Wintermist
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The Barony of WintermistRRE 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 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 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. Representing the Lyre Or recognition for artistic achievement.
- Argent, a gillyflower within a bordure invected gules. The Gillyflower recognition for service
- Or, six swords, three and three, points to center gules. The Vane recognition for fighting prowess
Baronial Officers
As of 10/10/2015
- Baron: Lord Einarr Grabraor
- Baroness: THL Kale al-Raqqasa
- Seneschal: Master Manus le Dragonier
- Deputy Seneschal: Lord Da'ud ibn Ma'bad
- Deputy Seneschal: Ingridr Vidarsdottir
- Minister of Arts & Sciences: Lady Verina Caelista
- Chatelaine: Lady Piroska Bako Miklosne
- Deputy Chatelaine: Lord Miklos Bako
- Chronicler: Lady Collette Olivier le Fournier
- Deputy Chronicler: Lady Katrin Stefansdottir
- Constable: Lord Wayne of Silvercreek
- Exchequer: Lord Fergus MacDuff
- Deputy Exchequer: Lady Sunnifa Jónsdóttir
- Herald: Lord Ardghal Mac Domnaill
- Deputy Heralds: We have a FLOURISH! Prinicpal Deputy: Lord Felix Selwyn
- Lyst Master: Lord Lothar zum Schwartzen Schild
- Deputy Lyst Mistress: THLady Ingridr Vidarsdottir
- Marshal: THLord Alexander Aethelwulf
- Deputy Marshal: Vacant
- Webwright: Lord Miklos Bako
- Deputy Webwright: Michael of Wintermist
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 Dun Or and Naevehjem
- Wintermist Yule Tourney: Customarily held in late November or early December
Territories of Wintermist
- L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire (California State University-Bakersfield) - Website is currently under construction
More Information
| Territories |
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| 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 |
