Fall Crown Tournament, AS LX (2025)

Fall Crown Tournament, AS LX (2025)

Date	October 26, 2025
Location	Kingdom of the Outlands
Hosted by	Their Majesties Simon and Aria
Event type	Crown Tournament
Preceded by	Spring Crown Tournament, AS LX
Followed by	Fall Coronation, AS LX

Overview

The Fall Crown Tournament of the Kingdom of the Outlands was held October 18–19, AS LX (2025) at Golden Eagle Campground in the Barony of Dragonsspine. The event determined the Heirs to the Stag Throne, resulting in the victory of Hrothger Monomakh fighting for Ingriðr Rauðkinn, who became Crown Prince and Crown Princess of the Outlands.

The event was hosted under the reign of King Simon and Queen Aria. Sorcha MacGillivrey served as event steward.

Tournament

The Crown List consisted of nineteen combatants, including three pairs who fought on behalf of one another.

Combatant	Fought for
Sir Falnor Lakemeirr	Baroness Kata útama Geirr
Baroness Kata útama Geirr	Sir Falnor Lakemeirr
Master Jorundr Sylfason	Baron Bernardo dei Medici
Baron Bernardo dei Medici	Master Jorundr Sylfason
Lord Thorvald Bjarg	Lord Ryujin Tatsuaki
Lord Ryujin Tatsuaki	Lord Thorvald Bjarg
Duke Hrothger Monomakh	Countess Ingriðr Rauðkinn
Duke Walrick de Blakeney	Duchess Cecilia
Dux Outlandium Mordygan MacGregor	Countess Ymanie the Midwife
Sir Aelric Kyrri	Mistress Akilina Ianikitova
Sir Uighur-un Buqu Bagadur	The Honorable Lady Johanna Morganstern
Master Thorsteinn Vandringsmann	The Honorable Lady Anneka Mikaelsdóttir
Sir José Taberna de Torquemada	Doña Genoveva Meyer
Fechtmeister Erich Geisler	Stalmeisterin Apollonia Zawmstricker
Sir Nicolae Rares	The Honorable Lady Sharon of the Roses
Baron John Roslyn the Ox	Master Cerridwen verch Ioreword
Don Yagu Tetsuya	Noble Shirin al-Sasan
Dominus Tiberius Aurelius Albinus	Baroness Diana of Llanberris
Lord Reinhart von Holzkirchen	Mistress Auria of St. Golias

Master Thorsteinn Vandringsmann withdrew from the tournament due to injury, and Sir Aelric Kyrridid not compete.

The final round was best two out of three and fought between Dux Outlandium Mordygan MacGregor and Duke Hrothger Monomakh, with victory going to Duke Hrothger.

Site and Features

The event was held at Golden Eagle Campground near the area of Colorado Springs, Colorado and hosted by the Barony of Dragonsspine.

There were two variations of the site token: a ceramic medallion bearing a Stag and Doe, and a leather token dyed emerald and stamped with a Stag.

A journalist from KOAA 5 in Colorado Springs attended the event, resulting in televised coverage titled “Knights fight for the rule of a four-state medieval kingdom here in Colorado.” View the segment here.

Court and Recognitions

During the Saturday and Sunday courts, Their Majesties recognized numerous gentles for service, skill, and artistry. Highlights included an offer of admittance to the Order of Defense for Apollonia Zawmstricker and the elevation offers and ceremonies for several peers.

The following awards and honors were given over the course of the event:

Awards and Recognitions

Date	Recipient	Award	Notes
Saturday morning	Robin Eclipse	Ragnar's Hammer	For assistance in site operations; scroll by Kökechin Qo'a (illumination) and Eoghan MacIver (calligraphy).
Saturday morning	Apollonia Zawmstricker	Offer of Order of Defense	Recognized for mastery in rossfechten.
Saturday evening	Eorann O’Connor	Offer of Order of the Mark	For excellence in archery.
Saturday evening	Mistress Angel d'Auvergne	Order of the Laurel	Elevation for contributions to the arts, particularly with garb and other fiber arts
Saturday evening	Bernardo dei Medici	Ragnar's Hammer	For service in ensuring event success.
Saturday evening	Buggius dei Medici	White Scarf	—
Saturday evening	Sorcha MacGillivrey	White Scarf	—
Saturday evening	Amina al-Zahra	—	Tribute honoring Amina and her steed Venus.
Sunday morning	Mistress Sharon of the Roses	Order of the Pelican	Elevation for excellent service to the Kingdom
Sunday morning	Master Robert Hunteman	Order of Defense	Elevation for excellence in the rapier arts.
Sunday morning	Bronwen of Hindscroft	Offer of Order of the Laurel	For excellence in culinary arts.
Sunday morning	Marisse de Bourgogne	Golden Lance	—
Sunday morning	Robin Eclipse	Silver Tyne

Elevations

Mistress Angel d'Auvergne

Mistress Angel d'Auvergne was first offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel at the first court of Roi Simon Montgumery and Reine Aria de Chatillon at Summer Coronation AS 60.

At Saturday evening court, Mistress Angel d'Auvergne was heralded in by Buggius dei Medici.

People that spoke for Mistress Angel

Representative	Peerage Spoken For	Notes
Sir Duncan Alastair MacRae	Order of Chivalry
Baroness Adelaisa Bernois	Order of the Laurel
Mistress Mary of Lyonshall	Order of the Pelican
Sir Rand the Tracker of Oak Hollow	Order of the Mark	Present, but read by THL Meadbh due to illness
Duke Iohann miles cognomine Vulpes	Royal Peers
Master Antoine de Vallier	Order of Defense
THL Cecilia Caterina da Firenze	Populace

After swearing fealty, Mistress Angel received a medallion bearing the symbol of the laurel wreath. She was also gifted a crown in the style of a laurel wreath. Her scroll was the work of Countess Elizabeth Karian of the Four Winds.

Mistress Sharon of the Roses

Mistress Sharon of the Roses was first offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican at Jotunnstaor II on September 13, 2025.

The Vigil for Mistress Sharon was held on site on Saturday evening. Those interested in speaking with Mistress Sharon during her vigil could sign up for 3-5 minute increments of time and were invited to share in refreshments while waiting for their turn. Mistress Sharon shared a vigil token with visitors which consisted of a beaded pin reminiscent of her personal arms.

The following morning, Sunday Court began with her elevation to the Order of the Pelican. She was heralded into court by White Stag Principal Herald Andreas von Meißen and [Someone else]. Her elevation began with the traditional returning of the protege's belt to her mentor, Safiyya bint Faris al Dani. Sharon expressed her gratitude for their time together by singing an abbreviated rendition of For Good from Wicked: The Musical, likely a tribute to Baroness Safiyya's career in costume design for theater.

Peers that spoke for Mistress Sharon

Representative	Peerage Spoken For	Notes
Countess Adrien de Calais	Order of Chivalry	Read by Count Zachariah de Kane
Duchess Mariana Vivia de Santiago	Order of the Laurel	Read by Duchess Cecilia Mowebray
Sir Teigr	Order of the Pelican
Sir Rand the Tracker of Oak Hollow	Order of the Mark	Read by THL Meadbh
Countess Beatrice De Craie	Royal Peers	Read by Countess Ymanie the Midwife

In lieu of a Cap of Maintenance, Mistress Sharon was gifted a red hood trimmed in white with embroidered Pelicans made by Mistress Briatriz d'Andrade. Her scroll was the work of Asta Olafsdottir.

Master Robert Hunteman

Master Robert Hunteman was first offered elevation to the Order of Defense at Summer Coronation AS 60 during Sunday morning court.

The vigil for Master Robert was held offsite at a personal address. As part of his vigil, Doña Elora hosted a Prize Fight. Alongside Signore Michaelangelo Francesco di Genoa, Master Robert held the field for 45 minutes against senior Masters of Defense Domin d’Alsace, Jevel, Carlos Nieto de Andrade, and Hawk Rill Hunnybun.

Master Robert's elevation followed shortly after Mistress Sharon's. Several members of Corvus Aurorae entered before his procession, and built a sword arch for him to enter through. He was heralded into court by Eanred of Tamworthie as Baroness Kitta Ragnvaldsdottír sang. Master Robert wore garb specially made for the elevation including a hat made by Baroness Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir, A shirt with cuffs embroidered in blackwork by Lady Helena Antol, and buttons by Lady Reina.

People that spoke for Master Robert

Representative	Group Spoken For
Baron Lothar vom Bergenwald	Order of Chivalry
Baroness Kitta Ragnvaldsdottír	Order of the Laurel
Master Þorvaldr Þórólfsson á Vaksfjall	Order of the Pelican
Master Callum of Skye	Order of the Mark
Duchess Cecilia Mowebray	Royal Peers
Her Ladyship Isabeau de Bernac	Populace

Master Robert elected to participate in an Iron Collar. Afterwards, he was presented with a coat which was a collaboration between Isabeau de Bernac and Apollonia Zawmstricker with embroidery by Angel d'Auvergne. His scroll was the work of Remy Renée d'Orleans.

Championships

The Princess Protector tournament featured over thirty combatants. Between each round, performances were given by contestants in the Windhover Bard competition, which drew over ten entrants—a significant increase from the previous year. Entrants included Evpraksiia Muromskaia, Aelia Dryantilla, Viðbjorn Orðlokarr, Sophia Rares, and others.

Count Hawkrill won the Princess Protector tournament, his fourth time earning the title. The Warlord tournament concluded with Count Zachariah defeating Lord Primus in a closely fought round using four-foot axes in honor of Thunderhead, the axe of state.

The Windhover Bard title was awarded to Evpraksiia Muromskaia. The presentation included the reintroduction of several historic pieces of regalia associated with the title, recreated by Countess Elizabeth O'Byrne.

Scroll Derby

The Scroll Derby was first announced at the Coronation of King Simon and Queen Aria. The competition encouraged scribes to submit blank scrolls for use throughout the kingdom. For Fall Crown Tournament, ten scribes participated, contributing a total of 88 scroll blanks.

The winners of the various awards were as follows:

• Noble Tala of al-Barran – Crown’s Choice
• Baroness Kata útama Geirr – Coronet’s Choice (submitted 47 scrolls)
• Lady Regalis Dei Falchi – Populace Choice

Other participants included Mistress Joella of Blue Lion’s Keep, Lady Elspeth Monypenny, Mistress Dianna Doria, Bosun Jaine, Lord Raoul de La Noue, Mistress Ynhared Dewines y Glyndu, and Mistress Cerridwen Verch Ioreword.

Additional Notes

• Sharon of the Roses’s vigil took place Saturday evening on site.
• Robert Hunteman’s elevation occurred off-site after his prize fight.
• Master Thorsteinn Vandringsmann withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
• Sir Aelric Kyrri did not compete.
• Baroness Kata útama Geirr created forty-seven scrolls for the scroll derby, earning Coronet’s Choice. Noble Tala of al-Barran received Crown’s Choice, and Lady Regalis Dei Falchi received Populace Choice.
• Coverage of the event appeared on KOAA News 5 in Colorado Springs.

References

• KOAA 5, “Knights fight for the rule of a four-state medieval kingdom here in Colorado,” October 2025.
• Court Report by Tiarna Grainne Shocair, Blue Iris Herald.
• Event notes compiled from contemporary reports and participant testimony.