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 20, 2022; AS 57) - Archery, Target Champion
Gunnar Stigandsson (May 7, 2022; AS 57) - Arts & Sciences Champion
Nereugei Kitad-un (Apr 16, 2022; AS 56) - Bardic Champion
Jameson Wheeler (April 16, 2022; AS 56) - Cut & Thrust Champion
Kian O’Ruadhri (Nov 19, 2022; AS 57) - Games Champion
Mikhail Kurganovic (April 16, 2022; AS 56) - Heavy Combat Champion
William MacBrennan (May 7, 2022; AS 57) - Rapier Combat Champion
Marcus of Thornwold (May 7, 2022; AS 57) - Thrown Weapons Champion
Gunnar Stigandsson (May 7, 2022; AS 57) - 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 19, 2022)
- Archery
Mistress Agnes Scherer - Arts and Sciences
HL Malyss Makneile - Bardic
HL Elspeth Farre - Heavy Combat
Fionnguala inghean ui Murchaidh - Service
Saethryth de Apelaia - Thrown Weapons
HL Jaqueline LeFleur - Youth
Perigrina Drakker