The "Vox Eius Gloriosum" and the "Vox Populi" Voice Heraldry Competions

History

The first Vox Eius Gloriosum Competition took place at the Ansteorran Summer Crown in 2018 during the reign of Jason Drysdale II and Margherita de Mantua II. It was organized by Inez Alfon and the first holder of the title was Robin Carrot. The second Vox Eius competition was held in 2020 and the title went to Alric Godwynson. The year 2020 was also the start of the Vox Populi competition, created by Robin Carrot to give more opportunities for recognition for voice heralds. Alric Godwynson was the first holder of the Vox Populi title.

The current holder of the competition titles are Leandra Drago Forte who should the Vox Eius title and Edward of the Forest who hold the Vox Populi title.

The purpose of the Vox Eius Gloriosum Voice Heraldry Championship and the Vox Populi Voice Heraldry competition is: · to encourage the development and presence of Voice Heraldry in the Kingdom of Ansteorra · to inspire experienced voice heralds to share their experience and enthusiasm for Voice Heraldry with the kingdom and aspiring voice heralds and · to inspire new voice heralds with drive and enthusiasm to pursue Voice Heraldry

Competition Rules

The following was the format for the Spring 2022 “Vox Eius Gloriosum” Championship and “Vox Populi” competition.

The “Vox Eius Gloriosum”

1. Those wishing to participate will need to find a chivalric fighter who is participating in the tournament at Elfsea Defender and herald for them in the procession.

2. Those wishing to participate in the competition will need to send a Letter of Intent by the specificed date.

3. Preliminary judging for “Vox Eius Gloriosum” will be done by a body of heralds present at the event. Final judging will be made by the same body of judges, with additional input from Their Royal Majesties.

4. Judges cannot be competitors in the "Vox Eius" Championship but can compete for "Vox Populi."

5. Heralds will be judged on their volume, clarity, pronunciation, and style.

6. There will be prizes awarded for Grand Champion, The “Vox Eius Gloriosum” and 2 runner-ups (2nd and 3rd place/Honorable Mention/etc.).

7. The Grand Champion will receive: a commemorative scroll, the Championship prize package, the bestowment and use of the title “Vox Eius Gloriosum”, the Vox Eius Gloriosum circulating scepter and the responsibility of organizing the next competition.

The following was the format for the Spring 2022 “Vox Populi” competition:

Vox Populi

All competitors will be automatically entered into both competitions unless they specify to compete in the Vox Populi only or the Vox Eius Gloriosum only in their Letter of Intent.

Those wishing to participate in the competition will need to send a letter of intent by the deadline specified.

The Vox Populi will be decided by the populace of Ansteorra via paper ballot or some other anonymous method.

After the chivalric tournament, scores will be tallied and votes counted, and the winner of both competitions will be announced during the Evening Royal Court.

There will be a scroll for the winner of the "Vox Populi" competition. Other prizes may possibly to given.

Holders

2018 Vox Eius Robin Carrot

2020 Vox Eius Alric Godwynson

2020 Vox Populi Alric Godwynson

2022 Vox Eius Leandra Drago Forte

2022 Vox Populi Edward of the Forest