The sixth and seventh pages list a brief history of our shire.  There is much of our history which had to be cut out due to space constraints.

This border of this page was designed by Aline de Bruges and painted by Calindra de Silva.  The calligraphy was done by Alicia le Wilfulle.  The text was written by Owyn of Clan Frog with much input from Rhyannan of Pembroke Castle, Sabine de Provence, Grimon de Beaujolais and Saeunn Hrafnsdottir (and some editing by Alicia).

The text reads:

History of False Isle

In AS 29 our founders, those now known as Grimon de Beaujolais, Rhyannan of Pembroke Castle, Thorvald Toothspitter Ivarsson and Elfgive Rolandsdottir, discovered the Known World.  Returning home from their first event full of amazing tales, this group formed the first council along with Saeunn Hrafnsdottir who was quick to join in.  They undertook the task of creating our arms and chose the Mermaid as our protectoress.  Early support and friendship from Gerhard and Amanda Kendal, Baron and Baroness of Lions Gate, and other nobles convinced them that they wished to bind themselves to this Barony and follow their examples of courtesy, chivalry and honour.  At first an incipient canton of Lions Gate, in AS 34 False Isle was elevated to a shire by the grace of King Davin and Queen Groa but not before receiving, as a group, a Lions Claw, the barony's long time service award.

Always having a full slate of energetic motivated officers and a like minded populace, we have bloomed.  As our first herald Saeunn assisted many with the creation of their arms and encouraged the display of heraldry.  In our third year, Eleanor de Guernsey organized our first Ithra and since then several Magistrae and Lectors have been earned.  Our Mistresses of Arts and Sciences, first Sabine de Provence, who negotiated and procured our Keep, and now Effie Little have encouraged its growth.  The sciences were first nurtured by Osric the Smith then by Rory Woulfe of Kildare.  We have learned to make suitable clothing and practice many of the needle and scribal arts as well as others such as brewing.  Constance de Montbard and Aline de Bruges have clothed many in the shire.  We have learned to dance in European and Middle Eastern styles, to sing and to play instruments.  In AS 37 Stephen of Hunmanby became Bardic Champion of Tir Righ.  The 'Runestone' was begun by Svanna of the Wilde Woode before changing into the monthly 'Poor Drogos Almanac' and the quarterly 'The Mermaids Tale', both penned by our chronicler Owyn of Clan Frog.

At first False Isle had few armoured fighters to defend the Mermaid and her shores but these grew and expanded to also include rapier fighters, archers and light fighters.  Grimon founded the Ecole d'Epee in AS 30.  Our youth have become skilled and respected boffer and whalebone fighters under the tutelage of Edward the Merchant.

The Blackthorn Tourney where Thorvald was our sole fighter on the field was held in AS 33, the same year as our first Winterfeast.  The Blackthorn has been replaced by our popular Mermaid's Tourney while Winterfeast continues as an annual gathering.  A Boars Hunt held in AS 35 was much fun for all as are our potluck feasts and occasional pub attacks.  Our more common side shows up at Peasant Revels.  This past November False Isle showed our accomplishments when we proudly hosted the Tir Righ Investiture.

Being a remote shire, recognition from the Crown took time but in AS 34 Grimon became the first in the shire to receive his Award of Arms and three years later he and Rhyannan jointly received the shire's first Grants.  As False Isle became better known many were soon recognized.  In AS 39 Rory Woulfe became our first peer when he was entered into the Order of the Laurel for his skill in making armour and weapons as well as those in making clothing and his pavilion.

Reflecting our motto, our shire has gathered many times to make the numerous banners, pennants and wall hangings we display at our events.  Work bees for armouring, sewing, brazier building and table making help us all appear more in keeping with the times we study.  The skills of Rory Woulfe, Constance de Montbard and Alicia le Wilfulle have all contributed many items to royal regalia and largesse.

Looking to the future the shire is devising a shire charter, discussing group trips abroad and planning educational opportunities.  Never ones to take ourselves too seriously we look forward to many lighthearted gatherings knowing that in playing together we are building the bond so that Together We Achieve.