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== General Information == | == General Information == | ||
The Shire of | The Shire of '''Thornwold''' - formerly known as the Shire of '''Shittimwoode''' (Bellingham - Whatcom County, WA) is located in the Principality of [[Tir Righ]]. It is ideally located for an An Tirian branch because of its proximity to several major baronies, such as [[Lions Gate]],[[ Aquaterra]], [[Madrone]], and [[Seagirt]], its large population, ease of travel being directly on the I-5 corridor, and access to available land in order to host events. | ||
; Founded : April 18, 1978 AS 12 by [[Viscount]] [[Edward Zifran of Gendy]] | ; Founded : April 18, 1978 AS 12 by [[Viscount]] [[Edward Zifran of Gendy]] | ||
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* Frequently hosts major Kingdom events, typically every other year | * Frequently hosts major Kingdom events, typically every other year | ||
* A [[A Shittimwoode Story|story of the history]] of the shire. | * A [[A Shittimwoode Story|story of the history]] of the shire. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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General Information
The Shire of Thornwold - formerly known as the Shire of Shittimwoode (Bellingham - Whatcom County, WA) is located in the Principality of Tir Righ. It is ideally located for an An Tirian branch because of its proximity to several major baronies, such as Lions Gate,Aquaterra, Madrone, and Seagirt, its large population, ease of travel being directly on the I-5 corridor, and access to available land in order to host events.
- Founded
- April 18, 1978 AS 12 by Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy
- Thornwold Website
- Thornwood's premier events are Sir Edward's Memorial Tournament and Warren War.
- Changed from Shittimwoode to Thornwold, name selected by final vote in Dec 2014
- Once known as Fairhaven or Faire Haven.
- Is currently the oldest shire in An Tir
- Frequently hosts major Kingdom events, typically every other year
- A story of the history of the shire.
History
- Jul 17, 1977 / A.S. XI
- Crier mentions Shire of Faire Haven annexed by Lion's Gate
- April 18, 1978 AS 12
- Founded by Viscount Edward Zifran of Gendy
Recent and Upcoming Events
- Tir Righ Investiture
- Sir Edward's Memorial Tournament
Notable Residents
Royalty
Peers
- Hrothgar Thorvaldsson - Knight
- Megan Althea of Glengariff - Pelican
- Meresigha Stonegatta of Witham - Pelican
- Adam Elfchaser - PelicanLaurel