Brendoken

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Brendoken is a Barony in the North Oaken Region of the Middle Kingdom.

Contents 1 Cantons, Shires and Marches 2 Brief History 3 Barons and Baronesses 4 Baronial Awards 5 Events 6 External Links

Cantons, Shires and Marches

The Marches of the Barony of Brendoken consist of:

• Alderford - Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties, Ohio
• Gwyntarian - Summit and Portage counties, Ohio
• Thistle - Medina and Wayne counties, Ohio
• Three Towers - Ashland, Crawford, Morrow and Richland counties, Ohio

Brief History

Its first seneschal was Wulfwen atte Belle; when she stepped down, Nigel fitz Maurice stepped into the leadership role. At the end of his time in office, Ailith Mackintosh became the third seneschal of the barony. During her administration, Brendoken was recognized as a shell barony by the Society on February 21, 2004. The first baron and baroness were Alexander of Hawkwood, and Catriona nicHugh Mclaey.

Under the leadership of Alexander and Catriona the fledgling barony grew and developed several traditions including Her Excellency holding a Baroness's tea at Pennsic and the emergence of the Brendoken Blades as an elite unit on the rapier field. Each year at Masque of Courtly Love the Barony celebrates its birthday and it was fitting that their first Baronial transition happened at that event, five years to the day of the creation of the Barony.

Barons and Baronesses

Brendoken Baronage

• February 21, 2004 to February 21, 2009 - Alexander of Hawkwood and Catriona nic Hugh McLaey
• February 21, 2009 to March 1, 2014 - Einar Blacklaar and Maerwyn of Warwick
• March 1, 2014 to Present - John Roslyn the Ox and Cerridwen verch Ioreword

Baronial Awards

While Brendoken does not as of yet have any officially registered awards, they have been giving their awards with temporary names.

• Order of the Star
• Order of the Heart of Brendoken
• Award of The Golden Alderleaf
• Award of The Golden Shield
• Award of The Golden Thistle
• Award of The Golden Tower
• Award of The Golden Acorn

Events

Brendoken holds several traditional events including:

• Masque of Courtly Love in mid to late february
• Brendokenfest (Baronial championships)
• Caina - a Middle Eastern themed event in the spring

External Links

Brendoken's website can be found here: http://brendoken.org/

Territories

Midrealm Baronies: Andelcrag, Ayreton, Brendoken, Carraig Ban, Cleftlands, Cynnabar, Donnershafen, Fenix, Flame, Flaming Gryphon, Illiton, Middle Marches, Northwoods, Red Spears, Rivenstar, Roaring Wastes, Shadowed Stars, Shattered Crystal, Sternfeld Midrealm Shires: Afonlyn, Altenberg, Aurea Ripae, Baile na Scolairi, Blackhawk, Caer Gwyn, Cuil Choluim, Dark River, Dragon's Vale, Dragonsmark, Eastwatch, Falcon's Quarry, Grenemere, Greyhope, Mynydd Seren, Narrental, Okenshield, Qal`at Ja`far, Ravenslake, Rivenvale, Riviere Constelle, Starleaf Gate, Steren Codha, Stormvale, Swordcliff, Talonval, White Waters Midrealm Cantons: Alderford, Border Keep, Brackendelve, Castell Gwent, Catteden, Dernehealde, Dun Traigh, Ealdnordwuda, Fearann na Criche, Foxvale, Gleann Iaruinn, Grey Gargoyles, Gwyntarian, Havenholde, Hawkes Keye, Hrothgeirsfjorthr, Lochmorrow, Marshes, Mugmort, Norborough, Nordheim, Oakford, Pferdestadt, Rimsholt, Rokkehealden, Thistle, Three Hills, Three Towers, Three Walls, Tirnewydd, Tree-Girt-Sea, Unicorn, Vanished Wood, WealdLake, Westmere, Winged Hills Other Territories: Riding: Hawkland Moor, College: Saint Brutus Incipient and Proto-Incipient: Auenwald, Austrigatt, Cetus, Grenemere, Woods End