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==Intro==
==Intro==
The Barony of Smoking Rocks is located in the East Kingdom of the Society of Creative Anachronism covering Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands.
The [https://smokingrocks.eastkingdom.org Barony of Smoking Rocks] is located in the East Kingdom of the Society of Creative Anachronism covering Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands.  
It is a founding signatory of the [[Confederation of the Fret]].
[[File:SmokingRocksMap.jpg|thumb]]
 
 


==Overview==
==Overview==
''Meaning'':  
Meaning: In days of olde the land of the barony was a major port for fishing and whaling. While at sea, sailors would witness boulders in the distance with plumes of smoke coming from them. The sailors would come back to port and tell tales of what they had seen from great beasts to those smoking rocks. Sailors would eventually learn that those rocks were the whales breaking the surface but the old sailors would still tell tales of the adventures around the great smoking rocks at sea.
 
 
Established: A.S. XI (July 1976) as The Shire of Smoking Rocks.
 
Investiture: A.S. XXXIX (June 2004) as Barony of Smoking Rock
 
Blazon: Argent, a whale haurient embowed sable within a laurel wreath vert
 
Heraldic Officer's Title: Leviathan Pursuivant
 
Newsletter: [https://smokingrocks.eastkingdom.org/newsletter/ Kenning Points]
 
Fighting Unit(s)
 
[[Freehold of the Riverkeep]]
 
 
 
==Awards==
 
[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Smoking%20Rocks%20Order%20of%20the%20Leviathan Order of the Leviathan]. Baronial Award for Service
 
[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Smoking%20Rocks%20Order%20of%20the%20Companions%20of%20the%20Rock Order of the Companions of the Rock]. Baronial Award for Martial Pursuits
 
[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Smoking%20Rocks%20Order%20of%20the%20Quadrant Order of the Quadrant]. Baronial Award for Arts & Sciences
 
[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Smoking_Rocks_Order_of_the_Lodestone Order of the Lodestone]. For services rendered to the Barony by Non-Residents
 
 
Shire of Smoking Rocks Awards
 
[https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Holders%20of%20the%20Sheriff’s%20Cypher%20Shire%20of%20Smoking%20Rocks Holders of the Sheriff’s Cypher]
 
 
 
==Baronial Champions==


''Established'': July 1976 as a Shire
*[[Lord Protector of Smoking Rocks]]- Master [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Karl_Meerstappa Karl Meerstappa]


''Investiture'': June 19, 2004 as a Barony
*Arts and Sciences Champion- [[Ikeda Yasu]]


''Blazon'':  
*Archery Champion- [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Nest%20verch%20Tangwistel Nest verch Tangwistel]


''Heraldic officer's title'': Leviathan Pursuivant
*Thrown Weapons Champion- [https://wiki.eastkingdom.org/wiki/Justinius%20Alexander%20Eternus Justinius Alexander Eternus]


''Awards'':
*Youth Thrown Weapon Champion- Edward Smith


''Newsletter'': Kenning Points


''Fighting Unit(s)'':


==Barons and Baronesses of Smoking Rocks==
==Barons and Baronesses of Smoking Rocks==
Baron Fergus Redmead and Baroness Sabina Luttrel were invested during The Canterbury Campaign ~ Smoking Rocks Investiture ~ K&Q RATTAN CHAMPIONSHIP, A.S LIV (June 2019). They are currently in their second term
[[Baronage#Barony_of_Smoking_Rocks|The Baronage of Smoking Rocks]]
[[Baronage#Barony_of_Smoking_Rocks|The Baronage of Smoking Rocks]]


==Territories of Smoking Rocks==
==Territories of Smoking Rocks==
* Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands.
 
Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands.
 
 


==Former Territories of Smoking Rocks==
==Former Territories of Smoking Rocks==
*None
 
The shire and the the Barony have encompassed the same lands
 
 


==More Information==
==More Information==
'''Fighter & Fencing Practice''':
At PAL Hall, 31 Franklin street, Fall River, Ma 02720
Friday evenings 7:30pm-10:30pm
Sundays . 1:30pm-4:30pm
$5 per fighter but if attendance goes up the price will drop. New guys and first time visitors are always free
It’s in the Large gym upstairs
See PAL facebook page for changes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PALSCAPRACTICE/
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'''Archery Practice:'''
At Trader Jan’s at 288 Plymouth Avenue, Fall River, MA
Fridays 6 – 8 PM
Lane fee is $10. Loaner gear is available for people wanting to try it out.


Weekly Dance Practice: Every Sunday 4-6 pm at Goff Hall, 124 Bay State Road, Rehoboth, MA
Heavy Fighter Practice - Fridays 730-1030pm
P.A.L Hall - 31 Franklin St, Fall River, MA


Come join the dance with Stonebridge Gambol!
*$5/Fighter. New fighter’ first visit is free! Loaner gear can be provided with advanced notice.


Stonebridge Gambol is a group of dancers from the SCA baronies of Smoking Rocks and Bridge. The goal of our group is to promote the learning and enjoyment of all forms of Renaissance dance. We are fortunate to have live music for most of our practices and performances, and encourage anyone interested in dancing, or playing music for dancing, to join us. Membership in the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) is not required for participation in our group.
*Join the Facebook Group for updates! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/PALSCAPRACTICE/ PAL SCA Practice]


Practices are held Sundays from 4–6 PM
Archery Practice - Occasional practices will be held at a barony member’s home. Updates will be posted to the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/138688056265224 Barony's Facebook Group] when the arrows can fly
Goff Hall
124 Bay State Road
Rehoboth, MA


There is no admission charge for our practices. Questions can be directed to our Dancemaster Maurin Lessault (David Barnes) at maurin_lessault@yahoo.com. Practices and last minute schedule changes are posted at
Fencing Practice - Foils will be drawn upon more interest


https://www.facebook.com/groups/stonebridgegambol/
Music Practice - Songs will be heard upon more interest
'''Fracta Modi:''' Do you love music? Do you play an instrument? Come listen to and play medieval music with Fracta Modi! This group plays background music at events as well as ceremonial music at Baronial and Royal courts.


Group rehearsal: Tuesdays from 7-9pm
Dance Practice - When there is interest the dancing shoes can be brought out
Beginner class (loaner instruments are occasionally available): Mondays from 7-9pm


For more information, contact Rufus Bowie (George Anzivino) via email at luv2tchmusic@gmail.com
or phone: 508-295-3456
Address:
14 Holly Tree Lane
West Wareham, MA, 02576
*[http://smokingrocks.eastkingdom.org/index.html Official Web Site]


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Latest revision as of 21:28, 30 November 2023


Barony of Smoking Rocks
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Argent, a whale haurient embowed sable within a laurel wreath vert
Information
Founded: A.S. XI (July 1976)
Location: Southeast Ma, Cape Cod and Islands


Intro

The Barony of Smoking Rocks is located in the East Kingdom of the Society of Creative Anachronism covering Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands. It is a founding signatory of the Confederation of the Fret.

SmokingRocksMap.jpg


Overview

Meaning: In days of olde the land of the barony was a major port for fishing and whaling. While at sea, sailors would witness boulders in the distance with plumes of smoke coming from them. The sailors would come back to port and tell tales of what they had seen from great beasts to those smoking rocks. Sailors would eventually learn that those rocks were the whales breaking the surface but the old sailors would still tell tales of the adventures around the great smoking rocks at sea.


Established: A.S. XI (July 1976) as The Shire of Smoking Rocks.

Investiture: A.S. XXXIX (June 2004) as Barony of Smoking Rock

Blazon: Argent, a whale haurient embowed sable within a laurel wreath vert

Heraldic Officer's Title: Leviathan Pursuivant

Newsletter: Kenning Points

Fighting Unit(s)

Freehold of the Riverkeep


Awards

Order of the Leviathan. Baronial Award for Service

Order of the Companions of the Rock. Baronial Award for Martial Pursuits

Order of the Quadrant. Baronial Award for Arts & Sciences

Order of the Lodestone. For services rendered to the Barony by Non-Residents


Shire of Smoking Rocks Awards

Holders of the Sheriff’s Cypher


Baronial Champions

  • Youth Thrown Weapon Champion- Edward Smith


Barons and Baronesses of Smoking Rocks

Baron Fergus Redmead and Baroness Sabina Luttrel were invested during The Canterbury Campaign ~ Smoking Rocks Investiture ~ K&Q RATTAN CHAMPIONSHIP, A.S LIV (June 2019). They are currently in their second term

The Baronage of Smoking Rocks

Territories of Smoking Rocks

Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Islands.


Former Territories of Smoking Rocks

The shire and the the Barony have encompassed the same lands


More Information

Heavy Fighter Practice - Fridays 730-1030pm P.A.L Hall - 31 Franklin St, Fall River, MA

  • $5/Fighter. New fighter’ first visit is free! Loaner gear can be provided with advanced notice.

Archery Practice - Occasional practices will be held at a barony member’s home. Updates will be posted to the Barony's Facebook Group when the arrows can fly

Fencing Practice - Foils will be drawn upon more interest

Music Practice - Songs will be heard upon more interest

Dance Practice - When there is interest the dancing shoes can be brought out



Eastern Territories
Crown Principalities/Regions: Tir Mara, Northern Region, Central Region, Southern Region
Baronies/Provinces: Østgarðr, An Dubhaigeainn, Bergental, Beyond the Mountain, Bhakail, Bridge, Buckland Cross, Carillion, Carolingia, Concordia of the Snows, Dragonship Haven, Endewearde, Havre des Glaces, Iron Bog, L'ile du Dragon Dormant, Malagentia, Ruantallan, Settmour Swamp, Smoking Rocks, Stonemarche
Shires: Anglespur, Ar n-Eilean-ne, Avonmore, Barren Sands, Blak Rose, Bois Ardent, Caer Adamant, Coill Tuar, Coldwood, Eisental, Frosted Hills, Glenn Linn, Hadchester, Hartshorn-dale, La Selve d'Aure, Lyndhaven, Midland Vale, Montevale, Mountain Freehold, Nordenhalle, Northern Outpost, Old Stonebridges, Owlsherst, Panther Vale, Quintavia, Rusted Woodlands, Smithwick, Wyndhame
Cantons/Ridings: Appleholm, Aschehyrst, Black Icorndall, Bowman's Rest, Brokenbridge, Distant Shore, Dragon Forge, Dragon's Aerie, Fennbrycg, Forestgate, Gryphonwald, Hawkes Reache, Ivyeinrust, Keep by the Endless Sea, Lions End, Marwick, Northpass, Ravenhill, Sea Tyger's Rhyn, Seashire, Towers, Wyndriche, Ynys Y Gwaun
Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms