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Kingdom of Ealdormere

2005-12-15T21:25:07Z

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Ealdormere|color = red|metal = white|device = [[Image:Ealdormere.png|150 pix]] | caption = [[Gules]], a trillium flower [[affronty]] [[argent]], [[barbed]] [[vert]], within a [[laurel wreath]], in [[chief]] a [[coronet]] [[argent]]. | founded = A.S. XXXIII | king = Ed the Red | queen = Rylyn | area = Ontario, Canada.| parent = Middle}}

Encompassing most of the province of Ontario, [[Canada]], '''Ealdormere''' became the sixteenth [[kingdom]] of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] (1998). Before this, from [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988) to [[A.S. XXXIII]], Ealdormere was a [[principality]] of the [[Midrealm]], encompassing several pre-existing [[baronies]].

Ealdormere's symbols are the Trillium (a three-pointed white flower common to the region) and the [[wolf]]. Ealdormereans often use the term "the [[Northlands]]" as a synonym for Ealdormere (this is possibly a reference to the Canadian national anthem, or to the local popularity of [[Norse]] personas).

By long tradition, Ealdormere often fights alongside the Kingdom of the [[Middle]] in the [[Pennsic]] War under their own banners.

== History ==
'''Early Days'''

In [[A.S. IX]], then-[[Count]] [[Finnvarr de Taahe]] and others founded the [[Canton]] of [[Eoforwic]] in Toronto. This was the first [[SCA]] group in to be founded in [[Canada]], and grew quickly. In [[A.S. XII]], the [[Shire|Shires]] of [[Septentria]] and [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.

'''The Ban on Regions'''

As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/index.html Chronicles of Eoforwic]., the creation of Ealdormere as a [[Crown Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. When the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald|Pursuivant]], James MacAndrews first submitted this proposal by letter in January [[A.S. XX]] (1986), King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called Washroom Curia (this Curia was widely rumoured to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on Regions". Published in the April [[A.S. XX]] edition of [[the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Crown Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban.

Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the Dragon Herald; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

While the Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban itself remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.

The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are styled "Their Lupine Majesties", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence.

This section is based on information in the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]].

'''Crown Principality'''

In [[A.S. XXVI]], the first Army of Ealdormere, under Prince David I and Princess Tangwystl, marched to the [[Pennsic|Pennsic War]] alongside the army of [[Calontir]]. Ealdormere has sent an army to Pennsic under its own banners every year since.

== Groups ==
* [[Barony of Septentria]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/septentria/ homepage] (Central Ontario)
** [[Canton of Ardchreag]] [http://www.ardchreag.org/ homepage] (Scarborough-Pickering-Ajax-Markham)
** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/caerdraeth/ homepage] (Barrie)
** [[Canton of Eoforwic]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ homepage] (Downtown Toronto)
** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/skeldergate/ homepage] (North York)
** [[Canton of Swan's Deep]] [http://www.geocities.com/swans_deep/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Midland)
** [[Canton of Vest Yorvik]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/vestyorvik/ homepage] (Mississauga)
* [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/ramshaven/ homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
** [[Canton of Der Wolfengau]] [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~sca/ homepage] (Guelph)
* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
* [[Barony of Skraeling Althing]] [http://skraeling.sca.org/ homepage] (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
* [[Shire of Trinovantia Nova]] [http://www.sca.london.on.ca/ homepage] (London and Southwestern Ontario)

== Rulers ==
The [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/royals.shtml current rulers of Ealdormere] are Their Majesties [[King]] Edward I and [[Queen]] Rylyn.

A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/line.shtml Line of the North], composed and updated twice annually by [http://www.amphismusic.com/hector/ Master Hector of the Black Height].

== Events ==
A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/calendar.shtml

== Awards ==
''The Award of the Maiden's Heart'': An award for exemplary [[service]] to Ealdormere.

''The Award of Orion'': An award for achievement in the [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].

''The Award of the Scarlet Banner'': An award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

''The Order of the Wain'': A grant level award for long-standing [[service]].

''The Order of the Crucible'': A grant level award for achievement in [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].

''The Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer'': A grant level award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

A complete listing of the awards of Ealdormere can be found at http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/awards.shtml

== Links ==

[http://ealdormere.sca.org/ Ealdormere Homepage]

[http://www.bards.ca/ Ealdormere Bardic College]

[http://history.ealdormere.ca/ Ealdormere Historical Information]

{{SCA Kingdom}}
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Ealdormere]]

Kingdom of Ealdormere

2005-12-15T21:21:22Z

142.108.155.164: Ealdormere does not always fight with the Middle at Pennsic (with East twice in last five years), corrected spelling on Finnvarr's name

{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Ealdormere|color = red|metal = white|device = [[Image:Ealdormere.png|150 pix]] | caption = [[Gules]], a trillium flower [[affronty]] [[argent]], [[barbed]] [[vert]], within a [[laurel wreath]], in [[chief]] a [[coronet]] [[argent]]. | founded = A.S. XXXIII | king = Ed the Red | queen = Rylyn | area = Ontario, Canada.| parent = Middle}}

Encompassing most of the province of Ontario, [[Canada]], '''Ealdormere''' became the sixteenth [[kingdom]] of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] (1998). Before this, from [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988) to [[A.S. XXXIII]], Ealdormere was a [[principality]] of the [[Midrealm]], encompassing several pre-existing [[baronies]].

Ealdormere's symbols are the Trillium (a three-pointed white flower common to the region) and the [[wolf]]. Ealdormereans often use the term "the [[Northlands]]" as a synonym for Ealdormere (this is possibly a reference to the Canadian national anthem, or to the local popularity of [[Norse]] personas).

By long tradition, Ealdormere often fights alongside the Kingdom of the [[Middle]] in the [[Pennsic]] War under their own banners.

== History ==
'''Early Days'''

In [[A.S. IX]], then-[[Count]] [[Finnvarr de Taahe]] and others founded the [[Canton]] of [[Eoforwic]] in Toronto. This was the first [[SCA]] group in to be founded in [[Canada]], and grew quickly. In [[A.S. XII]], the [[Shire|Shires]] of [[Septentria]] and [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.

'''The Ban on Regions'''

As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/index.html Chronicles of Eoforwic]., the creation of Ealdormere as a [[Crown Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. When the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald|Pursuivant]], James MacAndrews first submitted this proposal by letter in January [[A.S. XX]] (1986), King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called Washroom Curia (this Curia was widely rumoured to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on Regions". Published in the April [[A.S. XX]] edition of [[the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Crown Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban.

Shortly thereafter, James Macandrews stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the Dragon Herald; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independance from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

While the Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban itself remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.

The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are styled "Their Lupine Majesties", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independance.

This section is based on information in the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]].

'''Crown Principality'''

In [[A.S. XXVI]], the first Army of Ealdormere, under Prince David I and Princess Tangwystl, marched to the [[Pennsic|Pennsic War]] alongside the army of [[Calontir]]. Ealdormere has sent an army to Pennsic under its own banners every year since.

== Groups ==
* [[Barony of Septentria]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/septentria/ homepage] (Central Ontario)
** [[Canton of Ardchreag]] [http://www.ardchreag.org/ homepage] (Scarborough-Pickering-Ajax-Markham)
** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/caerdraeth/ homepage] (Barrie)
** [[Canton of Eoforwic]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ homepage] (Downtown Toronto)
** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/skeldergate/ homepage] (North York)
** [[Canton of Swan's Deep]] [http://www.geocities.com/swans_deep/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Midland)
** [[Canton of Vest Yorvik]] [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/vestyorvik/ homepage] (Mississauga)
* [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/ramshaven/ homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
** [[Canton of Der Wolfengau]] [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~sca/ homepage] (Guelph)
* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.sca.org/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
* [[Barony of Skraeling Althing]] [http://skraeling.sca.org/ homepage] (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
* [[Shire of Trinovantia Nova]] [http://www.sca.london.on.ca/ homepage] (London and Southwestern Ontario)

== Rulers ==
The [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/royals.shtml current rulers of Ealdormere] are Their Majesties [[King]] Edward I and [[Queen]] Rylyn.

A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/line.shtml Line of the North], composed and updated twice annually by [http://www.amphismusic.com/hector/ Master Hector of the Black Height].

== Events ==
A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/calendar.shtml

== Awards ==
''The Award of the Maiden's Heart'': An award for exemplary [[service]] to Ealdormere.

''The Award of Orion'': An award for achievement in the [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].

''The Award of the Scarlet Banner'': An award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

''The Order of the Wain'': A grant level award for long-standing [[service]].

''The Order of the Crucible'': A grant level award for achievement in [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]].

''The Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer'': A grant level award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

A complete listing of the awards of Ealdormere can be found at http://www.ealdormere.sca.org/awards.shtml

== Links ==

[http://ealdormere.sca.org/ Ealdormere Homepage]

[http://www.bards.ca/ Ealdormere Bardic College]

[http://history.ealdormere.ca/ Ealdormere Historical Information]

{{SCA Kingdom}}
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Ealdormere]]