AElfwyn Knighting Poem

To Mark the Elevation of AElfwyn Laganwuda into the Order of Chivalry

By THLaird Colyne Stewart, Sep AS 51 (2016)

Attend upon AElfwyn || axe-handed warrior

Woman of wolf-blood || winner of wars

Boar-branded carl || oft battled for high crown

Brought honour bright-handed || to kingdom and king

On hide-cloak or hilltop || at home or on far field

Faced she all foemen || who dared face her blade

For king she knelt truly || and bore his ring keenly

Like Beowulf boldly || battle-light taking

Gathered much mind-worth || which gladly she bore

Now earls erupt shouting || as high-king advances

Yell boldly her brave deeds || while beating on shields

Gracious gift-giving || king bands her arm brightly

Ring-giver right names her || as Ridda and cnicht

This was written to be read when Ælfwyn came out of her vigil to hold the field in a holmgang circle, but we were running late.