Granite Spyre
a freehold chapter, located in Houston, Texas.
Heraldry
History
The Barony of Granyte Spyre has been in existence since 1993. Contract received by the BL on May 6th 1995.
Originally founded at Hermann Park in Houston, Texas by Sir Nomad Fishslayer, Sir Vaargard Malorius, and Sir Q (at the time known as Lothar). They were quickly joined by Dr. Rolin S. Phlogiston, Esq. and Valeran Holt, among others.
At this time in Amtgard's history, Houston was in a region unaffiliated to any kingdom. As Nomad had played under the Golden Plains (Irongate) while at Texas Tech, the group agreed to petition the Golden Plains for membership as a barony. This request was granted in 1995.
Granyte Spyre, along with Mordengaard (College Station, TX) and Stormwall (Galveston, TX), and in one instance at least, Spidervale; hosted several impressive events (called "Triple Midreign") well attended by the Amtgard populace. The success of these events, along with the continual work of the populace of Granyte Spyre, played a key role in legitimizing the effort of unity and kingdomhood for Southeast Texan groups that eventually assembled as the Wetlands.
This chapter has produced some of the best newsletters ever to bee seen by amtgard, especially in the mid nineties. These Newsletters where called the Obelisk. Formerly located at Memorial park in Houston off of Picnic lane at 2:00 pm on Saturdays. Memorial Park is on Memorial Drive, near the West 610 Loop. We currently meet next to the baseball field.
Reopened in 2008 with a small local following at a new location. Granyte Spyre is at the 7200 Drowsy Pine Drive, Houston, Texas, USA next to Holbrook Elementary School.
People
Contacts and Directions
Our regular Barony battlegames are located next to Holbrook Elementary School 7200 Drowsy Pine Drive, Houston, Texas, USA.
[Website]
Granyte Spyre has a mailing list! Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/granytespyre/join/ for information on how to subscribe, or send an email to [email protected]. We welcome roleplay and are working on new quests every week!
