Battlemoor XII
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| Kingdom | Kingdom of the Outlands |
|---|---|
| Held | July 3-7, 2024 |
| Reign | Fjolverkr & Melissa |
| Hosted in | Barony of Aarquelle |
| Site | Sporleder Centenniel Ranch |
Overview
Battlemoor XII was the twelfth annual Battlemoor, the premier camping event of the Kingdom of the Outlands. Held July 3-7, 2024 at Sporleder Centenniel Ranch near Aguilar, Colorado in Aarquelle, the event took place during the transition from the reign of Fjolverkr & Melissa to the reign of Hawkrill & Adrien. Owing to this, it was affectionately called Battle-Coronation-Moor in some materials.
Site Token
The site token for the event was a metal disk roughly 2" in diameter with a rearing stag, a stylized, anthropomorphized heart wielding a sword, and text which read "Outlands Battlemoor XIV" and "Kill Them With Kindness"
Coronation
Tournaments
| Tournament[1][2] | Type | Entrance Criteria | Winner | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thegns of the Iron Hart | Heavy | Gehrbrut | Not required to be a member of the Order of the Iron Hart to enter | |
| Order of the Rose | Heavy | Sponsorship by a member of the Order of the Rose | Caius Equitius Rectus Xerxis | Sponsored by Andromir Vukovic
Both were reigning as Kings of Calontir at the time of the tournament |
| Sword and Shield | Heavy | Consort required | Lycus (of Stag's Pass) | |
| Unbelted | Heavy | Cannot be a member of the Order of Chivalry | Gehrbrut | |
| Youth Rapier | Rapier | Cole | First ever youth rapier tournament in the Outlands | |
| Spear | Heavy | Alrik Boleslavov | ||
| Non-Don | Rapier | Cannot be a member of the Order of the White Scarf | ||
| Cut and Thrust | Cut and Thrust | Gabriel | ||
| Mod Circuit | Rapier | Finvid Lang Rackvidd | ||
| Battlemoor Thrown Weapons | Ranged Weapons | Karl the Piper | ||
| Early Bird Rapier | Rapier | Gabriel | ||
| Rossfechten | Equestrian | |||
| Arabella's Bear Pit | Equestrian | Jacquie Schoeggl and horse Luna | ||
| Royal Archer | Ranged Weapons | Kristofer hárfagri | ||
| Battlemoor Prize | Ranged Weapons | Angus Montgomery the Forrester | ||
| Youth Champion | Ranged Weapons | No more than 12 years old | Sorcha of An Tir | |
| Junior Champion | Ranged Weapons | Between 12 and 17 years old | Wyatt of Caerthe | |
| 50 Arrows at 50 Yards | Ranged Weapons | Valorie of Atenveldt |
Court
Friday Court
Heraldic Promotions
During Battlemoor XIV, the Crown granted time during Friday evening court for heraldic promotions[5], the first such ceremony in approximately two and a half years. The ceremony recognized new appointments to the College of Heralds, advancements in heraldic rank, and members of the kingdom's scribal community whose work supports the practice and preservation of heraldry. The following appointments and advancements were announced:
| Rank | Heralds |
|---|---|
| Messenger-of-Arms | Aelia Dryantilla
Cordelia of Caerthe Guiomar Osorio de Oviedo Hadassah bat Oro Jehan de Pelham Kasjan Jaskolski Ivarson Sofia Rares |
| Macer | Anne Elizabeth Morley
Godwin Rutherford |
| Pursuivant | Adelaisa Bernois
Sæbjørn í Eyðigarði |
| Herald | Gráinne Shocair |
Following the heraldic promotions, Llywus ap Alan was named a Herald Extraordinary in recognition of decades of service to the College of Heralds and the Kingdom of the Outlands.
Elevation of Kristofer hárfagri to the Order of the Mark
Kristofer hárfagri was first offered elevation to the Order of the Mark at Spring Crown Tournament, AS LX (2026). His vigil was held on Thursday, June 25th at Battlemoor. He was heralded into court by Mizuno Kiku Ibara. His procession was notable for the inclusion of Geoffrey Bourre wearing an inflatable costume which gave the wearer the appearance of riding a bear.
| Speaker | Peerage Represented | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Adrien de Calais | Order of Chivalry | |
| Angel d'Auvergne | Order of the Laurel | |
| Þorvaldr Þórólfsson á Vaksfjall | Order of the Pelican | |
| Robert Hunteman | Order of Defense | |
| Mika Longbow | Order of the Mark | |
| Ton the Traveler & Elizabeth Karian of the Four Winds | Royal Peers | Ton and Elizabeth delivered most of their speech in synchronicity. |
His scroll was the work of
Saturday Grand Court
During Saturday Grand Court, royals from Calontir, Atenveldt, and [Other place] were in attendance. Kristofer hárfagri was recognized and invested as the new Royal Archer. Baroness Adrianna de Tarente held a brief Guido Court to recognize Tala of al-Barran and grant them a Guido.
| Recipient[7] | Award | Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Meadhbh Daingen int Slébhe | Pelican | |
| Gehrbrute (of Unser Hafen) | Iron Hart | |
| Joseph Grimm | Iron Hart | |
| Sæbjørn í Eyðigarði | White Scarf of the Outlands | |
| Sean (of Caerthe) | Award of Arms | |
| Alyce des Arbres | Queen's Cypher | |
| Brielle Riley | Queen's Cypher | |
| Brigitta Olavsdatter of Kiel | Cordon Royal | |
| Cecilia Mowebray | Queen's Cypher | |
| Dáirine inghean Ghriogair | Cordon Royal | |
| Egill Þorisson | Legion of Gallantry of the Outlands | |
| John Roslyn the Ox | Queen's Cypher | |
| Jorundr Sylfuson | Cordon Royal | |
| Lucius Avisius Seneca | Legion of Gallantry of the Outlands | |
| Matthias Alexander Casca | Cordon Royal | |
| Matthias Alexander Casca | Walker of the Way | |
| Miguel Sebastian da Oporto | Queen's Grace | |
| Sharon of the Roses | Queen's Cypher | |
| Sofia Rares | Queen's Cypher | |
| Tiberius Aurelius Albinus | Legion of Gallantry of the Outlands | |
| Wen verch Ioreword | Queen's Cypher |
Elevation of Meadhbh Daingen int Slébhe to the Order of the Pelican[8]
Meadhbh Daingen int Slébhe was first offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican at Spring Crown Tournament, AS LX (2026). She was heralded into court by Andreas von Meißen.
Her mantle was made by Elizabeth O'Byrne and her scroll was the work of Angel d'Auvergne.
Activities & Revels
KAOS
Battlemoor XIV saw the return of KAOS: Kingdom Artisan Outlandish Swap. Entrants were required to submit their interest in November of AS LX (2025) and were then paired with another entrant. They were then required to bring a handmade gift for the entrant they'd been assigned. It was recommended that entrants spend approximately 20 hours and no mor than $50 in materials. On Saturday, entrants submitted their items to be documented and gifted. There were over 50 entrants. Adelaisa Bernois coordinated KAOS/
Shrine Walk
[more information when available]
Revels[2]
| Revel | Host | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Viking Age of Bardic | Caírech Liath ingen Ailpin | |
| West African Dance and Drum Circle | Kokechin Q'oa | |
| Leaf & Lion Circus | Hilarion Angelos Akropolites & Ricovero | Canceled due to weather |
| Artis Cominus Torchlight Tournament | Michael Patrick MacBain & Caírech Liath ingen Ailpin |
Team
| Role | Volunteer[9] |
|---|---|
| Seneschal | Bernardo dei Medici |
| Activities Main (Head) | Alasdair |
| Scheduler | Caoimhe |
| Archery Activities | Karma Tinzin Khandro |
| Equestrian Activities | Therasia Thoma |
| Armored Activities | Hrolleifr |
| Thrown Weapons Activities | Thorvald Thorolfsson |
| Rapier Activities | Elora |
| A&S Activities | Dianna Doria |
| Revels | Cairreach |
| Youth Activities | Daveed |
| Admin Main (Head) | Mariana |
| Admin Deputy | Gregor Zvesdodrag |
| Royal Liaison | Asta |
| Chronicler | Nicolae |
| Herald's Point | Llywus |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Florie Edde of Braemar |
| Volunteer Deputy Coordinator | Marisol of Araquelle |
| Webmaster | Adeleisa |
| Battlemoor Exchequer (Head) | Corvin |
| Deputy Exchequer | Sorcha |
| Emergency Deputy Exchequer | Wyolet |
| Quartermaster | Briel |
| Gate Coordinator | Aileann |
| Deputy Gate | Isouda |
| Safety Main (Head) | Nicolae |
| Watch Captain | Albinus |
| Site Main (Head) | Callum |
| Site Deputy | Tahir |
| Equestrian Camp Coordinator | Isabeau de Bernac |
| Accessibility and RV | Guinevere inghean Uí Áinle |
| Merchants Coordinator | Natal'ia Georgievicha |
| Maintenance | Vacant |
| Land | Mathilde Bouret |
| Transport | Kita Zira |
| Social Media (Uncredited) | Evpraksiia Solomoniia |
Sources Cited
- ↑ https://battlemoorapp.org/tournaments
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://archive.org/details/battlemoor-gate-book-20260630
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/search.php?SearchMe=2026-06-26&Type=Date&Submit=Go
- ↑ https://youtu.be/-oVPtQlczGs?t=1396
- ↑ File:Battlemoorxivheraldryreport.png
- ↑ https://youtu.be/HYNN1443uXk?t=1140
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/search.php?SearchMe=2026-06-27&Type=Date&Submit=Go
- ↑ https://youtu.be/6Hsnc7akNhI?t=226
- ↑ https://battlemoorapp.org/staff
