de Clare fighting for the honor of his lady sister Alyna Isabelle de Clare and the right to wear the Crown of Artemisia. By right of arms John and Alyna did become the Crown Prince and Princess. This day John and Alyna come forward to claim the Crown and Thrones of Artemisia." John and Alyna come forward under a canopy borne by 4 Pillars of Artemesia. The Herald says: "Stand and pay due tribute to John and Alyna, coming forward under the ensign of Artemisia. The canopy is borne by 4 members the Order of the Pillar of Artemisia, Viscountess Anna Zauberkunstlerin, Viscountess Courtney Caeseria lmy, Master Einendoch, Thane of Arnhold, and Sir Landolf Witkowski". John and Alyna come forward to front of hall stopping in front of the thrones. The canopy bearers pass legs of canopy off to 4 designatedpeople to place the legs of the canopy in portable holes. The Pillars of Artemisia stand to the sides of the thrones. John and Alyna pick up the Crowns, which are on the thrones. John says, "These crowns represent Artemisia. They are made of precious metals found in these lands, crafted by the skilled hands of Artemisians. But without the people of Artemisia, these are mere bands of metal." John calls forward the 4 Pillars of Artemisia and says; " I charge you to go to the back of this hall and give these Crowns to the people of Artemisia and have the crowns passed forward." 4 Crown passers then go to the back of the hall. As they walk away, John says, "I beg a boon of the people of Artemisia. Please take these Crowns and add your touch and warmth to them, and pass them on to your fellow Artemisians." The Crowns are passed forward, during this time the Loch Salann Music Guild will play. As the Crowns make it to the front of the hall they are passed to the Baron of Arn Hold and Sentinel's Keep, who pass them to the baron/ess of Loch Salann and 1000 Eyes, who hold the Crowns for John and Alyna. John and Alyna point to the Crowns and say "These Crowns now truly contain the magic it takes to make an Artemisian King and Queen. They have been passed to Us through the populace of Artemisia. The warmth of your love and your belief in our common dream give these crowns life". In Our reign we will always try to keep these Crowns warm with our touch, in memory of yours". John takes the King's Crown and says: "I won the right to wear this Crown by right of Arms. (John turns to Alyna) But I could not win this by Myself. It was your inspiration that gave me the strength to be victorious. And it is by your hand that I wish to be Crowned. Alyna takes the King's Crown from John and says: "By the grace of God and right of arms, I do crown you King of all Artemisia." and then crowns John. John then takes the Queen's Crown and says: "As you have inspired me in the past, I ask you to reign beside me as Queen" John then crowns Alyna. Royal Herald announces that the mantles of state were made by Mistress Yelisveta Katlin Savrasova, and are presented to John and Alyna by her. They either put them on or touch them and have them put away. Next the chains of state, made by Mistress Carol of Stargate are brought forward by Viscount Sir Gareth ap Llewllyn and Lady Morwenna atte Fenix. Same process. Lord Jurgen von Lowenburg, the maker of the sword of state will bring forward the sword and present it to John. The Herald announces to the populace, "Now stands before you, clad in the vestments of the Crown and Kingdom of Artemisia, John and Alyna, second King and Queen of these lands." "Long live the King, Long live the Queen, Long live these sovereign lands of Artemisia." Royal Herald reads the listing of the lands of Artemisia. As each group is called forward, a person from that group bearing the groups banner comes forward. Banner bearers will come forward and alternate which side of the hall they stand on. The baronies will be announced last. As the baronies are called forward the baron/ess will come forward with their banner and bow, then kneel before the king and queen. When all four baronies are called forward, the baronage will immediately go into fealty oaths. The fealty oath for the baronage shall be:.... This day do I _________, Baron/ess of ___________, render homage and fealty to the King, Queen, and Kingdom of Artemisia. I do swear to be Thier liege man of life and limb and to rule my lands justly and honorably in the Thier name. I shall continue to voice the words and desires of the Crown to my people and the needs of my people to the Crown. This I do swear by the ideals of chivalry and all I hold sacred and true, so say I _________ John and Alyna will say: "So do We, John and Alyna, hear these oaths, and do for Our part, swear to protect you and your households to the best of Our ability, till the stars shall fall from the sky, the world ends, or these Crowns pass from Our hands." Completing the baronage fealty oaths the baronage will return to their thrones. The royal herald will ask the knights to stand, when they have all stood. John will say; "Knights of the Realm, while I have you all gathered here this day, I charge you with a quest. Go forth amongst the young warriors of Artemisia, fighting and working with as many as you can. Share your knowledge of chivalric virtues and values as you share the art of fighting with these young fighters." John will have the knights face out to the populace and John will say: "Fighters of Artemisia, before you stands the flower of chivalry of this Kingdom. I charge each of you to seek these gentlemen out and learn from them, that the prowess of this Kingdom shall be enhanced." The Herald will ask the members of the Order of the Laurel to stand. When they are all standing, John will say: "Laurels of this Realm, I would like to charge you with a quest to impart your respective arts and talents to each aspiring artisan in Our Kingdom." John will have the Laurels face out to the populace, then John will say: "Artisans of Artemisa, before you stands the pinnacle of artistic achievement of this Kingdom. I charge each of you to seek these gentles out and learn from them, that the beauty of Our Kingdom shall be enhanced." The herald asks members of the Order of the Pelican to stand. When they are all standing, John he shall say: "Pelicans of the Realm, you are the backbone of our great society. Your knowledge and skills and your willingness to serve are what make Our Kingdom run. I charge you with a quest, go forth and find those who would serve and teach them your skills." John will ask the Pelicans to face the populace, and John will say: "people of Artemisia, before you stands the Pelicans of the Kingdom. 'Tis by the unselfish service of the populace that Our Kingdom runs. Those of you who wish to serve, I charge you to seek these gentles out and learn their skills. Herald will then ask members of the Orders who wish to swear fealty come forward and kneel before the Crown. The herald will call forward, Royal Peers, the Officers of the Realm and then the populace who wishes to swear fealty. John and Alyna will hold the Sword of State, members of the populace will say after the herald: "this day do I, _________ swear homage and fealty to the Crown and Kingdom of Artemisa. Endeavoring always to be a true leigeman, for the greater glory of Artemisia. This I do swear by this sword and by my honor." John and Alyna will say: "So do We, John and Alyna, hear these oaths,and do for Our part, swear to protect you and your households to the best of Our ability, till the stars shall fall from the sky, the world ends, or these Crowns pass from Our hands. Everyone is dismissed to their seats. The Royal Herald calls forward Thorfinn and Sarah who are recognized for their service. And Sarah recognized as the first lady of the Rose for the Kingdom of Artemisia. The Royal Herald calls forward the court of Their Majesties: ******************************************************** So, there's a little inter-kingdom anthropology to mull over, digest, or pop into the delete/trash receptical, as each may see fit. Aquilanne Dory Grace--The Inkwell denouncer of Tytyvylus & warrior crone amazing at mail.utexas.edu Edited by Mark S. Harris Coron-Artem-art Page 5 of 5