The following publications are produced by the Freehold to help its membership and inform the public.

Membership Handbook----includes member basics and a brief history. $3.00

Chieftains Handbook----Leadership handbook helpful for Freehold officers. $3.00

New Runestaff----Alliance quarterly newsletter. Stories, calendar, informative articles. Also recieve an Arts/Sciences issue (so 5 issues in all). $8.00 per year.

Kellshearth Flame----The newsletter for Kellshearth, a household of the Barbarian Freehold Alliance. $6.00 a year.

Clan Dana's Newsletter and Calendar----The newsletter for Clan Dana, a household of the Barbarian Freehold Alliance.

    As with any group that is participating for any length of time the Freehold has a very rich history. Some of that history is what made the History of Caid, and this household was a very powerfull unit. There were those times the Freehold was not so powerful also. There are several things that the Freehold may have started so read and be amused....

• The Freehold---First Era (1974-1981)
• The Alliance---Second Era (1982-1991)
• The New Alliance---Third Era (1992-present)

1974
AS.VIII	September	Erekose von Dragasus and Kerrisa of Silverwolf taking the title of Lord and Lady of the House, start House Dragasus with Bernard von Komkeff as Deputy. There are a total of 6 in the Household.
	October	The office of Arts and Sciences within the household begins. Several research projects are started. Brewing (to make some real wine or mead), costuming (beyond T-tunics), Armor (beyond carpet), and scriptorium. The ideal for the Household is to provide a proving ground for newmembers, a place where members and non-members may be taught, helped by the three founding members, and the right to choose a different persona such as a "Barbarian" if so desired. Friday night meeting workshops are started. The Household participated in the London Bridge War between Atenvelt and Caid(W). The name of the Caid Newsletter "The Crown Prints" was suggested by Kirstin of Hoschar.
Members    6        Associates    1        Caid    50
Freehold Offices	Arts/Sciences--Bernard von Komkeff (Deputy) Exchequer---Tom Wilson

Notes and people of the First Era

The Freehold along with several other Groups changed the Bod's mind about only people having devises.

Along with several units in Caid convinced Martin I that a unified listing of Kingdom law would be best.

Showed the Kingdom and the Known World just how powerfull a well trained army unit was. Basing most Freehold units on a pattern of three, this has become the Standard of the SCA.

During 75-80 not only were there several Kingdom Offices held but in most cases the Deputy position was held if the top position was not. Along with this the first Handbooks for these offices were written by Freeholders.



Mouise the Insane
Was our first Bard. Had a sharp wit and would many times make a point with a story. Was very active during the first 5 years. Still shows up once in a while at events.

Balin of Tor
Didn't participate except in our fighting. Taught tactics. After the 81 Althing he quit the Freehold and would not have anything more to do with it. Went on to become King and Captain General of the Army.

Maihie McFergie
Taught fighting technique. Was one of several who had the idea for the Althing. Loved to Party. Helped make the Freehold War worthy.

Braden the Minstrel
1st Freehold bard turning out songs for the Hold. Helped teach the Arts, worked in the Armory. Was a prime example of Freehold Bards. Fought on the field.

Kirstin Hoschar
Ran many of the Business meetings and held several of the Hold offices. Started and helped run Ravenhold. Autocrat for the 81 Althing.

Thorson Dankse
Worked in the Armory and was the Marshall. Helped Erekose on the Field. Made a Chieftain.

Atar Bahktar
Helped teach armory. Major Brewer. Deputy to Erekose. Bladesmithing given a start. Started Sarn Wold. Major speaker at the 81 Althing. Made a Chieftain.

Timotheus Zacharia
Helped found the Freehold. Major Brewer. Deputy to Erekose. Was very active in Mainstream SCA holding many offices. Made a Cheiftain.

Kerrissa of Silverwolf
Helped found the Freehold. Pushed the Arts/Sciences. Had one of the largest Scroll workshops in the Principality for several years. Autocratted both Equestrian events put on by the Freehold. Made a Cheiftain.

Erekose von Dragasus
Charimatic Leader. Good fighter. Brewer, leatherworker, woodworker, armoror. Was able to bring out the best in most people. Was willing to teach no matter how long it took. Started the Freehold to help new members in the SCA have a place to call home.

Hold History 1980--1991 House Morganwind--      Started in 80. Became the focal point in Ventura. Set up many different workshops. 81-Was the focal unit that helped get Ekkem together as a unit. Was the sponsoring Household for the 1st Winter Thing. 83-Continued sponsoring workshops and supporting Ekkem. With an average membership of 7 this hold helped support a number of events. 84-Merges with Ekkem. Bjornsdale Holm--      Started in 80. Was the House hold unit that Erekose worked with in Los Osos. Backed up events sponsored by Ekkem or Morganwind. Started issueing Runestaff the Alliance newsletter. 82-Workshops started. With membership of 14 was one of the largest holds but was spending most of its energy putting out the newsletter. It also had between 3-6 workshops a month taking place. 86-a number of people move away. 88-has become the Arts and Crafts Hold. 90-. Faded into the SCA mainstream. Ravenhold--      (14)Started in 80. Based in the San Fernando Valley. 82-Sponsor Allthing. Harvest Fest. 83- Start Workshops. With membership of 14 this also was one of the largest Holds. This hold sponsored events, Allthings, and workshops that rivaled small Baronies. Due to the Ravenhold Marketplace the Hold budget was $800 a year. 86-slower year and looking into Irish Fair. 87- Irish Fair Numbering 20 members this hold was still one of the major work horses in the Alliance. Still hosting Allthings and Harvest Fest had a budget of $300 a year. 88-90 year Allthing, 90-Runestaff. 91- Faded and was a small quiet Household still keeping the Freehold ideals. Sarnwold--      Started in 81. Same name as Canton. Group of people that didn’t want to work with Ravenhold. 82- Members were fairly inactive and merged with Ravenhold. House Panthera--      Started in 81. Personal Household. Shifted and moved about. 82-Sponsoring a few small events. 83-Continues to support Ravenhold and in 86 fades into Ravenhold. Ekkem Hold (Kunna Heim)--      Started in 81. 82-Running major demos and events in area. 83-Sponsor Allthing. Membership was only 14. Sponsored Allthings, Events and workshops. Also due to the events and auctions this hold had a budget of over $450 a year. 84- End of year Gathering. 88-Becomes Kunna Heim. 90- Slowly faded into SCA mainstream. Darkwell--     Started in 82. Supports rest of Alliance. 88-Becomes Dun Caledonia. 90- Joined local Shire. House Nightshade--Started in 82. Supports rest of Alliance. 87-Becomes part of Wolfsholm. Tuatha de Argoat--      Started in 84. sponsors several workshops. 85-Takes over the production of Runestaff. 86-Workshops. Supports Alliance. 88-Fades away. Skipbruden Selvejendom--      Started 86. Runestaff. 87-joins Elvstadt. Wolfsholm--     Started in 87. 88-Many Workshops. 90-Workshops, Califia 91- Stayed active through this year, then faded into Califia. Elvestadt--     Started in 87. Runestaff, and had a Winter thing. Numbering 10 this hold started to become more active by taking over Runestaff and setting up workshops. 88-Helped with 10 year Allthing. Stayed active this year then faded into the Kingdom of the West and due to mundane problems became inactive. Ostarmark--     Started in 87.. Numbering 14 members this Was our only hold outside the State. It was very active with workshops, classes, and involvement. 88-Guest Edited Runestaff 89-Workshops, Events in Atlantia 90-Workshops -With no real Freehold leadership this hold slowly faded back into the local Barony. Freya's Hold--     Started in 90. Small hold. Tried to help other holds keep the flame of the Freehold ideals going. Because of their work at bringing the original philosophy back the Cheiftains of this unit were made the High Chieftains of the Whole Freehold by Erekose.