Guilds and groups

Gyldenholt Guilds & Groups

Below is a list of guilds and groups that meet throughout Gyldenholt. Each is dedicated to a different activity or craft. These meetings are fun social settings where everyone can learn and have a good time.

The list below describes each of the different groups, where and when they meet and who is in charge of the group. Most also have their own mailing lists that people can join to always be up to date on meeting changes or upcoming themes. If you're new to a group be sure to contact the guild leader to get all necessary information and find out if you need any supplies of your own in order to participate.

For general discussions in Gyldenholt and for information on upcoming events (and guilds without their own mailing list) be sure to join the Barony's group page
The Barony's unofficial Facebook page can be reached here.
Members of the Baronial Court and Guard can reach their group by clicking here.

Martial Arts

ARCHERY - A guild which practices shooting recurve, longbow and crossbow as well as the construction of associated gear and research into period practice. See this Page for more info.
Practice is every Sunday, 10:00am at Mile Square Park Archery Range in Fountain Valley.
Contact: Lord Fíngin Ua Lorccáin

HEAVY WEAPONS PRACTICE - A group which practices and recreates 12th century armored foot combat, simulated by rattan weapons. Pell training, unarmored instruction and casual armoring activities are common.
Meets weekly on Tuesday nights 7:30pm, at Murdy Community Park, 7000 Norma Dr., Huntington Beach.
Contact: Sir Ilia Aleksandrovich
The group page can be reached here.

RAPIER - A guild which practices and recreates late 15th and early 16th century civil combat, simulated by epees, schlagers, and practice rapiers. There is also a web site just for Caid's Rapier enthusiasts. See Caid Rapier Practices.
Meets weekly on Tuesday nights 7:30pm, at Murdy Community Park, 7000 Norma Dr., Huntington Beach.
Contact: Lord Erasmus MacBain / Laird Jamie Muir
The group page can be found here.

THROWN WEAPONS - A group that engages in thrown weapons practice and competitions, using knives, axes, and spears. The group is open to adults and children of all ages, though minors do require parents present. For more information about this growing Gyldenholt activity, visit this page.
Meets the second Sunday of the month from 12pm-2pm in Huntington Beach, CA.
Contact: Lady Dyrfinna Drengsdottir / Lord Brynjólfr Brandsson
The group page can be found here.

YOUTH COMBAT - Introduces youth combatants to etiquette, chivalric behavior, calibration, and techniques. They will gain a beginning level understanding of the terminology used, including field commands.
At least one parent/guardian must be present during the Practices.
Group is currently dark.
Contact Lord Olaf
The group page can be found here.

GUARDIANS OF THE GOLDEN GROVE - The Baronial heavy weapons and rapier fighting units made up of those members of the Barony who share an interest in group combat. For more information visit the Guardians Page.
For more information, join the Yahoo Group or just come to fighter practice.
Contact: HL Richard Clerke of Rowanwood

SERGEANTS OF GYLDENHOLT - The Barony's honor guard formed of members of heavy weapon and archery combatants who have completed a number of tasks which prove their suitability for this honorary rank.
Contact: Baroness Ceara ingen Chonaill

Arts & Sciences

BARDIC CIRCLE GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates period vocal arts. People are encouraged to participate, but you are also welcome to just sit and enjoy the performances.
Meets the fourth Friday of every month in Irvine.
Contact: Lady Sadb inghean Abner ui Lorcainn
The group page can be reached here.

BREWERS - The Gyldenholt Brewers Guild is open to anyone interested in brewing, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. For more information join the Brewers Discussion Group.
Meets on various Sundays in the city of Orange. Attendees must be over 21 for meetings involving alcoholic beverages. Contact the Guild Mistress for dates and times.
Contact: THLady Vitasha Ivanova doch'
The group page can be reached here.

COSTUMERS - A guild which researches and recreates period garb and the construction of the same.
Contact: Lady Dametta Sweet
The group page can be reached here.

DANCE - A guild which researches, practices, and performs period dance as well as some modern choreographies devised in period-style. Meets monthly.
This guild is currently dark while a new meeting location is being found.
Contact: Baron Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia

LEATHERWORKERS - A guild which researches and recreates period leatherwork in various forms from armouring to the decorative arts.
This guild is currently dark.
Contact: Vacant
The group page can be reached here.

MERRYMAKERS - A guild which researches and performs period instrumental music, including wind, string and percussion instruments.
Meets most Wednesdays. Please contact the Guild Mistress for times and location.
Contact: Lady Honorah de Winke de Leigh

NEWCOMERS - A guild formed to instruct new members and potential members in the customs, practices and resources of the Society and to make them comfortable in these current middle ages.
Classes are seasonal. Refer to the Newcomers Page for more information.
Contact: Lady Merewen of Warthwic
The group page can be reached here.

PAGEANTRY GROUP - A guild that focuses on courtly displays and entertainment involving flag twirling, drumming, and other performing arts.
Guild is currently dark due to lack of interest. Email the guild mistress if you would like to get it going again.
Contact: Lady Rayhana bint Istefanos al-Arudiyya

PEWTERERS GUILD - A group which researches and teaches medieval pewter casting techniques. Guild activities include creating personal favors, trinkets, and badges as well as making site tokens for events. All skill levels are welcome as the guild learns and practices new techniques together.
Meets the fourth Thursday of every month in Huntington Beach or Laguna Hills from 7-9pm. Ask for directions.
Contact: Lord Theo Van der Zee
The group page can be found here.

SCRIBES GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates period scribal arts including calligraphy and illumination. You will also find more information on the College of Scribes Webpage. Currently working on painting promisory notes.
Meets the third Thursday of every month.
Contact: Lady Stephania Stadjuhar
The Kingdom Scribal Guild meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month in Costa Mesa.
Contact: the Scribe Amarius for more information on Kingdom Scibal meetings.

TEXTILE GUILD - A guild which researches and recreates all manners of period textile crafts, including spinning, weaving, needle work, etc. No experience necessary.
Guild is currently dark.
Contact: Baroness Cara Michelle du Valier

UPPER CRUST - The Baronial Cooking Guild which researches and recreates period food preparation as well as associated herbal lore. You will also find more information on the Cooking guild website.
Meets the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in Costa Mesa.
Contact: Baroness Ceara ingen Chonaill
The group page can be reached here.