Baronial Champions
Baronial Champion-at-Arms: | Thaddeus the Seer |
Populace Champion-at-Arms: | Lord Egill Illugasson |
Baronial Rapier Champion: | Lady Eva von Kölln |
Populace Rapier Champion: | Lady Adelina de Verrières |
Arts & Sciences Champion: | Lady Cailleach Dhé ingen Chiaráin |
Bardic Champion: | Zacharie de Syrens |
Brewing Champion: | Máistir Mael Eoin mac Echuidh |
Gaming Champion: | Magister Rowen Cloteworthy |
Archery Champion: | Sabine de Kerbriant |
Thrown Weapons Champion: | Lady Ellyn Grene |
The Barony currently has ten Champions. These champions are selected as indicated in each description:
- Baronial Champion-at-Arms
Winner of the Baronial Champion-at-Arms (Rattan) Tournament. The tournament is traditionally during the summer and is open to all who are able to fulfill the requirements of being a Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household and they are also responsible for the planning the tournament to select their successor.
Tokens: Sword, scabbard and Baronial Cloak. Passed from Champion to Champion at the respective tournament.
- Baronial Rapier Champion
Winner of the Baronial Rapier Champion Tournament. The tournament is traditionally held during the summer and is open to all who are able to fulfill the requirements of being a Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household and is also responsible for the planning the tournament to select their successor.
Tokens: Rapier, scabbard, buckler, and baronial cloak. Passed from Champion to Champion at the respective tournament.
- Populace’s Champion-at-Arms
Selected by the Baronial Seat and the gentles present at the Baronial Champion-at-Arms tournament from among the tournament entrants, who is the most courteous and chivalric during the tournament.
Token: A Baronial cloak which is passed on to his/her successor at the next annual Heavy Champion Tournament.
- Populace’s Rapier Champion
Selected by the Baronial Seat and the gentles present at the Baronial Rapier Champion tournament from among the tournament entrants, who is the most courteous and chivalric during the tournament.
Token: A Baronial cloak which is passed on to his/her successor at the next annual Rapier Champion Tournament.
- Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion
Winner of the annual Baronial Arts & Sciences Champion Competition. The A&S Champion of Bhakail is selected in an annual competition held during the Baronial Yule celebration and is open to all who can fulfill the expectations of the role. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household and is also responsible for the planning the competition to select their successor.
Token: A Baronial cloak which is passed on to his/her successor at the next annual A&S Champion Competition.
- Baronial Brewing Champion
Winner of the annual Brewing Competition held at Bhakail’s Yule celebration. This is an open competition judged by a panel selected by the Baronial Seat. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household and is also responsible for the planning the competition to select their successor.
Token: A baldric and belt favor which passes with the position
- Baronial Bardic Champion
Winner of the annual Bardic Competition, which is usually held at the winter Tavern event. The competition is open to all who feel they can fulfill the role of Bardic Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household. They are also responsible for planning the tournament where the Baronial Seat will choose a successor.
Token: A Baronial baldric which passes with the position.
- Baronial Gaming Champion
Winner of the annual Gaming Competition, usually held at the winter Tavern event. The competition is open to all who feel they can fulfill the role of Gaming Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household. They are also responsible for planning the tournament where the Baronial Seat will choose a successor.
Token: A Baronial bowles pin which passes with the position.
- Baronial Archery Champion
Winner of the annual Archery Competition, usually held at River Wars. The competition is open to all who feel they can fulfill the role of Archery Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household. They are also responsible for planning the tournament where the Baronial Seat will choose a successor.
- Baronial Thrown Weapons Champion
Winner of the annual Thrown Weapons Competition, usually held at River Wars. The competition is open to all who feel they can fulfill the role of Thrown Weapons Champion. The Champion serves for one year and serves as a member of the Baronial Household. They are also responsible for planning the tournament where the Baronial Seat will choose a successor.
Token: A pair of etched Baronial axes which pass with the position.