10/20/2026
We already put out a brief thank you when the photos were posted, but we felt that we needed to give a little more detail to those that we appreciate and the results of this weekend. Strap in folks, it's a long post, but it shows that we truly care.
Now that the dust has settled, the fields have been cleared, and everyone has made their journeys home, it's time to take a moment to recognize the incredible people who made this past weekend's Heroes and Heroines such a memorable event!
The Shire of Forth Castle would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who put their time, energy, and hard work into bringing this event to life. A very special thank-you to Arbella Blyth, our Autocrat, for taking on the planning and coordination of Heroes and Heroines! Organizing an event takes an incredible amount of time, effort, and dedication, much of which happens behind the scenes. We're grateful for all the work she put into bringing everything together and helping make this event possible. Thank you for your hard work and for helping bring our Shire together for such a wonderful weekend!
To all the members of Forth Castle and the volunteers who helped make the event happen, thank you for giving your time, energy, and enthusiasm! From planning and preparation to field setup and teardown, keeping the kitchen running, assisting with activities, and cleaning the site before heading home, every contribution helped bring this event to life. An event like this takes a community working together, and we're grateful to everyone who stepped up wherever they were needed. We couldn't have done it without you!
The Split Arrow Invitational was made even more special by the fantastic turnout of people who came out to watch, cheer, and support the competitors! Seeing so many people come together to enjoy the competition, including those outside the Live Weapons community, was wonderful to see. A special thank-you to Maddelena de Ricci, our Live Weapons Marshal, and to everyone who volunteered on the range throughout the day. Your time, effort, and assistance helped keep things running smoothly. The enthusiasm and support from everyone who came out to cheer on the competitors made the Invitational even more special!
The Meridian Order of the Blade tournament went wonderfully, and we'd like to recognize everyone who helped make it happen! A special thank-you to Valentine Blake for serving as marshal and to Baron Simon for running the list for the invitational. We’re also grateful to all the marshals who gave their time and effort to keep the tournament running smoothly. Thank you for helping create a great experience for our rapier community! Congratulations to our rapier winners: Lord Oliver - Invitational Winner, Don Rodrigo - Survival Tournament Winner Thank you to all the participants who took to the field and brought their skill, dedication, and sportsmanship to the competition!
A huge thank-you to The Sable Sword for hosting The Sable Sword Tournament at Heroes and Heroines! We’d also like to recognize Pietro de Vatavia, the marshal in charge of Sable Sword, for helping make the tournament happen. A special thank-you to Kyla Warth for handling administration and the list, Duke Boru Aelwyn for lending a hand with the list, and Fiachna mac Phiaraic for helping with setup and providing a pavilion. Your time, effort, and generosity helped keep everything organized and running smoothly! Thank you to all the participants who competed with skill, dedication, and good sportsmanship. Your clean fighting helped make this a tournament to remember! Congratulations to Bjorn Burntcloak, winner of the Sable Sword Tournament! Congratulations to Grigorii Brazhnikov, winner of the Great Weapons Tournament! A special thank-you to Cristoff Frosch, marshal in charge of Great Weapons, for helping oversee the tournament. We’re also grateful to everyone who participated and to all those who contributed their time and effort to make the competition possible. Your enthusiasm and dedication helped make the weekend a success!
We also have a couple of special milestones worth celebrating! Congratulations to Kyla Warth and Heinrich von Woellwarth on receiving their squire belts! This is an exciting moment, and we wish you both the very best as you continue along your paths. May this next chapter bring you opportunities to learn, grow, and forge even stronger bonds within our community. A big thank-you to Cecilia Viola for running our Arts and Sciences classes and helping bring opportunities for learning and creativity to the event! We'd also like to extend a special thank-you to Baroness Mariona/Mai for helping make it such a fun day of learning. And to all the students: thank you for your enthusiasm, participation, and willingness to roll with the changes as they came. Your positive attitudes helped make the classes a wonderful experience! Learning something new, sharing knowledge, and exploring our many arts and sciences are such important parts of the SCA, and we're grateful to everyone who helped make that possible.
We'd like to extend a special thank-you to Nishikawa Kiyo, our Feastocrat, for providing an amazing Japanese feast! Preparing a feast takes a tremendous amount of time, planning, effort, and care, and we are so grateful for the work that went into creating such a wonderful dining experience. Thank you for sharing your talents with us and helping make the weekend even more memorable!
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped make Heroes and Heroines a success! From planning and setup to tournaments, classes, feast, and cleanup, every contribution made a difference. Whether you volunteered, competed, cheered from the sidelines, or lent a helping hand, we appreciate you being part of this wonderful weekend. We’re grateful for the time, teamwork, and community spirit that make the Shire of Forth Castle so special. We look forward to seeing everyone at future events! May your roads be safe, your cups be full, and your hearts ever loyal to the Dream!
