We were officially chartered as a Household at Palio di Stonemarche June 14th, 2013 - June 16th, 2013.

Calligraphy and Illumination by Master Harold von Auerbach who also provided invaluable guidance in the wording as well.

"By these letters do we, Juan Lazaro Ramirez Xavier Baron Stonemarche and Maria Pagani Baronessa, bestow this charter within the Barony of Stonemarche unto House Strangewayes, and herein are outlined the duties, responsibilities, and privileges of said household.

It shall be the responsibility of House Strangewayes to especially aid the nurturing of the southern borders of Stonemarche, fostering and nurturing the newer nobility of this region, and educating them in the rich traditions and history of Stonemarche and the East Kingdom. The household should also take and active role in maintaining diplomatic relationships with those lands bordering the barony, particularly the Shire of Quintavia, the Barony of Bergental, and the Barony of Carolingia, and serve as a liaison to the Baron should any of these lands claim grievance against Stonemarche.

In times of peace, a seat at the table will always be open to friends of the barony, for Stonemarche is known throughout the East as a shining example of hospitality and courtesy.

In times of war, House Strangewayes shall be expected to support the cause of Stonemarche, and should make an effort to acquire allies to aid the barony. However, military service and support that requires a member to journey farther than a day's ride from home shall not exceed three weeks in duration, and at no time prevent or delay the household from the harvesting of the fall crops.

It shall further be the purpose of House Strangewayes to exemplify the ideals of fealty through service. If a member of the household is present at an event when the baron or baronessa or heirs thereof are in attendance, an effort should be made to provide escort or services required to ensure that they receive the ceremony and recognition befitting their station and rank.

And as bees reward the farmer with sweet honey and wax, so do we present the barony with a portion of the fruits of our labour. In return for this service, House Strangewayes shall be recognized as an entity within the Barony of Stonemarche, and the barony shall support and encourage the household's endeavors, for this reflects the glory of the barony, and shall defend House Strangewayes against outside threat or challenge unless there be just grievance against the household, though such a circumstance seems unthinkable.

Though the path of the household may wander from the lands of Stonemarche, the members shall always return like bees to the hive. If a member of House Strangewayes should choose to swear fealty to another land for just and honorable cause, be it marriage, crusade quest, or any other reason, barring treason or banishment, that noble shall be released from fealty to the barony and be free to offer honorable service in the new land of residence. So long as honorable service is given, even if it be to a barony or kingdom that is in a state of war with Stonemarche or the East Kingdom, the household shall be allowed to recognize kinship and open their arms and hearth to recognize and provide sanctuary to returning cousins, and no stain of honor shall be placed upon House Strangewayes for such action."