This year's Northern Oaken War Maneuers, in the Barony of the Cleftlands, was a joyeous occasion for members of the Marche of Alderford in that it saw the creation of Lord Kenshin as a Forester of the Greenwood Company and the elevation of THL Milica of Varna to the Order of the Pelican. Lady Catriona Fionnaghal nic Elphinstone (Ceit) was on hand with her camera to capture the day.