The cornation of..

The cornation of Stephen du Bois and Aillcanne ingen Felin of the Kingdom of Northshield was a huge, gala event. All the Lord's, Ladies's, and the populous were dressed in their Sunday best and on their most best behavior. The day was full of good will, celebration, and happiness.

Court began at 10:00 AM with great pomp and circumstance as the outgoing garbed, Japanese, barefoot King and Queen were led into the court area amidst drum roll, armed knights and their court attendants. As they ascended their thrones for the last time there was great anticipation. They gave out their last awards to persons for recognization of appreciation for service done. When their court business was concluded, they left the throne for the last time, leaving their crowns behind on the throne with the area now empty.

I was wondering what would happen next when from the back of the room loud shouting was heard. A rush of armed men came proclaiming Stephen du Bois's right to the throne by way of winning this right in combat. He was protected in their midst on their path to the throne area. They were stopped and challenged to prove his claim. Witnesses stepped forward. Each testified that they saw his triumph over his enemies in combat. Because of these witnesses it was declared that he was the rightful heir to the throne. He named his Queen and the lovely Ailleanne was brought forward with her attendants and she accepted the position.

Before he was crowned Stephen brought others forward to be released from his alliances with them since now he would be giving himself to the Kingdom. Stephen and Ailleanne put the crowns on each other that were left on the throne chairs. Next King Stephen began to name his court. His Marshall of Arms, the Queen's champion, the Royal Guard who were given new tunics of black and gold, the Court Herald, and other court members.

The great sword was brought forward and placed in front of the King and Queen. The nobles, Lords and Ladies now swear fealty to the King and Queen on bended knees. The King and Queen also swear service to the Kingdom. The populous was invited next to bow and swear fealty to the King and Queen. After the cornation the whole court left amidst drum roll. As the new King and Queen walked past the whole populous bowed to their new sovereigns. A page boy brought up the end throwing out gold coins to the populous.