Wyewood
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.
Wyewood became a Shire during the reign of King Davin and Queen Groa at Lionhearts Tourney in A.S. XXXVI (2001). Upon the elevation of the branch to shire, Earl Edward Cire of Greymoor and Countess Elisabeth de Rossignol served as Royal Patrons of the shire for six years.
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
- Robert and Gabrielle (Wyewood), Founding Baron and Baroness - Mar 2, XLVII/2013 to present
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.
Awards
- The Wye Knot - Given once a year to an individual who is the best embodiment of the Spirit of Wyewood.
- Perywincle - The Periwyncle recognizes culinary service of members of the Barony of Wyewood.
- Argent Increscent - The Argent Increscent is given to newcomers who have demonstrated chivalry, courtesy, and enthusiasm in service, arts and sciences, or martial activities, showing they are on the path to being active and contributing members of the Society and inspiring others with their enthusiasm.
- La Compaignie de la Forche - The La Compaignie de la Forche was established by the first Baron and Baronness of Wyewood to recognize gentles whose continuing and dedicated service contribute to the functioning of the barony and the society. Like a fork, they take upon themselves the duty of checking if a task is done.
- La Compaignie de la Cuillier - La Compaignie de la Cuillier was established by the first Baron and Baroness of Wyewood to recognize gentles whose skill and teaching in the arts and sciences enrich the Barony. Like the spoon, this artisan provides the proper measure of knowledge to those new to an art, allowing them to create their own recipe for learning and growth.
- Baron's Favor - a token of personal favor from the Baron.
- Baroness's Favor - a token of personal favor from the Baroness.