His Excellency Crispin and I were honored to be invited by Their Royal Majesties Midrealm to participate in the Landed Barons Fireside Chat and represent the Cleftlands and Northern Oaken. If you've the time to spend or the inclination to serve the Kingdom and populace as a landed baron, we recommend a watch! (Extra credit for those who catch a glimpse of the herded cat.)
January 29, 2022
October 23, 2021
Award of Saint Clairiel - October 2021
The Order of Saint Clairiel is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have performed minor miracles within the Barony.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
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Now before all those present know that we Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands are minded to recognize the many miracles attributed to Claricia de la Mere, but specifically for her creation and maintenance of Internebbles. We hereby recognize her as a member of our Order of Saint Clairiel. Done by our hands this twenty third day of October Anno Societatis 56 at our (ir)regular event.
The recipient of this award was unable to attend Regular Event, so it was presented at our last baronial court as baron and baroness on April 6, 2022.
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Award of the Argent Cresset - October 2021
The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
- Title: Psalter, Uses of Sarum
- Origin: England
- Date: 1330-1340
The Award of the Saint Alfred was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
Draw near to hear the words of Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands. It is proper to honor those who excel in the arts and share their enthusiasm with others while enriching our lands. Therefore, we are minded to recognize Forester Gladius the Alchemist as a bowyer in our service and present unto him an Award of the Argent Cresset. Done this twenty third day of October, A.S. 56 at our (ir)regular event.
The recipient of this award was unable to attend Regular Event, so it was presented at our last baronial court as baron and baroness on April 6, 2022.
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Award of Saint Alfred - October 2021
The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
- Title: Shaftesbury Psalter
- Origin: England
- Date: 12th Century
All should know that we, Crispin and Gianna, fifth baron and baroness of Cleftlands to do hereby recognize our subject Tryggr Gillason for the commitment to service as shown while acting as the baronial iron key. Therefore, we grant unto him the award of Saint Alfred. It shall be done this 23rd day of October A.S. 56 at our Regular Event in the Cleftlands.
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Order of the Azure Chalice - October 2021
The Order of the Azure Chalice recognizes individuals who have provided exemplary and long-standing service and dedication to the Barony, and who have done such work as to add to the enduring legacy of the Cleftlands.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
- Title: The Queen Mary Psalter
- Origin: England (London/Westminster or East Anglia?)
- Date: Between 1310 and 1320
Immense wealth is symbolized by the overflowing cup, as the bounty is so great that it cannot be contained within a single vessel. The Barony of the Cleftlands is in this manner enriched by the people who rally under her banner. We, Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of our line, know well that there are many among our ranks who dedicate themselves to the cultivation of our plentiful lands. Their acts have shaped not only the landscape, but the very bedrock upon which the barony nobly stands. It is this tireless service in all forms which contributes to our shared prosperity and enriches our populace so that the Barony of the Cleftlands remain a fertile field in which the seeds of dreams may grow. That which nourishes these lands where the river once burned must be celebrated. Henceforth, let it be known to all nobles and gentles present that it is both our honor and privilege to recognize Robert atte Northclyfe as a member of our Order of the Azure Chalice. With this distinction is granted the right to bear the badge, Fieldless, a chalice azure within and conjoined to an annulet argent estencelly gules, henceforth without let or hindrance. Done by our hands this 23rd day of October, Anno Societatis 56, at our Regular Event in the Cleftlands.
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August 9, 2020
Pennsic Baronial Court
In the age of Aquarius the pandemic, His Excellency Crispin and I have been actively adding to our skill set: brainstorming, story board development, scheduling, and video editing. (Usually on exceptional short notice... )
August 8, 2020
Award of Saint Alfred - August 2020
The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
The Award of the Saint Alfred was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
It shall be known by all that we, Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands wish to commend the works of Zofia der Kinder and thank her publicly for her dedication to the youth of the Barony by granting her the Award of Saint Alfred. Done this 8th day of August, Anno Societatis 55 as we shelter in our beloved lands away from the plagued battlefields and the Pennsic Wars of legend and lore.
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Award of Saint Alfred II - August 2020
The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
- Source: Bibliothèque nationale de France. Bibliothèque de l'Arsenal
- Title: Bréviaire, à l'usagedes Franciscains. — Partie d'été
- Origin: French
- Date: 1401-1500
Deserving of notice for his service as our keeper of the iron keys and demonstrations do we, Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands hereby commend Karl von Leipzigar and by our hands gift unto him a baronial Award of Saint Alfred. Let it be done this 8th day of August, Anno Societatis 55 while sheltering from the plagued battlefields and the Pennsic Wars.
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Award of the Argent Cresset - August 2020
The Award of the Argent Cresset is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who make efforts to learn and teach the arts within the Barony.
- Source: Catalog of Illuminated Manuscripts, British Library
- Title: Chronici canones
- Origin: Italy, N. E. (?Padua)
- Date: 3rd quarter of the 15th century
Let it be known that we, Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands wish to commend one who has shown excellence in teaching & learning the arts of performance of Commedia. Therefore, we are minded to give unto Capitano Niccoló Bartolazzi our Award of the Argent Cresset. Done this 8th day of August, Anno Societatis 55 from our beloved lands as we shelter beyond the plagued battlefields and the Pennsic Wars.
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June 13, 2020
Northern Oaken War Maneuvers Baronial Court
Northern Oaken War Maneuvers, a beloved Cleftlands tradition, is generally scheduled about a year in advance. In March, all events in the Midrealm and Society ground to a halt with little understanding of just how long activities would be suspended. As the date of our event rapidly approached, the officer corps made the decision to officially cancel NOWM and thus started our first foray into the creation of a virtual court. Special thanks to all contributors and to Sir Ulfr Forkbeard for his video editing skills.
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