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.
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:
| 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 Sharon of the Roses was elevated to the Order of the Pelican during Sunday court. Her vigil was held Saturday evening on site. Master Robert Hunteman was elevated to the Order of Defense at a private residence following his vigil prize fight, which was organized by Doña Elora and included bouts against Master Domin d'Alsace, Master Jevel le Barbu, Master Carlos, and Count Hawkrill.
Mistress Angel d'Auvergne was elevated to the Order of the Laurel for her artistic contributions, and Bronwen of Hindscroft was offered admittance to the Order of the Laurel for excellence in culinary arts.
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
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.