Vulcanfeldt
The Barony of Vulcanfeldt (Yakima, Yakima County, WA) is located in the central region of An Tir.
Vulcanfeldt proudly claims the City of Yakima (Yakima, Washington) and its environs (Yakima County) as its own. Our lands stretch from Ellensburg/Cle Elum in the north to Grandview in the south, Tampico in the west to Moxee and beyond in the east. We are located approximately 145 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington; 200 miles southwest of Spokane, Washington; and 185 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon.
Born in year of Mount St. Helens' fiery eruption, 1980, the City of Yakima, is an area of rich volcanic soil. It is said that Yakima County ranks first in the United States in the number of all fruit trees and that it produces more apples, mint, winter pears, and hops than any other county.
History
Shire of Vulcanfeldt
Branch name registered in June of 1982
Barony of Vulcanfeldt
Excerpt from the Presidents Report of the Third Quarter 2005 Board of Directors Meeting, email dated July 25, 2005
The Board took note of the following routine changes in status:
Shire of Vulcanfeldt (Yakima, WA), Kingdom of An Tir, is now a Barony.
Baron and Baroness
Founding Baron and Baroness
Thegn Sir Rolf Longbow and Dame Ashley Longbow, September 2005 - July 2008
Rolf and Ashley of Vulkanfeldt
Second Baron and Baroness
His Lordship Shannon O'Duncan and Her Ladyship Regina O'Duncan, July 2008 - May 2014
Shannon and Regina of Vulkanfeldt
Third Baron and Baroness
His Lordship Rurik Gjafvaldsson and Her Ladyship Isa Ormriauga, May 2014 - September 2020
Fourth Baron and Baroness
Lord Eberhardt Heinrichssohn and Her Ladyship Ekaterina Kazimirova, September 2020 - December 2021
Viceroy
Duchess Dagrun Stjarna, December 2021 - September 2022
Fifth Baron and Baroness
His Lordship Ulrich Hell Licht and Her Excellency Fiona Ingen Conchobair , Sept 2022 - Present
Meetings and Practices
Baronial Council Meetings
Held currently on the second Monday of the month.
Round Table Pizza in Yakima
1300 N. 40th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Please contact the appropriate officer for dates and times of practices and Arts/Sciences nights
Annual Events
- Baroness War
- Vulcanalia (previously known as Archery Fest/Bows and Blades)
- Yule Feast
Champions
Officers
Updated May 2025
Seneschal - His Lordship Rurik Gjafvaldsson
Herald - His Lordship Cem Heder
Branch Marshal - Sir Steinnar Ravensfury
Arts and Sciences - Her Ladyship Iona Reginasdottir
Chronicler - Dame Ashley Longbow
Chatelaine - Her Ladyship Magdi Tynkere
Exchequer - His Lordship Jon Macleod
Webminister - Lady Shannon ni Connell
Archery - His Lordship Alric Ivarsson
Social Media - Lady Uvhild Arrowseeker
List - TBD
Sergeantry
The Order of Sergeantry is divided into three categories:
- Sergeants-at-Arms are tested in the Knightly arts and fighting skills focused on heavy weapons combat.
- Yeoman are tested in Knightly arts and fighting skills focused on missile weapons.
- Gallants are tested in Knightly arts and fighting skills focused on rapier combat.
The Order of Courtier is divided into two categories:
- Artisans are tested in the Courtly arts with a focus on excellence in Arts & Sciences.
- Stewards are tested in the Courtly arts with a focus on excellence in service.
Vulcanfeldt Sergeants
Rurik Gjafvaldsson
Murcadh Dal Cais
Qoyor Shingqotai (aka Tai Tjorkillsdatr)
Raginmund Ahrens von Danzig
Courtiers
Julia Sempronia, OL, OP, Lion of An Tir
Cler de Cieux
Iona Reginasdottir
Gallants
Diego Ortiz del Valle
Amberley Sylvanus, OP
Cem Hader
Yeomen
Shannon O'Duncan, OP
Alric Ivarsson
History of An Tir Sergeantry
Awards
Service Awards
Award of the Alerion is a first level service award.
The Order of the Eagle's Ascension is a second level award.
Poisson d'Or Award is an award given to children under the age of 16 for service to the Barony.
Arts & Sciences Awards
The Gilded Quill Award is a first level Arts & Sciences award.
The Order of Vulcan's Flame is a second level Arts & Sciences award.
The Ember of Vulcanfeldt is an Arts & Sciences award given to children under the age of 16.
Other Awards
Order of the Argent Owl is annual award given to an individual who embodies the spirit of the SCA.
Radiance of Vulcanfeldt is granted by the Baronage for gracious and chivalric behavior.
The Gilded Dragon is a persona development award.
Period Encampment Award.
The Baronage Favors are tokens or favors given out by the Baronage for personal service.
Honorary Citizen is given to those who live outside the Baronial boundaries but have become an active valued member of the Barony.
Champion Honors
Brotherhood of the Berserker is an Order comprised of those who have served one or more terms as Heavy Champion for the Barony of Vulcanfeldt.
Company of the Main Gauche is an Order comprised of those who have served one or more terms as Rapier Champion for the Barony of Vulcanfeldt.
Company of the Argent Bow is an Order comprised of those who have served one or more terms as Baronial Protector (Archery Champion) for the Barony of Vulcanfeldt.
Fellowship of the Wyvern's Grip is an Order comprised of those who have served one or more terms as Arts and Science Champion for the Barony of Vulcanfeldt.
Order of the Silver String is an Order comprised of those that have served one or more terms as Bardic Champion for the Barony of Vulcanfeldt.