The Baronial Champions
Champions have each won a competition in their chosen area. They have sworn an oath of fealty to the Baron and Baroness and become a member of Their Court. Champions are expected to stand behind the thrones in representation of their title in Baronial Courts.
The Champions bear the regalia of their position until a successor is determined and are required to return it at the next Champions tournament.
The Baronial Championships traditionally take place at Celtic Revolt.
These are the current Champions for the Barony as of May 2024:
Heavy Combat: Sir Nicholas de Beaumont
Arts & Sciences: Honorable Lady Lilion Jane Godwin
Bardic: Honorable Lady Sulawan bint Morgaina
Thrown Weapons: Honorable Lord Deorwine aet Earneleia
Cut & Thrust: Honorable Lord Zornhut Rosenbau
Rapier: Honorable Lady ‘Izza al Dimashkiyya
Archery: Master Will Fletcher
From our Customaries:
CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
15.8. A Champions Tournament will be held annually. The victors will be proclaimed the current Champions of Wealdsmere.
15.9. The Champions will take an Oath to defend, protect, and honorably represent Wealdsmere at all times.
15.10. During their term, the Champion shall have the right to wear the Champions regalia of Wealdsmere.
15.11. At the end of their term, the Champions will receive commemoration of their term as a Champion of Wealdsmere.
CHAMPIONS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
15.12. All Champions are expected to promote and foster their chosen discipline within the Barony during their reign as Champion, and to act as goodwill ambassadors for Wealdsmere when abroad.
15.13. Champions are expected to attend Baronial Courts and stand behind the thrones in representation of their status as Champions in their chosen disciplines.
15.14. Champions are expected to work with the Event Steward to organize their respective competitions at the event at which they step down.
