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'''Grimwithshire''' (incipient) (Pend O'Reille and Stevens Counties, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.
'''Grimwithshire''' (Pend O'Reille and Stevens Counties, WA) was a  shire located in the Inlands region of [[An Tir]]. It was disbanded in 2011.


* [http://www.inlandregion.org/grimwith/ Grimwithshire website]
*
Historical details are compiled from the archives of meeting minutes, newsletters and notebooks maintained by the founding seneschale. If a mistake is noted please bring it to their attention for correction.


==History of Grimwithshire==
*
 
The branch name was registered in May of 2005. It was modeled upon the Grimwith reservoir region in the Yorkshire dales of England. Shire was appended following the regional naming conventions of York.
 
The device submission was returned in August 2006 for lack of a petition. A new package was assembled by the Seneschal. The petition resubmitted had the signatures of the Seneschal, the Exchequer, the Marshall, the A&S Minister. It also included the signatures of four populous members and the Royal Patrons. It was dated 12/5/06. The device was accepted upon resubmission.
 
*
 
'''==History of Grimwithshire=='''
 
[[Arnora Grimsdottir]] (known then as Wilhelmina Catherine de Rochelle) and [[Guy Grimsson]] began to organise people towards the idea of forming a shire in Stevens County late fall of 2002 after Arnora had discussed the idea with Count [[Nicholaus Barchatov]] (At the time King) while attending Harvest Feast in the Shire of [[Ambergard]] and was encouraged to do so by His Majesty. Later Pend Oreille County was added. The first Yahoo group formed for the shire project included Guy, Arnora, Venera di Nardiello, James and Katherine McFee, Dinnok Smoksson, Wecelo Von Hamm, Amelia of the River and Agnarr Tokisson. That group was discontinued due to excessive spamming and later another took it's place. Initial discussion and recruitment was mainly via messages on the Steps email list and contacts at events. Meetings with Kingdom officers provided guidance and encouragement.
 
A full two years of research, discussion and recruitment took place before the group felt ready to take the initial steps to incipiency. The Kingdom New Branches deputy wanted to see a solid period of growth and commitment before advancing to an incipiency petition. It was at this time we began formatting flyers recruiting for members and Guy and Arnora distributed them to bulletin boards, shops and libraries across the counties.
 
In 2004 partly because of those flyers Anne Claxton, Ekarius Von Magdeburg, Muirren, Una and Uther joined the group. The following summer the incipient group held their first event, Grim Offensive (sponsored by the Barony of Wealdsmere,) in June 2005.
 
2005 saw tremendous growth with [[Michael of Lancaster]], Sir Tighearnach, Rioghnach, Richard mac Tighearnach, Ailionara inghean Tighearnach, Fionabhair inghean Tighearnach, Dacy Cospatrick, Hildithe, Clayton, Yvonne and Emelye.
 
Incipient status was granted by their Royal Majesties [[Thorin and Dagmaer|King Thorin and Queen Daegmaer]], affirming [[Arnora Grimsdottir]] as founding seneschale and Duke Sir Gunnar and Duchess Gabriell as Royal Patrons.


Grimwithshire was granted full branch status on 14 July 2007 by TRM's Sven and Signy at Grim Offensive III.
Grimwithshire was granted full branch status on 14 July 2007 by TRM's Sven and Signy at Grim Offensive III.


Grimwithshire's first native Peer is Sir Guy Grimsson, knighted by HRM Tiernan at July Coronation in the Canton of Silverhart July 21, 2007.
Grimwithshire's first native Peer was Sir Guy Grimsson, knighted by HRM Tiernan at July Coronation in the Canton of Silverhart July 21, 2007.
 
Grimwith published a branch newsletter, known at first as "Grim Tidings" and later changed to "The Guardian."
 
*
 
'''Grimwithshire had a website:''' maintained by Darbie Marlin
 
[http://www.inlandregion.org/grimwith/ Grimwithshire website]
 
*
 
When Grimwithshire was dissolved the funds the branch held were put into a trust account with the Barony of Wealdsmere, for a period of ten years, or until the branch possibly revived. In October 2017 the remaining shire members decided to donate all remaining funds to the Kingdom of An Tir.
 
*
 
'''Grimwith held two major events per year:'''
 
Details taken from An Tir Calendar and branch archives.
 
'''2005:
 
[[Grim Offensive]] I'''
June 24, 2005 to June 26, 2005
Site: Locust Grove
Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir
 
'''Feast of the Guardians of Grimwith'''
December 03, 2005
Site: Chewelah Civic Center
Autocrat: Anne Claxton
Potluck Feast<br>
<br>
'''
'''2006:'''
 
'''Grim Offensive II''''''
August 04, 2006 to August 06, 2006
Site: Locust Grove
Steward:  Arnóra Grimsdottir / Co-Steward:  Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara
 
(No “Guardians Feast in 2006, was held early January 2007)
<br>
''''''2007:'''
 
'''Guardian's Tourney of the Wolf''''''
January 20, 2007
Site: Chewelah Civic Center
Autocrat: Muirenn inghean Dearbhail 
Potluck Feast
 
'''Grim Offensive III'''
July 13, 2007 to July 15, 2007
Site: Sand Canyon, Colville National Forest
Autocrat: Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara 
 
 
'''2008:'''
 
'''Grimwithshire Tournament of the Wolves'''
March 01, 2008
Site: Arden Community Club
Autocrat: Cristen Breaniann / Co-Autocrat:  Una of Grimwith
Feastcrat: Arnora Grimsdottir
Period Feast
 
 


History as told in the Grete Boke of An Tir:
'''Grim Offensive IV'''
June 06, 2008 to June 08, 2008
Site: Locust Grove Campground
Autocrat:  Arnora Grimsdottir
(Original Autocrat: Una of Grimwith – stepped down as Autocrat in April)


Grimwithshire was born on an autumn day in AS XXXVII when the Lady Arnora did travel to the fair shire of [[Ambergard]] to gain audience with their Majesties [[Nicholaus and Alyssia]]. After listening to her lament that there was no Kingdom presence in her home in the Unclaimed Lands, His Majesty did command her to seek out all those gentles of her lands and band them together as one. As the King’s word is Law did the Lady spend many months in search of the folk dwelling in the hills and glen, the valley and field of the Unclaimed Lands.


In the spring of AS XXXVIII did these meet at the river near a small village and begin to talk of their new shire. At this meeting the Lady Arnora was chosen as the Seneschale, Guy of the Velvet Hammer as the Master of Stables, Dinnok Smoksson the Constable, Wecelo von Hamm did become Minister of List and the lady Anne our Exchequer with mi’lady Una put forth as Chatelaine with her lord Uthur the Chirurgeon and mi’lady Emelye as Herald.  Agnarr Tokisson, Phaeton the Ratcatcher, the lady Venera de Nardiello, and Ekarius of Grimwith did confirm these appointments.


The fair valleys of our land are ringed by great mountains bearing deep, dark woods, well known to be a perilous place for it is rumored that spirits roam the fell forests.  Thus was Grimwith chosen for the name of this new land, as in our fathers tongue it does mean the wood haunted by a ghost or goblin.
'''2009:'''


In great mirth did we welcome mi’lord James McFee and his lady Katherine along with the maidens Lily and Jesse, mi’lord Silas, his lady-wife Tammy and the lovely maiden Sylvia. Mi’lord Cathal, mi’lady Muirrenn and Maggie pledged their faith in Grimwith.
'''Tourney of the Wolves'''
March 28, 2009
Site: Clayton Grange
Autocrat: Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara
Potluck Feast


At midsummer a great fair was held with many entertainments and tournament sport. In order to make their new shire known the people did send forth an invitation to the Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] to come and see our fair new lands. Many of the populace did travel north and much revelry and sport was held. So impressed were the Baronial emmissaries that the Barony did pledge their sponsorship of our new land, thus making it possible for us to petition the King for status.
'''Grim Offensive V'''
June 12, 2009 to June 14, 2009
Site: Clayton Fair Grounds
Autocrat: Sir Tighearnach ua Cathain Atha Dara 


In recognition of this new alliance the fighting force of Grimwith did join in the Avacal [[Inlands War]] and fought bravely for our beloved land. At this war there chanced to be a wandering Knight with his household, who lived in a remote keep in our lands. Sir Tighearnach and his lovely wife the Lady Rioghnach did join with Grimwith, bringing mi’lord Richard mac Tighearnach, Ailionara inghean Tighearnach, Fionabhair inghean Tighearnach with Blathnaid of Grimwith and the Honorable Lord Dacy Cospatrick. In time we welcomed mi’lady Hildithe, mi’lord Clayton with his lady wife Yvonne and mi’lord Clayton and mi’lady Linzy, and  Helen of Grimwith.
'''2010:'''


Come the autumn of AS XXXIX and the populace of Grimwith did travel to the Barony of [[Wealdsmere]] for the great Tournament of Ravens. Here, before the dread sable thrones of their Royal Majesties [[Thorin and Dagmaer|King Thorin and Queen Daegmaer]], was Grimwith granted Incipient status. At this same court did the populace beseech their King to appoint Royal Patronage in order that our distant land should have representation before the Throne. In his great wisdom King Thorin laid this task before their Graces Duke Sir Gunnar and the gracious Duchess Gabriell, who did well know our shire and accepted gladly amid much rejoicing of Grimwith, for our Patrons are beloved in this land.
'''Guardians Tourney of the Wolves'''
Site: Chewelah Civic Center
April 03, 2010
Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir
Potluck Feast


One month hence the populace threw a great celebration feast in honor of our Patron’s and our recognition as a new shire before all of An Tir. Many guests traveled from afar to celebrate with us and our hearts were full to have achieved this great honor.
'''Grim Offensive VI'''
Site: Clayton Fair Grounds
Thus has been our journey to this seventh day of February in the year of our Lord, Anno Societatus XXXIX as set forth by the hand of the Honorable Lady Arnora Grimsdottir, Seneschale for the Incipient Grimwithshire.
June 11, 2010 to June 13, 2010
Autocrat: Sir Guy Grimsson


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'''2011:'''
27 June XL/2005


I beg your patience if you receive this on several lists. Please also forgive
'''Grimwith Guardian's Feast Tourney of the Wolves'''
it’s length, but I have to say this:
March 05, 2011
(No event info available - records indicate this event had a date reserved, but was canceled when the populace voted to discontinue Royal Patronage)


Greetings,


On behalf of Grimwithshire I would like to take the opportunity to thank
'''Grim Offensive VII''' (This was the last event Grimwithshire ever held.)
everyone who helped make Grimwith’s first official event, Grim Offensive, a huge
June 24, 2011 to June 26, 2011
success.
Site: Locust Grove
Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir (Had family medical emergency two days before event, co-autocrat and seneschale took over.)
Co-Autocrat: Mable


His Majesty King Skeggi honored us greatly with His presence, the genuine
A vote was called at the last Grim Offensive by the current Seneschal of the shire members present and it was decided to disband the shire due to declining numbers as several members had moved away or stopped playing.
love and affection he showed for his people is awe-inspiring and truly made it  
all that much more magical. Those who were there know just how greatly His
presence contributed to this event. In His wisdom He saw fit to honor several of
our members with recognition and The Dream will never fade so long as we have
King’s such as he.


Our friendly foes from Dregate came out in force and fought with great valor
and honor and truly exemplified the friendliness, helpfulness and enthusiasm
that makes the SCA so wonderful. New alliances were forged and friendships
made that I hope will only strengthen in the coming years. You may have been our
"enemy" for the battles - but you are our friends forever.


Our great sponsors for this event, the Barony of Wealdsmere and their Canton
of Silverhart, who once again proved that they are truly dedicated to the
success of our new shire. Without your overwhelming support this simply would not
have been the great event it was. Unto Their Excellencies Fergus and Renata,
and all of the populace of Wealdsmere: I find it hard to choose the words to
express my gratitude to you all, "Thank you" just does not seem adequate
enough. Your faith, love and encouragement have made this new branch possible -
there will never be a way to thank you enough.


Our Patron’s Duke Sir Gunnar and Duchess Gabriell told me they were proud of
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their shires efforts in this our first event. I can only hope we continue to
reflect their greatness as we grow and learn. We have the greatest example to
live up to in them. Their love and support makes us want to prove ourselves
worthy of their patronage. I hope we can always make them proud to represent us.


Friends joined us not just from An Tir, from Blath an Oir and Vulkanfeldt,
'''Trivia:'''
Wyewood and Stromgard, from Pendale, Seagirt, Lyonsmarche and Lionsgate, Frozen
Mountain and Ambergard., but from as far away as the Kingdoms of Meridies,
Caid, Artemisia and the West. The outpouring of support for our tiny shire was
just incredible. Reading over the gate sheets and realizing just how many came
from so far away brought tears to my eyes. If anyone had told me when this
shire idea started 3 years ago that this is where it would be now I would not
have believed them. The officers and populace of Grimwith poured their hearts and
souls into this event and their efforts paid off greatly.


The credit for this event goes to those who did the work. While I stumbled
At first there was some confusion about the ZIP codes involved, rather or not they belonged to the nearby [[Barony of Wealdsmere]]. The then-current Baron offered to cede the ZIP codes, but the original Wealdsmere charter only claimed all ZIP codes within Spokane county and one additional in Lincoln County, in the town of Davenport (confirmed by the founding Baroness of Wealdsmere.) Further research with the SCA, Inc. in Milpitas, CA and the Kingdom seneschal confirmed that Stevens and Pend Oreille counties were indeed "Kings Land" and free to form a new branch. As of 2018 both counties are still recorded with the Kingdom as being the domain of the dormant shire.
along trying to figure out what to do next, my event stewards Sir Tighearnach,
Lord Guy, Lady Anne, Lady Una and Muirrenn made this event great, Venera,  
Yvonne, James, Katherine, Lord Agnarr, Richard, Blathnaid, Phaeton and Dinnok - I
know I must have missed someone, please forgive me - worked continuously and  
there were so many others from all the various branches which my feeble brain
cannot recall by name but who contributed greatly to our success by
volunteering at gate, waterbearing (THANK YOU Sorcha and Mags and all the eager young
volunteers!!), clean-up and so many other tasks.  


My magic moment came late Saturday night as I stood in the trees and watched
<br>
dancers under the pavilion, listened to the sounds of bardic, laughter and
The yearly feast honoring the Royal Patrons went through multiple name changes. As no "official" event name was ever decided each new autocrat made up their own name for this event.
song in the flickering lights of so many camps and realized "Wow, this is the
SCA I remember and love!" A very humbling experience.


As the autocrat I feel like a dismal failure in my paltry attempts to thank
<br/>
everyone for what they did this past weekend - but all who read these words
The Sylversail Armada, Commanded by [[High Sea Lord Sylverstone]], was granted permanent letters of marque guaranteeing safe passage and sanctuary in Grimwithshire by Duke Gunnar in exchange for their loyalty to our side in the ongoing war with Dregate over the river crossing. These letters were presented to the Armada in Patrons Court at Grim Offensive IV.
should know this:  The greatness of An Tir is reflected in her peoples, and in  
<br/>
my somewhat biased opinion the people of Grimwith and all those who joined us
have lived up to the measure of the greatest Kingdom in the Known Worlde. AN
TIR FOREVER!


Honorable Lady Arnora Grimsdottir
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Latest revision as of 08:14, 14 February 2020

Argent, a tree blasted and eradicated sable and on a chief embattled gules three laurel wreaths Or.

Grimwithshire (Pend O'Reille and Stevens Counties, WA) was a shire located in the Inlands region of An Tir. It was disbanded in 2011.

Historical details are compiled from the archives of meeting minutes, newsletters and notebooks maintained by the founding seneschale. If a mistake is noted please bring it to their attention for correction.

The branch name was registered in May of 2005. It was modeled upon the Grimwith reservoir region in the Yorkshire dales of England. Shire was appended following the regional naming conventions of York.

The device submission was returned in August 2006 for lack of a petition. A new package was assembled by the Seneschal. The petition resubmitted had the signatures of the Seneschal, the Exchequer, the Marshall, the A&S Minister. It also included the signatures of four populous members and the Royal Patrons. It was dated 12/5/06. The device was accepted upon resubmission.

==History of Grimwithshire==

Arnora Grimsdottir (known then as Wilhelmina Catherine de Rochelle) and Guy Grimsson began to organise people towards the idea of forming a shire in Stevens County late fall of 2002 after Arnora had discussed the idea with Count Nicholaus Barchatov (At the time King) while attending Harvest Feast in the Shire of Ambergard and was encouraged to do so by His Majesty. Later Pend Oreille County was added. The first Yahoo group formed for the shire project included Guy, Arnora, Venera di Nardiello, James and Katherine McFee, Dinnok Smoksson, Wecelo Von Hamm, Amelia of the River and Agnarr Tokisson. That group was discontinued due to excessive spamming and later another took it's place. Initial discussion and recruitment was mainly via messages on the Steps email list and contacts at events. Meetings with Kingdom officers provided guidance and encouragement.

A full two years of research, discussion and recruitment took place before the group felt ready to take the initial steps to incipiency. The Kingdom New Branches deputy wanted to see a solid period of growth and commitment before advancing to an incipiency petition. It was at this time we began formatting flyers recruiting for members and Guy and Arnora distributed them to bulletin boards, shops and libraries across the counties.

In 2004 partly because of those flyers Anne Claxton, Ekarius Von Magdeburg, Muirren, Una and Uther joined the group. The following summer the incipient group held their first event, Grim Offensive (sponsored by the Barony of Wealdsmere,) in June 2005.

2005 saw tremendous growth with Michael of Lancaster, Sir Tighearnach, Rioghnach, Richard mac Tighearnach, Ailionara inghean Tighearnach, Fionabhair inghean Tighearnach, Dacy Cospatrick, Hildithe, Clayton, Yvonne and Emelye.

Incipient status was granted by their Royal Majesties King Thorin and Queen Daegmaer, affirming Arnora Grimsdottir as founding seneschale and Duke Sir Gunnar and Duchess Gabriell as Royal Patrons.

Grimwithshire was granted full branch status on 14 July 2007 by TRM's Sven and Signy at Grim Offensive III.

Grimwithshire's first native Peer was Sir Guy Grimsson, knighted by HRM Tiernan at July Coronation in the Canton of Silverhart July 21, 2007.

Grimwith published a branch newsletter, known at first as "Grim Tidings" and later changed to "The Guardian."

Grimwithshire had a website: maintained by Darbie Marlin 

Grimwithshire website

When Grimwithshire was dissolved the funds the branch held were put into a trust account with the Barony of Wealdsmere, for a period of ten years, or until the branch possibly revived. In October 2017 the remaining shire members decided to donate all remaining funds to the Kingdom of An Tir.

Grimwith held two major events per year:

Details taken from An Tir Calendar and branch archives.

2005:

Grim Offensive I June 24, 2005 to June 26, 2005 Site: Locust Grove Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir

Feast of the Guardians of Grimwith December 03, 2005 Site: Chewelah Civic Center Autocrat: Anne Claxton Potluck Feast

2006:

Grim Offensive II' August 04, 2006 to August 06, 2006 Site: Locust Grove Steward: Arnóra Grimsdottir / Co-Steward: Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara

(No “Guardians Feast in 2006, was held early January 2007)
'2007:

Guardian's Tourney of the Wolf' January 20, 2007 Site: Chewelah Civic Center Autocrat: Muirenn inghean Dearbhail  Potluck Feast

Grim Offensive III July 13, 2007 to July 15, 2007 Site: Sand Canyon, Colville National Forest Autocrat: Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara 


2008:

Grimwithshire Tournament of the Wolves March 01, 2008 Site: Arden Community Club Autocrat: Cristen Breaniann / Co-Autocrat: Una of Grimwith Feastcrat: Arnora Grimsdottir Period Feast


Grim Offensive IV June 06, 2008 to June 08, 2008 Site: Locust Grove Campground Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir (Original Autocrat: Una of Grimwith – stepped down as Autocrat in April)


2009:

Tourney of the Wolves March 28, 2009 Site: Clayton Grange Autocrat: Rioghnach inghean Chonchobhair Atha Dhara Potluck Feast

Grim Offensive V June 12, 2009 to June 14, 2009 Site: Clayton Fair Grounds Autocrat: Sir Tighearnach ua Cathain Atha Dara 

2010:

Guardians Tourney of the Wolves Site: Chewelah Civic Center April 03, 2010 Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir Potluck Feast

Grim Offensive VI Site: Clayton Fair Grounds June 11, 2010 to June 13, 2010 Autocrat: Sir Guy Grimsson

2011:

Grimwith Guardian's Feast Tourney of the Wolves March 05, 2011 (No event info available - records indicate this event had a date reserved, but was canceled when the populace voted to discontinue Royal Patronage)


Grim Offensive VII (This was the last event Grimwithshire ever held.) June 24, 2011 to June 26, 2011 Site: Locust Grove Autocrat: Arnora Grimsdottir (Had family medical emergency two days before event, co-autocrat and seneschale took over.) Co-Autocrat: Mable

A vote was called at the last Grim Offensive by the current Seneschal of the shire members present and it was decided to disband the shire due to declining numbers as several members had moved away or stopped playing.


Trivia:

At first there was some confusion about the ZIP codes involved, rather or not they belonged to the nearby Barony of Wealdsmere. The then-current Baron offered to cede the ZIP codes, but the original Wealdsmere charter only claimed all ZIP codes within Spokane county and one additional in Lincoln County, in the town of Davenport (confirmed by the founding Baroness of Wealdsmere.) Further research with the SCA, Inc. in Milpitas, CA and the Kingdom seneschal confirmed that Stevens and Pend Oreille counties were indeed "Kings Land" and free to form a new branch. As of 2018 both counties are still recorded with the Kingdom as being the domain of the dormant shire.


The yearly feast honoring the Royal Patrons went through multiple name changes. As no "official" event name was ever decided each new autocrat made up their own name for this event.


The Sylversail Armada, Commanded by High Sea Lord Sylverstone, was granted permanent letters of marque guaranteeing safe passage and sanctuary in Grimwithshire by Duke Gunnar in exchange for their loyalty to our side in the ongoing war with Dregate over the river crossing. These letters were presented to the Armada in Patrons Court at Grim Offensive IV.

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