Bardic/Heraldic Works of Ekaterina Stepanova doch' Novgorodskaia

Elevation Heraldry for Cadmus Lochagus

Stand here, O murderous swords, and drip no drop from your keen edges; but resting for this time in the high marble house of Ansteorra, announce the bravery of Seleucid Cadmus Lochagus. Sing glory, sing honor, sing of this warrior of the rising star.

Lachesis granting no red girdle for guidance, he sought inspiration instead from the shining stars of our southern sky on his journey to this day. Booming-voiced, rose-lauded, bright-eyed, silver tongued, unshakable in their principles, brilliant and beloved of the muses, their constellation lit his long and winding path. They offered joyous encouragement when his spirit quailed. They come today to tell you of his worthiness, his mete place in these high halls of honor.

He comes to you aperion, free of claim, seeking to join the Hectors and Atalantas of the Sable Star’s pantheon. The first star in a new constellation, he will guide those who follow seeking bright-bladed glory. He comes.

Elevation Heraldry for Micolay Haiduk

Mikolay Khayduk predstanet pere- Forgive me, I speak in your tongue.
Micolay Haiduk comes now before you, to answer question Velikii Kniaz gave in Mooneschadowe:
To take belt and chain, to give life and honor to Ansteorra, to swear sword and service to her forevermore.
Five and five years ago he knew nothing of this.
In Dragonfly barony he found Courage's heart, and struck a spark in his own.
At edge of great Star Gate spark caught, and grew year on year to the great fire burns in him now.

His handfast love, Uliana, taught him manners, but courtesy and courage are his own.
Five years ago he raised his voice in service to Gate's Edge.
Four, Lochlann and Gwen vtoroy laid on him Sable Talon for Chivalric Combat.
Came he to Namron, and undertook his service to Orlando and Cat, Voevoda i Voevodsha Namron
For them Skorrgarrdr's Axeman won, and words wrought of aether sent to educate their people.
Three years hence did Lochlann tretiy and Michelle pervyy award unto him arms in icy winds of Border Marches.

Only two years ago did Miles Cassius lay upon him red belt,
as he won right with arms to defend our prarie fire friends, Ciarnn and Branislava.
Andrew and Kyna wrapped his arm with Namron's Torsade,
And through endless clash of battle in the North's Keep Castellan he faced most foes.

Sven and Antigone heard Centurion's cry, and he joined his 132 brothers and sisters in red cloak watch
Last year he took up training of Namron's warriors,
visited his old home, became Stargate's Sworn Champion for Robert and Christiana,
And once more at Castellan, in North's Keep, faced more foes than any other.
Only this year was golden star given to him by Jason and Margherita, your honored parents,
And in Mooneschadowe, you did ask him the question.

And here:

He has come to answer.