Some Baronial Regalia You May See Today

Hello Debatable Lands! Salve Accolens!

What a beautiful day to celebrate the Investiture of our Heirs as your new Baronage, Prima & Violeta! We leave the Baronial thrones in caring and competent hands, and we have every confidence they will serve you all with as much affection and levity and care as we and all our predecessors did! VIVANT!

Since the office is turning over, of course we have done an inventory of the office’s items (as is required in our policies – and we do follow the rules here in the Debatable Lands!), and we’d like to share a few things that you may just see today that are of historical interest. Enjoy!

In Levitate et Caritate, and Cheers!
(and for one last time) Baron Brandubh and Baroness Hilda (dusty in here…)

Click on each image to see the whole thing.

Ancient Banners

Affectionately, “Old & Tickly” featuring the Archers Company and Ancient Cour d’Or arms. Click to see the whole thing

“Old & Venerable” from the hands of Baron Leonard in the 1970s. Has been to every single Pennsic War.
Langdon & Ardis’ Court banner from the 1990s (and 80s?)

“New” Banners

One of a set made by THL Ells for Pennsic during Byron & Ariella’s tenure
From the hands of Sonogon Ishiyama, who has made much, much more than this. Hilda’s “livery guy”
Current Court Banner. Made by the hands of Genevieve ~2000. Stand by Liam later on.
Huge battle standard by the hands of Hrefna inn hepna during the tenure of Tofi & Genevieve. Still flies very tall and proud at Pennsic (cat not included)
Banner gifted by St. Swithins Bog in 2016, one of a set that includes each Barony in the Kingdom (each holds their own)

The Barony’s Coronets

Current. Hinged, gold- and silver-plated. Commissioned by Alonzio & Tatyana from Darkridge Jewels ~2004. Recently replated by Sinclair Jewelers in 2020
Ancient coronets and carrying box. Originally made by Baron Leonard himself and significantly updated over the years, notably cut to about half height by Langdon in his tenure. Each Baronage since Len has chosen to be invested in these works of art and love.

The Thrones

Made by the hands of Graedwyn mab Tiernon in the early 2000s

The Baronial Mantles

Commissioned, conceptualized and patroned by Hilda & Brandubh, presented in 2023, project managed by Hrefna inn heppna, these mantles represent ~1400 hours of work by our wonderful and generous artisans. They represent the love, generosity, and dedication of all the people of the Debatable Lands.

The slideshow above shows the whole process from concept to completions. Click on the arrows or swipe to browse through. Pics by Hrefna, Elinor, Ceindrech, and Hilda.

The Coven of the Cloaked Comet
Concept, Overall Design, and Patron: Baroness Hilderun
Project Manager/Embroidery and Applique Design/Embroiderer Extraordinare: Hrefna fruðikona (lapel embroidery)
Patterning and Design Consultants: Mistress T’svee’a and Lady Elinor
Embroiderers: THL Ceindrech and THL Gesa (escarbuncles), Laird Forveleth (collar), Kit and Jay (comet and laurel wreath),
Seamstress: Lady Elinor (with some last minute help from Hrefna, Lord Khalid, Kit, and THL Owen)

Some Fun Stuff

Baronial Plague Rat by Lady Bronwen Jourdemaine. Praetoria (almost) Prima was delighted to discover its existence.
Baronial Coconuts. I mean, our Pennsic horses. Most often seen in the hands of retainers or the Baronage at Pennsic opening ceremonies. They are very silly and we love them.