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The '''Barony of Wealdsmere''' (Spokane, Spokane County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.
The '''Barony of Wealdsmere''' (Spokane, Spokane County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.
Wealdsmere's website is at https://wealdsmere.antir.org/


==Baron & Baroness==
==Baron & Baroness==
Our Barony is represented to the Sable Lion Thrones of An Tir by our presiding Baron and Baroness.<br><br>  
Our Barony is represented to the Sable Lion Thrones of An Tir by our presiding Baron and Baroness.<br><br>  


Past Barons and Baronesses:<br><br>
1995-1998<br> [[Balthazar and Olivia of Wealdsmere|Sir Balthazar the Quiet and Mistress Olivia Visconti]] (founding)<br><br>
1995-1998<br> [[Balthazar and Olivia of Wealdsmere|Sir Balthazar the Quiet and Mistress Olivia Visconti]] (founding)<br><br>


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2004 -2012 <br> [[Caieth and Araviere of Wealdsmere|Sir Caieth of Umber and Araviere Isobelle Magdaleine de St. Etienne]]<br><br>
2004 -2012 <br> [[Caieth and Araviere of Wealdsmere|Sir Caieth of Umber and Araviere Isobelle Magdaleine de St. Etienne]]<br><br>


2012 - 2017 <br> Sir Hanefr Lars Gunnarson and Kara Bjornsdottir <br><br>
2012 - 2017 <br> Sir [[Lars Ragnarson]] and Mistress [[Kara Bjornsdottir]] <br><br>
 
2017 - 2020 <br> Sir [[Osrik Rolfsson]] and Mistress [[Sigrun Osrikswife]] <br><br>


2017 - present <br> Sir Osrik Rolfsson and Sigrun Osrikswife <br><br>
2020 - present <br> Master [[Michael of Lancaster]] and [[Arnóra Grimsdottir]] <br><br>


==Regular Activities==
==Regular Activities==
Calendar can be found at http://www.baronyofwealdsmere.org/events<br>
Calendar can be found at https://www.baronyofwealdsmere.org/calendar<br>
:* Baronial Council Meeting - First Tuesday of the month
:* Baronial Council Meeting - Second Tuesday of the month
:* Culinary Guild - Once monthly
:* Culinary Guild - Once monthly
:* [[Wealdsmere Fighter Practice|Fighters Practice]] - Weekly Wed 6-9pm, [http://maps.google.com/maps?li=d&hl=en&f=d&daddr=3915+South+Pines+Road,+Spokane,+WA+99206+(Horizon+Middle+School)&geocode=CSTgRTbX8joOFQGm1gIdLhED-Q&dq=horizon+middle+school,+spokane,+wa&cid=47621633,-117239506,8121197885675868243&ei=mBeWScOXL5CSiAO9zICpCQ&ie=UTF8&ll=47.621626,-117.239506&spn=0.007622,0.018604&z=16 Horizon Middle School], 3915 South Pines Road, Spokane, WA 99206 (Spokane Valley) and Thursdays at 5:30p, at the Valley Mission Park (By Splashdown)
:* Arts & Sciences Social Day
:* Fighter Practice - Thursdays


==Yearly Events==
==Yearly Events==
:* [[Celtic Revolt]] and Champions Tourney (May)
:* [[Celtic Revolt]] and Champions Tourney (May)
:* Sergeants Trials (August)
:* [[Wealdsmere Sergeants Trials]] (August)
:* Border War (September)
:* [[Border War]] (September)
:* Octoberfest (October)
:* [[Octoberfeast]] (October)


==History==
==History==
The Barony of Wealdsmere began as a shire of the [[Kingdom of the West]] in the [[Principality of An Tir]] in 1978. We seceded from the Kingdom of the West along with the rest of An Tir when it became a Kingdom in its own right in September of 1980. Wealdsmere continued to grow, and in July 1995, we became a Barony at the July coronation of Hwolf Einarsson and Luise die Daverhaft von dem Dammerungstal. It was an event known throughout An Tir as July Toronation because a tornado actually touched ground near the event site!
 
The [[Barony of Wealdsmere]] began as a shire of the [[Kingdom of the West]] in the Principality of [[An Tir]] in 1978, or as recorded in the SCA, Anno Societatus (A.S.) XIII. We seceded from the Kingdom of the West along with the rest of An Tir when it became a Kingdom in its own right in January A.S. XVI (1982). Wealdsmere continued to grow, and in July A.S. XXX (1995) Wealdsmere became a Barony at the coronation of King [[Hwolf Einarsson]] and Queen [[Luise die Daverhaft von dem Dammerungstal]].


==Baronial Awards==
==Baronial Awards==
:[[banBheran's Favor]]: For personal service to the Baroness of Wealdsmere.
:[[Baron's Favor]]: For personal service to the Baron of Wealdsmere.  
https://wealdsmere.antir.org/?page_id=78
:[[Baroness' Favor]]: For personal service to the Baroness of Wealdsmere.  
:[[Golden Acorn]]: Given for outstanding achievement in the Arts and Sciences.
:[[Golden Oak]]: A first level service award given for dedication and service to the Barony.
:[[Golden Osprey]]: A second level service award given for long-term outstanding service to the Barony. Recipient must have received a [[Golden Oak]] prior to receiving a Golden Osprey
:[[Sable Sealion]]: For children who have served the Barony with enthusiasm and joy.
:[[Blue Glove]]: For skill in rapier combat.
 
 


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Latest revision as of 08:22, 22 February 2024

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

Wealdsmere's website is at https://wealdsmere.antir.org/

Baron & Baroness

Our Barony is represented to the Sable Lion Thrones of An Tir by our presiding Baron and Baroness.

1995-1998
Sir Balthazar the Quiet and Mistress Olivia Visconti (founding)

1998-2004
Sir Brandt Sturrock and Kelta Bri Lieth

2004-2007
Fergus Sturrock and Renata von Silverhart

2004 -2012
Sir Caieth of Umber and Araviere Isobelle Magdaleine de St. Etienne

2012 - 2017
Sir Lars Ragnarson and Mistress Kara Bjornsdottir

2017 - 2020
Sir Osrik Rolfsson and Mistress Sigrun Osrikswife

2020 - present
Master Michael of Lancaster and Arnóra Grimsdottir

Regular Activities

Calendar can be found at https://www.baronyofwealdsmere.org/calendar

  • Baronial Council Meeting - Second Tuesday of the month
  • Culinary Guild - Once monthly
  • Arts & Sciences Social Day
  • Fighter Practice - Thursdays

Yearly Events

History

The Barony of Wealdsmere began as a shire of the Kingdom of the West in the Principality of An Tir in 1978, or as recorded in the SCA, Anno Societatus (A.S.) XIII. We seceded from the Kingdom of the West along with the rest of An Tir when it became a Kingdom in its own right in January A.S. XVI (1982). Wealdsmere continued to grow, and in July A.S. XXX (1995) Wealdsmere became a Barony at the coronation of King Hwolf Einarsson and Queen Luise die Daverhaft von dem Dammerungstal.

Baronial Awards

https://wealdsmere.antir.org/?page_id=78