From The Chronicler

It is with sadness that I must open by sharing news of Baron Taern’s passing earlier this month. Taern was kind, generous, and a loyal friend to many. Amongst other service, Taern served as Ben Dunfirth’s baron from 2012-2016, and will be greatly missed both within our society and beyond. An obituary can be found here: Baron Taern’s obituary

It has been a busy fall for the barony, with Huntsman’s Harvest again drawing a crowd of over two hundred to the barony’s lands. Spread across the day were sandwich-themed tournaments to please His Majesty, and archers and thrown weapons ranges hosted the respective Order of the Mark vigilants Magistra Nika and (now) Master Iohn Spooner. Beyond Huntsman’s, members of the barony travelled to events in our cousin baronies across the kingdom.

Finally: I am still looking for a deputy to assist with the newsletter and potentially take it over in the future. Helping out could mean taking photos, putting together features, or helping make everything fit together page. If you’re interested, you can reach out to me in person or at the chronicler’s e-mail address, bdchronicler@gmail.com.

Dutifully,
Ascelyn, Ben Dunfirth Chronicler

Ben Dunfirth Armorial

On a personal note, at Wassail I announced my challenge for entry into the White Wolf Fian, Ealdormere’s ancient order of artists, researchers, and craftspeople. I will be preparing an armorial containing the arms of current and past members of the barony.

If you would like to be included in the armorial, you can sign up at the link below:

Dutifully,
Ascelyn, Ben Dunfirth Chronicler

Baronial Recognition

The following member of the barony were recognized by Their Excellencies Baroness Meredyth & Baron Jørgen at Huntsman’s Harvest, October 4th, 2025.

  • Lord Endo of House Okami: Award of the Boar’s Tusk
  • Lady Mabel of Ben Dunfirth: Award of the Boar’s Tusk
  • The Barbarian Household: Horn of Ben Dunfirth
  • Dominus Howell James of Town’s End: Cloak of Ben Dunfirth

Royal Recognition

The following member of the barony have had their skill and virtue recognized by Ealdormere’s royals, and been awarded accordingly:

  • Lady Helena Wanamaker: Award of Arms
  • Amany: Award of Arms
  • Lady Vivian of Ben Dunfirth: Award of the Maiden’s Heart, Award of the Scarlet Banner
  • Lord Cavan of Ben Dunfirth: Award of the Scarlet Banner
  • Master Iohn Spooner: Order of the Mark
  • Lord Endo of House Okami: Award of Arms
  • Dominus Howell James of Town’s End: Award of Orion
  • Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth, Armiger: Award of the Maiden’s Heart

What’s happening?

Baronial Meetings

There will be no baronial meeting or fight practice on December 29th and January 5th. We will resume on January 12th.

Full schedule can be found on the Martial Activities page.

Weekly Meetings & Fight Practice

Stoney Creek Optimist Club
890 Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8G 5E5
7:00–9:30 PM

Other upcoming events

For the full newsletter and more information on upcoming events, please download the PDF newsletter below!