Sergeantry

The Sergeantry is a program offered by multiple communities within An Tir. The program aims to develop and promote skills in martial skills & strategy, court culture, and leadership.

History

Per the words of Her Excellency Sineidin inghean an Bhiadtaigh,

"The Sergeantry program was developed for the Principality of An Tir so that the Knights of our mother Kingdom of the West could pre-screen Chivalry candidates.. Those that passed the Sergeantry program – Aquaterra’s own Duke Thorin having been the first – were declared competent in all requisite book knowledge, culture, and knightly courtesies, leaving only on-the-field fighting prowess to be assessed, at which time the Knights would make the long journey north. The program has since evolved. An Tir is a mighty Kingdom, and yet we retained the Sergeantry program, unique in the Known World. It is now seen by many as a leadership development program, with military-based teachings and structure.
...There are rare times when an individual feels the Sergeantry is the right path for them, but are strongly attached to a group outside their home Barony through long-standing loyalties and commitments (example: Tir Righ’s Eric of Clan Smith, an Aquaterra Sergeantry Gallant). This scenario was discussed in the September Crown Noble Estate meeting (AS XLIX/2014). With the encouragement of Their Royal Majesties, the Nobles there assembled agreed that in such cases, the only righteous action is to support your populace member on their journey, for joining the Sergeantry is a very personal choice, and contributing to the Sergeantry anywhere contributes to the Sergeantry everywhere. It is strongly recommended that those who choose to train for Sergeantry programs outside their home group first approach their home Coronets as a courtesy – in this way all parties may comfortably move forward with full understanding and cooperation."

Known Programs

Adiantum

Cohorts are the equivalent of the Courtier Sergentry class in Adiantum. Cohorts can be either Stewards (service-oriented) or Artisans (A&S-oriented).

The premier cohort of the Barony was Sumayya min Yibna.

Other cohorts of the barony include:

Cian Brutus'yn
Telisia Brutusdottir
Rose Atherton
Elizabeth Turner de Carlisle

Aquaterra

The Barony of Aquaterra’s program has oft been used as the model for new or re-vamped programs elsewhere.