Dragon's Laire
The Barony of Dragon's Laire (Kitsap and N. Mason Counties, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir. It has the honor of being the first branch created in the Kingdom of An Tir at the first Kingdom 12th Night AS XVI. At June Fair AS XXX the Shire was advanced to Barony.
At Twelfth Night Coronation XLI/2007 Dragon's Laire, as an entity, was awarded a "Goutte de Sang" for service to the Crown of An Tir. This is believed to be the first time a grant-level award was given to a group.
Dragon's Laire hosts several events each year, the largest and most notable is June Fair [1], an annual demo and event that draws more than several thousand modern visitors from the Pacific northwest and more than a thousand SCA participants from across An Tir and the Known World.
Coronets
- Conchobar and Eilidh, Sixth Baron and Baroness - Aug 30, 2014 (AS XLIX) through current.
- Arontius and Laurellen, Fifth Baron and Baroness - Nov 13, 2010 (AS XLV) through Aug 30, 2014 (AS XLIX)
- Cedric and Brighid, Fourth Baron and Baroness - Jan 14, 2006 (AS XL) through Nov 13, 2010 (AS XLV)
- Hrollaug and Murakami, Third Baron and Baroness - Sep 2, 2000 (AS XXXV) through Jan 14, 2006 (AS XL)
- Laurellen, Viceroy for the Crown - May 17, 2000 (AS XXXV) through Sep 2, 2000 (AS XXXV)
- Jacques and Siobhan, Second Baron and Baroness - Jul 17, 1999 (AS XXXIV) through May 17, 2000 (AS XXXV)
- Artimis and Laurellen, Viceroys for the Crown - Mar 10, 1998 (AS XXXII) through Jul 17, 1999 (AS XXXIV)
- Maria, First Baroness - Sep 30, 1996 (AS XXXI) through Mar 10, 1998 (AS XXXII)
- James and Maria, Founding Baron and Baroness - Jun 3, 1995 (AS XXX) through Sep 30, 1996 (AS XXXI)
Baronial Awards and Recognitions
- Arts & Sciences
- Flaming Newt: The Flaming Newt is awarded to young people in the Barony for Arts & Science endeavors.
- Bumblebee: The Bumblebee is awarded to individuals with notable achievements in the Arts & Sciences. It may be awarded more than once.
- Nautilus: The Nautilus is the second level Baronial A&S award. A person may receive only one, to recognize a deeper level of knowledge or excellence in the field than is recognized by the Bumblebee.
- Membership in the Order of the Dragon's Pearl: Formerly known as the Order of the Albion Light, this Order was formed to recognize outstanding achievement int he Arts and Sciences in the Barony. Members of the Order are proficient in several disciplines and are committed to sharing their skills and knowledge.
- Martial
- Service
- Snapdragon: The Snapdragon is awarded to individuals of merit who have provided notable service to the Barony. It may be awarded more than once.
- Dragon's Lily: The Dragon's Lily recongizes extended service over a period of time and is awarded to an individual only once.
- Membership in the Order of the Wyvern: This Order predates the creation of the Barony and was formed to recognize service to the Barony above and beyond the call of duty.
- Other awards and recognitions
- Argent Pavilion: The Argent Pavilion is given for serious works toward making an encampment as period or peri-oid as possible. The ambiance can sometimes be as important as how 'period' the equipment is.
- Baron's/Baroness'/Baron and Baroness'/Coronet's Favor: These favors are given out in recognition of various endeavors on behalf of the Baron, Baroness, or Coronets.
- Membership in the Most Noble and August Order of the Golden Hyphen: Known as the Hyphen Collective, these individuals demonstra superior o
- Dragon's Heart - Award for long term service
- Dragon's Flame - Awarded to former champions as they step down
- Mano Minos
- Golden Hyphen
Baronial Guilds
- Culinary and Spirit-makers Guild
- Scribal Guild
- Textile Guild
- Costumers Guild
Annual Events
- Candlemas - The Championship for both Arts & Sciences and Bardic competitions and, traditionally a feast.
- June Fair - Our annual demo and SCA event.
- Last Chance Tourney - Championship tourneys for archery, heavy, rapier and thrown weapons. May also include equestrian activities.
- Yule - A chance for the Populace, friends, and Cousins to come together to socialize and feast! This event may includes A&S classes as well as small tourneys.
Other Events
- Dragon's Laire Sergeants Trials
- Dragon Fest (pre Harvest)
- Dragon's Laire Harvest Fest
- Dragon's Jubilee (became Yule)
- South Sound Unity Tourney
- War with Wastekeep
- Master Ed
- Dragon's Laire Baroness' Birthday
- All Fools
- Ermine Cross Bardic
- Dragon's Laire Regional Feast
- Huntsman Challenge