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Want to get involved with rapier fighting? Late in the period covered by the SCA, the art of the fence had become fashionable. Rapier fighters use a long blade (blunted for safety) and an off-hand implement to emulate styles taught by classical fencing masters. Protective face shields (typically a standard fencing mask) are worn as well as protective padded clothing. Myrgan Wood encourages men and women of all ages to participate. Loaner equipment is available. Please contact our current Rapier Champion, Ansel Derris, for more information and to arrange for lessons at practices.
Current Combat Champions
The Baronial Champions are selected by tournaments held annually. The Champions attend Their Excellencies at court and are responsible for organizing the tournaments to choose their successors.
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Champion of Sword
Sir Korsak Guntherson (He/Him)
The title of Champion of Sword is awarded to the winner of the armoured combat tournament held each October at our Anniversary Event.
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Champion of Missile Combat
Lord Conan of Myrgan Wood (He/Him)
The title of Champion of Missile Combat is awarded to the winner of the missile weapons tournament held each October at our Anniversary Event.
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Champion of Rapier
Sir Gunther Rorikson (He/Him)
The title of Rapier Champion is awarded to the winner of the rapier combat tournament held each May at our Spring Champions event.
Current Combat Officers
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Knight Marshal (formerly Armoured Marshal)
Lady Thorgunn (She/Her)
The Knight Marshal organizes practices for our armoured combattants.
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Rapier Deputy (formerly Master of Swords)
Lord Ansel Derris (He/Him)
The Rapier Deputy organizes practices for rapier. Rapier includes fighting with a sword or with a sword and dagger.
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Missile Deputy
Warden Houjou Ayame (She/Her)
The Missile Deputy organizes practices for missile combatants. This includes archery and thrown weapons.
For information about scheduled practices see the Myrgan Wood Homepage.
Hall of Fame
Past Champions
of Sword
Championship in October at the Anniversary Event
- Astrid Arnsbjorndottir 2018-2019
- Aelhunn Angarsson 2017-2018
- Hrogan Guntherson 2016-2017
- Eirikr Kvigrsson 2015-2016
- Havarr Kvigrsson 2014-2015
- Fenrick Vikingsson 2013-2014
- Kvigr Ivarsson 2013 thru June 2014 (became Prince)
- Raoul Delaroche 2012-2013
- Gunther Roriksson 2011-12
- Cato 2010-11
- Raoul Delaroche 2009-10
- Jorgen 2008-09
- Hrogan/Kvigr 2007-08
- Ferghail MacIngill 2006-07
- Raoul Delaroche 2005-06
- Kvigr Ivarsson 2004-05
- Ferghail MacIngill 2003-04
- Kvigr Ivarsson 2002-03
- Gareth Bydaweyr 2001-02
- Hrogan the Skinpeeler 2000-01
- Gunther Roriksson 1999-2000
- Phaelen Gann 1998-99
- Ivar the Black 1997-98
- Haskul Thorkelson 1996-97
- Guther McManus 1995-96
- Taras of Kiev 1994-95
- Guther McManus 1993-94
- Taras of Kiev 1992-93
- Vik Vikingsson 1991-92
- Taras of Kiev 1990-91
- Albrecht von Rugen 1989-90
- Taras of Kiev 1988-89
Past Champions
of Missile
Championship in October at the Anniversary Event
- Magnus 2017-2018
- Mattaeo 2016-2017
- Tarquyn of Sergontium 2015-2016
- Nataschja Bergeron 2014-2015
- Robert the Scot 2013-2014
- Adam of the Wood 2012-13
- Lady Laudie McKnight 2011-12
- Raoul Delaroche 2010-11
- Adam of The Wood 2009-10
- Adam of The Wood 2008-09
- Alexandra 2007-08
- K'van of Grantham2006-07
- Alexandra 2005-06
- Garrick 2004-05
- Cunan 2003-04
- Dietrich von Kleeve 2002-03
- Kvigr Ivarsson 2001-02
- No champion 2000-01
- Tarquyn of Sergontium 1999-2000
- Alverez Valdevisio 1998-99
- Landric of Ravensworth 1997-98
- Landric of Ravensworth 1996-97
- Tammera Althaya of Mistwood 1995-96
Past Champions
of Rapier
Championship in May at Spring Champions Event
- Gunther Roriksson 2017-18
- Ansel Derris 2016-17
- Tommmaso Tiepolo 2015-16
- Ljotr Tormodsson2014-15
- Marcus Wynniat, Bordergate 2013-14
- Ljotr (Tormod) Tormodsson 2012-13
- HE Shamus van de Ponseele 2011-12
- Pol the Blackfist 2010-11
- Thore de Bethune 2009-10
- Tonis van Hoorn 2008-09
- Hamish MacCarraig 2007-08
- Murdoch McLeod 2006-07
- Raoul Delaroche 2005-06
- Guillemin de Rouen 2004-05
- Gemma Meene of Cur Elmo's Keep 2003-04
- Dietrich von Kleeve 2002-03
- Robert of Clan Gunn 2001-02
- Eirik Ravenson de Bonaventure 2000-01
- Tarquyn of Sergontium 1999-2000
- Balki Olafsson of Bodo 1998-99
- *Balki Olafsson of Bodo 1997-98
- Stragin 1996-97
- Raoul Delaroche 1995-96
- Jakob von Soest 1994-95
* Under Baron Karl, the Rapier Champion was to be decided on a challenge basis. Balki was Champion at the time of the change and went unchallenged for two years. Baron Taras returned to holding tournaments in 1999.
Past Arts & Sciences Champions can be found here
Championship Guidelines
These are the Guidelines for any who wish to enter any Champion Tourney related to the Champions of the Barony of Myrgan Wood. All criteria must be met in order to enter the Championship.
The Guidelines:
1. All entrants shall have a paid membership to SCA Inc.
2. All entrants shall be willing to attend or arrange for an individual to run a tourney in approximately one year’s time to choose a successor.
3. All entrants shall be willing to display a piece of regalia to show they are a Champion of the Barony of Myrgan Wood, in the event they should be deemed a Champion of Myrgan Wood.
4. All entrants shall be willing, if called upon, to run any minor tournament at a Myrgan Wood event, as part of fostering participation in their particular field, in the event they should be deemed a Champion of Myrgan Wood.
5. All entrants shall be willing to serve behind the Myrgan Wood Thrones as Champion, and as retinue for the Excellencies of Myrgan Wood, in the event they should be deemed a Champion of Myrgan Wood.
6. A current Champion of Myrgan Wood shall not be able to vie in the Champion tourney to select their successor.
Their Excellencies Raoul Delaroche (He/Him) and Roxanne Delaroche (She/Her)
Last updated 16 May 2018
