Starkhafn

Starkhafn
Per bend sable and checky argent and azure, in sinister chief a flame of fire proper within a laurel wreath argent
Information
Founded: In the West Kingdom, then Barony Oct 1982 in Caid Modern Location: Southern Nevada (Clark County)

Starkhafn^RRE is held in fief by Their Excellencies Thomas and Catylyn.

Overview

Meaning: "Stark" for the desert, "hafn" for haven or home.

Established: Approximately 1980 in West Kingdom. Became a Barony in October 1982.

Area: Southern Clark County, NV including Las Vegas

Former Territories of Starkhafn: Canton of La Luminaire Rouge

Newsletter: Originally called Stark Ravings, then Camel Droppings, and currently Baronial Banner

Fighting Unit(s): Ahtagais aka "Stormtroopers" (Star Wars ref), Drengsheim, Meadwolf, The Starkhafn Levy

Baronial Heraldic Titles:

• Flame: Baronial herald's title reflects the principal charge on the arms.
• Flame Pursuivant: Baronial heraldic title registered to Starkhafn in December 2003.
• Flame Pursuivant Extraordinary: Baronial heraldic title registered initially to Caid April 1981, and subsequently transferred to Starkhafn in December 2003.

Recognitions:

• The Barony of Starkhafn along with Shire of Wintermist was bestowed with the Royal Recognition of Excellence by John II and Ceinwen II at Queen's Champion Tourney on November 5, AS XXX.
• * Starkhafn was awarded the Crossed Swords of Caid by Wilhelm and Thaleia on March 26, AS XLV.

Baronage

• Their Current Excellencies Thomas and Catylyn
• See the full list of Baronage at Starkhafn Baronage

Awards

• Order of the Stjarna of Starkhafn (Star): Baronial Arts award.
• Order of the Steinn of Starkhafn (Stone): Baronial Service award.
• Order of the Fjöđr of Starkhafn (Feather): formerly called the Hoeverska of Starkhafn: Baronial Archery & Martial award for forms other than armored.
• Order of the Ulftönn of Starkhafn (Wolf's Tooth): Baronial Armored fighting award.
• Order of the Eldr ok Hjarta (Heart Flame), formerly called the Hjärta Bruni: Baronial Rapier award in recognition of skill in the Art of Rapier and sharing that knowledge by teaching others.
• Order of the Nightshade of Starkhafn, formerly called the Desert Bloom of Starkhafn: Baronial award in recognition of such acts of selflessness, chivalry, and honor. Giving of one's self in a manner far beyond that which is expected.
• Order of the Bearer of the Flame, Ambassador of Courtesy of Starkhafn: Baronial award for those who share the unique spirit of Starkhafn with others within the Known World.
• Order of the Sparkes of Starkhafn: Baronial youth award.
• Order of the Palm: (Closed)

Starkhafn Polling Orders

The Barony has five polling orders, bestowed by the Baron and Baroness based on recommendations from members of the different Orders. Members of the Orders are polled at Starkhafn Yule, in consultation with Their Excellencies, to determine those individuals who may be worthy of recognition. New members of the Orders are traditionally elevated at Starkhafn Anniversary. The four original polling orders were created by the 3rd Baron and Baroness, Antonius and Créd. The fifth order was created by Robartach and Gyda. The premiers of this order were instated at Starkhafn's Cèilidh virtual event on October 31, 2020 (A.S. 55).

• Order of the Flame of Starkhafn: Baronial service polling order for superior service to the Barony.
• Order of the Augmented Flame of Starkhafn: Baronial service polling order for continued service and dedication to the Barony over a span of years.
• Order of Saint Illuminatus: Formerly known as "the Illumination," Starkhafn's Arts and Sciences polling order for "excellence in a particular art or scientific endeavor, teaching, mentoring, and sharing that art or science with others.
• Order of the Defender of the Flame: Starkhafn's Baronial martial arts polling order for those who have brought honor to themselves and the Barony through continued excellence in one or more martial arts.
• Order of the Rangers of the Flame: Order for individuals who have displayed excellence in Ranged Weapons.

Flame Artisans of Starkhafn

The title of Flame Artisan is granted to the Artisan chosen from the Flame Artisan Contest annually at Starkhafn Anniversary. The creation of the Flame Artisan was brought to life by Mistress Melisande de Frayne to provide a forum for Artisans to display not just one or two entries, but showcase their body of work across a variety of Arts and Sciences categories. Both unfinished and completed works are displayed. This allows the Artisans to exhibit the breadth of their interests and skills. The Flame Artisan is chosen by a judging team that consists of the previous Flame Artisans, the Baron and Baroness and visiting Royals.

• Lady Ylaria Thriepland 2012
• THL Rekon of Saaremaa 2013
• Lady Ciothruadh Dubh and THL Emmeline Dernelove 2014 (tie)
• THLady Bernadette de Costa Tempestad 2015
• Lady Sidney Eileen of Starkhafn 2016
• Lady Alpha Luerann Damask 2017
• Lady Kierrieanna MacDonnell 2018
• THLady Kazetani Kiyotora 2019
• NONE 2020
• NONE 2021
• Lady Kathryn de Bezier 2022
• Lady Blissot Larke 2023
• THL Krestiia Ivanovna 2024

Flame Bards of Starkhafn

The title of Flame Bard of Starkhafn was created by Robartach and Gyda. The first competition was held at Starkhafn's Anniversary. Each year a new Flame Bard has been chosen by competition either around a campfire or at Yule. Along with the title of Flame Bard, the champion is given a leather bound book to inscribe their winning entry. This book is passed to each successive Flame Bard.

• THLady Angharat Goch verch Gwenhover 2016
• THLady Emmeline Dernelove 2017
• Mistress Mary Dedwydd verch Gwallter 2018
• THLady Emmeline Dernelove 2019
• NONE 2020
• NONE 2021
• Master Yonatan vom Schwartzfleck 2022
• THLady Lucia Traveler 2023

Starkhafn Quintivium Champions

• In order to vie for the Quintivium Cup, entrants must compete in each of the five different Baronial championships held at Starkhafn's Anniversary. When this competition was first created, the five areas were the Arts and Sciences, Archery, Armored, Rapier and Equestrian competitions. In recent years, Starkhafn no longer has Equestrian. The categories for Quintivium now include Thrown Weapons, Brewing and Baking. The winner is the competitor who scored or placed the highest overall the five areas combined. A lovely drinking vessel with the title, Quintivium Champion is presented to the winner.
• Baron Fergus O'Fey
• Lord Arland Weigel von Offenbach 2022
• THL Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu 2023
• Lord Dallas Peregrines 2024

Starkhafn Warlord

The Baron's Warlord or Starkhafn Warlord tourney, was first held at Talon Crescent War II. It has been held annually at Starkhafn's Anniversary ever since. The Warlord Tourney is held after the Baronial Armored Champion Tourney and can only be entered by combatants who have competed in that Tourney. The entrants fight one on one until only one warrior is left standing, that is the Warlord. The victor leads the Starkhafn Levy on the field of battle next to the Baron when they are both on the battlefield or in the place of the Baron if he is unable to take the field.

• Premier Warlord Ozmund Rus
• 2nd Warlord Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus
• 3rd Warlord Cináed Ciabach
• 4th Warlord Cináed Ciabach
• 5th Warlord Leifr Gylfason formerly Almoðr Harðfari
• 6th Warlord Arland Weigel von Offenbach
• 7th Warlord Ástríðr Elínudóttir
• 8th Warlord Jarpr Skeggi

Champions of Starkhafn

Year	Armored Combat	Rapier	Archery	Thrown Weapons	A&S Spark Artisan (Populace Choice)	Flame Brewer	Flame Baker	Chess Champion	Equestrian
2024	Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus	Nafar Same	Yonatan vom Schwartzfleck	TBD	Osgar Eoforwic	Ylaria Thriepland	Rosa of Starkhafn	TBD	NONE
2023	Adam Makandro	Yehoshua ben Abram	Paul Stoddard	NONE	Symonne du Charme	Lucia Traveler	NONE	Michael of Starkhafn	NONE
2022	Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus	Nikolaos Phaistios	Bartholomew Reynold Codlin	Gamyl of Mottrum	Bernadeta Costa Tempest aka Bernadette de Costa Tempestad	Bridget Lucia Mackenzie	NONE	Michael of Starkhafn	NONE
2021 plague
2020 plague								Conner Chisholm
2019	Mansur ibn al-Sha'bi ibn Rafi'	Sean of Starkhafn	Paul Stoddard	Kristolpher Evanson	NONE	NONE	NONE	Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu	NONE
2018	Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus	Bartholomew Reynold Codlin	Paul Stoddard	Bartholomew Reynold Codlin	NONE	NONE	NONE	Arland Weigel von Offenbach	NONE
2017	Mansur ibn al-Sha'bi ibn Rafi'	Rhydderch Derwen	Jon Thomme de Claydon	Symonne du Charme	NONE	NONE	NONE	Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu (Chess)	NONE
2016	Athanaric Thaurismunths sunus	Boris Borisov	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE
2015	Skafnir Oakenbear	NONE	Bercilak von Nuerenberg	Fergus O'Fey & Tyler Stewart (tie)	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE	NONE
2014	[[ ]]	Nikolaos Phaistios	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2013	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2012	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2011	[[ ]]	Michael Mallory	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2010	[[]]	Colyn mac Labhruinn	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2009	[[]]	Colyn mac Labhruinn	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2008	[[]]	Colyn mac Labhruinn	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2007	[[]]	John James MacCrimmon	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2006	[[]]	Aoyama Torataka	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2005	[[]]	Aoyama Torataka	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2004	[[]]	Caitríona Ghabhalfhada	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2003	[[]]	John James MacCrimmon	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2002	[[]]	Caitríona Ghabhalfhada	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2001	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]
2000	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[ ]]

Youth Champions of Starkhafn

Year	Youth Armored Combat	Youth Rapier	Youth Archery	Youth Thrown Weapons	Youth Games	Youth Arts & Sciences	Youth Quintivium
2024	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	Thorsen of the Black Seas
2023	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	Thorsen of the Black Seas
2022	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2021 plague
2020 plague
2019	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	Liam Kellanson	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2018	TJ Rus & Pierre Sword Dagger	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2017	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2016	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	Summer of Starkhafn	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]
2015	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]	[[ ]]

Photos

In honour of the creation of the title Starkhafn Warlord, Baron Robartach commissioned a War Axe by Zsoltan Kovacs. This magnificent creation of steel and fire stands one full height of a Starkhafn Baroness decorated with beautiful brass work by Zsoltan Kovacs's lady wife Laurie the Wise and rings like the call of the Valkyrie when struck. Each Warlord has the honour of wielding the Baron's Axe during ceremonies, court and when leading the Levy.

It is fabled that this Axe possess a strength giving power to those it deems worthy. On the last night before the 4th Warlord Tourney, Baroness Gyda approached THL Cináed Ciabach, thinking that the next day would end with another worthy warrior holding the Axe aloft and presented it to him to guard one last night. That night, the Axe seeing his earnest care, honour and strength called upon Cináed to once again prevail and once again be named Warlord. The following day saw much glorious battle between the assembled combatants. Following the earlier battles the warriors lined up to vie for the lauded Warlord title and began to fight, one on one. As the warriors began to tire, the line dwindled and the time between rounds grew shorter. Cináed continued to return to the field to face warrior after warrior. As the day went on and more gathered to watch, the final two warriors weary, drenched and resolute took the field. As they fought, Cináed heard the signing of the Axe and answered its call with one final blow that brought victory. Proudly Robartach and Gyda went onto the field to congratulate the champion. As the Baron handed the Axe to his Warlord, Cináed's vigor was renewed and he raised the Axe aloft letting out an impressive war cry.

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  Starkhafn Levy at Estrella War 1986

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  Starkhafn Levy preparing to march to the field at GWW

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  Front: Keradwc an Cai and Miscel of Lyonesse, founding Baron/Baroness, Back: Richard of Black Iron (2nd Baron), Antonius Tesel and Créd Mongfind Örnardóttir (3rd)' Aoibheall an Sionnach and Conall mac Seaghain (4th), Isidora Ell'eva and Conrad Breakring (5th and current at the time of the photo), 2005.

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  Starkhafn Levy at Estrella XXX

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  Starkhafn's Camp Gate, built by Erland the Wanderer

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  Starkhafn Swim Team at "Wetstella" Estrella XXV

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  Starkhafn Levy at Highland War XXVII

More Information

• Official Web Site
• Facebook Page For announcements and information
• Facebook group aka Vae Vicits Lounge For discussions amongst the populace and announcements
• Starkhafn's Discord Annoucements, Virtual Socials & other information
• Starkhafn's Instagram Annoucements, Images, Videos & other information
• Starkhafn on TikTok Announcements, Images, Videos & other information

Territories

Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World