THE INVESTITURE OF
LADY ELERI AND SIR MERWYYD

'Twas was a Day of many Miracles. All manner of paupers, peasants, and Peers and those of low and high birth mingled at market--Gypsies were seen dancing in the halls. Though ill winds did bluster, as if to herald a great storm, the skies remained clear, and a woolen legging appeared on the field of combat. Could be none other than that which belonged to our own St. Bogdacious, left behind when he freed himself from the bog as 'twas miraculously free of all signs of age or mud. Thus a good omen and a new relic was made known unto the worthy citizens of Axemoor.

At the Great Court, Sir Merwyyd and Lady Eleri were summoned before the King and Queen. A grand procession with many flowing banners heralded their way. They stood above all others resplendent in new raiment of Sable and Or with borders ornate with the finest of gold threads crafted during many hours of labor. As the King and Queen placed the Coronets that signify Baronial power upon the noble brows of Their Excellencies, a dazzling, bright light did stream into the hall illuminating all those before the thrones and the hall did shake from the great cheers that rang forth from those assembled. Their Excellencies were gifted Hour Glasses, both large and small, by Their Stellar Highnesses. Then did His Stellar Highness, Prince Eric of Chester, ask unto the new Baron and Baroness "What boon wouldst thou ask of me?" They spoke thus, "Not for us but for our people, grant unto us that Christmas Revel be returned to its traditional place on the calendar day of December." And to the unbounded joy of the Axemoorovians, it was made so. Then were Lord Shoiel ben Yisrael and his Lady Francesca summoned to appear before Their Excellencies, who honored them with fine Red Hats to signify that they were now Citizens of Axemoor. There also was Their Excellencies' Seleonean cousin, Baron Finn Normansson, received into the fellowship of the Order of the Laurel. Also did Baku the Mongol win the Phoenix list; Seth of Newcastle, the St Bogdacious list; Ifer de Leycester bested the other Archers, and Thorgrim the Riftwalker prevailed amongst the Rapiers.

Earlier had been heard a cry of alarm thruout the lands, as a vile creature called Ally Gattour did make itself known in the nearby river. As no flames came out its nostrils and 'twere no young lads or lasses found missing or without limbs, 'twas proclaimed that indeed 'twas not ill but another good omen perchance from St. Bogdacious. Thus the Knights and Archers were to be sent for, so as to slay the Beastie, what was give to us by our dear Saint. This to be delivered up unto the cook to be set before the King's Table. But before the fierce creature could be set upon it was found transformed into a Bread which was of such great girth as to rival that of His Majesty Himself and of such a length as to span the length of the King's Table, whereupon it was set. Miraculously it did suffice to feed all the Populace. Then at Feast, did Cyrille Robert the Bard entertain all, whilst platters laden with countless removes of savory Meats aplenty were served forth. From the kitchens came forth the laments of the otherwise stalwart Cooks as they were beset upon by pixies who caused the sugres to burn and dishes to be overturned but the Populace and Nobles would hear of it not and bade them hold their tongues as they were more than pleased and satiated with the fine array of Vittles that had been set before them.

At end of Feast the People of Persona set forth on the perilous journey to the Circle of Fire to present before the newly crowned Baron and Baroness of Axemoor a large chest of fine wood, fat with many goodly handcrafted Items, books of Wisdom, and Liqueurs. Whilst hastening to join those of her ilk, our own Citizen Lady Cristina, earlier joyfully apprenticed to Her Excellency Mistress Francesca daTrani at Court, was set upon by jealous, evil Trolls whilst crossing the bridge. Although she battled most bravely she was laid to the ground. Those assembled brought torches to thwart the assailants and the Physic did declare her thus saved from grievous Harm. More was done this day than can be writ.

As seen by mine eyes,

Lady Lucia Borromeo, Order of Justinian