If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Baroness at risingwaters@gmail.com.

Persona

The Baroness is the ceremonial leader of the Barony, the King and Queen’s representative within the group, and the Barony’s representative to the other branches across the SCA.  Her tenure began in September 2019, throughout the pandemic to today. This role is a labour of love, and cannot be done without the service and support of many, including the Baronial officers, friends of Rising Waters, and household members. She will step down at the Baronial investiture to give way to new leaders in the Barony in September 2025.

Baroness Sciath is a lady from the late 13th century lowlands of Scotland, living near to the Firth of Clyde, with her Lord husband, Ieuan ap Gwyllym and son, Raven. Further details are available on the Ealdormere Wiki.

Champions of the Barony

Baronial champions represent the finest the Barony has to offer. Champions are charged to defend the honour of Her Excellency Rising Waters, the populace, and the Kingdom, whenever called upon to do so. During their tenure, champions are granted the right to wear and use the regalia of their position, and stand in Her Excellency’s Court.

Armoured Combat: Lord Iustus di Cordoba

Thrown Weapons: Lord Jotun Bjorn

Fencing Combat: Sir Richard Larmer

Archery: Lady Eydis Drifa

Arts and Sciences: Tiarna Corcrán Halftroll

Bardic Arts: HE Baron Valdr Jarnsmithr

Youth Champion: TBD

Baronial Youth Corps

This program is for youth in Our Barony, aged 7 to 17, is intended to foster youth in services, combat arts, and Arts & Sciences by providing them with the opportunity for to learn and demonstrate chivalry, honor, responsibility, courtesy, leadership and passion for history.  Contact Her Excellency Sciath, to find out more about the Baronial Youth Corps, at risingwaters@gmail.com

Taxes – Due at Lady Mary, 2024

This year’s tax is a challenge to learn a new skill – which may be for an arts and sciences interest or project, or for service projects – and let Her Excellency know of your new knowledge.

Court Herald

Lord Ieuan ap Gwylym (Stuart Crump) is Her Excellency’s appointed court herald. He is very open to help from any heralds at large, and supporting new heralds in the Barony.