Shire Accomplishments

The Shire of Sudrholt has an unofficial motto “we are small but mighty!” 

Kingdom Arts and Science - January 4, 2025  Sudrholt, once again proved "we are small but mighty!" by winning the Barony or Shire that had the most entries in Kingdom A&S with 12 entries, which included all levels of entries and ambiance.  Three of our populace entered for the first time.  Congrats to Kelwyn, Christoph, and Alora for taking that plunge!  Birna received a nonpareil for her work on Norse Cosmology and will be one of the five representatives from Trimaris to Gulf Wars.  Birna and Asul were awarded Companion of the Argent Palm Trimaris. Maestra Ambra Michelli performed in the Laureate contest. Huzzah to the 10 members of the Shire that travelled across the state to attend!  And double huzzah to the five that entered their works.

Martinmas Moot - Trimaris Crown Lyst - November 9, 2024. Viscount Alexander and Duchess Elspeth created magic in the kitchen. Baron “Skippy” was in charge of thrown weapons. HL Philippe d'Artaignan and Lord Kelwyn Owain  administered the A&S expo as the deputies. Mistress Ambrais became the Masqued Laureate for 6 months. Mistress Birna displayed at the art expo. Asul donated wooden buttons to largesse. L Jayne Riggs and Gabriele Robert sat with the Kingdom Herald and submitted their wishes for their names and devices. Master Sean in attendance took an apprentice. Both Kelwyn and Alora won an Estoile (illumination).

Coronation weekend - September 7, 2024 Maestra Ambra Michelli won Troubador Laurette with her "A Good Man Keeps his Word." Honorable Lord Philippe D'Artaignan and Lord Kelwyn Owain are the successors to the Kingdom Arts & Sciences Expo Deputies. This job requires not only informing the populace of the Expo events, but making sure the area for the Expo is ready for the various A&S submissions.   This event was their first one to run. Former Shire member Baronessa Alix de Lyon was elevated to the Order of the Laurel. .  Duchess Elspeth Trelawney MacNaughton of Lochawe was recognized for her skill, talent, and devotion in the fields of Celtic Studies and clothing with the award of the Order of the Argent Estoile.  And finally, Gabrielle received his red cadet scarf.  Congratulations to all the Shire members.

Trimaris Royal University (TRU) - July 13, 2024 Baron Devlin received his Order of the Triskele Trimaris. Congrats to Daimhin MacLeoid! Gypsey Teague aka Baroness Birna took Kelwyn Owain (aka Will Owens) as an apprentice. And Alix de Lyon, even though she has moved on from our fair Shire, is still a loved and appreciated member so we celebrate that she was awarded her Court Baronet!  Birna also taught 5 workshops focusing on the Norse traditions.  Duchess Elspeth and her crew decorated the hall with brilliant tapestries and a variety of salt pillars.

Trimaris Memorial Tourney - Spring Crown List, May 24, 2024.  Barnoness Birna was awarded Poet Laurate (2nd time) for her original poem Ketílsstađirlay. 


Coronation of Logan the Gardener & Bronach of Kildare, April 5-7, 2024.  Castlemere, who autocrated the event, asked Sudrholt to staff the troll.  Sudrholt stepped up and was at troll Friday at 4PM until Saturday at 2PM.  The event had around 400 attendees.  Sudrholt members greeted all with our usual politeness.  Per the Castlemere autocrat, "Troll received numerous compliments!  Thanks for assisting us."  Baroness Birna was elevated to the Order of the Laurels.

Gulf Wars, March, 2024.  Honorable Lord Philippe d'Artaignan and Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir defended their Arts & Sciences entries from the January Kingdom A&S.  



Defender of the Queen's Heart, February 24, 2024.  Sudrholt was the landed representative of the event.  A first ever rapier event, there were 190 attendees and 36 combatants.  Awards and accolades for members of the Shire: Mistress Ambra was elevated on the spot to Order of the Pelican; Baroness Birna was ordered to sit contemplation for the Order of the Laurels and to be elevated at Coronation in April; HL Philippe d'Artaignan was awarded the Triskelle; Lord Kelwyn Owain was awarded the Tradewinds. HLy Asul was awarded a Grant of Arms.  Finally we were delighted to see Gabrielle fighting during the event for his mother, Alora.  Duchess Elspeth and Vycount Alexander did a beautiful job of decorating the hall.  Baron "Skippy" created a safe target practice area for the children at the event.


Kingdom Arts and Sciences, January 6, 2024.  We had 3 participants for scoring.

Baroness Birna Isleifsdottir 

Birna received Crown's and Rose's acclaim, was selected as a Gulf War Champion, and received a Non Pariel - a "this item could have been found in historic/period time". Also passed the torch on the new Art Sci deputy for "I did the thing!" - Successfully completing her term in that effort. And gifted handcrafted knives to the three  chief contributing artists to the challenge!


Honorable Lord Philippe d'Artaignan

Dart won a Non Pariel and was selected as a Gulf War Champion!! That's right folks, two of our artisans are going as Champions to War! His first entry as Journeyman, second time to ever enter.

Honarable Lady Lilias MacLeoid

Lilias displayed her beautiful rose colored Women's cassock to show off the new trim that was applied in a period correct fashion, and for commentary. 

Lady Viona of Sudrholt

Viona of Sudrholt won recognition from their Majesties for her vocal performance entry, and, was awarded a Tradewinds and the lampwork necklace that Asul bint Hilala donated for the Queen to gift.

Viscount Alexander Shanasie

Alexander performed a poem for the ambiance part of Kingdom Arts & Sciences and won a prize.  He also helped the Faire by serving as a judge.


Alexander created the visual adaptation of Cú Chulainn and Emer which is next to the poem he read.



Honarable Lady Sinmora Haukstrand

An Elizabethan Sweet Bag, popularly known now as pomanders or sachets can be filled with a variety of scents or objects.  Sinmora included a sample of a popular option. Sinmora received some good comments on her first entry in 25 years.  She also helped at the judging table controlling the chaos.

Duchess Elspeth Trelawney MacNaughton of Lochawe

Special shout out to Duchess Elspeth for judging many entries.  She encourages and supports the artisans in the Shire and is always available with wisdom from her years of experience.

Maestra Ambra Michelli

Ambra assisted in organizing the ArtSci Faire Admin and co-organized the judging. She assisted during Court with announcements.  Mistress Ambra taught a pre-Art Sci Faire class on how to enter and demystify the process and will teach another in 2024 before September Regionals. She encourages and supports the Shire artisans also.