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Maîtresse Yolande Chastellain is a member of the Order of the Pelican in the Kingdom of An Tir. She was put on vigil on December 3, 2005 AS 40 by King Uther and Queen Angharad, and was inducted to the Order on September 3, 2006 AS 41 by King Amalric and Queen Caia.

• Yolande's Protégé Ceremony - PDF 17 KB - which turned into a stealth offering into the Order of the Pelican
  
• Yolande's Protégé Gift to Pelican Mistress - PDF 7KB
  
• Yolande's Vigil and Ceremony Checklist - PDF 14 KB
  
• Yolande's Pelican Ceremony - PDF 28 KB
  
• Oaths of Fealty and Acceptances (Medieval examples) - by Carol Hanson
  (Caryl de Trecesson)

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• Pelicans of the Principality of Tir Righ - PDF 17 KB - by Laura Offley
  (Maîtresse Yolande Chastellain)
  
• Women Knights in the Middle Ages - Heraldica by François R. Velde

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• -- Vigil photos coming soon --
  
• -- Pelican ceremony photos coming soon --

Photo © Laura Offley 2006
Marzipan pelican made by Baroness Katherina Laudonia Maria della Fiore and
His Lordship Alexandor Ivor on the occassion of Yolande's Pelican Vigil.
Entirely edible, the marzipan fondant was coated in powdered sugar
and the pelican itself was a spice cake. The eye and beak were edible gold leaf. Magnifique!

Photo © Mark Virtue 2006
Yolande and her Lord husband Lucullus approach the Thrones of An Tir.
Her red linen gown was designed and made by Cometessa Morgaine Brigantia.
It is lined in silk and features a metallic brocade trim with beading.

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© Laura Offley 2006-2008
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Page Updated: February 16, 2008
Page Created: November 30, 2006