Peerless Personages - a history

Many fine gentles have been associated with Dragons' Laire over the years. A  broad selection of such gentles is reflected in this history of past Coronets and Royal Peers, Champions, Members of the Sargeantry and, of course, our own home grown peers. Titles listed may not reflect current rank of individuals.

Royal Patrons:  In the early '90's. the crown of An Tir established a system of royal patrons to provide guidance and ceremonial functions for branches contemplating advancement and their smaller counterparts. Earl Sir Strider of Duramen and Countess Katheryn d hil Lorriel  were appointed Dragons' Laire's Royal Patrons in January, 1993 and served in that capacity until our elevation in June 1995 into a Barony.   

Our Elevation to Baronial Status at June Faire, 1995 ushered in a new era for Dragons' Laire. Both our responsibilities and privileges were increased. And for the first time we had our own representatives of the Crown in the persons of a Baron and Baroness, also referred to as the Coronets. The Coronets act as ceremonial heads of the branch and often  function as the spiritual heart of the branch in many unquantifiable ways.

Baron: For more on our current Baron and Baroness visit the Baronial Balcony

• H. L. James Douglass MacDougal, June '95 - Sept. '96.

• Don (H. L.) Jacques de Normandie, July '99 – May '00.

• Master Hrolaug Nilsen (O.P.), Sept. '00 -Jan '06

• H.E. Cedric Wlfraven Jan '06 - Present

 Baroness:

• H. L. Maria Isabella de Cordoba, June '95 - March '98.

• H. L. Siobhan ni Mathghamhana, July '99 -  May '00.

• Murakami Tsuruko, Sensei (O.L.), Sept. '00 - Jan '06

• H.E. Brighid Ross Jan '06 - Present

Viceroys: Circumstances sometimes lead to Coronets leaving office before their successor can be chosen. In such cases the Crown appoints Viceroys to fill the void.

      Marquessa Laurellen De Brandevin, OL  and Don Maestro Artimis De Montessori, OP, OL April '98 - July '99 and May '00 - Sept. '00.

 Baronial Champions: Champions are chosen in rigorous competitions. Entry is not limited to Baronial Citizens.  Victory bestows a place at the Baronial court and a responsibility to promote their area of endeavor within the Barony. For information on our Current Champions visit the Champion's Corner. And see A&S Championship Competition for a peek inside the competition.

HL Loric mac Lochlainn, wearing the regalia of the Archery Champion, 1999

Archery
    H. L. Bjorn Kolbjornsson (Shire elevated to Baronial) 10-94  
    H. L. Carleton of Oak 10-95
    Lord Alexander Gyory 10-96
    H. L. Red Angus of Soundstream 10-97
    H. L. Alaricus Simmonds 10-98
    H. L. Loegaire (Loric) mac Lochlainn 10-99
    Kashawn 10-00
    H. L. Alaricus Simmonds 10-01
    H. L. Andras Truemark 10-02
    H. L. Bjorn Kolbjornsson 10-03
    Lord Ronan MacCormick  8-04 (Last Chance was held in August this year)
    Kashawn 10-05 (Last Chance returned to Oct.)
    THL Alis inghean Ruaidhri 10-06

Arts & Sciences And see A&S Championship Competition for a peek inside the competition.
    H. L. Rycheza z Polska (Shire elevated to Baronial) 12-94
    H. L. Inga Calle 12-95
    H. L. Mateusz z Plocka 12-96
    H. L. Siobhan Ruadh Ni Mhathghamhna 12-98
    Lady Mariette Devienne 12-99
    H. L. Gwenllyen Potter 12-00
    Marquessa Laurellen De Brandevin, OL, 12-01,
    H. E. Siobhan ni Mathghamhna, Lancer, Courtier, 12-02
    H. E. Brighid Ross 2-04 (A&S Championship was moved from Yule to Candlemas 2004)
    Signora Altaliana de Segna  2-05 
    Lady Aelianora de Wintringham 2 -06

Bardic - The Bardic Championship was established at Yule 2004
     H.L. Antonia de Galicia 12- 04
     Signora Altaliana de Segna  12 - 05
     Master Arontius of Bygelswade 12-06

Outgoing Champion Baroness Siobhan ni Mathghamhna  shares some words of wisdom with the new Champion THL Brighid Ross. Candlemas 2004

Equestrian- date of the competition varies, sometimes held solo and sometimes in conjunction with other events as appropriate.
    Lord Philip Longfellow 96
    Mustapha Bin Habib 10-97
    Lady Aulaura of Soundstream 10-98
    H. L. Red Angus of Soundstream 10-99
   Agelos 10-00
   Agelos Evienence 7-02
   HL Donwenna La Marshall, 6-05
   Agelos Evienence 10-06

Heavy
    Duke Thorin Nilsen 6-94 (Shire elevated to Baronial)
    Squire Kurgen the Clumsy 6-95
    Squire Kurgen the Clumsy 6-96
    Jarl Hwulf Einarsson 6-97
    Sir Timothy ap Caradoc 6-98
    Sir Aden Carlysle 6-99
    Sir Kheron Azoz 6-00
    Sir Kheron Azoz 6-01
    His Grace Duke Skepti 6-02
    Sir Martin Le Harpur,  6-03
    Sir Skeggi Hrafensfuri. 6-04
    Sir Kjarten Daegersson, 6-05
    Sir Kristopher the Cambium of Duramen, 6- 06

An unidentified competitor faces off against Squire Morrigan Graham

Rapier 
    Lady Anya de Chaalis (Shire elevated to Baronial) 2-94
    Don Miguel Roberto DelGado de Corca 2-95
    Sgt. Aonghas Munro 2-96
    H. L. Jacques Louis de Normandie 2-97
    Sgt. Aonghas Munro 2-98
    H. L. Jacques Louis de Normandie 2-99
    Cadet Gawyn de Barclay 2-00
    Squire Morrigan Graham 2-01
    Cadet Gawyn de Barclay 2-02 
    Richard Thomas 2-03 , see a report on his experiences  Mermaids Tourney Report
    Don Rodrigo de Navarre 6-04 (Rapier Championship Tourney was moved from Candlemas to Junefaire in 2004)
    Mikhail Grigorev syn Verdereuskii, 6-05
    Durant Ramberti Caiaphas, 6-06
  

Thrown Weapons
    Lord Phydeaux of Aquaterra 10-00
    H. L. Cedric Wulfraven 10-01
   Arion the Wanderer 10-02
   Lord Klaufi Hafrssonn 10-03 
   H. E. Cedric Wulfraven 8-04
   Mikael Drakelaw 10-05

Youth Combat
   Dunkin of Doenuts. 8-04
   Dunkin of Doenuts. 10-05
   Dunkin of Doenuts. 10-06
 

The Dragon's Laire Peers *

* This list includes only those people who became peers while living in Dragon's Laire. They are the "home grown" peers. A number of other peers have enriched our branch, currently or in the past, but are not included here.

The Sarjeantry of Dragon's Laire: Membership in the Sarjeantry is achieved through a grueling multi-level testing of skills and knowledge. It also is based on a personal relationship of fealty and support with the Baroness.

•  H. L. Alaricus Simmonds, Sarjeant, 1996; 

•  H. L. Catelin Spenser of Newmarket, Gallant, 1996, Ret.

•  H. L. Richard of Sussex, Gallant, 1996, Ret.; 

•  H. L. Jacques Louis de Normandie, Gallant, 1996, Emer.

•  H. L. Siobhan ni Mathghamhana, Lancer, 1997; 

•  Y Spike, Gallant, 1997

•  Aonghas Munro, nka Squire Matthias van der Hyack, Sarjeant,1997

•  Lord Tyrus of Misty Haven, Gallant, 1997, Emer.

•  H. L. Eoin Piers, Yeoman, 1998, Ret.

•  H. L. Aluara Hazel, Courtier, 2001

•  H. E. Siobhan ni Mathghamhana, Courtier, 2002

• HL Donwenna Beast Healer, Lancer 2003, Emer.

• Mugain Brecc ignen Dungaile. Gallant  2004

• Richard Thomas, Gallant 2004

For a list of past officers consult the Officer Timeline.

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