Difference between revisions of "Wyewood"
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Wyewood was founded in A.S. XXIX (1994-1995) as a canton of Madrone. (The document naming Wyewood an official canton is a lovely illuminated scroll which may be seen [http://www.wyewood.org/images/charter.jpg here].) The original name of the canton was Wyebridge, but that name did not pass muster with the College of Arms as it was found to conflict with the real-world name Weybridge. So Wyewood was submitted as an alternate name, which did pass. | Wyewood was founded in A.S. XXIX (1994-1995) as a canton of Madrone. (The document naming Wyewood an official canton is a lovely illuminated scroll which may be seen [http://www.wyewood.org/images/charter.jpg here].) The original name of the canton was Wyebridge, but that name did not pass muster with the College of Arms as it was found to conflict with the real-world name Weybridge. So Wyewood was submitted as an alternate name, which did pass. | ||
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On the 2nd of March XLVII, Wyewood was elevated to a Barony by King UlfR and Queen Caoimhe. Master Robert de la Trinitie and Lady Gabrielle Lepinay were invested as the founding Baron and Baroness. | On the 2nd of March XLVII, Wyewood was elevated to a Barony by King UlfR and Queen Caoimhe. Master Robert de la Trinitie and Lady Gabrielle Lepinay were invested as the founding Baron and Baroness. | ||
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*[[A remembrance of the historical timeline of Wyewood]] | *[[A remembrance of the historical timeline of Wyewood]] | ||
Revision as of 05:06, 1 October 2015
The Barony of Wyewood (S. King County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir, between Madrone and Blatha an Oir.
History
General History
Wyewood was founded in A.S. XXIX (1994-1995) as a canton of Madrone. (The document naming Wyewood an official canton is a lovely illuminated scroll which may be seen here.) The original name of the canton was Wyebridge, but that name did not pass muster with the College of Arms as it was found to conflict with the real-world name Weybridge. So Wyewood was submitted as an alternate name, which did pass.
The mascot of Wyewood is Bubba, the winged hamster. See the canton of Porte de l'Eau for more information on Bubba.
On the 2nd of March XLVII, Wyewood was elevated to a Barony by King UlfR and Queen Caoimhe. Master Robert de la Trinitie and Lady Gabrielle Lepinay were invested as the founding Baron and Baroness.
Coronets
Historical Stories and Songs
- A remembrance of the historical timeline of Wyewood
- The tradition of Artimus
- On the early growth of Wyewood
- On the origins of Bubba
- A soliloquy on becoming a barony
- An early history of the Fyrd
- Wyewood Wants to be a Barony (song)
- Fryd of Wyewood (song)
Notable Residents
Royalty
- Caitriona ni Bhriain - Viscountess, Pelican
- Edward Cire of Greymoor - Count, Viscount, Knight, Pelican
- Elisabeth de Rossignol - Countess, Viscountess, Pelican, Laurel
- Esperanza Maria Diago - Viscountess
- Magnus Sigmarsson - Viscount
- Wolf Dietrich von Hohenwald - Viscount, Pelican
Peers
- Tamlyn of Wyntersea - Laurel, Court Baroness
- Tvorimir Danilov - Pelican
- Esclarmonde de Porcairages - Laurel
- Robert Trinite the Chicken Hearted - Pelican
Events
- Kent Canterbury Faire (Demo event hosted each August; previously co-hosted with Madrone; cancelled in 2006).
- Wyewood Summer Event, generally held the last weekend of July or first weekend in August:
- Wyewood Yule Feast, in December:
- Other Events
Guilds in Wyewood
- The Company of the Fyrd of Wyewood: a warband/guild in Wyewood.
Households in Wyewood
- The Companye of Seint Audre is a service household of women in Wyewood.
- Clan Carn is not just in Wyewood, but has a strong presence in the greater area.