An Abanning on the Regency of the Wínland Ríce

Ærre Géol MMXIX
Originally published in Spellstów Volume 2 Number 1 2020

Be it known unto all that, two nights before the Winter Sunstead, Gárman Hláford Cyning set Þórbeorht Ealdorblótere as Regent of the Wínland Ríce, abanning it thus:

To All Men be it Known by These Presents:
That, On A Probationary Basis, for However Long It Shall Please Us,
It Is Our Pleasure to set Þórbeorht Ealdorblótere to the Regency of the Wínland Ríce,
According to Such Terms As Have Been Understood In Concert With Milord Ælfric Avery, The
Same Being Hereby set by Ourself to be High Wita of the King’s Witan,
Meant as well to be Advisor to the Regent in Such Capacity,
As Helpen Therein by Ethelwynn of Ealdríce héo Hlæfdige
In Our Hope that the Gods shall Friendly Overlook Upon These New and Needful Arrangements,
Done Upon This Day of December 19, 2019,
Indight Over…