Wealdsmere
The Barony of Wealdsmere (Spokane, Spokane County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.
Baron & Baroness
Our Barony is represented to the Sable Lion Thrones of An Tir by our presiding Baron and Baroness.
Past Barons and Baronesses:
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 Hanefr Lars Gunnarson and Kara Bjornsdottir
2017 - present
Sir Osrik Rolfsson and Sigrun Osrikswife
Regular Activities
Calendar can be found at http://www.baronyofwealdsmere.org/events
- Baronial Council Meeting - First Tuesday of the month
- Culinary Guild - Once monthly
- Dance Practice - 4th Wednesdays of the month
- Fighters Practice - Weekly Wed 6-9pm, Horizon Middle School, 3915 South Pines Road, Spokane, WA 99206 (Spokane Valley) and Thursdays at 5:30p, at the Valley Mission Park (By Splashdown)
Yearly Events
- Celtic Revolt and Champions Tourney (May)
- Sergeants Trials (August)
- Border War (September)
- Octoberfest (October)
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!
Baronial Awards
- banBheran's Favor: For personal service to the Baroness of Wealdsmere.
- Baron's Favor: For personal service to the Baron of Wealdsmere.
- 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.