The Baroness and Baronit are the ceremonial heads of the Barony, are the King and Queen’s representatives within the group, and the Barony’s representatives to the other branches across the SCA.
Welcome from their lapine Excellencies!
If you’re new to the Althing, we recommend you contact the Barony’s Chalelaine, who can help you get started. We welcome all peoples and all skill levels to our Barony.
On behalf of the Barony of Skraeling Althing and their Royal Majesties of Ealdormere, you are welcome to Our hospitality.
From our feast table to yours,
Baroness Custance Payn of Kingeston
and
Baronit Ya’el bat Shilo mibeit haMaayan
Our Oath
With oaths given and received,
To be your vassal, and hold your land
To have your people prosper, and benefit the realm
To lead in honour, and bestow honour as is due
Thus do I swear, as the Baron(ess) of Skraeling Althing
Taxes
From our noble predecessors, we share their request for taxes:
My noble friends, we come to our final round of taxation. We are grateful for your efforts in
bringing us the stars. Our hearts are full of pride and love.
Today, the tax we set is tribute to be delivered next year at Feast of the Hare! Do not deliver
early but do not be late. These taxes will be paid to the persons who inherit the Baronage
after us.
However, we are reminded of the laws of our Barony and Kingdom.
Our forebearers set laws on what may be given to our Noble Seats as largesse. We will now
read these laws aloud as a reminder to the populace:
The words of the crown of Ealdormere: No Comestibles
THE WORDS OF Enid and Henry : Lapis Lazuli goes a long way!
The words of Xristinia and Eric : The Baroness may not be bought or bribed but payments
may be presented to her at her leisure.
The words of Kes and Menken: NO DIORAMAS OR STATUARY- if you know, you know.
The words of Lucia and Giovanni: No toilet seats and no arms belonging to Danes, great or
otherwise
The words of Catherine and Sahid: Largese shall fit on one pack mule and one pack mule
only.
The words of Avelyn and Daffid: Loot acquired during raiding The Barony of Dragon Dormont
is acceptable, especially when the raid is sneaky.
And now our words: Bring us novelty.
To clarify: No books. No tea. No books on tea. No tea on books. No tea made from books.
No books made from tea.
Bring us treasure within these laws at the next Feast of the Hare!
Baroness Dubhessa ni Ulliam and Baron Joffr Rodson
About Their Excellencies
Personas
Her Excellency Constance (she/her) is a late 12th century English Lady, who loves to feed
people and work on her embroidery.
Her Excellency Ya’el (she/her) is an early 15th century French Jewish woman, who loves
research and learning new fibre crafts.
Feeding
Her Excellency Constance is powered by diet coke and fierceness. Offer her snacks as you
would a toddler (goldfish, Christie cheese crackers, sweet cereals, mild hard cheeses,
cookies).
Her Excellency Ya’el wages a constant battle with food allergies. Offer her only Coca-Cola
classic or water, and snacks can include Oreos (brand name only), plain pretzels, or plain
tortilla chips.
For a full list of food restrictions, please either contact Their Excellencies or Their staff.
Baronial Staff
שָׁלִישׁ : Kit Nobilis of Caldrithig (Shaliysh, pronounced: “Shaw-LEESH”)
Head of Entourage:
Herald:
Signet: Baroness Eleanor Bonwicke