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
Caitrin ni Cingeadh (Aug 18, 2024; AS 59) - Archery, Target Champion
Lady Thorey Thorkelsdottir (September 1, 2024; AS 59) - 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
Wu Chi (November, 2024; AS 59) - 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
James Wolfden (April 29, 2023; AS 57) - Youth Combat Champion
Xander Havorcson (Nov 18, 2018; AS 53) - Archery – Bridget of Kilkenny
- Arts and Sciences – Allegra of Lions Gate
- Bardic – Katarzyna
- Heavy Combat – Acherea Levesque
- Rapier – Elisabeth Ataide
- Service – Þórbjorn of Lions Gate
- Thrown Weapons – Desdemona
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.