Wintermist

Barony of Wintermist
Gules, a laurel wreath Or and on a chief invected argent, three snowflakes gules.
Information
Founded: (as a Shire) 1988, (as a Barony) 10/10/2015 Modern Location: Western Kern County, California

The Barony of Wintermist^RRE covers western Kern County, CA, most notably the City of Bakersfield up to the Lake Isabella and Tahachapi regions. The name refers to the thick fog that envelopes the area in the wintertime. The Barony's newsletter is Tales from the Mist.

The Barony of Wintermist is host to Caid's annual Great Western War, held in October.

The first Baron and Baroness are Einarr and Kale.

History

Originally formed as a Shire, the name Wintermist was registered in September 1988.

The Shire was raised to Baronial status on October 10, 2015 at GWW grand court by King Athanaric and Queen Sigridhr.

Heraldry

In addition to its device, there are several badges registered to the group:

• (Fieldless) A snowflake gules

• The populace badge

• Purpure, a lyre and a bordure invected Or

• The Lyre d'Or, a recognition for artistic achievement.

• Argent, a gillyflower within a bordure invected gules

• The Gillyflower, recognition for service to the Barony

• Or, six swords, three and three, points to center gules

• The Company of the Vane, recognition for fighting prowess

• Per bend argent and gules, a bouquet of three roses issuant from the line of division argent.

• The Order of the Fleur Blanche, recognition for service above and beyond to the barony.

• (Fieldless) On a tree blasted and eradicated argent a snowflake gules.

• The Order of the Argent Oak, given to recognize teaching in arts and sciences, and excellent work in arts and sciences

• Gules, a helm and on a chief embattled argent three snowflakes gules.

• The Company of Winter's Helm, given to recognize armored combat fighters who not only fight, but teach.

• Gules, a swept-hilted rapier inverted and on a chief embattled argent three snowflakes gules.

• The Company of Winter's Blade, given to those who not only excel in rapier combat, but also share their knowledge with the populace.

• Gules, a battle-axe and on a chief embattled argent three snowflakes gules.

• The Company of Winter's Axe, given to honor those who excel in ranged weapons, and also share their knowledge of the practice.

• Per bend engrailed argent and gules, a snowflake and a chalice counterchanged.

• The Order of the Shield of Valor, given to exceptional teachers of the martial arts in Wintermist

• Gules, an arch with doors open and on a chief embattled argent three snowflakes gules.

• The Order of Winter's Door, given to those from outside of the barony who have provided exceptional service to the barony.

• Per bend embattled gules and argent, two snowflakes counterchanged.

• Company of Winter's Mantle, given to youths who go above and beyond in service, arts, sciences, or combat

Champions of Wintermist

Year	Armored Combat	Archery	A&S	Rapier	Unarmored	Thrown Weapons	Youth Combat
2024	Lucius Blackledge le Scott	[[]]	Finnacan Raudh	Colwyn Stagghorn	[[]]	Nikolaos Phaistios	[[]]
2023	Sven Örfhendur	[[]]	Livia Silvana	Alphonsus Balthasar von Hamer	[[]]	Conall Murphy	[[]]
2022	Sextus Furius Pansa	[[]]	[[]]	Konrad Faust Tyndel	[[]]	Conall Murphy	[[]]
2021 plague
2020 plague
2019	[[]]	Brig inghean Uateir (target)	[[]]	Remus Cara	[[]]	Conall Murphy	[[]]
2018	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]
2017	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]
2016	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]
2015	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]	[[]]

Baronage

• See the full list of Baronage at Wintermist Baronage

Baronial Officers

As of May, 2025

• Baron: Lord Alphonsus Balthasar von Hamer
• Baroness: Lady Sherlin Goldhammer
• Seneschal: Lord Lucas Francisco Espinoza de Covarrubias
  • Deputy Seneschal: Finna the Weaver
  • Deputy Senescahl: Sorcha ingen Flaind
• Minister of Arts & Sciences: Baroness Finna the Weaver
  • Deputy Arts & Sciences: Baroness Elizabeth de Avenbury
  • Deputy Arts & Sciences: Lord Ivar Mjoksiglandi
• Chatelaine: Baroness Kale Hrafnsdottir
  • Deputy Chatelaine: Lord Ivar Mjoksiglandi
• Chronicler: THL Diago de las Casas
  • Deputy Chronicler: Vacant
• Constable: THLDiago de las Casas
  • Deputy Constable Vacant
• Exchequer: Lord Finnacan Raudh
  • Deputy Exchequer: Baroness Kale Hrafnsdottir
• Herald: Lord Solomon Upir Karamzin
  • Deputy Herald: Vacant
• Lyst Mistress: Yrsa Hrafnhildrsdottir
  • Deputy Lyst Mistress: Vacant
• Marshal: THL Cornelia Lubo
  • Deputy Marshal: THLord Felix Selwyn
• Webwright: Lady Valdís Freyríksdottír
  • Deputy Webwright: Vacant

Annual Events

• Knewbie Knockabout: Held in April, a long-standing event for fighters who have been authorized less than 2 years. More experienced fighters are welcome to give pointers!
• Wintermist Anniversary: Held in May
• Great Western War: Held in October
• Three and a Half Baronial Friendship Tourney: First held in March 2010 with the Baronies of Nordwache, Dun Or, and Naevehjem
• Wintermist Yule: Customarily held in late November or early December
• Rapier War: Held in February

Territories of Wintermist

• L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire (California State University-Bakersfield) Currently dark

Wintermist Song/Anthem

The Heart of the North (Based on "Bogurodzica") by Paul fitz Denis – with revisions by A’isha al-Raqqasa

Listen to the story, hear how Wintermist was born Tell the saga of creation of the Heart of the North.

First came those of Darkwell, to this land both rich and fair Darkness passing into Winter in the Heart of the North.

Ebb and flow of households, Orphans and Clan Caradawc They are gone now but remembered by the Heart of the North.

Kalé brought us forward, leading gentles near and far, Choosing Einarr as her Baron of the Heart of the North.

Artisans and heralds, fighters, households all stand proud For the honor that you all bring to the Heart of the North.

Now all raise your glasses, join the toast with loud Hazzah! Drink to all of us here in Wintermist. Hail the Heart of the North.

What the future will bring, none can say and none can know We, together, greet this new day for the Heart of the North.

More Information

• Wintermist Subpage on Caid's Site

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