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The Iron Ring is a household which re-creates the look and feel of a mercenary unit that would have existed between 1550 and 1600 in northern Italy and southern Germany. The Iron ring was founded in 2004, as the brainchild of [[Heinrich von Arenburg]].  
[[Image:Group3.jpg|frame| The Iron Ring at An Tir West War 2008.]]
Members of the Iron Ring live primarily in the Portland metro area, in the [[Three Mountains|Barony of Three Mountains]] and the [[Dragon's Mist|Shire of Dragon's Mist]].


The Iron ring was founded in 2004, as the brainchild of Lord [[Heinrich von Arenburg]]. There were 7 original members upon its inception: [[Darius von Arenburg]], [[Talia Soranzo da Chioggia]], [[Kiernan]] (Tom Kennedy), [[Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]], [[Nynadin Kraskov]], [[Cailin MacGregor]], [[Iuliana de la Sara]] and [[Jose Cabrera de Castilla]].


Command was passed to [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]] in fall 2007 and he has been at the helm through several iterations of the household.


==Mission Statement== [[Image:Sheild.jpg|frame|left| The Iron Ring Device- Per pale vert and sable, a spiked wheel of twelve spokes Or.]]
Members of the Iron Ring live primarily in the Portland metro area, in the [[Dragon's Mist|Barony of Dragon's Mist]] but span from Ashland, Oregon the [[Glyn Dwfn|Barony of Glyn Dwfn]] to Seattle, Washington the Baronies of [[Madrone]] and [[Wyewood]].  
 
As a group dedicated to re-enacting a mercenary unit, the Iron Ring encourages study of armed and armored combat by its members, and seeks to participate in activities including but not limited to SCA armored combat, target archery and rapier combat.
 
Members of the Iron Ring are highly encouraged to foster an attitude of cooperation between each other and also members of the re-enactment community at large.  We shall lead by positive example and follow by the positive example of others.
 
==Awards and Accolades==
 
The Iron Ring was honored by Queen [[Adwen Wrenn]] at [[An Tir/West War XLV/2010]] with a Forget-Me-Not.  She praised the unit for crafting unit mantles instead of unit tabards, so that it could wear the An Tir tabards and still have unit cohesion.
 
== Rules and Regulations == 
 
The Iron Ring is governed by a charter encompassing its rules and regulations, as ratified by the members of the Iron Ring in 2007.  In general, all decisions are made by a simple majority of the officers of the Iron Ring (for matters such as use of funds and member disputes) or by a 3/4 majority of the members of the Iron Ring.
 
===Recruiting===
In order to become a member of the Iron Ring, an interested party must secure a member as sponsor and two more members to act as advocates.  After being recorded by the Chatelaine the new recruit must attend 2 camping events with the Iron Ring and 5 non-camping functions (such as fight practices, workshops, etc.).  Once these prerequisites are met, the members take a vote at the next meeting to decide whether to welcome the recruit as a new member, continue as a recruit (in the case that not enough members feel they know the recruit sufficiently), or end their recruitment and affiliation with the Iron Ring.
 
===Service to the Community===
Iron Ring members are required to devote a portion of their time to performing service at camping events.  Volunteer efforts are essential to supporting the ongoing success of the SCA, and the Iron Ring intends to provide a good example to the community at large.
 
== Command Structure ==
[[Image:SN151663.jpg|frame|right|Commander Heinrich von Arenburg]]
 
The Iron Ring is currently twenty three members strong.
 


==Mission Statement==
The Iron Ring was started with the intent to reenact a 16th C German War unit- and therefore encouraged the study of armed and armored combat by its members, and seeking to participate in activities including but not limited to SCA armored combat, target archery and rapier combat.
As time went on, Iron Ring transitioned into a service Household, focusing on providing service to any and all SCA branch through logistics, officerships and event staff participation.
Most recently the household has turned in the previous few years to a focus of interpersonal support for it's household members and communities to further all in their SCA dreams and goals. We shall endeavor lead by positive example and follow the positive example of others in all pursuits.
[[File:Iron Ring 2017.jpg|frame| Household Photo, Summer 2017]]
===Officers===  
===Officers===  
 
Head of House: Sir [[Nicolai Rabenis von Tachov]]<br>
Commander [[Heinrich von Arenburg]] -Founding Member
Chatelaine: HL [[Morgan Woodsende of Hoghton]]<br>
 
Quartermaster: Maestra [[Ana de la Sara]]<br>
Steward of House Señora [[Iuliana de la Sara]] -Founding Member
Secretary: [[Kasimiera Kangrga]]<br>
 
Treasurer: [[Nikita Myshkin]]<br>
Field Captain Lord [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]]
CampMaster: HL [[Paul of Beckenham]]<br>
 
Volunteer Coordinator: HL [[Carith de Cuevas]]
Aide de Camp [[Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]]
 
Field Corporal TBA
 
Camp Master Señor [[José Cabrera de Castilla]] -Founding Member
 
Chatelaine TBA
 
Treasurer [[Lady Helena Zancani]]
 
Secretary


===Members===
===Members===
 
Duchess [[Zanobia Fiorentini]]<br>
Her Ladyship [[Lisette De La Rose]]
Sir [[Edward Ean Anderson]]<br>
 
Mistress [[Helvi ap Gotland]]<br>
His Lordship [[Tristan MacGregor]]
Contessa [[Ilaria Veltri Degli Ansari]]<br>
 
Her Excellency [[Constanca Mateaus]]<br>
Signora [[Helena Zancani]]
Her Excellency [[Mea Passavanti]]<br>
 
Her Ladyship [[Blue of Three Mountains]]<br>
Lord [[Talieson Teagwas]]
His Lordship [[Ignatius Rieger von Wolfrathausen]]<br>
 
Her Ladyship [[Morgan Wyrd]]<br>
Kazoku [[Hashimoto Yoshio]]
His Lordship [[Ronan Mac an Leagha]]<br>
 
His Lordship [[Velinn Rulavson]]<br>
[[Daesgasage Runne]]
Lady [[Athenais Demetrias Sostratou]]<br>
 
Lord [[Dominic della Cucina]]<br>
[[Cailin MacGregor]]
Lady [[Leah of Misty Shores]]<br>
 
[[Clothilde de Mundegumbrie]]
 
[[Balthazar Bechtold]]
 
[[Nynadin Kraskov]]
 
[[Nagels]]
 
[[Ametite Silvermoon]]
 
[[Hal Blackstone]]
 
[[Image:tim.JPG|frame|left| Esclave de Winter]]
[[Image:tim.JPG|frame|left| Esclave de Winter]]
Lady [[Mara inghean Eoghain]]<br>
Lady [[Melody Brightsmith]]<br>
Lord [[Torgrim Rafnsson]]<br>
[[Anyanka]]<br>
[[Livium Nicolaum Cetum]]<br>
[[Lynke Luckett]]<br>
[[Mat]]<br>


===Dormant Members===
===Pledges===
 
We are happily scripting new members at this time, please contact RingofHavoc [at] gmail [dot] com if interested.
[[Colt]]
 
Ian
 
Brian
 
Julie
 
===Ringlets===
 
Breanne (daughter of Nicolai and Lysette)
 
Michael (son of Cailin)
 
Brayden (son of Cailin)
 
Corwen (son of Clothilde)


Anya (daughter of José and Ana)
===Scouts===
Rowan (son of Ana, Constance and Nicolai)


===In Memoriam===
===In Memoriam===
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Esclave de Winter, Unit Champion
Esclave de Winter, Unit Champion


===[[Iron Ring Past and Dormant Members]]===


===Gaining Rank or Station===
==Students and Peers==
This section has been changed- updates to come.  
Iron ring is a household of lifelong learners- interest spanning all vocations. To that end, we are full of many students
 
==Arts and Sciences==


===Dance===
Apprentices (A&S): Athenais, Blue, Carith, Constanca, Ignatius, Neamhain, Lissette, Mea, Morgan H, Zanobia<br>
The Iron Ring was blessed to have our very own expert in dance. Her Ladyship [[Slaine inghean ui Maille]] not only made us more graceful in our dance but also offered her expertise to anyone who cared to show up each Friday evening at the [[Three Mountains Dance Practice]].
Protégé (Service): Blue, Carith, Catriona, Constanca, Ignatius, Neamhain, Mea, Melody, Morgan H, and Morgan W<br>
Provosts (Rapier Combat): Morgan W<br>
Squires (Armored Combat): Ana, Dominic, Paul, Torgrim, Velinn, and Vlad<br>
Students: Melody (Rapier), <br>, Morgan W (Rapier)
<br>
We are also exceptionally proud of the number of our members who have worked hard to earn their Peerages.
<br> [[Zanobia Fiorentini]] Pelican- Jan 2002, County- Jan 2013, Duchy- May 2017
<br>Sir [[Edward Ean Anderson]] Knight- Feb 1984, County- Nov 1986, Laurel- Sept 2005, Pelican- July 2024
<br>Countessa [[Ilariya veltri degli Ansari]] County- Nov 1986, Laurel- April 1988
<br>Sir [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]] Knight- Jan 2017, Count- July 2025
<br>Sir [[Talieson de Lyon]] Knight- Jan 2017
<br>Dame [[Lissette de la Rose]] Pelican- July 2018
<br>Maestra [[Iuliana de la Sara]] Pelican- Jan 2022, Laurel- July 2024, Countess- July 2025


===Lace and Needlework===
==Household Arts==
[[Image:Sheild.jpg|frame|left| The Iron Ring Device- Per pale vert and sable, a spiked wheel of twelve spokes Or.]]
===Fashion===


===Sculpting===
The Iron Ring has maintained an interest in the fashion of many time periods and cultures. We have multiple skilled and avid tailors.
 
Our very own Daesgasage Runne hand makes beautiful masks, and other works of clay and glaze. Her works grown from inspiration, but she also has been known to make beautiful personal pieces.
 
===Tailoring===
 
Lord [[José Cabrera de Castilla]] is our up and coming tailor, specializing in western European mens fashion from 1540-1600. As of July 2008 the Iron Ring has new outfits, with doublets drafted and sewn by José, shirts and pants supplied by Slaine and an enthusiastic team of seamstresses, and chemises and kirtles for the ladies,  custom-drafted by HL [[Slaine inghean ui Maille]] and sewn by as many people as could lay hand to fabric.


===Woodworking===
===Woodworking===


Kazoku [[Hashimoto Yoshio]] has come out of the woodwork (pun intended) with his unbelievably detailed, hand crafted, Japanese flutes. He has crafted small pocket flutes, dual-shafted flutes and is rarely seen without his double fluted walking staff. Pictures to come.
We have a several skilled woodworkers in our midst.  
 
===Music===
 
We are graced musically with several ladies and gentleman who enjoy singing or playing instruments. Our camp often has a song being sung, hummed, or strummed. We also have the pleasure of being a favorite place for the [[Benjamin the Bard|Biffy Bard]] to set his hat and entertain.
 
===Millinery===
 
[[José Cabrera de Castilla|Lord José Cabrera de Castilla]] and [[Iuliana de la Sara|Lady Iuliana de la Sara]] have begun to refine their skill at hat making through creation of hats for both unit members, and the outfitting of hats, professionally, for two local high school theatrical productions.
 
==Combat and Archery==
 
The Iron Ring promotes activity in martial prowess, in support of its mission to present the look and feel of a historical mercenary unit.
 
[[Image:Bow11.jpg|frame|left| Hashimoto Yoshio]]
[[Image:farmers.jpg|frame|right|From left to right: Cailin MacGregor, José Cabrera de Castilla, Skamps of the River Dragons, Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]]


===Heavy Fighting===
===Heavy Fighting===
Members of the Iron Ring participate in SCA heavy combat.  The Captain of our heavy war unit is Lord [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]].  His agenda is to get as many Iron Ring members into armor as possible, and to practice regularly and with a variety of opponents.  The Iron Ring currently practices at the [[Dragon's Mist Fight Practice]] and the [[Three Mountains Fight Practice]], and works with other war groups to schedule and attend war practices as time permits.
Members of the Iron Ring participate in SCA heavy combat.   


As of November 2008, the Iron Ring is capable, at maximum attendance, of fielding 12 heavy fighters, individually or in war formations.
===Rapier Combat===


At An Tir/West War 2010, the Iron Ring was honored as a household with the award of a Forget-me-not, the Queen's Favor- from fair Queen Wren for the creation and implementation of new war mantles made to fit over the An Tirian tabards to show both household and Kingdom loyalty alike.
We are proud to support [[Mara inghean Eoghain]] on the rapier field and also see our commander don the mask occasionally as well.  


===Rapier Combat===
===Combat Archery===


===Combat Archery===
The Iron Ring possesses several crossbows and bows and may, at any time, decide to bring the pain to a war near you.


===Target Archery===
===Target Archery===
A number of members of the Iron Ring enjoy target archery.  This activity has no particular rank or station associated with it, and is not being performed more than recreationally by some members who own or have access to bows. We hope to soon set up a more regulated archery and crossbow portion of the unit which will practice together for the purposes of recreation and heavy fighting.
A number of members of the Iron Ring enjoy target archery.  This activity has no particular rank or station associated with it, and is not being performed more than recreationally by some members who own or have access to bows.


==Camping== [[Image:Big Blue.JPG|frame|left]]
==Awards and Accolades==  
 
Awards received by the household
The Iron Ring makes camp at a number of events every year.  Some of the features of the camp are a growing number of period pavilions, historically-inspired seating and camp elements and a 25 foot, blue common area, affectionately called "Big blue". 
[[File:IRBG.jpeg|thumb]]
[[File:IRatNight.png|thumb|left| Ring of Havoc at AWW 2025]]
<br>-Forget-me-not (An Tir) from Queen [[Adwen Wrenn]] Jul 3, 2010 (AS XLV)
<br>-Sable Pillar (Dragon's Mist) from Baron [[Refr orðlokarr Fiachson]] and Baroness [[Svava in litla]] Sep 28, 2013 (AS XLVIII)
<br>-Forget-me-not (An Tir) from Queen [[Mary Grace of Gatland]] Jan 9, 2016 (AS L)
<br>-Armigerous Group (An Tir) from Queen [[Hélène d'Anjou]] Jan 12, 2019 (AS LIII)
<br>


===Events Attended===
==Camping==  
Please see [[Iron Ring chronicle of events]].


===Schedule of Events for 2011===
The Iron Ring makes camp at a number of events every year.  Some of the features of the camp are a growing number of period pavilions, historically-inspired seating and camp elements.


*'''Art of War'''
*'''May Crown'''*
*'''Egils'''
*'''An Tir/West War'''
*'''July Coronation'''*
*'''Autumn War'''
*'''Acorn XXII'''
*'''12th Night'''
*Indicates probable low IR attendance of 5 or less members.


==Contact Information==
==Contact Information==
Think you are interested in joining us?  
Think you are interested in joining us? Please send us a message [mailto:RingofHavoc@gmail.com via email].
 
 
 
Visit us at [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IronRingPublic The Iron Ring Public Yahoo! Group]
 
 
 
 
or send an email to our Chatelaine:
 
[[Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]]- nihilistic_weasel [at] yahoo.com

Latest revision as of 02:37, 22 October 2025

The Iron Ring at An Tir West War 2008.

The Iron ring was founded in 2004, as the brainchild of Lord Heinrich von Arenburg. There were 7 original members upon its inception: Darius von Arenburg, Talia Soranzo da Chioggia, Kiernan (Tom Kennedy), Stavis Vladimir Kraskov, Nynadin Kraskov, Cailin MacGregor, Iuliana de la Sara and Jose Cabrera de Castilla.

Command was passed to Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov in fall 2007 and he has been at the helm through several iterations of the household.

Members of the Iron Ring live primarily in the Portland metro area, in the Barony of Dragon's Mist but span from Ashland, Oregon the Barony of Glyn Dwfn to Seattle, Washington the Baronies of Madrone and Wyewood.

Mission Statement

The Iron Ring was started with the intent to reenact a 16th C German War unit- and therefore encouraged the study of armed and armored combat by its members, and seeking to participate in activities including but not limited to SCA armored combat, target archery and rapier combat. As time went on, Iron Ring transitioned into a service Household, focusing on providing service to any and all SCA branch through logistics, officerships and event staff participation. Most recently the household has turned in the previous few years to a focus of interpersonal support for it's household members and communities to further all in their SCA dreams and goals. We shall endeavor lead by positive example and follow the positive example of others in all pursuits.

Household Photo, Summer 2017

Officers

Head of House: Sir Nicolai Rabenis von Tachov
Chatelaine: HL Morgan Woodsende of Hoghton
Quartermaster: Maestra Ana de la Sara
Secretary: Kasimiera Kangrga
Treasurer: Nikita Myshkin
CampMaster: HL Paul of Beckenham
Volunteer Coordinator: HL Carith de Cuevas

Members

Duchess Zanobia Fiorentini
Sir Edward Ean Anderson
Mistress Helvi ap Gotland
Contessa Ilaria Veltri Degli Ansari
Her Excellency Constanca Mateaus
Her Excellency Mea Passavanti
Her Ladyship Blue of Three Mountains
His Lordship Ignatius Rieger von Wolfrathausen
Her Ladyship Morgan Wyrd
His Lordship Ronan Mac an Leagha
His Lordship Velinn Rulavson
Lady Athenais Demetrias Sostratou
Lord Dominic della Cucina
Lady Leah of Misty Shores

Esclave de Winter

Lady Mara inghean Eoghain
Lady Melody Brightsmith
Lord Torgrim Rafnsson
Anyanka
Livium Nicolaum Cetum
Lynke Luckett
Mat

Pledges

We are happily scripting new members at this time, please contact RingofHavoc [at] gmail [dot] com if interested.

Scouts

Rowan (son of Ana, Constance and Nicolai)

In Memoriam

Esclave de Winter, Unit Champion

Iron Ring Past and Dormant Members

Students and Peers

Iron ring is a household of lifelong learners- interest spanning all vocations. To that end, we are full of many students

Apprentices (A&S): Athenais, Blue, Carith, Constanca, Ignatius, Neamhain, Lissette, Mea, Morgan H, Zanobia
Protégé (Service): Blue, Carith, Catriona, Constanca, Ignatius, Neamhain, Mea, Melody, Morgan H, and Morgan W
Provosts (Rapier Combat): Morgan W
Squires (Armored Combat): Ana, Dominic, Paul, Torgrim, Velinn, and Vlad
Students: Melody (Rapier),
, Morgan W (Rapier)
We are also exceptionally proud of the number of our members who have worked hard to earn their Peerages.
Zanobia Fiorentini Pelican- Jan 2002, County- Jan 2013, Duchy- May 2017
Sir Edward Ean Anderson Knight- Feb 1984, County- Nov 1986, Laurel- Sept 2005, Pelican- July 2024
Countessa Ilariya veltri degli Ansari County- Nov 1986, Laurel- April 1988
Sir Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov Knight- Jan 2017, Count- July 2025
Sir Talieson de Lyon Knight- Jan 2017
Dame Lissette de la Rose Pelican- July 2018
Maestra Iuliana de la Sara Pelican- Jan 2022, Laurel- July 2024, Countess- July 2025

Household Arts

The Iron Ring Device- Per pale vert and sable, a spiked wheel of twelve spokes Or.

Fashion

The Iron Ring has maintained an interest in the fashion of many time periods and cultures. We have multiple skilled and avid tailors.

Woodworking

We have a several skilled woodworkers in our midst.

Heavy Fighting

Members of the Iron Ring participate in SCA heavy combat.

Rapier Combat

We are proud to support Mara inghean Eoghain on the rapier field and also see our commander don the mask occasionally as well.

Combat Archery

The Iron Ring possesses several crossbows and bows and may, at any time, decide to bring the pain to a war near you.

Target Archery

A number of members of the Iron Ring enjoy target archery. This activity has no particular rank or station associated with it, and is not being performed more than recreationally by some members who own or have access to bows.

Awards and Accolades

Awards received by the household

Ring of Havoc at AWW 2025


-Forget-me-not (An Tir) from Queen Adwen Wrenn Jul 3, 2010 (AS XLV)
-Sable Pillar (Dragon's Mist) from Baron Refr orðlokarr Fiachson and Baroness Svava in litla Sep 28, 2013 (AS XLVIII)
-Forget-me-not (An Tir) from Queen Mary Grace of Gatland Jan 9, 2016 (AS L)
-Armigerous Group (An Tir) from Queen Hélène d'Anjou Jan 12, 2019 (AS LIII)

Camping

The Iron Ring makes camp at a number of events every year. Some of the features of the camp are a growing number of period pavilions, historically-inspired seating and camp elements.


Contact Information

Think you are interested in joining us? Please send us a message via email.

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