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The Champions of Blatha an Oir
Lord Defender
The Lord Defender of the Barony is the Heavy armored combat champion. The title is awarded to the winner of the tournament held during the Lord Defender's Event each June. The first Lord Defender's Championship Tournament was held in October of AS XVIII / 1984. The tournament has been held annually since then. Two of the main requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Lord Defender is the Barony's Champion and stands behind the chairs during all official Court Functions. The Lord Defender can be identified by Champions Sword which he carries for the year he serves in this position. The position can only be held one year at a time since the Defender is in charge of running the tournament to select his successor. A person is able to hold the position a total of three times.
Archery Champion
The Archery Champion of the Barony is the title awarded to the winner of the Archery tournament held during the Lord Defender's Event each June. The competition for the Archery Defender was added during the second tournament in August AS XX / 1985. The Archery Defender is the Barony's Champion and stands behind the chairs during all official Court Functions. Two of the main requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Archery Champion can be identified by Champions bow and quiver and Blue archers hood which is carried for the year they serve in this position. The position can only be held one year at a time since the Champion is in charge of running the tournament to select their successor. At present there is no limit to the number of times a person can hold this position.
Arts & Sciences Champion
The Arts & Sciences Champion of the Barony is the title is awarded to the winner of the Arts & Sciences tournament held during the Lord Defender's Event each June. The competition for the Arts & Sciences Defender was also added during the second tournament in August AS XX / 1985.Two of the main requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Arts & Sciences Champion is the Barony's Champion and stands behind the chairs during all official Court Functions. The Arts & Sciences Champion can be identified by Champions Staff and Blue cloak which is carried for the year the person serves in this position. The position can only be held one year at a time since the Champion is in charge of running the tournament to select their successor. At present there is no limit to the number of times a person can hold this position. One of the requirements of the current defender is to add a special favor or symbol to the Champion's Staff during the year they serve and at the time of stepping down the Champion recites the legacy of the Staff and the significance of each of the symbols on it.
Shield of the Barony
The Shield of the Barony is the title awarded to the winner of the new heavy combat fighters tournament held on Sunday of the Lord Defender's Event. The competition for the Shield of the Barony was added in June of AS XXVI / 1991. The first and foremost requirement to compete in this tournament is that the fighter have been fighting for less than three years and have never won another tournament. In addition the requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Shield of the Barony can be identified by the round shield with the Boss ornamented by the Baronial Crossed Daffodils that he carries during the year he holds the position. The position can only be held one year due to the requirement that those who enter can never have won a tournament and the Champion is in charge of running the tournament to select their successor.
Rapier Champion
The Rapier Champion of the Barony is the Fencing combat champion. The title is awarded to the winner of the tournament held during the Lord Defender's Event each June. The competition for the Rapier Defender was added in June of AS VII / 1992. Two of the main requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Rapier Defender is the Baroness Champion and stands behind the Baroness chair during all official Court Functions. The Rapier Champion can be identified by Champions Rapier and Blue cloak which he carries for the year he serves in this position. The position can only be held one year at a time since the Champion is in charge of running the tournament to select his successor. At present there is no limit to the number of times a person can hold this position.
Thrown Weapons Champion
The Thrown Weapons Champion of the Barony is the title awarded to the winner of the Thrown Weapons tournament held during the Lord Defender's Event each June. The competition for Thrown Weapons Champion was added in August AS XXXV / 2000. Two of the main requirement for this champion is that they be willing to swear an Oath of Fealty to the Coronets and that they be available to conduct the following years tournament. The Thrown Weapons Defender is the Barony's Champion and stands behind the chairs during all official Court Functions. The Thrown Weapons Champion can be identified by Champions Axe (which is actually being made at the present time and will be a Damascus axe head carried in a fancy belt holder) which is carried for the year they serve in this position. The position can only be held one year at a time since the Champion is in charge of running the tournament to select their successor. At present there is no limit to the number of times a person can hold this position.
Baronial Page
The Baronial Page is chosen each year during the Lord Defender's event. The competition for Baronial Page was also added in August AS XXXV / 2000.The job of the Page is to assist the Baronial Coronets during the year of their office. The Page is chosen from a group of youngsters who compete for the job by following specific instructions and completing specific tasks that reflect jobs they may be called upon to do during their tenure as Page. This competition is open to youngsters age 10 and up since some maturity is required for the job. As with the other Champions the new Page is chosen in the competition designed by the outgoing Page.
List of the Champions of the Barony
The First Lord Defender's Tournament was held on October 1 AS XVIII / 1984. Blatha An Oir's first Lord Defender was Sir Garan Darkwolf.
Current and Previous Champions of Blatha an Oir
June AS XLIV / 2009
Lord Defender - Sir Gernon Valletort du Harfleur
Archery Champion - Elsbeth de Shropshire
Arts & Sciences Champion - Katheryn de Gonneville
Shield of the Barony - Warrin Fletcher
Rapier Champion - Thorbjorn Asknii
Thrown Weapons Champion - Haavik Rubenstein
Pages - Reyna ap Berwyn & Ian McClaire
June AS XLIII / 2008
Lord Defender - Gavin Mac Findlay
Archery Champion - Bjorn Tjorkillson
Arts & Sciences Champion - Isabella de Wallingford
Shield of the Barony - Alasdair Mac Roibert
Rapier Champion - Jonheather Askniisdottir
Thrown Weapons Champion - Ivan Beohaven
Pages -
June AS XLII / 2007
Lord Defender - Sir Gernon Valletort du Harfleur
Archery Champion - Elsbeth de Shropshire
Arts & Sciences Champion - Annaka Poznanska
Shield of the Barony - Berwyn ap Ulric
Rapier Champion - Ulrich Morgan
Thrown Weapons Champion - Haavik Rubenstein
Page - Rayna ap Berwyn
June AS XLI / 2006
Lord Defender - Gavin Mac Findlay
Archery Champion - Charles de Beaumont
Arts & Sciences Champion - None
Shield of the Barony - Eoghan O'Caireallain
Rapier Champion - Verith de Prendergast
Thrown Weapons Champion
Page
June AS XL / 2005
Lord Defender - Sir Gernon Valletort du Harfleur
Archery Champion - Eric MacLost
Arts & Sciences Champion - Agnés berengarii de girona
Shield of the Barony - Jazod
Rapier Champion - Thorbjorn
Thrown Weapons Champion - Jared Cook
Page
June AS XXXIX / 2004
Lord Defender - Ulfgar Skeildbitter
Archery Champion - William MacIntoish
Arts & Sciences Champion - Rebecca Bellini de la Salici a Invernale
Shield of the Barony - Richard Dragun
Rapier Champion - Christopher Stanley
Thrown Weapons Champion - Clarion atte Calle
Page - Killian of House Kraken
June AS XXXVIII / 2003
Lord Defender - Kjartan Daegarson
Archery Champion - Charles de Beaumont
Arts & Sciences Champion - Joya Cedarholt
Shield of the Barony - Einar Leifsson
Rapier Champion - Cameron of Clan Stewart
Thrown Weapons - Stevyn Cyneburth
Page(s) - Samantha Longtooth
Yokozashi Kyoko
June AS XXXVII / 2002
Lord Defender - Ulfgar Skjeldbitter (aka Ian Bjornson)
Archery Champion - Thorbjorn
Arts & Sciences Champion - Nettie MacLost de Beaumont
Shield of the Barony - Mukai Shinjii
Rapier Champion - Daniel Snowlock
Thrown Weapons - Baron Julian Farnsworth
Page - Deirdre
June AS XXXVI / 2001
Lord Defender - Hengis Helgison
Archery Champion - Catharina de Rossa
Arts & Sciences Champion - Miyamoto no Akikonomu
Shield of the Barony - Gavin McKinley and Valmont de Beaumont
Rapier Champion - Daniel McTavis
Thrown Weapons - James Reardon
Page - Alexandros Athenos
August 13 AS XXXV / 2000
Lord Defender - Ian Bjornson
Archery Champion - Mikhail Haverinen
Arts & Sciences Champion - Katheryn de Gonneville
Shield of the Barony - Vince McGern
Rapier Champion - Tyrus of Mistyhaven
Thrown Weapons - Ceric Wlfravon (Premier)
Page - Arianne Morain (Premier)
June 11 AS XXIV / 1999
Lord Defender - Sven RedBeard
Archery Champion - Tayodric
Arts & Sciences Champion - Guiseppe
Rapier Champion - Indigo
June 14 AS XXIII /1998
Lord Defender - Leith Dal gCais
Archery Champion - Erik MacLost
Arts & Sciences Champion - Ana the Gypsy
Shield of the Barony - Sean O'Shea
Rapier Champion - Conal MacLaren
June 15 AS XXXII / 1997
Lord Defender - Sven RedBeard
Archery Champion - Sara de Bonneville
Arts & Sciences Champion - Loehtghar Galobchar
Rapier Champion - Ewen MacLaren
August 4 AS XXXI / 1996
Lord Defender - Loehtghar Galobchar
Archery Champion - Eric MacLost and Alan Fletcher
Arts & Sciences Champion - Melusine d'Argent
Rapier Champion - Diana Maclaulan
June 11 AS XXX / 1995
Lord Defender - Sven RedBeard
Archery Champion - John Bowslayer
Arts & Sciences Champion - Radya Laksmi
Shield of the Barony - Conal Maclaulan of Lochinvar
Rapier Champion - Ewen MacLaren
June 19 AS XXIX / 1994
Lord Defender - Leith An Amhrenai dl gCais
Archery Champion - Andras Truemark
Arts & Sciences Champion - Shawna Kerr of Devonshire
Shield of the Barony - Childbert
Rapier Champion - Sebastian de Caen
June 20 AS XXVIII / 1993
Lord Defender - Hathawulf Spearbreaker
Archery Champion - Jorge the Bowmaster
Arts & Sciences Champion - Viscountess Laurellen
Shield of the Barony - Theron
Rapier Champion - Sir Raphael the Rogue
June 7 AS XXVII / 1992
Lord Defender - Walram von Laufenberg
Archery Champion - Eric de Dragon's Laire
Arts & Sciences Champion - Alisaundra ni Feidhleimeidh dal gCais
Shield of the Barony - Peregon Ross
Rapier Champion - Artimis de Montessori (Premier)
June 16 AS XXVI / 1991
Lord Defender - Hathawulf Spearbreaker
Archery Champion - Juan Carlos
Arts & Sciences Champion - Artimis de Montessori
Shield of the Barony - Ian Cameron (Premier)
June 17 AS XXV / 1990
Lord Defender - Haakon Haukarson
Archery Champion - Jamie Blackrose
Arts & Sciences Champion - Aileen de Courtney
June 18 AS XXIV / 1989
Lord Defender - Sir Valtorr of Oslo
Archery Champion - Julian Farnsworth
Arts & Sciences Champion - Tessella of Silvershadow
June 26 AS XXIII / 1988
Lord Defender - Douglas of Kingston
Archery Champion - Wolfgar Ironwolf
Arts & Sciences Champion - Eleonore of Eccleshall
June 28 AS XXII / 1987
Lord Defender - Valtorr of Oslo
Archery Champion - Julian Farnsworth
Arts & Sciences Champion - Margaret of Ayre
June 29 AS XXI / 1986
Lord Defender - Sir Garan Darkwolf
Archery Champion - Sir Gerhard Kendal
Arts & Sciences Champion - Anna of Cleavages
August 11 AS XX / 1985
Lord Defender - Clifford Bardic
Archery Champion - Baldwin (Premier)
Arts & Sciences Champion - Elidh nic Alpin (Premier)
Created on 02/17/2009 08:26 PM by baoadmin
Updated on 08/31/2009 09:09 AM by baoadmin
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