Barony of Arandor

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Barony of Arandor

A medievalist society within the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP). Located mainly in the Skagit County of Washington State.

Arandor encourages exploration and reproduction of period art and culture in several ways. We have many skilled craftsmen who make furniture and tents for our camping and armor smiths who craft and forge the armor of our fighters. At our encampments and events you will find talented cooks preparing food and drink for our citizens, talented singers and upcoming musicians telling tales of valiant kn

ights, drunken sailors, and bawdy wenches. If you have a desire to learn or share an art or talent, the Freehold has a home for you. The Barony's martial origins come from a deep study of period fencing manuals, primarily Fiore’s Flower of Battle. We encourage study of period martial text to begin to rebuild the martial traditions of Europe that have been lost to us, in doing so warriors of Arandor can often be found sparring and training with blunted steel weapons working through plays of the ancient masters. Arandor also fields a standing army to defend itself, fighting in the Behordium tradition of the EMP, using rattan weapons and heavy armor to simulate large medieval melee combat.

05/16/2026

You might be curious if there is a reason why our knights all wear a yellow belt. There is! It is, in fact, the Knight of the Storm badge of office alongside their tabard and the knight's chain.
The belt is yellow to match the lightning bolts of Stormhold, and it is studded with the Tower and the Lightning Swords - symbols of Storm Knights.

Symbolism like this was critical in medieval times. It was how people were able to tell one's social status without access to constant personal information through social media. So if you see someone wearing one of these belts, know that they have earned the title of Knight and should be referred to as Sir (as a gender neutral term).

04/30/2026

Work in progress wednesday!

Top left: Baron Ursyn Shieldbreaker
Added the leather voiders to the rerebraces to stop gambeson damage and prevent it on the next one - thanks Moira for the expertly cut and dyed leather!

Bottom left: Baron Ursyn Shieldbreaker continues his work on the pennant - gutta applied and currently drying

Bottom Right: Jethro Lahr creating a shield for his halfling!

Top right: Moira Dragonheart hard at work on her quest item for the duchy!

04/23/2026

Work in Progress Wednesday!

Top left: Moira DragonHeart hard at work on not one, but 4 different leather projects at once. Two of which are her items she must present for her quest from the stormweavers.

Bottom left images: Jethro Lahr finalized the details on one of his swords by adding a pommel to it! His second sword is fresh off the work bench and is ready for battle!

Bottom center: Baron Ursyn Shieldbreaker working diligently on his tent top pennant!

Right images: Alanna Devereux (our mad hatter) has some delightful hats on her bench - figuring out patterns, searching for the right accents and fabrics and shaping. Soon she will be working on felting on other accents and finding the right feathers.

04/09/2026

WIP Wednesday is upon us!

Top left: Baron Ursyn Shieldbreaker working diligently on his finials - painting them a striking blue and black to embody the Barony of Arandor!

Bottom left: Alanna Devereux showing up to the craft scene with her felt hats! Shaping and sizing one of several she’s designing.

Bottom center: Jethro Lahr working on his redesign of his shield! Reinforcing his favorite corner and progressing to the painting stage.

Bottom right: Baroness Kelandrae experimenting with her skills on making some tassels!

Top Right: Moira Corwinn Dragonheart working on not one, but three projects simultaneously! Currently on the workbench is a repair project for a family friend of their beloved belt - the body that wrapped around the belt buckle completely shredded! Moira was able to create an identical piece and is sewing it back in now. Besides that two belt pouches are in the works!

What have you been working on or planning on starting?

04/02/2026

Work-In-Progress!

Our members have been working on a variety of projects!

Top left: Moira Dragonheart working on a very special project, requiring precision of stampwork on the leather!

Bottom Left: Thorrikk's new beautiful trim arrived...now to purchase some fabric to begin making his new tunic vest!

Bottom Center & Bottom Right: Jethro Lahr working on his new shield made out of 6061 - curved on his English Wheel and reinforced his favorite corner

Top right: Baron Ursyn Shieldbreaker mounting the finials to his tent posts - awaiting a nice dry day to paint them blue and gold!

What projects have you been working on lately?

03/26/2026

Work in progress Wednesday!

Baron Ursyn has been converting a slightly too small maille hauberk into maille voiders and finishing tent finials is next on his docket!

Top right - Moira dragonheart completed an arming belt for Jethro made from 7-8 oz veg tan leather, cut, dyed and sealed!

Bottom left - Jethro Lahr working on installing arming points to his brigandine for his shoulders!

Bottom center and right: Moira Dragonheart begins working on a dagger sheathe for Baron Ursyn!

What has everyone else been up to? What projects do you have planned? Feel free to share!

03/20/2026

⚔️Catch us at Hillcrest Park at 12 PM this Sunday!

We'll be out training, fighting, and having a great time--new faces always welcome. Come say hi! This is the perfect opportunity to ask questions.

Photo Credit: Medieval-ish Productions

03/19/2026

Fighter practice this Sunday looks to be quite busy judging by the county discord poll. Remember, you can't improve if you don't practice! See you at Hillcrest Park in Mt. Vernon.

03/02/2026

✨On Saturday, we gathered for the Arandor Encampment Beautification Project, focusing on the creation of silk banners to add color and presence to our encampment.

It was a wonderful afternoon of stringing silk, painting designs, and sharing good company.

If you have any questions about making silk banners, feel free to drop them below!

Photos courtesy of Jethro Lahr and Moira Dragonheart.

02/26/2026

"Non Ad Regendum Ducit Ad Serviendum" is the motto of Arandor. It holds true the founding principles of our branch from before we were large enough to be a Barony. Leadership in Arandor is not a position of power, but one of responsibility. Responsibility for all the citizens of Arandor old and new and ensuring they all have what they need to thrive as citizens of Ardesca.

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Mount Vernon, WA
98273

Website

http://Empiremp.org/

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