Best of Best competition champions - This is a yearly competition run by the Head Kaiden to determine who is the best fighter in the Western Circle through a series of one on one duels. During these matches only the cleanest kills are accepted and each match is watched and judged by 3 Kaidens.

Champions:

• 2000 Champion: "Hairy" Dave
• 2001 Champion: Joseph
• 2002 Champion: Wulfgar
• 2003 Champion: Abrian (also took second place once)
• 2004 Champion: Kaiden Nikon
• 2005 Champion: Kaiden Eric (also took 2nd place 3 times)
• 2006 Champion: No Champion
• 2007 Champion: Kaiden Charles
• 2008 Champion: Kaiden Brennan (also took 2nd place 4 times)
• 2009 Champion: Kaiden Steel Wind
• 2010 Champion (Champions Edition): Head Kaiden Gad
• 2011 Champion: Kaiden Vea Ravenstar
• 2012 Champion: Head Kaiden Gad
• 2013 Champion: Kaiden Kris
• 2014 Champion: Kaiden Steel Wind
• 2015 Champion: Kaiden Blight
• 2016 Champion: Master Gemini
• 2017 Champion: The Protector
• 2018 Champion: Kaiden Nikon
• 2019 Champion: Head Kaiden Gad
• 2021 Champion: Master Gemini

Champions of the Coliseum

Every year in October, the Arata's Farm builds a coliseum within its grounds for the Western Circle. There, dedicated swordfighters participate in steel combat before the public. The following fighters have faced over 6 opponents, fought over 500 battles, and participated in every available fighting day in the month of October at the Arata's Coliseum.

2009:

• Head Kaiden Gad
• Kaiden Vea Ravenstar

Fallen Heroes

These are individuals who were members of the Western Circle until the day they died. They were people of honor and are greatly missed.

• Ron
• Behr
• Beth
• Donalan
• Blight
• Kristobal

Supporters of the Western Circle

The following non-members have gone far beyond the call of duty to show true support to the Western Circle.

• Jim N. (Father of Nicole)
• Chris (of the Arata's Farm)
• Wolfie (of Shadow Wood)

The Way of The Contract

All of those that have taken a contract swore an oath of completion, had a mentor, and had to train from 3 to 24 consecutive months to complete them. They are designed to help increase discipline and guide people to their next levels. They are not easy and you must have the support of your Kaiden before beginning one.

• The Black Braid (Kaidens Joseph, Gad, Vea Ravenstar)
• The Black Chain (Kaidens Joseph and Gad)
• The Black Ring (Kaidens Joseph and Gad)
• The Black Triad (Kaiden Gad)
• True Studentship Contract (6 months) - (Kaiden Nikon, Kaiden Storm, Protector, Kaiden Steel Wind, Red Shadow, Razorwind, Luma, Kaiden Hedge, Kaiden Bonefinder, Kaiden Umbra, Kaiden Blight, Dominique, and Kaiden Vea Ravenstar)
• Red Rope Contract (Kaidens Sal and Ravenstar)
• Silver Chain Contract (Kaidens Kris and Storm)
• The Shard (Kaiden Steel Wind, Head Kaiden Gad, Kaiden Vea Ravenstar, Razorwind, Ross, and Bradley)
• The Winter Path (Head Kaiden Gad)
• The Way of The Evening Blade (Head Kaiden Gad)
• The Hand of Control (Kaiden Steel Wind)
• The Edge of The Blade (Kaiden Joseph)
• The Ronin (Kaidens Joseph, Gad and Steelwind and Razorwind)

None who has failed to fulfil a contract in their Kaiden's eyes have been listed above. For more information, contact your Kaiden directly.