Dear friends of the arts,

The West has always been a home to creativity, and every one of you helps keep that fire bright. Whether your art is grand or humble, polished or still in progress, it has value and it has a place here.

We invite you to show what you’ve been working on, support one another, and celebrate the incredible variety of skills that make our Kingdom unique. Your art matters. Your voice matters. And this community is richer because of what you create.

Your presence and your works are sought to enrich our gatherings and uplift our spirits. Whether your craft lies in the meticulous, the scholarly, the whimsical, or the wondrous, we invite you to display, demonstrate, and inspire.

Let the halls of our Kingdom ring with creativity and skill. 

Join us for the next installment of the Western Artificer competition rounds!  

The competition cycle begins each year at June Crown and continues through the following Arts & Sciences Tournament.  

Entrants compete for the West Kingdom A&S Champion position by submitting a minimum of 9 entries throughout the competition year, with at least one entry in each of the following categories:

Ephemeral Art: An art that will last a short time. This includes a song, dance, food, drink, or anything else consumable.

Materials: The constituent parts of a competition. This includes the parts of a period piece of poetry, the items needed to make a sword, even the processed clay for a cup.  

Permanent Art: Something that is going to be long lasting, like a tool, a garment, a book etc. 

Research: Topics will range based on this years topics. A research paper should be 3-10 pages, with a bibliography.  It should include a premise, supporting facts and a conclusion. We aren't looking for a college thesis but a paper showing you had a question, explored the topic and came to a conclusion. 

Greetings Unto the Populace of the West from the Kingdom Wooden Spoon Minister,

Spring Crown is just around the corner, I am giving you an early look into the theme. 

 The themed ingredient will be any medieval spring greens.

  There are a wide variety of spring greens for you to choose from.  No written documentation is required, but please be prepared to tell us a little about your dish, what inspired it, and what went in it.

  I hope to have the competition in or near the A&S pavilion, 30 minutes after the heavy finals. 

 Please bring your best dish and be prepared to talk about it with the other competitors.  I look forward to seeing the many fantastic dishes everyone created and finding out what brought you all joy.

Many blessings,

Rowan Buchanan

Good gentles, prepare to take the floor!

Under the guidance of our skilled dance leaders, we invite all to partake in the merriment of courtly dance. Whether you know every step or none at all, come join the circle, no partner, experience, or fearlessness required, only a willing spirit. 

Follow the sound of song! During the breaks between courts and late into the night, gather ‘round for Bardic, where tales are told, songs are sung, and all are welcome to share or simply bask in the joy of music and merriment.

Hello good Gentles!

We challenge our brewers to bring a contribution exploring recipes that were thought to provide health benefits or healing. Thinkof things like British Barley Water, the kombucha-style teas used in Ancient China, or recipes using Japanese miso or natto. Try making a Middle-Eastern kefir, or Peruvian masato. Think about ingredients that were easier to digest, or reduced discomfort in the stomach or throat, or counteracted feelings of weakness during scarce seasons!  As always, make sure to label all ingredients and be prepared to share your inspiration or thought process.

We hope to meet or near the A&S pavilion about 1 hour after the heavy finals. 

P.s.  Bring your ID card please we will be checking! 

Questions ? Reach out to Maud Syon Teste @ Mads.of.the.mists@gmail.com

Cernach Hroresson Vigil

On the Eric on Friday night ~ Joels Tavern

As twilight settles and the day’s clamor gives way to firelight and quiet voices, the populace is called to gather upon the Eric for the Vigil of Cernach Hroresson. In keeping with the old traditions, this shall be a night of watchfulness, reflection, and fellowship, where stories are shared, counsel is offered, and the deeds of days past are remembered among friends and kin.

All who would lend their presence are welcome

Whether to speak wisdom, share laughter, or simply sit in companionable silence beneath the evening sky.

 Come bear witness to this moment of passage and honor, and stand beside one who prepares to walk the next step of their journey.

Refreshments, snacks, and drinks shall be provided to sustain those who keep the vigil, that none may stand watch hungry nor without good cheer as the night unfolds.

40th Anniversary Whiteshield Event Fundraisers

Good gentles,

 The Barony of Darkwood invites all travelers to partake in a Fundraiser Breakfast 

oSaturday morning from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 

or 

(until the kitchens are emptied by hungry nobles)

 Warm and cold beverages, hearty instant oatmeal, and an assortment of pastry delights

These shall be offered to fortify you for the day’s adventures. 

A donation in cash or personal check is humbly requested in support of the Following years

 40th Anniversary Whiteshield Event (electronic payment cannot be accepted).

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Additionally, 

The Barony shall gather bottles and cans 

throughout the event to aid in funding the celebration

 Two collection receptacles may be found at the Baronial sunshade 

Lend your support, lighten your camp, and help keep the lands fair and free of waste!

 Strawberry Party 

Hosted by 

Dutchess Annora Raines 

Saturday Night 

location to be announced

  21st Birthday of Phoenix Dragoslav

Hosted by

Rew Payne

Saturday Night 

location to be announced

Flock ye to the archery range for a delightfully woolly challenge! 

Expect sheep-themed targets, mischievous wolves, team antics, and even a few balloons meeting their dramatic fate. 

Whether you come as part of the pack or to defend the flock, laughter and lighthearted rivalry are guaranteed.

Follow the link below for the full details and join the merriment!

Archery