Officers are responsible for making things happen within the Shire. Below is a brief description of what each officer does, as well as how to contact them. If you’re not sure where to start, the Seneschal and the Chatelain are happy to assist you. If you need to send a group email to all of the officers in the shire, the address is: OfficerList@mountainfreehold.eastkingdom.org
The Seneschal handles the administration of the group – almost like the club president. The seneschal can tell you about upcoming meetings and events. If you want to host an event or a demo, the seneschal is your first point of contact.
Seneschal: Lady Kastana — EMAIL WIKI
Emergency Deputy: Lord Tómas Hamarsson — EMAIL WIKI
Deputy for Bylaws & Policies: Duchess Marieke — EMAIL WIKI
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The Chatelain is the officer in charge of greeting and helping new members, as well as arranging outreach opportunities for our group.
Chatelain: Lord Leo “Half-Thane” Dracosson–EMAIL WIKI
Deputy Chatelaine: Lord Nickolai Teppelin — EMAIL
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The Minister of Arts and Sciences arranges classes and get-togethers on special topics. If you have an idea for an Arts and Sciences class or event that you would like to attend or teach, this is the person you want to talk to.
We have a Page for Arts and Sciences – check it out! We also have a Gallery of A&S projects completed by Freeholders; a fantastic list of online learning opportunities; and information about Virtual Displays, Competitions and Challenges within the Shire and in the larger Kingdom context.
Minister of Arts & Sciences: Lord Séamas Mac Gabhann — EMAIL WIKI
Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences: TBA
Another Deputy Minister of Arts & Sciences: TBA
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The Exchequer is the treasurer of the group. If you think there’s something that the group needs to purchase or spend money on, talk to the exchequer about how to go about it.
Exchequer: Lord Dietrich Bern — EMAIL
Emergency Deputy Exchequer: Lady Katherine Slough — EMAIL
Backup Deputy Exchequer: Duchess Marieke — EMAIL WIKI
Financial Committee — EMAIL
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The Knight Marshal is responsible for official heavy list practices and events in the Shire. (“Heavy List” is fully-armored combat, typically using sword and shield, but also including polearms, axes, maces, and other weapons, excluding weapons covered under “Fencing.”) The Marshal assists in the training and qualification of new combatants, and ensures that safety standards are maintained. Interested in trying heavy list or learning more about what’s involved?
Marshal: Sir Hákon hábrok — EMAIL
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The Fencing Marshal is responsible for official fencing practices and events in the Shire. The Marshal assists in the training and qualification of new fencers and makes sure they follow current safety standards. We also have an active Youth Fencing Program. Check out our Fencing Page!
Fencing Marshal: Lady Cat Spoonbreaker — EMAIL WIKI
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The Pursuivant (Herald) can help you design and submit your own personal heraldic device, and may also be called upon to act as a herald at events with Courts. We have a page containing heraldic information for the people of Mountain Freehold.
Pursuivant: Lord Alaxandr Maclochloin — EMAIL WIKI
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The Social Media Officer supervises the use of the shire’s official social media outlets in accordance with the policies of the Society Office of Social Media.
Social Media Officer: Lady Kastana — EMAIL WIKI
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The Archivist ensures that notes are taken at meetings and made available to the populace. In addition, the archivist maintains the historical records of the group’s events, activities, awards, and membership. If there’s something that you see missing, please contact the archivist so that it may be added to the official record.
Archivist: Duchess Marieke — EMAIL WIKI
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The Webminister maintains this website and provides assistance with kingdom-assigned officer emails. If you see an error, a broken link, or something that should be on the site but isn’t, please send the webminister an email.
Webminister: Duchess Marieke — EMAIL WIKI
Deputy Webminister: Lady Kastana — EMAIL
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The Minister of Lists is responsible for organizing formal tournaments held in the shire.
Minister of Lists: Lord Alaxandr Maclochloin — EMAIL WIKI
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The Archery Marshal supervises archery practices, provides basic instruction, oversees safety on the range, and is qualified to run “Royal Round” archery competitions.
Archery Marshals: William and Lavina Clarke — EMAIL
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The Chancellor Minor is a background-checked adult who encourages and supervises medieval activities for youths and families.
This office is currently vacant.
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