Baron & Baroness
As a Barony of An Tir, Wealdsmere is connected to the Crown of An Tir through the Baron and Baroness. This couple serves as the representative of the Crown to the populace, and the representative of the populace to the Crown. The duties of a Baron and Baroness have to do primarily with the “fun” side of branch affairs; holding Court, giving of awards and judging competitions. Their job is to make the magic come alive for everyone, they set the tone for pageantry and the medieval atmosphere. They represent the Barony in all things medieval.
The Baron and Baroness are the resident patrons of the Arts and Sciences within their branch and work to foster and encourage all of their peoples endeavours.
They are the voice of the Crown in their lands, and are responsible to report on the health and well-being of their Barony at all Crown events. Likewise, it is their responsibility to convey news and Crown wishes back to their local group.
Responsibility for management of the group lies with the Seneschal and other officers, and when necessary they will carry the concerns of the populace to the Baron and Baroness who will apprise the Crown for consideration and resolution as necessary.
The Baroness organizes and maintains the Sergeantry, who are sworn to her, so that chivalry and the gentler arts may always be encouraged.
Lineage
2020-current
His Excellency Master Michael of Landcaster
Her Excellency Arnora Grimsdottir
2017-2020
His Excellency Sir Osrik Rolfson
Her Excellency Sigrún Osrikswife
2012 - 2017
His Excellency Sir Hanefr Lars Gunnarrson
Her Excellency Kara Bjornsdottir
2007-2012
His Excellency Sir Caieth of Umber
Her Excellency Araviere Isobelle Magdaleine de St. Etienne
2004 – 2007
His Excellency Fergus Sturrock, Squire to Duke Gunnar Brunwolf
Her Excellency Renata von Silverhart
1998 – 2004
His Excellency Sir Brandt Sturrock
Her Excellency Kelta Bri’leith
1995 – 1998
Sir Balthazar the Quiet
Mistress Olivia Visconti
Largess
We would request from our talented populace, items which can be given in gratitude and appreciation to people giving exemplary service or to other visiting Nobles so that the skills and talents of our region spread beyond our borders.
Should you be willing to donate, please label the largesse with the artisan’s name.
Ideas for Largess:
Small handmade toys for children
Period games
Handbound books
Wood worked items (buckets, boxes, lanterns, tables, benches, combs, bowls)
Small sewing items
Metal Worked Items (Torches, cooking tools, knives, hooks, tent stakes, portable holes)
Glass Items (cups, lampworked beads)
Pottery
Spindles/Card weaving kits
Bags or pouches (leather, linen or wool material)
Armor/Rattan
Handwoven trim or cord
Knit or nalbinding items (mittens, socks, hats)
Spices
Fabric yardage (1 yard plus in wool, silk, hemp, or linen only)
Handmade soaps (no strong scents)
Strings of beads natural material (pearls, amber, jade, jasper, horn etc. Natural materials only.)
Period Jewelry (belt buckles, cloak pins, brooches, hair pins etc)
Sewing kits
Skeins of hand spun wool, silk or linen
Bone or antler items
Meads
Things to avoid :
Perfumes or oils
Food items
Small children or animals