Vulcanfeldt

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The Barony of Vulcanfeldt (Yakima, Yakima County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.

Vulcanfeldt proudly claims the City of Yakima (Yakima, Washington) and its environs (Yakima County) as its own. Our lands stretch from Ellensburg/Cle Elum in the north to Grandview in the south, Tampico in the west to Moxee and beyond in the east. We are located approximately 145 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington; 200 miles southwest of Spokane, Washington; and 185 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon.

Born in year of Mount St. Helens' fiery eruption, 1980, the City of Yakima, is an area of rich volcanic soil. It is said that Yakima County ranks first in the United States in the number of all fruit trees and that it produces more apples, mint, winter pears, and hops than any other county.

• Vulcanfeldt website

History

Vulcanfeldt became a Barony in September A.S. XXXIX 2005.

Baron and Baroness

Founding Baron and Baroness
Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow and Dame Ashley Longbow, September 2005 - July 2008
Rolf and Ashley of Vulkanfeldt

Second Baron and Baroness
His Lordship Shannon O'Duncan and Her Ladyship Regina O'Duncan, July 2008 - Present
Shannon and Regina of Vulkanfeldt

Fifth Baron and Baroness
His Lordship Ulrich Hell Licht and Her Excellency Fiona Ingen Conchobair , Sept 2023 - Present
Ulrich and Fiona of Vulkanfeldt

Meetings and Practices

Baronial Council Meetings
Held currently on the second Monday of the month.
Round Table Pizza in Yakima
1300 N. 40th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902

Please contact the appropriate officer for dates and times of practices and Arts/Sciences nights

Annual Events

Bows and Blades/Archery Fest - October
Yule Feast - December

Champions

Heavy Armored Champion
Ulfgar Hjartar Bani Thorvaldsson

Rapier Champion
Andrew Williams

Archery Champion (known as Baronial Protector)
Arthur of the Green Arrow

Arts and Sciences Champion
Alric Ivarsson

Officers

Seneschal - Baroness Ashley Longbow
Herald - Lady Elizabeth of Vulcanfeldt
Master of Stables - Lord Jetai
Arts and Sciences - Lord Alric Ivarsson
Chronicler - Somhairle Macrorie
Chatelaine - Lady Lleoffled Willoughby
Exchequer - Her Ladyship Fiona ni Chonchuir

Sergeantry

Sergeants
Rurik Gjafvaldsson
Murcadh Dal Cais
Qoyor Shingqotai (aka Tai Tjorkillsdatr)
Raginmund Ahrens von Danzig

Courtiers
Julia Sempronia
Cler de Cieux

Gallants
Diego Ortiz del Valle
Amberley Sylvanus, OP

Yeomen
Shannon O'Duncan

Sergeants Emeritus residing within the Barony of Vulcanfeldt
Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow
Sir Henrich von Salza
Duke Cedric Blackwell Rolfsson
Sir Osrik Wolfsbatr Rolfsson

Awards

Award of the Alerion is a first level service award given for dedication and service to the Barony. Specifically, for selfless, diligent and unfailing service.

Order of the Eagle's Ascension is a second level award given for long-term and outstanding service to the Barony. Members of this order are important contributors to the Barony. Specifically, they provide continual service out of love and concern for the whole, and not for advancement of themselves.

Gilded Quill Award is a first level award given for achievement in the Arts and Sciences to those who have shown advancement of knowledge in the Arts and Sciences.

Order of Vulcan's Flame is a second level award given for outstanding achievement in the Arts and Sciences in the Barony. Members of this order are proficient in several disciplines and are committed to sharing their skills and knowledge. Their workmanship has enriched our lives at home and has advanced the reputation of out Barony.

Le Petit Poisson Award (French- The Little Fish) is an award given to children under the age of 16 for service to the Barony. Our youth are the lifeblood and the future of our Society. They permit us all to remember the energy and promise of earlier times and provide us with the inspiration to keep going.

The Baron's Favor is a token or favor given out by the Baron for personal service. The Baroness's Favor is a token or favor given out by the Baroness for personal service.

Order of the Argent Owl is given once a year at the annual Yule Feast to an individual who is the best embodiment of the spirit of Vulkanfeldt. This individual is a well-rounded person who is active in many areas of the SCA and the Barony. They are those of great virtue, deeds, and who believe with all their heart that although this is a game we play, it deserves our best.

• Vulkanfeldt OP