Arnsbjorn Tiernanson and Inga in hraustliga

The Words of a Hero
The words of Duke Tiernan and the tale of the beginning of the Shipcrew.


 * Listen land-bound, and let your folk hear
 * The grave sea-growl god-granted verse,
 * Of spray-splattering ships, sweet in a man's ear,
 * Of wide-faring warriors, of Waveraper's prowl.


 * In ancient days dire, Daegar Fair-hair,
 * Gunnar's-get, golden Hersir,
 * Announced at winter's-end accolades he would win.
 * Sailing the swan-road wealth he would seek.


 * At Ursulmas he urged, "Upon Aegir's road
 * Let the sea-skilled men seek word-fame."
 * Fame undying, foretold Fairhair, would belong to those
 * Who wavered not and Waveraper's crew joined.


 * Closely clamored those keen on battle-fame winning.
 * Of Battle-breakers gathered, best were those
 * Who heeded the call of the king's Hersir.
 * Mighty were the men made his shield mates.


 * Of those battle brave men,
 * One stands before you this day.
 * He comes e'en now to lay claim to that which, by right of arms, is his.
 * Behold the Warrior Prince, Arnsbjorn Tiernanson.

The Other Half of the Tale

 * Of heroes bold, woven words are many,
 * to speak of the Gift of Grace the battle bard must unlock the true mead of thought.
 * Listen now to the words of Arnsbjorn unfurled in honour of Swan White Inga.
 * Let them travel the swan road of the mind.


 * On the breath of Njord words swim swiftly,
 * Peace Givers name on the nine planes.
 * Gold of Goddess given,
 * Fair is she, who won hero's heart.


 * In eyes of blue shines souls strength,
 * Brow's white woods,
 * cover skies light gleaming.
 * Midgards flower makes hero more.


 * Life toucher gives soul’s gift.
 * Sunbeam heart helps happily.
 * Gentle Peace Weaver pleases soul’s eye,
 * Heart of life lifts laughter.


 * Golden soul sings softly,
 * to heroes hard heart.
 * Shining smile shows love,
 * lighting the path of life.


 * See now golden Sif standing,
 * She who makes Hero's heart happy,
 * She who strengthens swift battle snake wielder,
 * Inga comes now to this place, to claim that which, by right of inspiration, is Hers.


 * Minds worth of Warrior worthy, and Gracious Gold Giver are spoken,
 * Now Dread King, and Glorious Queen, do Prince Arnsbjorn and Princessa Inga seek entrance into this court.

Royal Progress
As King and Queen


 * Avacal July Coronation - July 1-3, 2016
 * An Tir Coronation - July 15-17, 2016
 * AT War - July 22-25, 2016
 * Quad War - July 29-31, 2016
 * Pennsic - August 6-9, 2016
 * Summer Crown - August 12-14, 2016
 * Whipping Winds - August 19-21, 2016
 * Avacal Sargentry Trials - August 26-28, 2016
 * Harvest Feast - September 9-11, 2016
 * Vinfest - September 16-18, 2016
 * Myrgan Wood Anniversary - October 8, 2016
 * Day of Dance/Heraldry Symposium - October 14-16, 2016
 * Harvest Celebration - October 22, 2016
 * Festival of the Snoweaters - October 29, 2016
 * Samhain - November 5, 2016
 * Winter Coronation - November 18, 2016

Awards bestowed during this reign

 * Fergus Torynsson elevated to the Order of Chivalry - July 2, 2016
 * Wernar Ivarsson inducted as a Count - July 2, 2016
 * Hélène Charesse inducted as a Countess - July 2, 2016

As seen on the Avacal Order of Precedence page.

Pictures


As seen on Avacal's web page