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Argent, a compass star within a laurel wreath, on a chief embattled vert four pine trees argent.
Graphic Art by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe

Founded in the summer of 1977, the Shire of Graywood is located in Deep East Texas (Nacogdoches/Lufkin), Texas, in the Central Region of Ansteorra. We gather frequently to practice both chivalric and rapier fighting skills, as well as a wide variety of arts and sciences.

Heraldry

The local branch name, Shire of Graywood, was registered in July of 1979.

  • The following device was registered in November of 1988: Argent, a compass star within a laurel wreath, on a chief embattled vert four pine trees argent.

Additional Registered Heraldry

Graywood Warchief
Graphic Art by Jessimond of Emerickeskepe


  • The following three badges were all registered in February of 1990:
    • Per fess embattled vert and argent, in pale a fir tree couped and a compass star counterchanged. (Populace)
    • Per fess embattled argent and vert, in pale a compass star and a fir tree couped counterchanged. (Populace)
    • Per fess embattled vert and argent, in pale two swords in saltire and a compass star counterchanged (Graywood Warchief).
  • The following badge was registered in December 2023:
    • (Fieldless) On a compass star vert a pine tree argent. (Populace)

Timeline

  • 1977 - "Summer" Graywood was founded!
  • 1978
  • 1979
    • Feb. 12 Graywood attained Shire status
    • July Local Branch NAME, Shire of Graywood, was registered with the College of Arms
  • 1980 - 1985
  • 1986
    • August 29 - September 1 - Battle of the Pines
    • October 24-26 - Pirate Raid
  • 1987
    • July 17-19 - Rapiers and Roses
    • September 11-13 - Battle of the Pines
  • 1988
    • April 15-17 - Pirate Raid
    • Nove,ber 11-13 - Crown Tournament
    • November Local Branch ARMS were registered to Graywood
  • 1989
  • 1990
    • February three Local Branch BADGES were registered to Graywood
    • Sometime around here the Shire of Loch Raeburn was formed out of Graywood and centered in Lufkin
  • 1992
  • 1993
    • March 26-28 - Kingdom Eisteddfod
  • 1994
    • Loch Raeburn was dissolved and its population absorbed back into Graywood
    • August 5-7 - 1994 - Queen's Champion
  • 1995
    • September 29 - Oct. 1 - Battle of the Pines
  • 1996
  • 1997
    • February 21-23 - Spring Melees
  • 1998
    • February 6-8 - Queen's Champion
    • Feb 27 - Mar 1 - Spring Melees & War College
    • October 2-4 - Battle of the Pines XV and Graywood XX Anniversary!
    • October 24 - Crown Tournament
  • 1999
    • March - Spring Melees
    • October 1-3 - Battle of the Pines
  • 2000
    • February 18-20 - Spring Melees
    • March 24-26 - Red Tape
    • September 29-1 - Battle of the Pines
  • 2001
    • June 15-17 - King's College
    • October 12-14 - Battle of the Pines
  • 2002
    • July 26-28 - Queen's Champion
    • October 4-6 - Laurel's Prize Tourney
  • 2003
    • April 25-27 - Spring Melees
    • Sept. 5-7 - Battle of the Pines
  • 2004
    • May 21-23 - Guardian of the Gauntlet -Jointly with Rosenfeld
    • October 15-17 - Battle of the Pines
  • 2005
    • October 14-16 - Battle of the Pines - CANCELLED
  • 2006
    • October 20-22 - Battle of the Pines XXII
  • 2007
    • September 1 - Battle of the Pines XXIII
    • October 5-7 Crown Tournament
  • 2008
    • Battle of the Pines - CANCELLED
  • 2009
    • Battle of the Pines - CANCELLED

Shire went inactive around 2009/10 to 2015???

  • 2015
    • Began having meetings to discuss rekindling the group
  • 2016
    • February - Reinstated as an Incipient Shire by Their Stellar Majesties Creppin and Toryn
  • 2023
    • February 18 - Battle of the Pines returned in resplendent fashion!

Non-Armigerous Awards and Recognitions:

Master William Blackfox Awards
Master William Blackfox Award Winner
  • William Blackfox Awards Winner for Best Regular Feature A. S. XLII (42) - For cartoons, articles, and columns which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter. “Pun-ishment” by Kilian MacRaith; Greywinds, Shire of Graywood. Chronicler not recorded.
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Regular Feature A.S. LII (52) – For cartoons, articles, columns, etc. which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter. “Dear Edun” Advice Column, Author: Iona Nic Oitir; Greywinds, Shire of Graywood. Chronicler: Iona Nic Oitir.
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Poetry or Short Fiction A.S. LII (52) – Recognizes the author of an outstanding poem or piece of short fiction. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter. “A Good Day To Die”, Poet: Kilian MacRaith; Greywinds (May 2017 Issue) Shire of Graywood. Chronicler: Iona Nic Oitir (Áine ingen Oitir).
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Overall Newsletter A.S. LIII (53) – Not necessarily the best-looking newsletter, but rather the newsletter which best meets the needs of the local group or guild for which it is published. It should accurately reflect the status of the group and be a valuable tool for growth and promotion of SCA goals and ideals. This title is awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. Greywinds, Shire of Graywood; Chronicler: Iona Nic Oitir (Áine ingen Oitir).
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Regular Feature A.S. LIII (53) – For cartoons, articles, columns, etc. which appear regularly in the particular newsletter. Awarded to the creator or feature writer and the newsletter. “Dear Edun”, Advice Column, Author: Rose Hawthorne; Greywinds, Shire of Graywood. Chronicler: Iona Nic Oitir (Áine ingen Oitir).
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Poetry or Short Fiction A.S. LV (55) – Recognizes the author of an outstanding poem or piece of short fiction. Awarded to the writer and the newsletter. “The Jester”, Author: Áine ingen Oitir; Greywinds, Shire of Graywood. Chronicler: Áine ingen Oitir.
  • William Blackfox Awards Nomination for Best Special Interest Newsletter A.S. LVI (56) – This category recognizes guild newsletters, research newsletters, and Arts & Science focus newsletters. Awarded to the newsletter and the Chronicler. Greywinds (April 2022), Shire of Graywood; Chronicler: Áine ingen Oitir.


Silver Pine of Graywood

  • In the early days of the Shire, non-armigerous award known as the Silver Pine was created. This award is presented to a recipient by the Populace of Graywood in "appreciation and recognition of outstanding contributions of service".

Contacts

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