The Arts & Sciences are in good hands again!

Her Excellency and I have selected a new Arts & Sciences Champion! The setting for the contest was the Cooks Collegium held in the Barony on June 24th. There was a small (but impressive) display of projects that focused heavily on the scribal arts. Her Excellency and I spoke to each entrant about their work and their plans if they became our champion, and after a short deliberation, determined a winner. We are pleased to announce that THL Eleanore Godwin is our new Baronial A&S Champion. Eleanore's work and display was above and beyond, and her plans for Seven Pearls is....well that is a Secret for now. In an Ironic twist of fate Her Ladyship was also assigned to create the scroll that we would ultimately award our new A&S champion. Her Excellency and I offered to have another scroll made for her, but Eleanore was pleased to finally have some of her own work to keep and display. We agree she deserves it. Her Excellency and I would also like to thank our outgoing A&S champion Lord Wolfgang Starcke. Wolfgang thank you for your service as our Champion and your continuing dedication to the Barony and the Kingdom. Shown below is a selection of the work Eleanore displayed at the contest.

Baronial Rapier Championship

That time has come again this year, the Barony needs a new Baronial Rapier Champion! Are you ready to test your skill with the blade and find out who will be the next Champion?

Champion Minamoto Roku'i Sakurako invites the rapier fighters of the barony to join her on Saturday July 1st at 4pm, at Kingswood Apt. 1323 French Rd. Depew NY 14043 to participate in a tourney to determine the new Champion of the Hael. All Rapier fighters are welcome to fight, even if you do not plan to be the Champion (though the more champion hopefuls the better).

Bring camp chairs for seating, the fighting will be outside, (If the weather turns bad it will be rescheduled). Feel free to bring food for a cook out salads, burgers, hotdogs, and drinks of your choice.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The Hael welcomes a new Heavy Weapons Champion!

On Wednesday June 7^th the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael gathered to determine a new Heavy weapons Champion. 10 fighters entered the list, with 6 competing to be the new champion. The tournament was round-robin with each fighter fighting each other fighter once. The fighter with the most overall wins was named the “open tournament winner”, and then the two champion contenders with the highest number of wins fought a best of five bout to determine the Baronial Champion.

The tournament was a great display of skill and determination, including skill levels ranging from veterans to fighters entering their first tournament. The final match for Baronial champion came down to Lord Wolfgang Starcke facing off against Lord Tadhg Mag Uidhir. The fight was a nail-bitter all the way to the end, but when the final blow was struck it was Lord Tadhg Mag Uidhir who won the day! The open tournament winner was Duke Sir Maynard who fought each of the fighters in a row before taking off his helm to marshal the remainder of the tournament.

Thank you to Duke Sir Maynard von dem Steine for his service as our previous champion and for running a successful tourney to find our new champ. Thanks to all the fighters who came out to fill our list, and last but not least thanks to Lady Brigette de Sainte Mere-Église for serving as our MOL for the day.

Additionally Her Excellency and I took time to pass on the “Most Improved fighter” award. This was no small task given the honor and skill we witnessed during the tournament, but in the end Her Excellency and I picked THL Jairus of the Darklands to carry the dagger. The dagger is typically awarded to the most improved fighter, but in this case (and given the skill of His Lordship) we awarded this to him for the inspiration he provides, representing the Barony and Kingdom on the field, passing his knowledge to others, and setting an example of courtesy and Chivalry.

Thank you again to everyone who came out, and of course…Hael Yeah! 

Magnus & Miriel

Arts and Sciences Baronial Championship

A call to our great Artisans of the Rhydderich Hael, it has come time to choose our next Champion to represent us to the Kingdom and the Society. Who will show off their outstanding skills at the Cooks Collegium on June 24th at Wrights Corners Fire Company, 4043 Lake Avenue, Lockport NY 14094?

Outgoing Baronial Champion Wolfgang Starke has asked for the competing artisans to display their A&S for everyone to see all day in an area set up for them at the site. At 2pm His excellency and I will spend time with the artisans as they explain their display. So make some plans to put on a wonderful show or spectacular display, we are excited to see what you have to offer.

Populace projects! - A new table top for court!

Since Her Excellency and I stepped up we have been in need of a table for court. I honestly thought this would be a simple task, but several months (and courts) went by with no luck on finding a permanent table. Lord Mikus was nice enough to loan us a table from his game room and we have been using that since day one. It was a functional table but needed just a bit more table surface. Thankfully we have several talented local artisans one of which is a wood worker. His name is as humble as he is, and he does not like to draw attention to his contributions. Thankfully as Baron and Baroness we get to shine the spot light on who we like. So thank you to Chebe and his hard work on making us a new court table. The top is designed to fit over the table donated by Lord Mikus and is made of (if I remember correctly) white oak. Not only does it fit the current table perfectly, but it also fits our court box flawlessly. Thank you Chebe.

Chebe!

New Baronial Officer ?

Several Baronial meetings ago it was decided the Barony needed a sign or other attention grabber to put next to our fighter practice costs donation bucket. A certain something that caught the eye and directed people where to put their donations. A while passed and like with many good ideas nothing had come to fruition...then suddenly Leily Ashe came forward with a new member of the Barony. A good will ambassador to guide the populace to the donation bucket. We would like to to introduce the "Bucket Troll"! This little guy even comes with his own Baronial tunic and handcrafted chain armor. Thanks Leily for the creativity and hard work!  Look for Bucket troll and a Baronial fighter practice near you...and bring your coin...he is watching...

A Season Full of Events

Her Excellency and are looking forward to a full and exiting summer event season, and we invite the Populace to join us on our adventures. Below is the current list of events Her Excellency and I plan to attend (either together or individually). Please make sure to check the events page of the blog for updates. All events are subject to change and there may be additions. 

Check out the events page!

May - 2017

Spring Crown Tournament
May 12 - May 14 
Hosted by the Shire of Sylvan Glen

AEthelmearc War Practice XXVIII  (Baroness only)
May 18 - May 21
Hosted by the Canton of Steltonwald

St. Swithin’s Siege Muster
May 27
Hosted By Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog

June - 2017

Melee Madness (tentative)

June 2 - June 4

Hosted by the Barony of Endless Hills

The Scarlet Guard Inn Archery Festival V

June 9 - June 11

Hosted by the Shire of Hornwood

Cooks Collegium

June 24

Hosted by: Barony of the Rhydderich Hael

July - August 2017

BOG Investiture

July 14 - July 16

Hosted by the Barony of St. Swithin’s Bog

Pennsic War XLVI

July 28 - August 13

Sept - 2017

2nd Annual 7 Pearls Championship Weekend
September 8 - September 10
Hosted by: Barony of Endless Hills