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[[Image:Group3.jpg|frame| The Iron Ring at An Tir West War 2008.]]
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The Iron Ring is a household which re-creates the look and feel of a fighting unit with members that existed between 450 and 1600. The Iron ring was founded in 2004, as the brainchild of Lord [[Heinrich von Arenburg]]. Command was passed to [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]] in fall 2007.  
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]].  


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 Salem, Or. to Winlock, Wa.
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 [[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]].  


==Mission Statement==
==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.  
[[Image:Sheild.jpg|frame|left| The Iron Ring Device- Per pale vert and sable, a spiked wheel of twelve spokes Or.]]
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.
As a group dedicated to re-enacting a war 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.
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]]
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 emphasize service to our community and encourage our members to volunteer on all levels. We shall lead by positive example and follow 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.
 
We also recieved the honor of Sable Pillar in 2013 from Their Excellencies Dragons Mist, Svava and Refr for services as a household to the Barony of Dragon's Mist.
 
We are also exceptionally proud of the number of our members who have worked hard to earn their Award of Arms, Goutte de Sanges and Jambe de Lions.
 
Commander [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]] has been given the Hastae Leonis.
 
HL [[José Cabrera de Castilla]] has been inducted into the Order of the Carp.
 
== 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 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===
We are happily scripting new recruits at this time, please contact Lord [[Hal Blackstone]] if interested.
 
== Command Structure ==
 
===Officers===  
===Officers===  
 
Head of House: Sir [[Nicolai Rabenis von Tachov]]<br>
Commander His Lordship [[Nicolai Rabenis Von Tachov]]
Chatelaine: HL [[Morgan Woodsende of Hoghton]]<br>
 
Quartermaster: Maestra [[Ana de la Sara]]<br>
Steward of House Her Ladyship Senora [[Iuliana de la Sara]]  
Secretary: [[Kasimiera Kangrga]]<br>
 
Treasurer: [[Nikita Myshkin]]<br>
Field Captain Lord [[Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]]
CampMaster: HL [[Paul of Beckenham]]<br>
 
Volunteer Coordinator: HL [[Carith de Cuevas]]
Aide de Camp Lord [[Vélinn Rulavson]]
 
[[Image:SN151663.jpg|frame|right|Founder Heinrich von Arenburg]]
Camp Master His Lordship Señor [[José Cabrera de Castilla]]
 
Treasurer, Chatelaine Signora [[Helena Zancani]]
 
Secretary Her Ladyship [[Lissette de la Rose]]


===Members===
===Members===
 
Duchess [[Zanobia Fiorentini]]<br>
His Lordship [[Tristan MacGregor]]
Sir [[Edward Ean Anderson]]<br>
 
Mistress [[Helvi ap Gotland]]<br>
Lady [[Nynadin Kraskov]]
Contessa [[Ilaria Veltri Degli Ansari]]<br>
 
Her Excellency [[Constanca Mateaus]]<br>
Lord [[Hal Blackstone]]
Her Excellency [[Mea Passavanti]]<br>
 
Her Ladyship [[Blue SpiderFairy]]<br>
Lady [[Alochka Kievi]]
His Lordship [[Ignatius Rieger von Wolfrathausen]]<br>
 
Her Ladyship [[Morgan Wyrd]]<br>
Lady [[Mara inghean Eoghain]]
His Lordship [[Ronan Mac an Leagha]]<br>
 
His Lordship [[Velinn Rulavson]]<br>
[[Ivo Quigley]]
Lady [[Athenais Demetrias Sostratou]]<br>
 
Lord [[Dominic dell Cucina]]<br>
[[Avalina Attwater]]
Lady [[Leah of Misty Shores]]<br>
 
[[Image:tim.JPG|frame|left| Esclave de Winter]]
[[Davide Di Francesco Dominici]]
Lady [[Mara inghean Eoghain]]<br>
 
Lady [[Melody Brightsmith]]<br>
[[Flora]]
Lord [[Torgrim Rafnsson]]<br>
 
[[Anyanka]]<br>
[[Wulfgar Egghead]]
[[Livium Nicolaum Cetum]]<br>
[[Lynke Luckett]]<br>
[[Mat]]<br>


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


[[Catriona Dujous]]
===Scouts===  
 
Rowan (son of Ana, Constance and Nicolai)
[[Everard Pegrin]]
 
 
===Scouts===
 
Breanne (daughter of Nicolai and Lissette)
 
===Ringlets===
 
Nicholas (son of Flora and Wulfgar)
 
Rosa (daughter of José and Ana)
 
Kegan (son of Flora and Wulfgar)
 
Xandrian (Xen) (daughter of Stavis and Nynadin)
 
Rowan (son of Jose and Ana)
 
Guinevere (Ivy) (daughter of Stavis and Nynadin)


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


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


==Arts and Sciences==  
==Students and Peers==
Iron ring is a household of lifelong learners- interest spanning all vocations. To that end, we are full of many students


[[Image:tim.JPG|frame|left| Esclave de Winter]]
Apprentices (A&S): Athenais, Blue, Carith, Constanca, Ignatius, Neamhain, Lissette, Mea, Morgan H, Zanobia<br>
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>
<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


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


The Iron Ring has maintained an interest in the fashion of the 16th century, often appearing in groups with fine court garb. Our tailors [[José Cabrera de Castilla]], [[Iuliana de la Sara]], [[Lissette de la Rose]] and [[Helena Zancani]] continue to advance their skill and try new and different projects.
The Iron Ring has maintained an interest in the fashion of many time periods and cultures. We have multiple skilled and avid tailors.


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


In the past, the Iron Ring has used hand-crafted wooden benches.  The current plans involve producing several wood tables and new wood chairs to improve the look and feel of our camp.
We have a several skilled woodworkers in our midst.  
 
==Martial Pursuits==
 
The Iron Ring promotes activity in martial prowess, in support of its mission to present the look and feel of a historical mercenary unit.


===Heavy Fighting===
===Heavy Fighting===
Members of the Iron Ring participate in SCA heavy combat.  The Captain of our heavy war unit is [[Stavis Vladimir Kraskov]].  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.   


===Rapier Combat===
===Rapier Combat===
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===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.
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
<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>


==Camping==  
==Camping==  
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Our 25 foot, blue common area, affectionately called "Big blue" has died and is being replaced.  RIP Big Blue.
Our 25 foot, blue common area, affectionately called "Big blue" has died and is being replaced.  RIP Big Blue.


===Schedule of Events for 2015===
[[Image:Big Blue.JPG|frame|left|]]
* May Crown
* The Grand Thing
* Honey War
* July Coronation
* Autumn War
* September Crown
* Yule (3M, Stromgard, DM combined)
* 12th Night


==Contact Information==
==Contact Information==
Think you are interested in joining us? Visit us at our [https://www.facebook.com/TheIronRing Facebook page].
Think you are interested in joining us? Please send us a message [mailto:RingofHavoc@gmail.com via email].

Latest revision as of 09:30, 31 July 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 SpiderFairy
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 dell 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

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


-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.

Our 25 foot, blue common area, affectionately called "Big blue" has died and is being replaced. RIP Big Blue.


Contact Information

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

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