User:Gawain de Barri
Gawain de Barri
| SCA Name | Gawain de Barri |
|---|---|
| Location | Barony of the Sacred Stone |
| Awards | Order of the Golden Dolphin, Order of the Opal, Order of the Coral Branch |
| Household | Lionrose, Valhalla |
| Interests | Bardic Arts, Service, Teaching, Historical Research |
"By my hand and honor, I serve Atlantia with heart, service, and music arts." - Gawain de Barri
Introduction
Lord Gawain de Barri is a dedicated member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), residing in the Kingdom of Atlantia. He is an active participant in the Barony of the Sacred Stone and is well known for his contributions to service and the arts. Through bardic performances, event stewardship, and historical research, he continues to enrich the SCA community.
Persona Story
Gawain de Barri is a persona rooted in the medieval Anglo-Norman culture of the 12th century. Inspired by the historical de Barri family, known for their influence in Wales and Ireland, Gawain portrays a noble engaged in chivalric service, scholarship, and the bardic traditions of courtly entertainment.
Heraldry
Arms: Purpure, a chevron wavy Or, in chief two pegasi combattant argent
Badges: *None*
Offices & Affiliations
Affiliations:
- Kingdom of Atlantia - Order of the Golden Dolphin
- Kingdom of Atlantia - Order of the Opal
- Kingdom of Atlantia - Order of the Coral Branch
- Corsarium - Captain of the Northstar, newcomer ship October 2017
Offices and Positions Held:
- Bardic Champion, Barony of the Sacred Stone - Sept 2024- current
- Warranted Youth Combat Marshal, Kingdom of Atlantia June 2015 - current
- Chatelaine, Barony of the Sacred Stone February 2020-2024
- Drop Dead Deputy Seneschal, Barony of the Sacred Stone 2019-2022
- Deputy Seneschal, Canton of Salesberie Glen 2020-2022
- Seneschal, Canton of Salesberie Glen February 2016 - February 2020
- Warranted Webminister, Charlesbury Crossing & Salesberie Glen February 2015-2017
- Deputy Seneschal, Shire of Glymmerholde, Trimaris 1998-1999
- Web Minister, Shire of Glymmerholde, Trimaris (created first Shire website in the Kingdom) 1997-2000
- Chronicler, Shire of Glymmerholde, Trimaris 1997-2001
- Chiurgeon at large, Trimaris 1998 - 2000
Households
- Lionrose - Apprentice to Mistress Rosalind Jehanne
- Valhalla - Squire to Syr Garan
- Captain of the Northstar, Corsair Guild
- Wounded Mushroom
Projects & Interests
Lord Gawain is deeply involved in multiple aspects of SCA life:
- Bardic Arts - Storytelling, poetry, and performance
- Service - Local and Barony officer positions, Youth Combat Marshal, Event Stewardship
Events & Activities
Hosted:
- Return to Crecy I-V - Signing Seneschal, Co-event Steward, Youth Marshal
- Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2019, 2021 - Event Steward, Youth Marshal
- Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday 2023 - Deputy Event Steward
- Spring Crown Tournament 2023 - Deputy Event Steward
- Atlantian Bardic Madness - Deputy Event Steward, Site Steward
Recognition & Awards
| Award | Date | Event | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award of the Flame of the Phoenix | 6/27/2015 | Return to Crecy II | Marc and Alianor |
| Award of Arms | 9/5/2015 | Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday | Logan VII and Esa II |
| Spark of the Phoenix | 6/18/2016 | Return to Crecy III | Marc and Alianor |
| Award of the Star of the Sea | 10/1/2016 | Atlantian Fall Coronation | Dietrich I and Thora I |
| Companion of the Sacred Stone | 10/15/2016 | War of the Wings XI | Marc and Alianor |
| Companion of the Queen's Order of Courtesy | 5/6/2017 | Spring Crown Tournament | Cuán VII and Signy I |
| Award of the Phoenix's Pyrite | 8/26/2017 | Flight of the Falcon | Marc and Alianor |
| Companion of the Phoenix Heart | 9/22/2017 | Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday | Marc and Alianor |
| Companion of the Opal | 4/6/2019 | Coronation of Christoph II and Adelhait II | Christoph II and Adelhait II |
| Award of the Fountain | 2/27/2021 | Ymir - The Giant Sleeps | Anton V & Luned IV |
| Companion of the Golden Dolphin | 4/2/2022 | Coronation of Cuan and Adelhait | Cuan IX and Adelhait III |
| Companion of the Coral Branch | 2/11/2023 | Nottinghill Coill Baronial Birthday | Abran I & Anya I |
| Award of the Herring | 9/2/2023 | Sacred Stone Baronial Birthday | Afshin I & Yasamin I |
Contact & External Links
In Case of Award/Order/Elevation
Gawain deeply appreciates and respects SCA accolades in all their forms. He does not, however, appreciate being surprised. If you are considering writing him in for such a recognition please keep in mind that writs are preferred.