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Congratulations Summer 2018 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for July, August, and September! Pennsic War (27 Jul – 13 Aug) Artair Mac Neacail – Award of the Dragon’s Tooth Calum MacDhaibhidh – Award of the Dragon’s Tooth Gunther of Cleftlands – Award of the Dragon’s Tooth Aurelia Rosetti – Order of the Laurel Ísgerðr Gulkárr – …

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Congratulations Ísgerðr Gulkárr!

Congratulations to the newest vigilant for the Order of the Laurel recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Brawl at the Crooked Dragon, Viscountess Ísgerðr Gulkárr!

Congratulations Muldonny and Edric!

On Wednesday, June 13th the Barony of the Cleftlands hosted Captain Sirius’ Two Man Melee Tournament. When the dust finally settled and the blows were counted, the team consisting of Forester Muldonny McVriw and Lord Edric Eiksson was victorious, each receiving a hand-crafted ax. Huzzah! Photograph by Forester Gwyneth Cole.

Congratulations Aurelia Rosetti!

Congratulations to the newest vigilant for the Order of the Laurel recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Northern Oaken War Maneuvers, Aurelia Rosetti!

Congratulations Ariya, Ginevra, Gwyneth, Ragna and Reinhardt, Sazia, and Tyrranius!

Congratulations Ariya Pillai of Eastwatch, Ginevra Boscoli, Gwyneth Cole, Ragna stórráða Úlfsdóttir, Ragna and Reinhardt mit dem Bart, Sazia de Sarro, and Tyrranius Seuerus for their names, and/or badges and devices on passing the College of Heralds!   Ariya Pillai of Eastwatch Cleftlands Ginevra Boscoli Gwyneth Cole [PENDING] [PENDING]  [PENDING]  [PENDING] Argent, in pale a dragonfly …

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Two Person Melee Tournament

With the blessings of Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, Captain Sirius of Cleftlands is sponsoring an armored two person melee tournament. The tournament will be held on Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 at 8:00 PM in Euclid, OH at the regular Cleftlands meeting. The format will be a two person melee tournament any weapon styles, one member of Chivalry …

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Congratulations Count Nikolai!

On Wednesday, May 2nd the Barony of the Cleftlands hosted Captain Sirius’ 6′ Spear Tournament. The well attended tourney had over ten participants. When the dust finally settled and the blows were counted, Count Nikolai Grigorevich Petrov was victorious and the winner of a hand-crafted spear. Huzzah! Photograph by Forester Gwyneth Cole.

Congratulations Sirius of Cleftlands!

On Wednesday, April 25th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all armored combatants to test their mettle in the annual tournament. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the lists. When the flurry of rattan, sweat, and dramatic deaths slowed and the last blows were counted, one armored combatant emerged victorious. Congratulations to …

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Congratulations Spring 2018 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for April, May, and June! It Takes My Child to Raze a Village (07 Apr, 2018) Yang Fu-Da – Award of Arms Yang Bing-Yi – Award of the Baton Blackstone Raids (28 Apr, 2018) Sirius of Cleftlands – Order of the Gold Mace Northern Oaken War Maneuvers (09 …

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Spear & Polearm Tournament

With the blessings of Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, Captain Sirius of Cleftlands is sponsoring an armored combat spear tournament. The tournament will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 at 8:00 PM in Euclid, OH at the regular Cleftlands meeting. All spear or polearm authorized combatants are encouraged to participate, regardless of rank, station, …

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April Dessert Revel: Armored Combat Tournament

Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of the Cleftlands, cordially invite you to their spring Cleftlands Armored Combat Tournament. This tournament will be held on Wednesday, April 25th, 2018 in Euclid, OH starting no later than 8:00 PM. All authorized armored combatants are encouraged to participate, regardless of rank, station, or location. …

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Congratulations Foresters Muldonny and Gwyneth!

On March 31, 2018 the Barony of Sternfeld hosted Better War Through Archery. A small contingent of Cleftlands archers traveled west towards the Constellation region to participate in one of the premier archery events of the Middle Kingdom. A missive was received with great news! The ranks of the Greenwood Company expanded by the addition of …

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March Dessert Revel: Craftspersons Faire

Their Excellencies Cleftlands cordially invite you to the March Craftspersons Faire and Dessert Revel to be held on Wednesday, March 28th 2018 in Euclid, OH. Join the Barony of the Cleftlands in enjoying and sharing the arts. Display your crafted items with or without documentation in a Craftpersons Faire environment. It’s a perfect time to dust …

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Gaming Revel

On February 28, the Barony of the Cleftlands gathered together to game! Our many members arrived, games in tow, for a night of gaming, dancing, and eating. The Cook’s Guild sponsored a Combat Cooking challenge with many delicious entries in addition to the standard dessert revel fare. Lady Eve’s Dances from the East Kingdom were …

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February Dessert Revel: Gaming

Their Excellencies Cleftlands cordially invite you to the February Gaming and Dessert Revel to be held on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 in Euclid, OH. Join the Barony of the Cleftlands in a night of medieval(ish) gaming! Whether “modern” (chess, checkers, backgammon) or the more exotic (brandubh, tablut, halatafl) get your game on with your fellow challengers. …

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Congratulations Winter 2018 Award Recipients!

Congratulations to all the recent Award recipients for January, February, and March! Middle Kingdom 12th Night (06 Jan, 2018) Sazia de Sarro – Order of the Willow Serena Kimbalwyke – Award of the Sapphire Regular Event in the Cleftlands (27 Jan, 2018) Yashoda D’Albuquerque – Award of Arms Ysenda ingen Maldouen – Award of Arms Branwen …

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Yule Revel

On December 20, the Barony of the Cleftlands celebrated the end of the month with a Tudor-themed Yule Revel. Our many members arrived in Tudor or other festive clothing to celebrate the many festivities in December. The snack table was laden with delicious treats, the white elephant gift exchange had many participants, and the table …

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December Dessert Revel: Cleftlands Yule

Their Excellencies Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of the Cleftlands, cordially invite you to their December Dessert Revel to be held on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 in Euclid, OH. Enjoy a relaxing evening among friends celebrating the end of year festivities in the Tudor style! Bring your favorite dessert or festive drink to …

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A Regular Event in Cleftlands

On January 27, 2018 join the Barony of the Cleftlands in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the founding of the Barony! Enjoy an afternoon of armored and rapier tournaments, special arts and sciences displays, classes, fine dining, and so much more. St. Johns Byzantine Cathedral 1900 Carlton Road, Parma OH 44134 Website: http://regular.cleftlands.org/

Congratulations Alessandro Vitturi Da Canal!

On Wednesday, November 29th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all rapier combatants to test their mettle in the (now) annual tournament. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the lists. When the flurry of steel, sweat, and dramatic deaths slowed and the last blows were counted, one rapier combatant emerged victorious. Congratulations …

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