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Revision as of 15:00, 21 September 2015
The Barony of Aquaterra is located in the Western Region of An Tir. It encompasses Snohomish County and Camano Island, Washington.
The Canton of Bearwood is a part of Aquaterra.
Activities
Events
Meetings
The barony hosts a wide variety of regular functions, ranging from socials to practices to business meetings. The type and details of meetings may vary over time to accommodate the needs and desires of the community; always check the baronial website for the most up-to-date information; this information is usually available on the Calendar page.
Social Meeting
The Social Meetings are an opportunity for members of the community to gather and socialize; there is usually no specific focus or theme, nor is garb required or discouraged. Activities in the past have included:
- Dance Practice
- Page School
- Scroll Painting
- Business discussion
The social meetings have been held at:
- Snohomish County Boys & Girls Club
- Central Christian in Snohomish (126 Cedar Street, Snohomish, WA 98290)
- Morning Run Apartments (18463 Blueberry Lane, Monroe, WA)
Business Meeting
The business meetings are gatherings where the community may review past events & activities in the month, present officer reports, and share other business-related information. All members of the community are welcome and encouraged to attend; garb is not required, nor specifically discouraged. If an individual seeks more information, they are encouraged to contact the current Seneschal.
Business meetings have been held at:
- Alfy's Pizza in Marysville
- Denny's (132 128th St SW Everett, WA 98204)
- O'Donnell's Restaurant (122 128th St SE, Everett, WA 98208)
- Morning Run Apartments (18463 Blueberry Lane, Monroe, WA)
Newcomers Meetings
The Newcomers Meet and Greets are a great way for those new to the SCA or Barony to meet folks, and lean about the possibilities the society offers. However, you don't have to be a newcomer to attend - all are encouraged, and garb is not required.
Newcomers meetings have been held at:
- AFK Tavern (1510 41st St, Everett, WA 98201)
- Morning Run Apartments (18463 Blueberry Lane, Monroe, WA)
History
In answer to a question According to Master Robyrt of Watersyde, "Aquaterra was granted an incipient Shire status in August of 1981. Elevated to Shire at September Crown 1981. This happened so fast because the Kingdom Seneschal was a very good friend of my older Daughter, Lady Amber." Aquaterra became a Barony on September 1st, AS XXXI/1996.
Coronets
- Julian and Arianne (Aquaterra), Founding Baron & Baroness, 1 Sep 1996/XXXI - 25 Jan 2003/XXXVII
- Andreu and Fiamma (Aquaterra), Second Baron & Baroness, 25 Jan 2003/XXXVII - 28 Jan 2006/XL
- Hauk and Rosamund (Aquaterra), Third Baron & Baroness, 28 Jan 2006/XL - Dec 3, 2011/XLVI
- Steinolf and Sineidin (Aquaterra), Fourth Baron & Baroness, Dec 3, 2011/XLVI) - July 18 2015/L
- Bryson and Angharad (Aquaterra), Fifth Baron & Baroness, July 18 2015/L - Present
Past Officers
For current officers, please visit the official Barony of Aquaterra website.
Greater Offices
SENESCHAL
CHATELAINE
- To be recorded
EXCHEQUER
HERALD
- Hafr-Tóki, Gorges Pursuivant (Book Catalog)
MASTER OF STABLES
Safety Officer
- To be recorded
MINISTER OF ARTS & SCIENCES
- Fionnghuala Friseil
- Samira al Wadi, AS 47 - 50
CHIRURGEON
- To be recorded
CHRONICLER
- To be recorded
SCRIBE
Lesser Offices
Grete Boke
- Nigel Compton, AS 46-49
- Ljúfvina haustmyrky, AS 49 - Present
Ambassadors
- To East Kingdom: Lord Timo Schuzzilwenst & Lady Ämy verch Rychard
- Ambassador at Large: Styrr Óláfsson inn-Hersir
Champions
The most up-to-date information regarding champions may be found on the An Tir Order of Precedence.
Archer
Arts & Sciences
- Eleanor of Leycestershyre, AS XXXII - XXXIII
- Wilhelm der Kreiger, AS XXXIII - XXXIV
- Samira al Wadi, AS XXXIV - XXXV
- Rosamund of the Misty Meadows, AS XXXV - XXXVI
- Crínóc Donn ui Laoghaire
Bardic
Games
Heavy Fighter
Marksman
Rapier
Youth Combat Champion
Awards
Service Awards
- Order of the Silver Dolphin
This is a first level service award. The person being considered to receive this award should have played in the Barony for a minimum of a year and have consistently participated in work parties, volunteered for event functions such as gate, constabulary, marshaling, etc., been willing to do set up and/or take down for events and other functions, and just generally been ready and able to offer a helping hand without being prodded.
- Order of the Golden Estoille (formerly called the Order of the Star Fish)
This is the second level service award. A person being considered to receive this award has probably played with the Barony more than five years and has consistently given of his or her time and talents during that entire time. This person may have held several offices or autocratted many events or cooked many feasts, or may even have been a member of the Sergeantry for several years. He or she should have already received a Silver Dolphin.
- Order of the Green Bear
This is a new award and is regarded as a third level service award. We do not expect to give out more than 3 or 4 of these awards during any 12-month period of time. The person being considered for this award would have a long history of consistent selfless service to the Barony and would probably already have been given a Silver Dolphin and a Golden Estoille or have performed an unusual and outstanding service which was beyond the usual level of expectation of one of our members.
Arts and Science Awards
- Order of the Plate (formerly called the Order of the Sand Dollar)
This is the first level arts and sciences award. Again, a person who is being considered for this award should have been playing with the Barony for at least 12 months and is always ready to contribute to the beauty of events through decorations, the knowledge base of the Barony through participating in arts and sciences contests and/or through teaching his or her skills to others.
- Order of the Blue Stag
This is the second level arts and sciences award. A person who is being considered for this award should have already received a Plate and have played with the Barony for more than five years. He or she should have a long history of consistently being available to teach or otherwise share his or her skills or knowledge. He or she has probably held office as Baronial scribe, herald, minister of arts and sciences, or one of the deputy positions such as bardic or dance deputy. He or she may have won championships within our own or other branches, or taught Ithra classes. He or she may have made items of regalia. He or she may be a Courtier within the Sergeantry for several years.
- Order of the Kraken
This is another new award and is the third level arts and sciences award. Again, we do not expect to give out more than 3 or 4 of these awards during any 12-month period of time. The person being considered for this award would have a long history of consistent selfless artistic service to the Barony and would probably already have been given a plate and a Blue Stag or have exhibited an unusual and outstanding talent or knowledge base beyond the usual level of expectation of one of our members. He or She would have taken joy in sharing the fruits of his or her labors for the glory of the Barony by providing regalia items and/or event prizes. He or she would spend time helping others become proficient within the arts and sciences of the middle ages.
Youth Awards
(youth awards are available only to those who are less than 16 years of age and have played with the Barony for more than a year)
- Order of the Sea Horse
This is a service award. The youth who is being considered for this award would be one who actively volunteers to help others by doing such tasks as water-bearing, running errands, and helping set up or take down event sites.
- Order of the Butterfly
This is an arts and sciences award. The youth who is being considered for this award is not only interested in creating arts and sciences items and entering arts and sciences competitions, but also is willing to teach his or her skills to others.
- Order of the Red Boar
This is a new award given for chivalry. The youth who is being considered for this award displays all the courtesy, care and honor expected from a gentle person, not only for those who are older but also to his peers. Many of our young people know and are willing to extend the proper forms of address, exemplary manners, and great respect to those around them, and we feel that this attitude should not only be encouraged, but should be celebrated.