Valley Wold

The Shire of Valley Wold (Moose Jaw, SK) is located in the Kingdom of Avacal.

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History

THE ORIGINS AND HISTORY OF VALLEY WOLD

The first part as told by HL Sgt. Edward De Wolfe

In the year 1984 in the month of August, young Frederic de Wolfe left the fair Barony of Borealis to make his home in the wilderness valleys of Midrealm. It was here that he formed a band of friends and called themselves Crystal Keep. Frederick de Wolfe would become our first heavy fighter at 15, the first to fight in a crown tourney and also our first to fight as an archer.

In March of 1985, a demo would be held in Regina (then known as Dragonskull ) to help promote a first attempt of that incipient shire. Some members of Crystal Keep would attend.

Then on May Day 1985. Edward de Wolfe would also make the long journey to our fair region. That same month the two brothers and another lord journeyed to Myrgan Wood's Weasel Bob event. Frederick de Wolfe was declared the winner of the tourney.

The following month these three would go to Dragonskull to do a fighters practice.

February 1986 brought King Arthur and Queen Melissa, TRM's of Antir to Candlemas in Myrganwood. At least seven members and their friends went.

1986 would see the S.C.A. in our Shire almost vanish. All but Edward de Wolfe would go their separate ways. The summer of 1986 saw the joining of Eric Greyslayer and De Wolfe attain the rank of Sergeant to the Baroness of Borealis.

August saw growth in the shire, Geoffrey Lawrence, Josef ad Dhib (Thurgood of the Myst), Elrich of York, Eric's brother Gary, and Ken all took up arms.

In October 86 Sgt. Edward de Wolfe, lady Bronwyn Rowan Lascelles (first event), Eric Greyslayer and his lady wife attended Myrganwood's seventh anniversary event. Sgt. Edward de Wolfe would win the tourney and become the Champion of Myrganwood.

So ends Edward's tale.

Timeline of General History

The following is heavily edited of notable dates

May 87 - 1st Sable Mustela household tourney and feast, Edward de Wolfe first seneschal of Valley Wold /Crystal Keep

June 18/88 - Valley War I - Will's farm. First Eye of the Ferret (A&S in the shire) given to Josef ad' Dhib

Nov 5/88 - First Ferrets Feast and tourney

Jan 1/89 - Saskatchewan is given to Antir by Midrealm.

Sept 24/89 - First Shire Champion tourney at Connor's Park. Jean Pappineau won the day.

Feb 17/90 - First Feast of the Doves - Angharad autocrated.

Mar 22/90 - M.J.S.C.A. incorporated

Oct /90 - First Avacal Regional Newsletter by Bronwyn Rowan Lascelles editor

May /92 - received notice of Shire status from kingdom seneschal

Mar 16/96 - Avacal A&S / Rapier Champions - Valleywold hosts event, outgoing and incoming A&S champions from Valley Wold

Aug 16/97 - Investiture/ champions - Valley Wold hosts at scout camp

Dec 7/98 - Coronet 6 - Shamus wins fighting for Esperanza

Feb /99 - Investiture @Valleywold - Shamus & Esperanza Invested as 6th prince and princess

Officers

Seneschal -- Noresguy Norseguyson

Chamberlain: That guy
Paperwork Deputy: The other guy

Exchequer --

Herald --

Master of Stables --

Archery Marshal:
Equestrian Marshal:
List Mistress:
Master of Blades:
Thrown Weapons Deputy:
Waterbearer: (unofficial)

Chronicler --

Webminister:

Minister of Arts & Sciences --

Bardic Deputy:

Chatelaine --

Gold Key:

Defenders

Armoured Combat

Rapier Combat

Thrown Weapons

Missle Combat

Archery

Arts & Sciences

Bardic

Events

Traditional Events

Valley War

Awards and Tokens

• Valley Wold Order of Precedence

External Links

• Kingdom of Avacal website