The Champions of Lions Gate

Twice a year, competitions are held within the Barony to choose our Champions. Heavy Combat, Rapier Combat and Archery Championships are held in the summer, while the Arts & Science and the Bardic Championships are held in the Spring. The Champions each wear a Champions’ belt, and receive further regalia depending on their field. They swear an oath of fealty to the Baron and Baroness, and hold a place in court. At the end of their term of service, Champions are entered into The Order of the Lion’s Fang.

Current Champions

  • Archery, Combat Champion
    Giuliana da Castiglione (Aug 3, 2025; AS 60)
  • Archery, Target Champion
    Kheron Azov (May 24, 2025; AS 60)
  • Archery, Golden Bolt
    HL Seamus MacDonald of Skye (April 20, 2024; AS 58)
  • Arts & Sciences Champion
    HL Elspeth Selwode of Wilton (April 5, 2025; AS 59)
  • Bardic Champion
    Lady Tova Tolisdottir (April 5, 2025; AS 59)
  • Cut & Thrust Champion
    Kian O’Ruadhri (November 15, 2025; AS 60)
  • Games Champion
    Lord Lokki inn Helgi (April 5, 2025; AS 59)
  • Heavy Combat Champion
    Beorn Bjulfrsson (May 30, 2025; AS 60)
  • Rapier Combat Champion
    Cailean McQuarrie (May 30, 2025; AS 60)
  • Thrown Weapons Champion
    Everard of Lions Gate (May 24, 2025; AS 60)
  • Youth Combat Champion
    Xander Havorcson (Nov 18, 2018; AS 53)

The Baroness’ Inspirations

The Baroness regularly recognizes members of the populace that inspire her through their deeds and words. A token of her choosing is worn by those she recognizes for a period of six months until it is time for another to be chosen. Traditional disciplines recognized are Heavy Combat, Archery, Rapier, Service, Arts and Sciences, and – more recently – Equestrian activities. However, the Baroness may choose not to recognize any of this list or may add new Inspirations as she wishes. Previous Inspirations can be found on the Awards page.

Current Inspirations

(November 15 2025; AS 60)

  • Archery
    HL Sara la Rosa
  • Arts and Sciences
    HL Curtis of Rumm
  • Bardic
    Lady Gwenllian Froste
  • Heavy Combat
    Sigga of Lions Gate
  • Rapier
    Fiora Zorzi
  • Service
    Lady Ellen Foirinn
  • Thrown Weapons
    Everard Dyer