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The Barony of Fair Isle is a [[peerage]] land within [[The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.]], and was awarded for dedicated service to the organization. | {{Infobox-peerage | ||
| name = Fair Isle | |||
| rank = Barony | |||
| image = Fair Isle Arms.png | |||
| arms_caption = Arms of Fair Isle | |||
| holder = Lori Bonilla | |||
| nation = [[Star Empire of Manticore]] | |||
| planet = Manticore | |||
| created = 31 Dec 2021 | |||
| created_by = Queen [[Elizabeth III]] | |||
| seat = [[House of Lords]] | |||
| motto = She Who Endures Conquers | |||
}} | |||
The '''Barony of Fair Isle''' is a [[peerage]] land within [[The Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, Inc.]], and was awarded for dedicated service to the organization. | |||
Fair Isle was established 31 December 2021 by the Office of the [[First Lord of the Admiralty]] in the [https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16899 New Year Honors announcement] when [[RADM]] Lady Lori Bonilla was inducted as [[Baroness]] Fair Isle. | Fair Isle was established 31 December 2021 by the Office of the [[First Lord of the Admiralty]] in the [https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=470&t=16899 New Year Honors announcement] when [[RADM]] Lady Lori Bonilla was inducted as [[Baroness]] Fair Isle. | ||
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==Coat Of Arms of the Barony of Fair Isle== | ==Coat Of Arms of the Barony of Fair Isle== | ||
[https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=548&t=16983 Grant of Armorial Bearings] | [https://forums.trmn.org/viewtopic.php?f=548&t=16983 Grant of Armorial Bearings] | ||
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==Description of Territory== | ==Description of Territory== | ||
===Geography & Overview=== | ===Geography & Overview=== | ||
Fair Isle is located on Manticore near [[New Greyhawke]] in the eastern forest, sparsely populated with most residents living in the capital city of Rosemeade. Most of the land is relatively flat, with a very gradual rise in elevation and growing rolling hills the farther from the lake the land gets. Several creeks can be found in the forest, with a larger stream called Timbercreek that cuts through Fair Isle on its way to New Greyhawke and into the lake. | Fair Isle is located on Manticore near [[New Greyhawke]] in the eastern forest, sparsely populated with most residents living in the capital city of Rosemeade. Most of the land is relatively flat, with a very gradual rise in elevation and growing rolling hills the farther from the lake the land gets. Several creeks can be found in the forest, with a larger stream called Timbercreek that cuts through Fair Isle on its way to New Greyhawke and into the lake. | ||
Rosemeade is renowned for its expertise in the fiber arts, and has a vibrant community of performing artists of all varieties. There are shows every night of the week ranging from community circuses and variety shows to professional orchestras and theater groups. The baroness’ own belly dance-based fusion dance troupe, Visions In Dance, still performs avant garde choreographies even though all founding members, including the baroness, have moved on to new endeavors. | Rosemeade is renowned for its expertise in the fiber arts, and has a vibrant community of performing artists of all varieties. There are shows every night of the week ranging from community circuses and variety shows to professional orchestras and theater groups. The baroness’ own belly dance-based fusion dance troupe, Visions In Dance, still performs avant garde choreographies even though all founding members, including the baroness, have moved on to new endeavors. | ||
Many fiber related guilds headquarter in the capital city, teaching all techniques and styles of spinning, weaving, lace making, knitting and more. The local college has programs for artists to major in the fiber arts, | Many fiber related guilds headquarter in the capital city, teaching all techniques and styles of spinning, weaving, lace making, knitting and more. The local college has programs for artists to major in the fiber arts, who are supported by locally-owned galleries and the city museum so artists can show off their works. The college also endeavors to grow the local musician population with degrees awarded in music performance. Focuses include ancient Sol classical and modern Manticoran for large ensembles and chamber groups. | ||
Smaller towns are scattered about, using the lure of the beauty and quiet of the forests for citizens all over the star system to enjoy secluded cabins and camp grounds to get away. | Smaller towns are scattered about, using the lure of the beauty and quiet of the forests for citizens all over the star system to enjoy secluded cabins and camp grounds to get away. | ||
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McGaw Observatory sits atop the tallest hill of Fair Isle, offering all citizens the chance to view the glory of the Manticoran system when the telescope is not in use for scientific observations. The observatory isn’t the largest and doesn’t have the clearest view, not being located on a mountain top, but its mission is to make the wonder of the galaxy accessible to all. | McGaw Observatory sits atop the tallest hill of Fair Isle, offering all citizens the chance to view the glory of the Manticoran system when the telescope is not in use for scientific observations. The observatory isn’t the largest and doesn’t have the clearest view, not being located on a mountain top, but its mission is to make the wonder of the galaxy accessible to all. | ||
Baron Fair Isle runs a martial arts school and teaches his own self-defense classes based in krav maga. | |||
Baroness Fair Isle owns a chain of local studio spaces, where artists can rent rooms as needed for projects. Available studios include those set-up for photography, music, larger dance rooms, and versatile spaces that can be used for painting, studying, or meditation. | |||
===Recreation=== | ===Recreation=== | ||
Hiking trails criss cross through the land, offering opportunities to learn the area’s flora and fauna, and gives photographers interesting views for compelling compositions. Timbercreek Village is the most popular destination for those looking to vacation in forest cabins, and cabins range in size from tiny for just a person or two, to 5-bedroom options for those looking for a family holiday getaway. | Hiking trails criss cross through the land, offering opportunities to learn the area’s flora and fauna, and gives photographers interesting views for compelling compositions. Timbercreek Village is the most popular destination for those looking to vacation in forest cabins, and cabins range in size from tiny for just a person or two, to 5-bedroom options for those looking for a family holiday getaway. | ||
Within Rosemeade, the central entertainment district is known as | Within Rosemeade, the central entertainment district is known as The Circle. A circular 15-acre park sits at the center with various venues, museums, galleries, and bars surrounding the area. The park has an amphitheater on the southern quadrant, with the audience facing north so that the park is a backdrop to all performances. Seasonal festivals take over the park throughout the year, complete with food and wares vendors and even small rides. | ||
Citizens and visitors often take the short trip into New Greyhawke to scratch any gaming itch and curiosity they may have by strolling through The Scale. | Citizens and visitors often take the short trip into New Greyhawke to scratch any gaming itch and curiosity they may have by strolling through The Scale. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
'''Spinning Yarn'''<br> | '''Spinning Yarn'''<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iC-Fa1fAbw Drop Spindle]<br> | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iC-Fa1fAbw Drop Spindle]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n8T3ZoLO-k Spindle Plying]<br> | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n8T3ZoLO-k Spindle Plying]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j46E58DM-fo Spinning Wheel]<br> | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j46E58DM-fo Spinning Wheel]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Q4jKficJ4 Wheel Plying]<br> | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Q4jKficJ4 Wheel Plying]<br> | ||
'''Weaving'''<br> | '''Weaving'''<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhVPmZ_Mh1yzjnxKxSgq3GxSS4HPzVVCH Rigid Heddle Loom] | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhVPmZ_Mh1yzjnxKxSgq3GxSS4HPzVVCH Rigid Heddle Loom] | ||
'''Nålbinding'''<br> | '''Nålbinding'''<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyBL8-JQSHRBC92gK_WdAYuVd-4qDxgg Beginner's Playlist] | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtyBL8-JQSHRBC92gK_WdAYuVd-4qDxgg Beginner's Playlist] | ||
'''Bobbin Lace'''<br> | '''Bobbin Lace'''<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrW9cMFix6vtFUqDQtEAaDcQRTDQICIzS Beginner's Playlist]<br> | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrW9cMFix6vtFUqDQtEAaDcQRTDQICIzS Beginner's Playlist]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgGCnPRJ2xI Short example]<br> | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgGCnPRJ2xI Short example]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq-GKFX43sU In action] | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq-GKFX43sU In action] | ||
'''Tatting Lace'''<br> | '''Tatting Lace'''<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLczQUpEt88A8wY9YZBDbyDMYRbYNGuJZs Shuttle Tatting]<br> | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLczQUpEt88A8wY9YZBDbyDMYRbYNGuJZs Shuttle Tatting]<br> | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThreadCorner/featured Needle Tatting] | * [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThreadCorner/featured Needle Tatting] | ||
'''Knitting''' <br> | '''Knitting''' <br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC069C2F6A1D4D34C Beginner's Playlist]<br> | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC069C2F6A1D4D34C Beginner's Playlist]<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcRKQy580CerEyxdEnSx4Vbq6sHrw3fRs Lace] | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcRKQy580CerEyxdEnSx4Vbq6sHrw3fRs Lace] | ||
'''Embroidery'''<br> | '''Embroidery'''<br> | ||
[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLNlu3SeiUIaSbnffVFf7N2JrdgwGa9v1 Beginner's Playlist]<br> | * [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLNlu3SeiUIaSbnffVFf7N2JrdgwGa9v1 Beginner's Playlist]<br> | ||
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIbu-dJuEh0 The Art of Making a Tapestry]''' | * '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIbu-dJuEh0 The Art of Making a Tapestry]''' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Barons]] | [[Category:Barons]] | ||
[[Category:Peerage]] | [[Category:Peerage]] | ||
[[Category:Glossary]] | |||