If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the Baronials at risingwaters@gmail.com.
The Baronial Seats are the ceremonial leaders of the Barony, the Royals’ representatives within the group, and the Barony’s representatives to the other branches across the SCA.
Personae
Okimâw
Okimâw Mihko’s first event was Gwyll y Flam in September of 2023.
Okimâw Mihko Pîsim (pronounced mih-ko piisim; they/them), also known as Ren, is a Two-Spirit, First Nations (indigenous) North American.
Mihko Pîsim means “Red Sun” in Nêhiyawêwin (Cree spoken language) and is written ᒥᐢᑯ ᐲᓯᒼ in syllabics. This is the official registered name, though Ren is their colloquial name.
In reference to a title, it is appropriate to refer to Ren as: Okimâw Mihko, Okimâw, Ren, Their/Your Excellency. Preferred pronouns: they/them
Okimâw Mihko gave their oath of fealty in Nêhiyawêwin. The full oath and translation are available on the Ealdormere Wiki.
Umesaya Soukurou-rokui/Baronial Rhys of Anglesey
Umesaya-rokui/Rhys’s first event was a Mega Practice held in Rising Waters in the fall of 2019 and has served in the Barony in various roles before becoming Rising Waters’s co-Baronial.
Umesaya means “teahouse of the plum”, and they would be happy to discuss the origin of the name with you in person anytime! Umesaya-rokui also has an alternate persona that they use, Rhys of Anglesey, an Iron Age Welsh Druid.
Umesaya-rokui was born in the Muromachi period, the ninth male child of their family. At an early age, Umesaya was entrusted to a teahouse to learn the role of a kagema. Taken under the wing of a kindly patron, they flourished and thoroughly enjoy their role as, what the Western world would call, a courtesan (of sorts).
It is appropriate to refer to Umesaya/Rhys as: Umesaya-rokui, Umesaya Soukurou-rokui, Umesaya-dono, Baronial Rhys, Their/Your Excellency. Note that “-rokui” cannot be used as a stand-alone term of address and that “Umesaya” should not be used without a suffix, without permission, nor should they ever be addressed simply by their first name “Soukurou”. It is customary in Japanese to add an honourific to a person’s last name (Umesaya) unless the individual is a very close friend/family member. Preferred pronouns: they/them
Umesaya-rokui gave their oath of fealty in Japanese. The full oath an translation 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 Their Excellencies’s Court.
Armoured Combat: TBD
Thrown Weapons: lord Merrick of Wight
Fencing Combat: TBD
Archery: Lady Eydis Drifa
Arts and Sciences: TBD
Bardic Arts: TBD
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 Their Excellencies, to find out more about the Baronial Youth Corps, at risingwaters@gmail.com
Taxes
Taxes are due at Lady Mary, Spring 2026. They are as follows:
- Learn a thing (new skill/A&S etc) and tell us about it
- Teach a thing(Fighting course, A&S class, etc) and tell us about it
- Boast about a member of the barony
- Learn something about a culture other than your persona and teach us about it
- Perform a thing
Head of Retinue
lord Merrick of Wight is Their Excellencies’s appointed Head of Retinue. He is thrilled to help arrange retinue for Their Excellencies at events both local and Out-Of-Barony. Any interested individuals looking to serve in this capacity are encouraged to reach out to him via email.
Court Herald
lord Ciarán Gunne of Rising Waters (Tom Copping) is Their Excellencies’s appointed court herald. He is very open to help from any heralds at large, and supporting new heralds in the Barony.