Hope that everyone is doing well and taking care of themselves! With events cancelled until at least May, we want to touch base with everyone in the Barony to share information and ideas – and just to stay connected! With that in mind, the first issue of the Cleftlands newsletter …
Congratulations to the newest vigilants for the Order of the Pelican recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Regular Event, Captain Victorius ‘Vici’ Suspectus and Captain Vitus ‘Vito’ Aurelius! Masters Vici and Vito were elevated in the Ethereal Realm on April 30, 2020.
Congratulations to the newest vigilant for the Order of the Laurel recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Regular Event, his Lordship Brendan O Corraidhe! Vigilant Brendan will be elevated at Northern Oaken War Maneuvers in Wellington, OH on June 13, 2020. Master Brendan was elevated in the …
On February 26, the Barony of the Cleftlands gathered together to have a relaxing medieval (movie) night in the calm before the storm of Regular Event. Members gathered together for a viewing of The Princess Bride on the big screen, dressed in either comfortable garb or portraying their most beloved …
On December 18, 2019, the Barony of the Cleftlands celebrated the end of the month, nay the end of the year, with a solstice themed revel highlighting the eternal ebb and flow of dark and light. Many of our members dressed the theme or dressed the season to celebrate. The …
Congratulations to the newest vigilant for the Order of Chivalry recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Christmas Tourney, Captain Sirius of Cleftlands! Sirius will sit his vigil and be elevated to the Order of Chivalry at Regular Event in the Cleftlands on February 28, 2020 in Parma, …
On Wednesday, November 20th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all rapier combatants to test their mettle in the annual tournament. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the lists. When the flurry of steel, sweat, and distribution of carnations slowed and the last blows were counted, one …
On October 30, the Barony of the Cleftlands gathered together to celebrate Halloween with our own Medieval Monster Mash! The traditional costume contest was inspired by the recent exhibit Medieval Monsters at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Entrants were encouraged to look into the pages and lore in history! The …
On Saturday, October 19th in the Barony of Flaming Gryphon their Royal Majesties Seto-Heika and Reina Ynes hosted the 101st Crown Tournament at the Middle Kingdom. Once the dust settled and the blows were counted, the Midrealm crowned the heirs to the Kingdom, Prince Felix the Just of Rams’ey and …
On Saturday, September 28th in the lands of the Barony of Illiton, their Royal Majesties Seto-Heika and Reina Ynes were crowned during a successful transition of power. Let us Rejoice! Yorokobimashou! We wish their graces Duke Edmund and Duchess Kateryn well in their retirement.
Congratulation to the newest Cleftlands pelican, Master Sorcha Fraser, recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at the Pferdestadt Rapier Classic!
On June 26, the Barony of the Cleftlands gathered together to celebrate A Not-So-Medieval Potluck! Our many members arrived with their favorite potluck fare in hand and relaxed while His Excellency Crispin tended the hearth fires. Thank you to all those who contributed and attended!
On Sunday, May 26th in the far away lands of the Barony of Sternfeld, their Royal Majesties King Edmund and Queen Kateryn hosted their Crown Tournament at the Middle Kingdom Golden Jubilee celebrations. Once the dust settled and the blows were counted, the Midrealm crowned the 100th heirs to the …
On Wednesday, May 15th the Barony of the Cleftlands hosted Captain Sirius’ Two-Headed Troll Tournament. The well attended tourney had several teams. When the dust finally settled and the blows were counted, Baron Crispin al-Rumi and Baron Stephan Von Lübeck were victorious. Huzzah!
On Saturday, May 4th in the far away lands of the Barony of Shadowed Stars, their Royal Majesties King Edmund and Queen Kateryn were crowned during a successful transition of power. We wish Count A’kos and Countess Bella well in their retirement. Photographs by: The Honorable Lady Brangwayn Snowden.
On Wednesday, April 24th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all armored combatants to test their mettle in the annual tournament. The theme of combat for the tournament was a random weapon style, including a rather humorous two-shield survival challenge. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the …
On March 30th, the Barony of Sternfeld hosted the event Better War Through Archery in Danville, IN. A select group of archers traveled westward to participate in the biannual Schutzenfest, one of the premiere archery tournaments in the Kingdom where the winners of each of the three divisions (handbow, crossbow, …
On March 27, the Barony of the Cleftlands gathered together to celebrate All Roads Lead to Cleftlands Rome! Our many members arrived for a night of fine dining, dancing, and revelry courtesy of Rome. Special thanks to Lady Claricia for orchestrating this revel, Duchess Runa Æikibrandskona for arranging the many …
Congratulations to the newest vigilant for the Order of the Pelican recognized by the Crown of the Middle Kingdom at Tournament of Chivalry & St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the honorable Lord Dmitrii Zhirov!
On Wednesday, November 28th, the Cleftlands lists were opened up to all rapier combatants to test their mettle in the annual tournament. Numerous inspired combatants stepped forth and took to the lists. When the flurry of steel, sweat, and distribution of carnations slowed and the last blows were counted, one …
