Order of the Halberd (closed)

The ancient and honorable Order of the Halberd of Bryn Gwlad was our barony’s first service order and has many distinguished members. Many have moved to other regions, some are inactive, and some are gone forever.

This is a closed order and listed as part of our storied history.

Name	Year
Andeleon of Axegarth	8/1/1979
Aymbros Turlion de Laisard	8/1/1979
Bevin Fraser of Sterling	8/1/1979
Brenda y Grochenyddes	8/1/1979
Ciard d’Algeneaux	8/1/1979
Dail y Eiliwriad o Cwm Cwymp Dwr	8/1/1979
David Alkimestes	8/1/1979
Elsbeth of Morwen	8/1/1979
Giuseppe Casazza	8/1/1979
Gwilym y Fferill o Caer Lleuad	8/1/1979
Justinian Karl Friedrich von Reichschoeffen	8/1/1979
Noman Adolphus Buchard	8/1/1979
Seanna Catriona de Fraser	8/1/1979
Sharallele Anna MacEideard	8/1/1979
Simonn of Amber Isle	8/1/1979
Tessa of the Gardens	8/1/1979
Xene Theriane	8/1/1979
Edwina Dirks Sterne	2/1/1980
Iolo FitzOwen	9/1/1980
Aislinn di Tanaleone	2/1/1981
Christian Richard Dupre	2/1/1982
Robert Simon Fraser	2/1/1982
Asa Lee Durant	7/1/1982
Aethelyan Moondragon	9/1/1982
Goshen von Osterreich	9/1/1982
Clare RosMuire Saint John	3/1/1983
Edwin FitzLloyd	6/1/1983
Martha Armorel McDonald de Alvorada	7/1/1983
Branwen Scholastica	11/1/1983
Linda (Talitha) of Flanders	11/1/1983
Luigi di Donate	11/1/1983
Zinaida Likhitovna Umanskaya	11/1/1983
Riccardo di Pisa	2/1/1984
Elynor of Deganwy	2/1/1985
Gwenllian Gwalch Gaeaf	2/1/1985
Eldric de Charbonneau	5/1/1985
Katrina Marie di Monteleone	2/1/1986
Tivar Moondragon	2/1/1986
Maelgwyn Dda	5/1/1986
Petar iz Beograda	5/1/1986
Rowen of Bryn Gwlad	5/1/1986
Blayne atte Wood the Juggler	2/1/1987
Conor Drummond	2/1/1987
Kaylitha Rhiannon of Southhaven	11/1/1987
Susan (Svavadis) of Bryn Gwlad	11/1/1987
Alden Pharamond	2/1/1988
Liadaine of Cul Mor	2/1/1988
Thomas of Tenby	2/1/1988
Shamino Salle Dacil	10/1/2004

November 2020

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Eldern Hills – Samhain – Virtual Event
Eldern Hills – Samhain – Virtual Event

October 30, 2020 1:00 am - November 1, 2020 1:00 am

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Populace in the Virtual Park
Populace in the Virtual Park

November 3, 2020 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual populace in the park this Tuesday.

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Rapier workout (virtual)
Rapier workout (virtual)

November 3, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual warm up, stretch, then rapier drills this Tuesday. Watch/listen to our stream and follow along. Use voice chat to ask questions and get feedback!

Run by:
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir
Don Orazio D'Assisi, BoM

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Rapier practice (in-person)
Rapier practice (in-person)

November 3, 2020 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park

Rapier practice-combatants only. Masks. Distancing. Pre-screening required. Details linked below.

Loaner equipment available only by prior arrangement (contact the rapier marshal if you have need)

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/about/baronial-officers/rapier-marshal/

Link to kingdom protocols here: https://ansteorra.org/martial-kingdom/ansteorra-martial-practices-reopen-plan/

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Scribes & Illuminators Guild (virtual, discord)
Scribes & Illuminators Guild (virtual, discord)

November 5, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Regulator monthly meeting of the Scribes and Illuminators Guild.

This meeting will be held via discord! Join the server here: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server

Introduce yourself and jump into the guild-meeting voice channel!

Everyone is welcome no matter what skill level. Dogs and children will be present, so plan accordingly.

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Elfsea’s Baronial Virtual College and Kingdom Court – The Plague Can’t Keep Us Down
Elfsea’s Baronial Virtual College and Kingdom Court – The Plague Can’t Keep Us Down

November 7, 2020 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

You are cordially invited to join the Barony of Elfsea for a full day of classes, fellowship and fun. Event Registration: FREE Technical Info: Classes held via ZOOM. Links to the class schedule will be posted to the website and Facebook as they become available. Event Website Events

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Brewing Guild Meeting
Brewing Guild Meeting

November 7, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85952706247?pwd=ZVR0OGJmWUVXTSt5di9neTl4cjlTdz09

Let's try having some virtual meetings! Bring your brews, let's talk about what you made, how you made it, what you like, what you don't, answer questions, and just hang out and have fun while enjoying our brews! This is the first of monthly online discussions!

This is a come and go kind of meeting so you aren't expected to stay the whole time. Just join when you can and stay for as long as you like. :)

Topic: BG Brewer's Guild Meeting
Time: Nov 7, 2020 02:00 PM CST

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85952706247?pwd=ZVR0OGJmWUVXTSt5di9neTl4cjlTdz09

Meeting ID: 859 5270 6247
Passcode: 714177

Follow the event discussion here: https://fb.me/e/3jXks0KPF

Join the brewing guild on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156066171249993/?ref=share

And check out the BG website for more stuff!
https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad

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Distance Movie Watch - Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Distance Movie Watch - Robin Hood: Men in Tights

November 7, 2020 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Coordinator/Hosts: Fletcher of Bryn Gwlad
Day: 7 November 2020
Time: 8 PM Press Play on your version of the Movie
Where: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server

We are going to watch a movie together! Find, purchase, borrow, or rent a copy of "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" and join us in Discord to watch it together!

Movie Availability:

The movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights is currently not available for free streaming as a part of a regular streaming service.
Currently not part of Amazon Prime streaming, but can be rented/bought.
iTunes/YouTube/Google PlayNote: due to legal restrictions, we aren’t allowed to stream the movie in Discord for a public audience at a public event. This is why you will need to find/rent/buy a copy of the movie and start it at 8 PM to watch with us! streaming: must be rented/purchased.
Blu-ray/DVD – you already own it, presumably, or wish to own it. Pop it in your player and go.

Note: due to legal restrictions, we aren’t allowed to stream the movie in Discord for a public audience at a public event. This is why you will need to find/rent/buy a copy of the movie and start it at 8 PM to watch with us!

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Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice
Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice

November 8, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Virtual, Zoom. Details below.

Ansteorran Dance Guild Practice, hosted by one of Bryn Gwlad's dancers, Myfanwy!

Zoom dance practice on the second Sunday of each month

To get the Zoom Link:
Join the Facebook events on either the Bryn Gwlad Dance facebook group or on the Ansteorran European Dancer group in order to get the Zoom link.

Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild: https://www.facebook.com/groups/339555456570174/about
Ansteorran European Dancers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1030358963764143/

If you are not a member of either group, you can message Mistress Myfanwy privately via Facebook and she will send you the link.

Join the Bryn Gwlad Facebook group to find Mistress Myfanwy on Facebook
(https://facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad (https://facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad)).

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Heraldic Consultation During Populace
Heraldic Consultation During Populace

November 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Have questions about SCA names? Devices? Personas? Heraldry? Join us for our Virtual Populace Hangout in Discord this Tuesday and ask the Bryn Gwlad Herald (Sigrun de Birca) your questions!

Join the Discord server using this link: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server

Check out the website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad

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Populace in the Virtual Park
Populace in the Virtual Park

November 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual populace in the park this Tuesday.

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Rapier workout (virtual)
Rapier workout (virtual)

November 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual warm up, stretch, then rapier drills this Tuesday. Watch/listen to our stream and follow along. Use voice chat to ask questions and get feedback!

Run by:
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir
Don Orazio D'Assisi, BoM

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Rapier Practice (In-Person)
Rapier Practice (In-Person)

November 10, 2020 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Beverly Sheffield Park, 30.349809, -97.741743

Rapier practice-combatants only. Masks. Distancing. Pre-screening required. Details linked below. Note that the Barony is currently at Kingdom Phase 2.

Loaner equipment available only by prior arrangement (contact the rapier marshal if you have need)

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/about/baronial-officers/rapier-marshal/

Link to kingdom protocols here: https://ansteorra.org/martial-kingdom/ansteorra-martial-practices-reopen-plan/

POC: Rapier Marshal, Alaric/Tuhtahl
https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/about/baronial-officers/rapier-marshal/

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Moneyer's Guild Meeting (virtual, discord)
Moneyer's Guild Meeting (virtual, discord)

November 15, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am

https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu

This meeting will be held via voice on the Baronial Discord Server. Follow the link below to join and follow the instructions to gain access to the entire server!

https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu

The Moneyer's Guild is focused on the process of pre-17th century coin and money making -- creating dies, striking coins, building workstations, researching historical coins and trends, and more!

The guild meets on the third Sunday of every month. End time for the meeting is flexible. Reach out via discord or Facebook to talk to other guild members
https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu
https://www.facebook.com/groups/460786394713466/?ref=share

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Virtual Populace Hangout
Virtual Populace Hangout

November 17, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! Tuesdays are usually the day where we gather in the park for combat, conversation, and creative displays. To keep folks safe during these times of pandemic, we will be having virtual populace hangouts on Tuesdays instead!

Please follow this link to join the server
- Discord is a free, reliable, and mature platform
- reach out via Facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad
BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Clothier's Guild Meeting
Clothier's Guild Meeting

November 19, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Join the clothier's guild for an evening of socializing, demos, and more! The guild will be gathering via discord. Each week will have a different theme or topic.

Join our Discord server and introduce yourself:
Bryn Gwlad Discord Server

Want to see specific things in a meeting? Want to chat with other clothiers? Reach out via Discord or join the Clothier's Guild on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bgclothiers/

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Autocrating 101 for SCA Events
Autocrating 101 for SCA Events

November 19, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

https://zoom.us/j/95335850561

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/799804810870529/?active_tab=about

Join us for a class on how to autocrat an event by Bryn Gwlad's own HL Goldweard!

This class is hosted by the Virtual Academy of Service-Minded Individuals which can be found on Facebook or YouTube:
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/706733156734796/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCDCdWeingTpf3XuCsgLQZw

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95335850561
Meeting ID: 953 3585 0561
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Deadline to submit articles and photos for the next issue of The Halberd.
Deadline to submit articles and photos for the next issue of The Halberd.

November 20, 2020

Chronicler@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org

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Virtual Kingdom Court
Virtual Kingdom Court

November 21, 2020 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

https://facebook.com/ansteorrasca

This is a live-streamed, virtual Kingdom Court where Their Majesties Ansteorra will be announcing awards for participation, art, combat, and more!

Join the live stream via the public Facebook page:
https://facebook.com/AnsteorraSCA

Or check the Bryn Gwlad Discord server for a watch party:
https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

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Bardshal WotR Bardic Circle
Bardshal WotR Bardic Circle

November 21, 2020 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/191118539268549/?active_tab=about

War of the Rams has been called on account of the plague. but that doesn't mean we cannot get together virtually around the campfire sing songs and share stories. Come to the virtual bardic circle bring your favorite songs, poems, stories, or jokes, and let's while away a few hours.

This event will be hosted through Facebook's Messenger Rooms, pop in for songs, stories, and conversation!

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Rapier workout (virtual)
Rapier workout (virtual)

November 22, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual warm up, stretch, then rapier drills this Tuesday. Watch/listen to our stream and follow along. Use voice chat to ask questions and get feedback!

Run by:
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir
Don Orazio D'Assisi, BoM

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Bryn Gwlad Business Meeting
Bryn Gwlad Business Meeting

November 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/94454852750?pwd=VisxUkFYVE9mUjd5eE9xVldNc1c1QT09

This is the monthly business meeting where Bryn Gwlad, the Austin, TX chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronisms, meets to hear officer reports, discuss upcoming activities, seek volunteers for events, brainstorm activities we want to plan, discuss financial matters, and more.

All populace members are invited and encouraged to attend, and anyone interested in our organization and learning about how we function or what we have coming down the pipeline is welcome to join in!

We want to see your face and hear your voice, your opinions, and your ideas!

Topic: Bryn Gwlad Business Meeting
Time: Nov 23, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/94454852750?pwd=VisxUkFYVE9mUjd5eE9xVldNc1c1QT09

Meeting ID: 944 5485 2750
Passcode: 573438
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Meeting ID: 944 5485 2750
Passcode: 573438
Find your local number: https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/u/adEOycnLbo

The platform for the Business Meeting varies between Zoom, Discord, and Webex. Check our Website for the latest info:

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad

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Heraldic Consultation During Populace
Heraldic Consultation During Populace

November 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Have questions about SCA names? Devices? Personas? Heraldry? Join us for our Virtual Populace Hangout in Discord this Tuesday and ask the Bryn Gwlad Herald (Sigrun de Birca) your questions!

Join the Discord server using this link: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server

Check out the website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad

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Virtual Populace Hangout
Virtual Populace Hangout

November 24, 2020 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad/resources/bryn-gwlad-discord-server/

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! Tuesdays are usually the day where we gather in the park for combat, conversation, and creative displays. To keep folks safe during these times of pandemic, we will be having virtual populace hangouts on Tuesdays instead!

Please follow this link to join the server
- Discord is a free, reliable, and mature platform
- reach out via Facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG Website: https://ansteorra.org/bryn-gwlad
BG discord server: Bryn Gwlad Discord Server
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Deadline to submit articles for this month's Halberd
Deadline to submit articles for this month's Halberd

November 25, 2020

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Rapier workout (virtual)
Rapier workout (virtual)

November 29, 2020 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu

Bryn Gwald is going Virtual! We will he having a virtual warm up, stretch, then rapier drills this Tuesday. Watch/listen to our stream and follow along. Use voice chat to ask questions and get feedback!

Run by:
Lady kolfinna inn kyrra Otarsdottir
Don Orazio D'Assisi, BoM

Please follow this link to join the server
- it's free
- once you introduce yourself in the server, you get full access
- reach out via facebook or to webminister@bryn-gwlad.ansteorra.org if you have trouble

BG discord server: https://discord.gg/kCT4fRu
BG Facebook: facebook.com/groups/BrynGwlad

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Baronial Award Recommendation