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Far Isles

2008-11-23T09:27:42Z

Langswerd:

The '''Far Isles Medieval Society''' is a historical [[re-enactment]] society based in the [[UK]], covering the [[period]] 500 to 1600 AD, that is from the [[Dark Ages]] to shortly before the [[English Civil War]]. The society is in its 25th year and, although it was initially a part of the [[US]]-based [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], it has been independent for most of that period. Most of the membership is based around the South-East of [[England]], but with other members elsewhere in the country. [[Revel]]s are held around the country, most being one-day [[event]]s. The highlight of the year is the Foundation and Independence Revel, held annually over a weekend in October.

This description was based on the content of the society's webpage:
:http://www.farisles.org.uk

The Far Isles has been, variously, a shire under the [[SCA]] [[East Kingdom]], a Free Barony under its own Baroness, ((almost) a Celtic gynarchy), a Principality under a Princess, and then a Prince-Archbishop, and finally a Kingdom. Its population work in a wide variety of [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], as well as taking part in tourneys, formerly using rattan, presently steel. [[Combat archery]] is not recognised, but the Society supports a thriving corps of target archers.

Currently the Isles are composed of
*a Principality (formerly Duchy), '''Camcairndryth''', containing
:the Duchy (formerly County) of Camber's Well
::the village of Strongoak
::the County (formerly a shire) of Forest Hall
::the manor of Tintagel, a subgroup of Forest Hall
:the manor of Bourneville
:the hamlet of Muchmead
:the ''(also much reduced)'' village of Chadwell
*a Province, the '''Grym''', containing
:the Shire of Blackwater
::the Hundred of Stoke
*and the Freemark (''"A Free Mark for Free Men"'')

There are also non-landed nobility (indeed, the majority of the Far Isles nobility are non-landed) extending from two Princesses downward to Barons. Previously there had been no serving Knights -- those raised to this rank have, each and every one, withdrawn from the Isles. Recently, however, two knights have been created - Sir Tristram Langswerd and Sir Igor Ross.

['''Local note:''' To avoid misunderstandings, in the Far Isles, Duchies are obtained by election and royal appointment, and no office is obtained through combat (although Kingdom and regional Champions are recognised)]

'''Update (January 2008)'''
The Princess of Camcairndyrth Passed Beyond in the summer of 2007; according to an announcement at the Twelfth Night revel, the new Princess will be Thane Astrid Stormtongue, a well-respected and long-standing citizen of the Isles..
There is also a rumour that the King may be dead -- he failed to attend the Twelfth Night Reveal, and the Princess Coneybury, his 'sister' and Heir, had herself crowned as Queen in his stead. Subsequently the throne has been taken by Queen Ceris, in succession to King Guy (after a mundane election campaign).
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Far Isles

2008-11-23T09:26:05Z

Langswerd: Changed details of current knights

The '''Far Isles Medieval Society''' is a historical [[re-enactment]] society based in the [[UK]], covering the [[period]] 500 to 1600 AD, that is from the [[Dark Ages]] to shortly before the [[English Civil War]]. The society is in its 25th year and, although it was initially a part of the [[US]]-based [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], it has been independent for most of that period. Most of the membership is based around the South-East of [[England]], but with other members elsewhere in the country. [[Revel]]s are held around the country, most being one-day [[event]]s. The highlight of the year is the Foundation and Independence Revel, held annually over a weekend in October.

This description was based on the content of the society's webpage:
:http://www.farisles.org.uk

The Far Isles has been, variously, a shire under the [[SCA]] [[East Kingdom]], a Free Barony under its own Baroness, ((almost) a Celtic gynarchy), a Principality under a Princess, and then a Prince-Archbishop, and finally a Kingdom. Its population work in a wide variety of [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], as well as taking part in tourneys, formerly using rattan, presently live steel. [[Combat archery]] is not recognised, but the Society supports a thriving corps of target archers.

Currently the Isles are composed of
*a Principality (formerly Duchy), '''Camcairndryth''', containing
:the Duchy (formerly County) of Camber's Well
::the village of Strongoak
::the County (formerly a shire) of Forest Hall
::the manor of Tintagel, a subgroup of Forest Hall
:the manor of Bourneville
:the hamlet of Muchmead
:the ''(also much reduced)'' village of Chadwell
*a Province, the '''Grym''', containing
:the Shire of Blackwater
::the Hundred of Stoke
*and the Freemark (''"A Free Mark for Free Men"'')

There are also non-landed nobility (indeed, the majority of the Far Isles nobility are non-landed) extending from two Princesses downward to Barons. Previously there had been no serving Knights -- those raised to this rank have, each and every one, withdrawn from the Isles. Recently, however, two knights have been created - Sir Tristram Langswerd and Sir Igor Ross.

['''Local note:''' To avoid misunderstandings, in the Far Isles, Duchies are obtained by election and royal appointment, and no office is obtained through combat (although Kingdom and regional Champions are recognised)]

'''Update (January 2008)'''
The Princess of Camcairndyrth Passed Beyond in the summer of 2007; according to an announcement at the Twelfth Night revel, the new Princess will be Thane Astrid Stormtongue, a well-respected and long-standing citizen of the Isles..
There is also a rumour that the King may be dead -- he failed to attend the Twelfth Night Reveal, and the Princess Coneybury, his 'sister' and Heir, had herself crowned as Queen in his stead. Subsequently the throne has been taken by Queen Ceris, in succession to King Guy (after a mundane election campaign).
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Far Isles

2008-11-23T09:23:25Z

Langswerd: Corrected the subgroup heading for Tintagel to from 'subgroup of Tintagel' to 'subgroup of Forest Hall'

The '''Far Isles Medieval Society''' is a historical [[re-enactment]] society based in the [[UK]], covering the [[period]] 500 to 1600 AD, that is from the [[Dark Ages]] to shortly before the [[English Civil War]]. The society is in its 25th year and, although it was initially a part of the [[US]]-based [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], it has been independent for most of that period. Most of the membership is based around the South-East of [[England]], but with other members elsewhere in the country. [[Revel]]s are held around the country, most being one-day [[event]]s. The highlight of the year is the Foundation and Independence Revel, held annually over a weekend in October.

This description was based on the content of the society's webpage:
:http://www.farisles.org.uk

The Far Isles has been, variously, a shire under the [[SCA]] [[East Kingdom]], a Free Barony under its own Baroness, ((almost) a Celtic gynarchy), a Principality under a Princess, and then a Prince-Archbishop, and finally a Kingdom. Its population work in a wide variety of [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], as well as taking part in tourneys, formerly using rattan, presently live steel. [[Combat archery]] is not recognised, but the Society supports a thriving corps of target archers.

Currently the Isles are composed of
*a Principality (formerly Duchy), '''Camcairndryth''', containing
:the Duchy (formerly County) of Camber's Well
::the village of Strongoak
::the County (formerly a shire) of Forest Hall
::the manor of Tintagel, a subgroup of Forest Hall
:the manor of Bourneville
:the hamlet of Muchmead
:the ''(also much reduced)'' village of Chadwell
*a Province, the '''Grym''', containing
:the Shire of Blackwater
::the Hundred of Stoke
*and the Freemark (''"A Free Mark for Free Men"'')

There are also non-landed nobility (indeed, the majority of the Far Isles nobility are non-landed) extending from two Princesses downward to Barons. Currently there are no serving Knights -- those raised to this rank have, each and every one, withdrawn from the Isles.

['''Local note:''' To avoid misunderstandings, in the Far Isles, Duchies are obtained by election and royal appointment, and no office is obtained through combat (although Kingdom and regional Champions are recognised)]

'''Update (January 2008)'''
The Princess of Camcairndyrth Passed Beyond in the summer of 2007; according to an announcement at the Twelfth Night revel, the new Princess will be Thane Astrid Stormtongue, a well-respected and long-standing citizen of the Isles..
There is also a rumour that the King may be dead -- he failed to attend the Twelfth Night Reveal, and the Princess Coneybury, his 'sister' and Heir, had herself crowned as Queen in his stead. Subsequently the throne has been taken by Queen Ceris, in succession to King Guy (after a mundane election campaign).
[[category:re-enactment groups]]

Far Isles

2008-06-19T06:26:21Z

Langswerd:

The '''Far Isles Medieval Society''' is a historical [[re-enactment]] society based in the [[UK]], covering the [[period]] 500 to 1600 AD, that is from the [[Dark Ages]] to shortly before the [[English Civil War]]. The society is in its 25th year and, although it was initially a part of the [[US]]-based [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], it has been independent for most of that period. Most of the membership is based around the South-East of [[England]], but with other members elsewhere in the country. [[Revel]]s are held around the country, most being one-day [[event]]s. The highlight of the year is the Foundation and Independence Revel, held annually over a weekend in October.

This description was based on the content of the society's webpage:
:http://www.farisles.org.uk

The Far Isles has been, variously, a shire under the [[SCA]] [[East Kingdom]], a Free Barony under its own Baroness, ((almost) a Celtic gynarchy), a Principality under a Princess, and then a Prince-Archbishop, and finally a Kingdom. Its population work in a wide variety of [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], as well as taking part in tourneys, formerly using rattan, presently live steel. [[Combat archery]] is not recognised, but the Society supports a thriving corps of target archers.

Currently the Isles are composed of
*a Principality (formerly Duchy), '''Camcairndryth''', containing
:the Duchy (formerly County) of Camber's Well
::the village of Strongoak
::the County (formerly a shire) of Forest Hall
::the manor of Tintagel, a subgroup of Tintagel
:the manor of Bourneville
:the hamlet of Muchmead
:the ''(also much reduced)'' village of Chadwell
*a Province, the '''Grym''', containing
:the Shire of Blackwater
::the Hundred of Stoke
*and the Freemark (''"A Free Mark for Free Men"'')

There are also non-landed nobility (indeed, the majority of the Far Isles nobility are non-landed) extending from two Princesses downward to Barons. Currently there are no serving Knights -- those raised to this rank have, each and every one, withdrawn from the Isles.

['''Local note:''' To avoid misunderstandings, in the Far Isles, Duchies are obtained by election and royal appointment, and no office is obtained through combat (although Kingdom and regional Champions are recognised)]

'''Update (January 2008)'''
The Princess of Camcairndyrth Passed Beyond in the summer of 2007; according to an announcement at the Twelfth Night revel, the new Princess will be Thane Astrid Stormtongue, a well-respected and long-standing citizen of the Isles..
There is also a rumour that the King may be dead -- he failed to attend the Twelfth Night Reveal, and the Princess Coneybury, his 'sister' and Heir, had herself crowned as Queen in his stead.
[[category:re-enactment groups]]