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[[Category: Crown Poetry]] [[Category: Crown Tournaments]]
Bards of Sternfeld Praise Poetry Project

Crown Tournament, Fall AS LII

10/21/2017

==Introduction==
===MiddleWiki Notes===

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===Introduction To The Compilation===
So....what’s all this then?....

Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Lords, Ladies, Gentlefolk all – Greetings and fair tidings!

This was.....an experiment. And an adventure. We have a bardic group that’s been meeting in Sternfeld for a little over a year. We’ve been learning a tremendous amount, growing as both performers and writers, and getting into rather a bunch of shenanigans. What you hold in your hands is – appropriately - our first harvest.

At Known World Cooks and Bards in AS 49 (2014 CE), I took a class from Viscountess Wander Riordan called “Iron Bardic: writing poetry about an event, while AT the event.” She’d gone to several fighting events, including Crown Tournament, picked a fighter, observed them, and then wrote about them and presented it to them. And not only fighting events. There are amazing things – big and small - happening at every event. I wanted to do this for Midrealm Crown someday.

Our challenge to ourselves was to WRITE SOMETHING for each combatant/consort couple entering Crown List. It didn’t have to be long. It didn’t have to match the persona. It didn’t even have to be a documentable form (but WOW did some of them raise the bar there...). Since several of us were not going to be able to attend, most of the pieces were written before the event. Several were composed on site (yay! Iron Bard!), or had blanks filled in. There were – as always – combatants on Crown List who did not fight that day. We decided to include their pieces anyway, if they’d been pre-written. No sense in wasting good poetry!

If you’re reading this, thank you. Thank you for your interest, and thank you for giving us venue. We hope you enjoy these first fruits of our labor. And in the weighty words of the First Tournament, “NEXT time, I’m going to ----“

In Service,

-- Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]] Shenaniorganizer

==Sir Alric of the Mists==
Sir Alric of the Mists

Fighting for Baroness Katherine Vivian

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Shield of the weak, 
Protector of the fallen, 
Sir Alric of the Mists 
Steps proudly into the ring. 

Strong Dragon’s sword 
Fighting for Warrior Katherine. 
Confident yet humble. 
Mighty yet kind. 

==Sarjeant Njall Tjorkilsson==

Sarjeant Njall Tjorkilsson

Fighting for The Honorable Lady Elisif Leifsdottir

by Lady [[Líadan Liathán]]

Njall Tjarkilsson 
Terror chaser 
Fire's fighter 
Able leader 

Njall Tjarkilsson 
Loves Leifsdottir 
Patient mentor 
Teacher, learner 

Njall Tjarkillson 
Just as judger 
Wise advisor 
Life's assayer 

Njall Tjarkilsson 
Quiet speaker 
Third son, younger 
Honor's lover. 

''This one is for a Danish raider, so I looked up a Danish poetic form to get the rhyme pattern.''

==Lady Adelais of Pferdestadt==
Lady Adelais of Pferdestadt

Fighting for Lord Dimarus Of Dernehealde

by Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

Fiercely fights this armored rose 
Blocking Dyderic’s raining blows 
Thus to her lord, devotion shows 

Matched pair to meet in tournament 
Sun and moon shine resplendent 
At once Consort and Combatant 

''an englyn milwr of 2 stanzas''

==Sir A’kos of Roaring Wastes==
Sir A’kos of Roaring Wastes

Fighting for THL Bella Roisin O’Coilleain

By Sarah the Scholar

Crisp, the autumn air 
Wisps of flowing long hair 
Sir A’kos strikes his foe 
Filling the opponent with woe 

Bella the beauty so rare 
Admiring her hero’s dare 
With love she doth glow 
As A’kos deals another blow 

The foe casts a vicious glare 
But A’kos’ nerve doth not wear 
Bella’s ardor he doth know 
His confidence always doth show 

==Baron Brisi Thorgrimsson==
Baron Brisi Thorgrimsson

Fighting for Lady Moda Afidottir

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Brave Brisi Thorgrimsson 
Stands proudly on the field. 
For lovely Moda Afidottir 
His mighty weapon does he yield. 

Black diamond boldly shown 
On gleaming field of white. 
Baron Brisi meets Drust and Atzinger 
In glorious, honorable fight. 

==Sir Cedric Adolphus==
Sir Cedric Adolphus

Fighting for Her Ladyship Honor von Atzinger

by Lord [[Dai Gerdwr]]

When that Autumn Crown should send their call 
Comes Cedric, Captain, Knight to stand withal 
To raise that arm that guides his brothers' heart, 
And bring such truth as takes the wounded's part. 

In steel and chivalry is virtue shown 
While wood and paper make the spirit known - 
So that same hand that deftly smooths the grain 
May brandish sword and thus bid Honor reign. 

''Iambic Pentameter rhyming couplets as in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales''

==Duke Dag Thorgrimmson==
Duke Dag Thorgrimmson

Fighting for Duchess AnneMarie de Garmeaulx

by Lord [[Dai Gerdwr]]

Doom brings Dag Thorgrimsson! 
Duke wields bane blade, slain scythes. 
Seven he sat sov'reign, 
Seeks now eight, for fate calls. 
Inspiration reigning, 
Rose fair question poses - 
Clasp and wolf's head whispers, 
"Win, and then begin it." 

''Lausavísa (a single stanza dróttkvætt)''

==Lord Dimarus Of Dernehealde==
Lord Dimarus Of Dernehealde

Fighting for Lady Adelais of Pferdestadt

by Lord [[Dai Gerdwr]]

Fight for one whom you inspire 
Her strength fans your battle fire 
Both would Middle throne require. 

Honor in the double deed, 
Labor, duty, guaranteed 
Hone the habit and succeed. 

''an englyn milwr of 2 stanzas''

==Sir Drust MacArlith==
Sir Drust MacArlith

Fighting for Lady Rhiannan Blaiddwen

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Swinging hammer or sword 
Does Sir Drust MacArlith prevail. 
Howling proudly, he enters the fray. 
Artisan, happily willing to serve. 
Fighting for Rhiannon’s honor, 
Lady of grace and talent well-known. 

==Captain Dyderic Wolfhart==
Captain Dyderic Wolfhart

Fighting for The Honorable Lady Odette D’Amboise

by young lad Khellian

Captain Red, with loyal arm 
Marshall field, strong in heart 
Gracious teacher, fierce a friend 
Son of wolf, Dragon guard 

Odette – Lady – favor bear 
Take the field, for honor seek 
Adelais and Raymond win 
Grim the fates so speak. 

May this poem sing your glory 
This day but one in your grand story 

''Ballad – 2 quatrains of tetrameter with a closing duplet abcb defe gg''

written by young lad Khellian, with small assistance from his father Master Tonis van Driele

==Duke Edmund of Hertford==
Duke Edmund of Hertford

Fighting for Duchess Kateryn Bronwyn of Gloucester

By Baron [[Breddelwyn Ap Taliesin]]

Edmund of Hertford 
Edmund the Great 
Great is your stature 
Great is your story 
Great is your prowess 
Great is your Wisdom 
Great are you in the arts 
Great is your Heart 
Great is your love for Kateryn 
Great is the Heart of Kateryn 
Great is her smile 
Great is she in beauty 
Great is her knowledge 
Great is she in the arts 
Great is her love of Edmund 
Great are they two together. 

''Irish lines accompanied by harp''

==Sarjeant Gareth Bloodworth==
Sarjeant Gareth Bloodworth

Fighting for Dame Nicholaa Halden

by Lord [[Dai Gerdwr]]

Gareth Bloodworth, 
Serjeant's war berth. 

Skulls shout presence; 
Fret signs essence. 

Lifetime training - 
Fame attaining. 

''Cywydd Deuair Fyrion (four syllable couplets)''

==Baron Gintaras the Tauras==
Baron Gintaras the Tauras

Fighting for Baroness Kristiana of Arden

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Mighty Midland warrior 
Marshall, Captain, offering counsel .
Bull with sword stands proud this day. 

Fighting for Kristiana 
Baroness, welcome of the newly come, 
Helper of both stranger and friend. 

Battle bravely on the green field. 
Bathe your sword, let it drink 
Of your combatants’ blood. 

==Master Gunther von Stein==
Master Gunther von Stein

Fighting for Mistress Maria Teresa Ribeiro dos Santos

By Baron [[Breddelwyn Ap Taliesin]]

We are our dreams 
In our youth we have done this. 
Your dreams have kept you young 

The Dream in your heart has come 
Alive for the privilege to fight for 
Your most wonderful Lady 
To fight for the honor 
To call yourself 
King 
And your Lady 
Queen 

In and for you both 
The Dream keeps 
You Alive in your 
Heart, and us also 

''Irish lines accompanied by harp''

==Lord Haroun Ibn-Ditir==
Lord Haroun Ibn-Ditir

Fighting for Duchess Eanor of Amberhall

By Sarah the Scholar

Commander of Cellachstenics for the athletic 
Esteemed Lord Haroun Ibn-Ditir 
The foe’s challenge begins here 
Haroun’s battle pace is frenetic 

The mighty Duchess Eanor of Amberhall 
Female fighters, a family affair 
Eanor a warrior herself with no compare 
The one Haroun looks to impress above all 

==Sir Ixtilixochitl de los Indios==
Sir Ixtilixochitl de los Indios

Fighting for Lady Norelle of Scholairi

by Master Tonis van Driele

'''The Jaguar Stalks'''

Draw nigh and harken to the tale 
Eager Aztec, so lithe and hale 
Intrepid eyes, wage war with chance 
Out held he forth, two swords to dance 

Silent each step, this warrior walks 
Ix the jaguar quick shifts and blocks 
No yield within, expertly stalks 
Doth leap the cat, his prey doth balk 

In two long bouts, our hero fall 
Oh snarl again – bold jaguar call 
Scolairi Lady, bids rise again 

''Acrostic''

==Baron Jaime von Atzinger==
Baron Jaime von Atzinger

Fighting for Baroness Eleanor von Atzinger

by Lady [[Líadan Liathán]]

Raise a hand for Sir Jaime von Atzinger. 
Raise a hand if you know well this man. 
Raise a hand should you count him your comrade. 
Raise a hand if you’ve live where he stands. 

Raise a hand if you’ve fought upon battlefields, 
Surrounded by throngs of the foe, 
Without any good kinsman to aid you, 
With no route of true safety to go. 

And when every known pathway seems dire, 
When all hope of a victory is lost, 
There appears smiling Jaime, full-fired, 
And the enemy pays supreme cost. 

Jaime lays on with fervor and vigor. 
Jamie routs every blade in your way. 
Jaime slays all, the smaller, the bigger, 
And then disappears into the fray. 

Stand ye now if you count Jaime worthy. 
Stand ye now if you value his smile. 
Stand ye now if you’d follow Sir Jaime 
To the mouth of Hel’s Gate and a mile. 

For the price of a man is his measure. 
The sense of a man is his truth. 
So, we rise now, to praise him with pleasure, 
And to stand for a man of great worth. 

==Sarjeant Kari Garanhirson==
Sarjeant Kari Garanhirson

Fighting for Lady Fritha Eikbandrsdottir

By Baron [[Breddelwyn Ap Taliesin]]

Son of Gods 
Word smith 
Poet praised 
Death wielder 
Foe fiend 
War warbler 
Sword swinger 
Sword singer 

Alone against many, 
Steadfast, 
You sang death 
To them and 
Delivered 

But they brought yours. 
Foe leader, 
Their King, 
Angered, and 
Scorns them, 
Their deed done, 
Silencing the 
Sword singer 

''In Celtic society, bards were a protected class, and the King wouldn’t let you kill them!''

==Viscount Leif Gray Fox Haakonson==
Viscount Leif Gray Fox Haakonson

Fighting for Viscountess Astrid of the Yellow Rose

by Master Tonis van Driele

Viscount crown / doth glitter bright 
Knight’s chain glint / as sun doth fly 
Haakonson / come Man of might 

Gray fox strides / across azure sky 
Sword he lifts / steel flashes fire 
Otto slain / Valkyrie fly 

Field thus won / list doth retire 
Astrid fair / praise and honor 
Yellow Rose / she doth inspire 

''Terza Rima (9 lines, aba bcb cdc; each line is tetrameter)''

==Sir Lothar Nachtshatten==
Sir [[Lothar Nachtshatten]]

Fighting for Mistress Gwyneth Banfhidhleir

by Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

As servant, Lothar stood for many royals 
Behind the scenes, efficient, wise and loyal. 
Today he raises well-worn sword and shield 
For chance to honor Gwyneth on crown field. 

With Gareth Bloodaxe dance deadly pavane. 
A pause, a flurry of blows, and then move on. 
Our flower of chivalry may sometimes fall 
But never fail – holding honor above all. 

''Iambic Pentameter rhyming couplets as in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales''

==Lord Marcus Ap Talymar==
Lord Marcus Ap Talymar

Fighting for Lady Brianna Deardeas

by Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

Three swords Marcus holds willingly in his heart 
-- the sword of his father, who taught him the warrior’s art 
-- the sword of his own, as familiar as his own arm 
-- the sword Oathbinder, blade of legend and honor 

Three women Marcus holds gently in his heart 
-- Melisande, dearly held mother 
-- Vukasin, highly held queen 
-- Brianna, brightly held inspiration 

Three stories strengthen Marcus’ heart 
-- The legends of his opponents - and his courage to try them 
-- The history of his barony - and his faith to make them proud 
-- HIS tale, not fully writ – and his persestence to try again for greatness 

''Welsh triads''

==Lord Orn Harofari==
Lord Orn Harofari

Fighting for Lady Faoiltigherna ni Bhroin

By Sarah the Scholar

As Lord Orn steps onto the field of battle 
The audience cheers with anticipation 
His opponent’s confidence begins to rattle 
Orn charges and strikes with calculation 

He battles for the trusted keeper of gold 
She, who looks on with great delight 
Lady Faoiltigherna of the Gale Winds bold 
As for her, Orn bravely doth fight 

==Lord Otto von Baden==
Lord Otto von Baden

Fighting for Mistress Felice Debbage

by Lady [[Líadan Liathán]]

Drink to the health of Squire Otto von Baden, 
Who fights for the Mistress Felice’s hand. 
This quiet and humble crusader engladdens 
Us all with his beauty and keen self-command. 

Good Otto fights bravely with bold inspiration. 
Strong Otto strides boldly to enter the throng. 
Young Otto swings fiercely with youth’s exultation. 
Wild Otto slays mightily with his sword arm strong. 

Be glad that the Midrealm holds Otto von Baden. 
Rejoice that this good man fights here on our side. 
Be grateful the enemy's sight of him saddens 
The fiercest of warriors when they must collide. 

==Sir Raymond d’Anjou==
Sir Raymond d’Anjou

Fighting for Mistress Hauviette d’Anjou

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Comes now mighty Raymond d’Anjou 
Bearing lily flower of sanguine hue 
To fight with honor, fair and true 
For loving and helpful Hauviette. 

Mentor of children, player of games 
“Welcome!” to newcomers does he proclaim. 
Accepting Turkish food from his beloved Dame, 
Beloved Chief Cook, Hauviette. 

==Sir Seto Gesshuko==
Sir Seto Gesshuko

Fighting for Her Ladyship Ynes de Jaen

by Lady Tualaith

Dragon’s samurai 
From land of rising pancake 
Seeks the Midrealm throne 

Bristling with sharp dragon’s teeth 
Unlike Cadmus, sows no ire 

Winter’s blade slays Lord Otto 
Summer’s blessing, Ynes smiles 

''Renga (Japanese form = 5 7 5, 7 7, 77)''

Team effort, Tualaith and Lucia

==Sor Ustad Hassan al Hajjii Sovalye==
Sor Ustad Hassan al Hajjii Sovalye

Fighting for Lady Rowen Hen Enaid

by Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

One dragon dims, succession raises another always 
A crown – perhaps – and renown always 

Warriors gather, heed the call of our king “We seek heirs!” 
A crown – perhaps – and chivalry always 

Behold Ustad, the pilgrim, the traveller, marked in green 
A crown – perhaps – and faith always 

Dances with Dag, seven time king 
A crown – perhaps – and honor always 

Win or lose, his lady inspires. What is this day’s brightest treasure? 
A crown – perhaps – and Rowen always 

''Gazel – 5 or more rhyming couplets, ending with the same word''

==Sir Wigthegn the Younger==
Sir Wigthegn the Younger

Fighting for Lady Neassa O’Cathasaigh

by Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

Hear and Harken / Honored people 
Dragon throne calls / Crown for claiming 
Wigthegn answers / Willing to honor 
Neassa Fair / Evening star 
Quarter finals / fights like the storm 
Retire with honor / Another day prevail 

''Anglo-Saxon alliterative verse''

==Sir Logan MacCoinnich==
Sir Logan MacCoinnich

Fighting for Mistress Zaynab Yasmine Binthasan

''did not attend''

By Sarah the Scholar

Canton of Three Hills boasts of his skill 
Sir Logan of great martial renown in the North 
He, the warrior of insurmountable will 

Mistress Zaynab spectates with great thrill 
As her mighty combatant charges forth 
Sir Logan on the field is never still 

He moves and swings, going in for the kill 
Logan’s opponent feeling his own unworth 
Dreading each blow, having more than his fill 

==Sir Lothair Von Drachenstein==
Sir Lothair Von Drachenstein

Fighting for Baroness Ysadora Von Drachenstein

''did not attend''

By Lady Brigitta Rosa von Metten

Though glory be found on the field of battle, 
Braver still are those who stay behind 
Fighting the battles of love and duty 
Protecting the weak by disease maligned. 

Take honor – good Lothair – in your deed 
Sacrificing chance at the crown 
To care for one in mortal need 
To treasure family more than renown. 

A few days before Crown Tourney, Lothair sent word that he and his lady had withdrawn, for personal reasons relating to a family member’s health. We were touched, and rewrote their piece.

==Count Lucien Phillip De Bordeaux==
Count Lucien Phillip De Bordeaux

Fighting for Countess Catarina DeBruyn

''did not attend''

by Lady [[Líadan Liathán]]

Praise Lucien Philip de Bordeaux! 
All shout a knight’s anthem who know 
When he faces his friends and his foes on the field, 
This mountain immobile, this rock who won’t yield, 
With his sword and patience – both weapons he wields – 
They are dealt the most accurate blow 
From Count Lucien Philip de Bordeaux. 

The light of Count Lucien’s life? 
Catarina DeBrun, his dear wife. 
For her, and Three Hills in the Andlecran lands, 
For his love of the populace, home, hearth, and clans, 
For king, queen, and country, for chivalry grand, 
He stands…and he waits…and he strikes 
And he fights the most noble of fights. 

==Count William of Fairhaven==
Count William of Fairhaven

Fighting for Countess Isolde de la Ramee

''did not enter list''

By Maestra [[Lucia Elena Braganza]]

Don’t scare your household. 
We had fun, and we’re taking 
A well deserved break 

''Haiku''

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