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A popular [[badge]] associated with Starkhafn registered in October of [[1982]] plays on a homophone of the name of the Barony to "Star Coffin" and is [[blazon]]ed as: ''([[Fieldless]]) A six-sided [[coffin]] [[palewise]] [[sable]] [[charge]]d [[in chief]] with a [[mullet]] of eight points [[argent]].'' |
A popular [[badge]] associated with Starkhafn registered in October of [[1982]] plays on a homophone of the name of the Barony to "Star Coffin" and is [[blazon]]ed as: ''([[Fieldless]]) A six-sided [[coffin]] [[palewise]] [[sable]] [[charge]]d [[in chief]] with a [[mullet]] of eight points [[argent]].'' |
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Starkhafn is an SCA Barony of the Kingdom of Caid mundanely located in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada.
History
Starkhafn registered as the Shire of Starkhafn in June of 1980 (via Caid), was updated to a Barony in May of 1985 (via Caid). Although the year 1989 is used as year 1 in the celebration of the anniversary of Starkhafn; the Barony's 30th anniversary will be celebrated in 2009.
Overview
Meaning: "Stark" for the desert, "hafn" for haven or home.
Established: xxx in West Kingdom Barony: Oct 82.
Area: Las Vegas, Nevada and environs.
Heraldic officer's title: Flame. The herald's title is the name of the principal charge on the arms.
Awards: Flame, Palm.
Newsletter: Stark Ravings, then Camel Droppings and now Baronial Banner.
Fighting Unit(s):
A popular badge associated with Starkhafn registered in October of 1982 plays on a homophone of the name of the Barony to "Star Coffin" and is blazoned as: (Fieldless) A six-sided coffin palewise sable charged in chief with a mullet of eight points argent.
Barons and Baronesses
Starkhafn is currently ruled by Their Excellencies Sir Sven Gunther Alcan and Lady Muirenn ingrein meic Martainn.
See the full list of Baronage at Starkhafn Baronage
Trivia
In an attempt to promote greater interest in the Toys for Tots progam, the barony issued a toy collection challenge to other groups in Caid for Christmas 2008.
Events
Practicum of the Sword (March)
Arthurian Ball (May)
Collegium
Hot August Knights (Aug)
Yule (December)
