Barony of Atenveldt History

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Information
Resides: Barony of Atenveldt
Status: Active
Heraldry
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The Barony of Atenveldt started in 1969. The Barony encompasses the Central Phoenix Metropolitan Area.

From humble beginnings

The idea for the SCA began with a Grand Tournament on May 1st, 1966 in Berkeley, California.  By 1969 there were three kingdoms in the SCA, the West, Middle, and East kingdoms. Following the first grand tournament, an active chapter was formed in the Phoenix metropolitan area.  The Phoenix group chose to name themselves after the sun god, Aton, and velt, for land, now known as Atenveldt, the “land of the sun.”

In December, 1969, the Kingdom of the West created the very first barony in the SCA, the Barony of Atenveldt.  The Barony of Atenveldt held its first official tournament on December 7, 1969.  On April 12, 1970, Atenveldt became the first principality of the SCA, and the Barony continued, but as part of this new principality.  In January, 1971, Atenveldt became the fourth kingdom of the SCA, stretching at one point from roughly Mexico to Montana, from the Colorado River on the Arizona border to the Atlantic Ocean!  The Barony of Atenveldt has continued since those early days, which is why it is known as the Premier Barony of the Known World.[1]

Baronial Motto

“Nobilitatis, honorem, et gaudium vite“.  The direct translation is “Nobility, Honor, and Joy of Life” To Us, The Dream, Game, or Society is all about the magic.  The main components of that magic are being noble, living and acting with honor, and last, but most definately not least, fun. Since in latin there is no direct transation of the word “fun”, “the joy of life” seemed to fit well.

Awards

All award information and charters here.

Recommend a populace member of the Barony of Atenveldt for an award here.

List of Barons and Baronesses

Reign # Baron Baroness Investiture Step Down
26 (Bey) Ra'id ibn al-Za'rur Morgaine Rhys ap Gruffydd 12/07/2024
25 Nikolaus von Erlach Valdis Skarpa 10/16/2021 12/07/2024
24 Nudd MacPherson Emelyn Fraser 04/08/2017 10/16/2021
23 (Vicaress) Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova 10/30/2016 04/08/2017
22 Seelos Massman Fiordalisa Elena di Tomasso 04/28/2012 10/30/2016
21 Edward de Foxton Annalies Katerina Schneider 09/12/2009 04/28/2012
20 Otto Langhorn von Baden Lisabetta Bartolomeo Zanca 09/09/2006 09/12/2009
19 Rhys ap Trahaearn Edine Fairfield 01/01/2004 09/09/2006
18 William Flanagan Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova 12/31/2001 01/01/2004
17 Edric of Saint Michaels Mount Aurora de Ivory 06/01/2001 12/31/2001
16 (Vicar) Deaton Claymore (Vicaress) Gretchen Gwynhwyfar 01/01/2001 06/01/2001
15 Edric of Saint Michaels Mount Aurora de Ivory 12/31/1999 01/01/2001
14 Gerald the Inverter of Kilkenny Catlin Lindsay 01/01/1999 12/31/1999
13 Otto Langhorn von Baden Linotte Lemaitre 01/01/1998 01/01/1999
12 Robin Huxley of Land's End Penelope Dowell of Avonsford 01/01/1994 01/01/1998
11 Gerald the Inverter of Kilkenny Jochi Guardian of the Night 01/01/1992 01/01/1994
10 Gerald the Inverter of Kilkenny 10/01/1989 01/01/1992
9 (Vicar) Denis of the Titans 01/01/1989 10/01/1989
8 Johnathan Crusadene Whitewolf 01/01/1986 01/01/1989
7 Johnathan Crusadene Whitewolf Kathryn du Vent de Mer of Whitewolfe 01/28/1984 01/01/1986
6 Joseph the Good Alianora da Lyshåret 01/01/1982 01/28/1984
5 Bartholomew of Wolfetwain Melissa of Greenbranch 01/01/1981 01/01/1982
4 Terans den Sjofarende Kate Philippa oShion 01/01/1980 01/01/1981
3 Ivan du Grae Kathleen MacChluarain, the Pure 01/01/1979 01/01/1980
2 (Vicar) Charles of the JACs (Vicaress) Vassillissa Koshkovna Nadhodchivaya 01/01/1978 01/01/1979
1 Michael of Moria (Founding Baron) 06/16/1969 01/01/1977

List of Prior Champions

Champions 2023-2024

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Li Su Jie zhufu
Archery Champion Lord Daibhidh mac Dubhghaill of Glasgow
Bardic Champion Master Ra’id Ibn Al Za’rur
Armored Combat Champion Lord Mitsuhide Shinjiro
Rapier Champion Baron Blaise Makkynnay
Thrown Weapons Champion Lord Hamish the Hunter
Youth Archery Champion
Youth Bardic Champion
Youth Thrown Weapons Champion

Champions 2022-2023

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Soenaid Inghean ui Mordha
Archery Champion
Bardic Champion Mabilia Dwn
Armored Combat Champion Charles the Bear
Rapier Champion Siraj Farhadzedah
Thrown Weapons Champion
Youth Archery Champion
Youth Bardic Champion
Youth Thrown Weapons Champion

Champions 2021-2022

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Mistress Caoilfhionn of Mons Tonitrus
Archery Champion Lady Orianna Aethulwulf
Bardic Champion Lady Donwenna Dwn
Armored Combat Champion Lady Thora Gyldir
Rapier Champion Lord Armand Grandier
Thrown Weapons Champion Lord Uilliam O'Dhubhagain
Youth Archery Champion M'lord Hamish the Hunter
Youth Bardic Champion vacant
Youth Thrown Weapons Champion M'lord Hamish the Hunter

Champions 2019-2021

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Duchess Lyn of Whitewolfe
Archery Champion Master Jean Andre Boeye
Bardic Champion Lady Fíne ingen Uí Chellaig
Armored Combat Champion Lord Rainulf Lion
Rapier Champion Master Ritchyrd McUath
Thrown Weapons Champion Lady Elizabeth Redfern
Youth Archery Champion M'lord Hamish the Hunter
Youth Bardic Champion Lady Kharington Fraser
Youth Thrown Weapons Champion M'lordHamish the Hunter

Champions 2018 - 2019

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lord Thome Spyle Syngere
Archery Champion Master Jean Andre Boeye
Bardic Champion Shamless of The Red Hands Tribe
Armored Combat Champion Devorix Catumari
Rapier Champion Master Ritchyrd McUath
Thrown Weapons Champion Uilliam O'Dubhagain
Youth Archery Champion M'lord Hamish the Hunter
Youth Bardic Champion Lady Kharington Fraser
Youth Thrown Weapons Champion M'lordHamish the Hunter

Champions 2017 - 2018

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Ceridwen verch Dykin
Archery Champion Lord John Feathervane
Bardic Champion M'lady Lovey of the Red Hands Tribe
Armored Combat Champion Lord Grigor Montgomery
Rapier Champion Lord Duncan Aaron of Windermere
Thrown Weapons Champion Master Jean Andre Boeye
Youth Combat Champion M'lord Amos of Sundragon
Youth Bardic Champion M'lady Emma of Sundragon

Champions 2016 - 2017

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Enia al-Andaluslyya
Archery Champion Lady Edeline de Diekirche
Bardic Champion Lord Tiberius Nautius Josephus Africanus
Armored Combat Champion M'lord Sutton de Grae
Rapier Champion Lord Mecurio da Spin
Thrown Weapons Champion Lord Chadwyke von Mangold
Youth Combat Champion M'lady Allianora
Youth Bardic Champion M'lady Kharington Fraser
Youth Archery Champion M'lord Magnus

Champions 2015 - 2016

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Aoife inghean Oisin
Archery Champion Master Jean Andre Boeye
Bardic Champion M'lord Maine of Galway
Armored Combat Champion Lord Chadwyke von Mangold
Rapier Champion Master Ritchyrd McUath
Thrown Weapons Champion Lord Chadwyke von Mangold

Champions 2014 - 2015

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Auelyn Spyle Syngere
Archery Champion Lady Edeline de Diekirche
Bardic Champion M'lady Alexandra Koressina
Armored Combat Champion M'lord Triston De Grey
Rapier Champion Lord Wade Greenwall
Thrown Weapons Champion M'lord Gerrick of Edinburg
Youth Combat Champion Micha
Youth Archery Champion M'lady Atalie of Edinburg
Youth Bardic Champion M'lady Dawn Greenwall

Champions 2013 - 2014

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Master Ritchyrd McUath
Archery Champion Master Jean Andre Boeye
Bardic Champion Catheyn Silvestrov
Armored Combat Champion Caell Robertson
Rapier Champion Duncan McKinney
Thrown Weapons Champion Jerome the True
Youth Archery Champion Amber
Youth Combat Champion Ariana

Champions 2012 - 2013

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Aoife inghean Oisin
Archery Champion Sveinbiorn Halbiornson
Bardic Champion The Pfryed Pipers
Armored Combat Champion Mitsuhide Shinjiro
Rapier Champion Alice of Atenveldt
Youth Archery Champion Atalie Peare
Youth Combat Champion M'lord Jacobe (no challengers)

Champions 2011 - 2012

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Bannthegn Lisabetta Bartolomeo Zanca
Armored Combat Champion Lord Pelagius de Ball
Rapier Champion Master Ritchyrd McUath
Archery Champion Merewyn of Eddington
Bardic Champion Lark

Champions 2010 - 2011

Title Champion
Arts & Sciences Champion Lady Kirsten Maria Matz
Armored Combat Champion Sir Kazemir Valentov
Rapier Champion Lord Marco
Archery Champion Jerome the True
Bardic Champion Dawn Silver Rose
Youth Combat Champion Alexandria Julilia Britainicus

Sources

  1. With information from Atenveldt, As I Knew It, by Duke Arthur of Lockehaven, Barony of Atenveldt 50th Anniversary Edition.