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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
The al-Barran Midwinter & War Practice is scheduled for December 20–21, AS LX (2025) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event celebrates Medieval Germanic Yuletide traditions, including the burning of a Yule log and the Ceremony of Lights, followed by a day of heavy combat preparation for the upcoming 2026 war season.
The al-Barran Midwinter & War Practice was held on December 20–21, AS LX (2025) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event celebrated Medieval Germanic Yuletide traditions, including the burning of a Yule log and the Ceremony of Lights, followed by a day of heavy combat preparation for the upcoming 2026 war season.


The event is hosted under the reign of [[Simon Montgumery|King Simon]] and [[Aria de Chatillon|Queen Aria]], with the Saturday festivities held at the Ballut Abyad Shrine Center and Sunday’s War Practice at the Menaul School.
The event was hosted under the reign of [[Simon Montgumery|King Simon]] and [[Aria de Chatillon|Queen Aria]], with the Saturday festivities held at the Ballut Abyad Shrine Center and Sunday’s War Practice at the Menaul School.


== Activities and Points of Interest ==
== Activities and Points of Interest ==
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! Recipient !! Award !! Notes
! Recipient !! Award !! Notes
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| [[Adrianna de Tarente|Adrienna de Tarente]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Adrianna de Tarente|Adrienna de Tarente]]|| [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Aoife (of al-Barran)|Aiofe of al-Barran]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Aoife (of al-Barran)|Aiofe of al-Barran]]|| [[Stag's Heart of the Outlands]]|| Scroll by [[Phaidra of Phaestos]]
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| [[Anthoine Leroux]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Anthoine Leroux]] || [[Silver Tyne of the Outlands]]|| Scroll by [[Alikina filia Elpin]]
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| [[Ayse al-Rumiyya|Ays’e al-Rumiyya]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Ayse al-Rumiyya|Ays’e al-Rumiyya]]|| [[Flower of the Outlands]]|| Scroll by Saraswati mân Ikkam
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| [[Bo Dach]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Bo Dach]] || [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Christine Woayde]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Christine Woayde]] || [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Constantine Cortez]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Constantine Cortez]] || [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Corbin de Heather]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Corbin de Heather]] || [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Diettrich Von Stuttgart]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Diettrich Von Stuttgart]] || [[Stag and Chalice of the Outlands]]|| Scroll by [[Sharon of the Roses]]
This award also conveyed Diettrich's [[Award of Arms]]
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| [[Douglass Elspeth Mackintosh]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Douglass Elspeth Mackintosh]] || [[Stag's Heart of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Dragoslava Ikonnikova]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Dragoslava Ikonnikova]] || [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Ealusaid of Ardrenk]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Ealusaid of Ardrenk]] || [[Flower of the Outlands]]|| [[Dragoslava Ikonnikova]]
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| [[Faye (of al-Barran)|Fay of al-Barran]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Faye (of al-Barran)|Fay of al-Barran]]|| [[Award of Arms]]|| Scroll by [[Enia al-Andalusiyya|Inea]]
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| [[Gareth Lightborne]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Gareth Lightborne]] || [[Venerable Guard of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Genoveva Meyer]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Genoveva Meyer]] || [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Guy Herbert of Roteland]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Guy Herbert of Roteland]] || [[Stag of the Outlands]]|| [[Asta Olafsdottir]]
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| [[Hannah (of al-Barran)|Hannah of al-Barran]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Jago Redbeard]]|| [[Court Barony]]|| Scroll by [[Dragoslava Ikonnikova]]
Coronet by [[Brennan MacDuffie]]
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| [[Iago Redbeard]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Enia al-Andalusiyya|Enia al-Andulusiyya]]|| [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Inea al-Andulusiyya]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Isibeal Macghillemhoire]]|| [[Award of Arms]]||
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| [[Isibeal Macghillemhoire]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Joella of Blue Lion's Keep|Joella of Blue Lyon's Keep]]|| [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Joella of Lyonsgate]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Jose Taberna de Torquemada]]|| [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Jose Taberna de Torquemada]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Khadijah bint Zamir]]|| [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]||
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| [[Khadijah bint Zamir]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Morgana Quarry|Karma Tinzin Khandro]]|| [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Morgana Quarry|Karma Tinzin Khandro]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Kata útama geirr|Kata utama Geirr]]|| [[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]|| Notably for contributions to [[Fall Crown Tournament, AS LX (2025)|scroll derby]]
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| [[Kata útama geirr|Kata utama Geirr]]|| [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Kawahashi No Shintaro Yoskikatsu]]|| [[Stag's Heart of the Outlands]]
[[Cordon Royal of the Outlands]]
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| [[Kawahashi No Shintaro Yoskikatsu]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Lorccan Ruad mac Uilliam]]|| [[Stag's Heart of the Outlands]]|| [[Cecilia Mowebray]]
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| [[Lorccan Ruad mac Uilliam]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Nezhdakha Katrusha Vydrinskoi]]|| [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Nezhdakha Katrusha Vydrinskoi]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Phaidra of Phaestos]]|| ||
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| [[Nicolae Rares]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Salina Toresdottir]]|| [[Award of Arms]]|| Scroll by [[Phaidra of Phaestos]] & Mistress Inred
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| [[Phaidra of Phaestos]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Tilla Chandler]]|| [[Queen's Cypher - Bearer]]||
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| [[Salina Toresdottir]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Sharon of the Roses]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Sophie Rares]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Thorlein Knochenhauer]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Tilla Chandler]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Ursula die Taube]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Ursula die Taube]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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| [[Wilhelm von Osnabruck]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Wilhelm von Osnabruck]] || [[Stag's Heart of the Outlands]]|| Scroll by Genina the Wonder
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| [[Wulfilas Raedwulfs sunu]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
| [[Wulfilas Raedwulfs sunu]] || [Award Name] || [Scribe/Notes]
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A significant portion of the event is dedicated to the elevation of several gentles to the Peerage.
A significant portion of the event is dedicated to the elevation of several gentles to the Peerage.


=== Sir Lycus of the Outlands ===
=== Sir Lycus of Stag's Pass ===
Lycus of the Outlands is to be elevated to the [[Order of Chivalry]].
[[Lycus (of Stag's Pass)|Sir Lycus]] was first offered elevation to the [[Order of Chivalry]] at al-Barran champions on August 30, 2025.
 
At al-Barran Midwinter, Lycus was the first elevation of the day in a session held following the recess of morning court. Lycus was heralded in by [[Ilo de Faux]]. Amongst his retinue, one person carried a belt resembling a WWE champion's belt, baring the inscription "Barbeque Champion of the Known World." Before hearing from selected peers, Lycus was released from service by [[Folmar lækner|Falnorr Lakemeir.]]
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!Group Spoken For
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|[Name]
|Faris al-Muwallad
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
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|[Name]
|[[Matthias Alexander Casca]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
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|[Name]
|[[Mariana Vivia de Santiago]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
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|[Name]
|[[Nerissa Della Badessa]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
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|[Name]
|[[Morgana Quarry|Karma Tinzin Khandro]] & [[Callum of Skye]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
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|[Name]
|[[Darius of Jaxartes]]
|Royal Peers
|Royal Peers
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|Duke Xerxes of Calontir
|Additional testament
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[[Darius of Jaxartes|Jaxx]]'s testament was notable in that he concealed himself within the crowd before being called upon to speak and was wearing a silver colored mask to hide his identity. It was only when called upon that he approached and revealed his identity.
Lycus's spurs were the work of [[Zachariah de Kane|Zachariah]] and [[Adrien de Calais|Adrien.]] [[Béla Kós]] presented Lycus's sword. The sword was originally gifted to Jarl [[Leif Ivarson]]. It was then passed on to [[Fionnghuala O'Rion]] who passed it to [[Folmar lækner|Falnorr Lakemeir.]] Near the conclusion of his elevation, Lycus elected to participate in the [[buffet]] ritual. Lycus's scroll resembles an amphora and is inscribed with the scroll text. It is the work of [[Dragoslava Ikonnikova|Dragoslava Ikonnikova.]]


=== Master Batu Mongo ===
=== Master Batu Mongo ===
Batu Mongo is to be elevated to the [[Order of the Pelican]].
[[Batu Mongo]] was first offered elevation to the [[Order of the Pelican]] at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025.
 
Batu's elevation ceremony was the second of the day, following a brief recess after Lycus's elevation. It was unique in that it was framed as a trial. Batu was led in wearing handcuffs and a rough, plain brown tunic. [[Nicolae Rares]] heralded him in, reciting his many service contributions in a manner deliberately styled as criminal charges. After each, [[Uighur-un Buqu|Baqu]] would refute these claims, reframing them in a positive manner. Immediately following Batu and Nicolae in the procession was an individual in a black executioners hood.
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!Group Spoken For
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|[Name]
|[[Brennan MacDuffie]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
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|[Name]
|[[Auria of St. Golias|Auria the Innocent of St. Golias]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
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|[Name]
|[[Æðeluulf munuc]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
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|[Name]
|[[Siegfried Stern]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
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|-
|[Name]
|[[Morgana Quarry|Karma Tinzin Khandro]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
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|[Name]
|[[Zachariah de Kane]]
|Royal Peers
|Royal Peers
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|[[Maria Theresa Sanchez Garcia]]
|Populace
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Following the peer testimonials, Roi [[Simon Montgumery|Simon]] and Reine [[Aria de Chatillon|Aria]] announced that they would be elevating Batu rather than executing him. It was also declared that Batu was deserving of clothes befitting a peer rather than prisoner's rags. At this prompting, [[Æðeluulf munuc]] and [[Auria of St. Golias]] stepped forward and ripped the brown tunic off of Batu, revealing a brocade robe underneath. The robe was the work of [[Auria of St. Golias]].
Batu chose to swear his peer oath upon lightning and his fealty upon [[Thunderhead]], likely an homage to his role as Kingdom Historian-a role he originated. During his ceremony, he was presented with a [[Order of the Pelican|cap of maintenance]] made by [[Uighur-un Buqu]]. He was also presented with a coat made by [[Hette (of al-Barran)|Hette (of al-Barran).]] At his vigil and throughout the event, Batu also wore a prayer shirt made by [[Khadijah bint Zamir]].
His scroll is a work in progress.


=== Master Edric Capellarius ===
=== Master Edric Capellarius ===
Edric Capellarius is to be elevated to the [[Order of the Pelican]].
[[Edric Capellarius]] was first offered elevation to the [[Order of the Pelican]] at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025.
 
Edric's elevation followed Batu's after a brief recess. He was heralded in by [[Phaidra of Phaestos]] who gave a speech deliberately styled after the opening narration of Disney’s Robin Hood. [[Cecilia Mowebray]] accompanied the speech on ukulele, using the same chords from the film. Edric was escorted into court, followed by members of his procession who placed a wooden trunk, an abacus, and a display cushion bearing his [[Court Barony|Baron of the Court]] coronet behind him.
 
He was released from service by [[Tana à l'Esprit Fort]].
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!Group Spoken For
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|[Name]
|[[Raymond the Quiet]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
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|[Name]
|[[Tana à l'Esprit Fort]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
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|[Name]
|[[Aodh Puirt Lairge|Y Port Lairge]] and [[Melodia Shaw]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
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|[Name]
|[[Siegfried Stern]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
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|[Name]
|[[Morgana Quarry|Karma Tinzin Khandro]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
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|[Name]
|[[Cecilia Mowebray]]
|Royal Peers
|Royal Peers
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|[[Asfirdr Riksdottir]]
|Populace
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Master Edric's medallion was specially cast by [[Domin d’Alsace]]. His scroll was the work of [[Ymanya Murray]].


=== Mordygan Mac Gregor and Ymanie the Midwife ===
=== Mordygan Mac Gregor and Ymanie the Midwife ===
Mordygan Mac Gregor and Ymanie the Midwife are to be elevated to the [[Order of the Laurel]].
[[Muiredach MacGregor|Mordygan Mac Gregor]] and [[Ymanie the Midwife]] were first offered elevation at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025. Their Bronze Age themed elevation was held the night before in their home. To conclude their vigil they shaved their heads.
 
As a married couple offered elevation simultaneously, they also elected to have a shared elevation. Their ceremony followed Master Edric's after a brief recess. Their elevation began with a series of boasts by [[Simon Montgumery|Simon,]] [[Aria de Chatillon|Aria]], [[Hrothger Monomakh|Hrothger,]] [[Ingriðr Rauðkinn|Ingriðr,]] [[Cecilia Mowebray|Cecilia,]] and [[Iohann miles cognomine Vulpes|Iohann]]. Following each boast, the speaker would take a sip from a decorated drinking horn. They were then heralded in by [[Nerienda of Elmet|Nerienda of Elmet.]]  
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!Group Spoken For
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|[Name]
|[[Zachariah de Kane]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
|[[Order of Chivalry]]
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|[Name]
|[[Matilda de Seton]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
|[[Order of the Laurel]]
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|[Name]
|[[Mariana Vivia de Santiago]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
|[[Order of the Pelican]]
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|[Name]
|[[Jorundr Sylfuson]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
|[[Order of Defense]]
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|[Name]
|[[Callum of Skye]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
|[[Order of the Mark]]
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|[Name]
|[[Sabiha al-Zarqa]]
|Royal Peers
|Royal Peers
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Revision as of 21:48, 22 December 2025

al-Barran Midwinter & War Practice, AS LX (2025)
Date December 20–21, 2025
Location Barony of al-Barran (Albuquerque, NM)
Event Steward Rowland de Grey of Lincolnshire
Event type Midwinter Feast / War Practice
Baroness Adrianna de Tarente

Overview

The al-Barran Midwinter & War Practice was held on December 20–21, AS LX (2025) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The event celebrated Medieval Germanic Yuletide traditions, including the burning of a Yule log and the Ceremony of Lights, followed by a day of heavy combat preparation for the upcoming 2026 war season.

The event was hosted under the reign of King Simon and Queen Aria, with the Saturday festivities held at the Ballut Abyad Shrine Center and Sunday’s War Practice at the Menaul School.

Activities and Points of Interest

The Saturday portion of the event focuses on Yule traditions and community merriment. Key highlights include:

  • The Yule Log: A traditional burning of the log accompanied by wishes for the new year.
  • Ceremony of Lights: A grand procession designed to “banish the gloom of winter.”
  • Fell Beast Visit: A rumored appearance of a mischievous winter creature.
  • The Yule Tree: Populace members are invited to trim the tree with symbols of life and hope, including hand-painted ornaments from the A&S station.

Arts and Sciences

The Arts and Sciences area, located in the Fez Club, features several drop-in workshops and structured classes:

  • Scribal Workshop: Skill-building and instructional feedback.
  • Fiber Arts Playground: An open space for spinning, weaving, and embroidery.
  • History of Printed Textiles: A presentation and hands-on block printing workshop using Speedball inks.
  • Heraldic Consultations: Hosted by Master Aethelwulf.
  • Roman Makeup: A workshop and demonstration with Lady Aurelia.
  • Games of Chance: Friendly competition hosted by Noble Arelon.

War Practice

Sunday’s activities at the Menaul School are dedicated to martial prowess in preparation for War of the Phoenix and Gulf Wars. The practice allows the combatants of the Outlands to repair harnesses and refine tactics for the 2026 season. Peerage circles are held at the pleasure of Their Majesties during the morning hours.

Feast

The Midwinter Feast is served family-style with a focus on traditional German cuisine, overseen by the Baronial culinary team.

Midday Repast:

  • Beef or elk goulash
  • Vegetable lentil soup
  • Leek onion peasant soup with fresh bread

Evening Menu:

  • Soup: Spargelcremesuppe (cream of white asparagus) or onion leek peasant soup
  • Main: Pork schnitzel with Jaeger mushroom sauce or potato and onion latkes (VG/GF)
  • Sides: Spaetzle with butter, Gurkensalat (cucumber dill), Rothkohlsalat (pickled red cabbage), and steamed broccoli
  • Dessert: Apple strudel with warm custard or gluten-free apfelkuchen

Court and Recognitions

During the Saturday and Sunday courts, Their Majesties recognized numerous gentles for their service, skill, and contributions to the Kingdom.

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

Awards and Recognitions
Recipient Award Notes
Adrienna de Tarente Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Aiofe of al-Barran Stag's Heart of the Outlands Scroll by Phaidra of Phaestos
Anthoine Leroux Silver Tyne of the Outlands Scroll by Alikina filia Elpin
Ays’e al-Rumiyya Flower of the Outlands Scroll by Saraswati mân Ikkam
Bo Dach Cordon Royal of the Outlands
Christine Woayde Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Constantine Cortez Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Corbin de Heather Cordon Royal of the Outlands
Diettrich Von Stuttgart Stag and Chalice of the Outlands Scroll by Sharon of the Roses

This award also conveyed Diettrich's Award of Arms

Douglass Elspeth Mackintosh Stag's Heart of the Outlands
Dragoslava Ikonnikova Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Ealusaid of Ardrenk Flower of the Outlands Dragoslava Ikonnikova
Fay of al-Barran Award of Arms Scroll by Inea
Gareth Lightborne Venerable Guard of the Outlands
Genoveva Meyer Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Guy Herbert of Roteland Stag of the Outlands Asta Olafsdottir
Jago Redbeard Court Barony Scroll by Dragoslava Ikonnikova

Coronet by Brennan MacDuffie

Enia al-Andulusiyya Cordon Royal of the Outlands
Isibeal Macghillemhoire Award of Arms
Joella of Blue Lyon's Keep Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Jose Taberna de Torquemada Cordon Royal of the Outlands
Khadijah bint Zamir Cordon Royal of the Outlands
Karma Tinzin Khandro Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Kata utama Geirr Cordon Royal of the Outlands Notably for contributions to scroll derby
Kawahashi No Shintaro Yoskikatsu Stag's Heart of the Outlands

Cordon Royal of the Outlands

Lorccan Ruad mac Uilliam Stag's Heart of the Outlands Cecilia Mowebray
Nezhdakha Katrusha Vydrinskoi Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Phaidra of Phaestos
Salina Toresdottir Award of Arms Scroll by Phaidra of Phaestos & Mistress Inred
Tilla Chandler Queen's Cypher - Bearer
Ursula die Taube [Award Name] [Scribe/Notes]
Wilhelm von Osnabruck Stag's Heart of the Outlands Scroll by Genina the Wonder
Wulfilas Raedwulfs sunu [Award Name] [Scribe/Notes]

Elevations

A significant portion of the event is dedicated to the elevation of several gentles to the Peerage.

Sir Lycus of Stag's Pass

Sir Lycus was first offered elevation to the Order of Chivalry at al-Barran champions on August 30, 2025.

At al-Barran Midwinter, Lycus was the first elevation of the day in a session held following the recess of morning court. Lycus was heralded in by Ilo de Faux. Amongst his retinue, one person carried a belt resembling a WWE champion's belt, baring the inscription "Barbeque Champion of the Known World." Before hearing from selected peers, Lycus was released from service by Falnorr Lakemeir.

Peers speaking for Lycus
Representative Group Spoken For
Faris al-Muwallad Order of Chivalry
Matthias Alexander Casca Order of the Laurel
Mariana Vivia de Santiago Order of the Pelican
Nerissa Della Badessa Order of Defense
Karma Tinzin Khandro & Callum of Skye Order of the Mark
Darius of Jaxartes Royal Peers
Duke Xerxes of Calontir Additional testament

Jaxx's testament was notable in that he concealed himself within the crowd before being called upon to speak and was wearing a silver colored mask to hide his identity. It was only when called upon that he approached and revealed his identity.

Lycus's spurs were the work of Zachariah and Adrien. Béla Kós presented Lycus's sword. The sword was originally gifted to Jarl Leif Ivarson. It was then passed on to Fionnghuala O'Rion who passed it to Falnorr Lakemeir. Near the conclusion of his elevation, Lycus elected to participate in the buffet ritual. Lycus's scroll resembles an amphora and is inscribed with the scroll text. It is the work of Dragoslava Ikonnikova.

Master Batu Mongo

Batu Mongo was first offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025.

Batu's elevation ceremony was the second of the day, following a brief recess after Lycus's elevation. It was unique in that it was framed as a trial. Batu was led in wearing handcuffs and a rough, plain brown tunic. Nicolae Rares heralded him in, reciting his many service contributions in a manner deliberately styled as criminal charges. After each, Baqu would refute these claims, reframing them in a positive manner. Immediately following Batu and Nicolae in the procession was an individual in a black executioners hood.

Peers speaking for Batu Mongo
Representative Group Spoken For
Brennan MacDuffie Order of Chivalry
Auria the Innocent of St. Golias Order of the Laurel
Æðeluulf munuc Order of the Pelican
Siegfried Stern Order of Defense
Karma Tinzin Khandro Order of the Mark
Zachariah de Kane Royal Peers
Maria Theresa Sanchez Garcia Populace

Following the peer testimonials, Roi Simon and Reine Aria announced that they would be elevating Batu rather than executing him. It was also declared that Batu was deserving of clothes befitting a peer rather than prisoner's rags. At this prompting, Æðeluulf munuc and Auria of St. Golias stepped forward and ripped the brown tunic off of Batu, revealing a brocade robe underneath. The robe was the work of Auria of St. Golias.

Batu chose to swear his peer oath upon lightning and his fealty upon Thunderhead, likely an homage to his role as Kingdom Historian-a role he originated. During his ceremony, he was presented with a cap of maintenance made by Uighur-un Buqu. He was also presented with a coat made by Hette (of al-Barran). At his vigil and throughout the event, Batu also wore a prayer shirt made by Khadijah bint Zamir.

His scroll is a work in progress.

Master Edric Capellarius

Edric Capellarius was first offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025.

Edric's elevation followed Batu's after a brief recess. He was heralded in by Phaidra of Phaestos who gave a speech deliberately styled after the opening narration of Disney’s Robin Hood. Cecilia Mowebray accompanied the speech on ukulele, using the same chords from the film. Edric was escorted into court, followed by members of his procession who placed a wooden trunk, an abacus, and a display cushion bearing his Baron of the Court coronet behind him.

He was released from service by Tana à l'Esprit Fort.

Peers speaking for Edric
Representative Group Spoken For
Raymond the Quiet Order of Chivalry
Tana à l'Esprit Fort Order of the Laurel
Y Port Lairge and Melodia Shaw Order of the Pelican
Siegfried Stern Order of Defense
Karma Tinzin Khandro Order of the Mark
Cecilia Mowebray Royal Peers
Asfirdr Riksdottir Populace

Master Edric's medallion was specially cast by Domin d’Alsace. His scroll was the work of Ymanya Murray.

Mordygan Mac Gregor and Ymanie the Midwife

Mordygan Mac Gregor and Ymanie the Midwife were first offered elevation at the Outlands University Collegium on September 20, 2025. Their Bronze Age themed elevation was held the night before in their home. To conclude their vigil they shaved their heads.

As a married couple offered elevation simultaneously, they also elected to have a shared elevation. Their ceremony followed Master Edric's after a brief recess. Their elevation began with a series of boasts by Simon, Aria, Hrothger, Ingriðr, Cecilia, and Iohann. Following each boast, the speaker would take a sip from a decorated drinking horn. They were then heralded in by Nerienda of Elmet.

Peers speaking for Mordygan and Ymanie
Representative Group Spoken For
Zachariah de Kane Order of Chivalry
Matilda de Seton Order of the Laurel
Mariana Vivia de Santiago Order of the Pelican
Jorundr Sylfuson Order of Defense
Callum of Skye Order of the Mark
Sabiha al-Zarqa Royal Peers

Mikhail Luchnyk

Mikhail Luchnyk is to be elevated to the Order of the Mark.

Peers speaking for Mikhail
Representative Group Spoken For
[Name] Order of Chivalry
[Name] Order of the Laurel
[Name] Order of the Pelican
[Name] Order of Defense
[Name] Order of the Mark
[Name] Royal Peers
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