The strength of a Barony depends upon the presence and vitality of several martial forms beyond that of armored combat.

Skill and dedication in mastering these forms and in teaching them to others not only increases the variety and beauty within this Barony, it also fosters the health of these lands, helping raise us all as the feathers, collectively, lift the eagle.

It is in recognition of the importance of those who excel in the practice and teaching of these forms that the Order of the Feather of Starkhafn was created, and shall only be granted once an event to that person whose efforts in this area have brought them to the forefront.