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Prince

2007-12-11T20:43:24Z

Burgess:

A '''prince''' is member of the [[nobility]]. It is a [[title]] used to indicate varying levels of [[rank]]. Many presently take it to mean that a prince is a male member of the [[royal]] family. However, that was not always so. It was not originally exclusively used for males. [[Queen]] [[Elizabeth I]] was refered to as "a prince admirable above her sex" by [[William Camden]], her historian.

== Princes in the SCA ==

There are two types of Princes in the SCA, Crown Princes and "Princes Regnant" (or "landed Princes" or "ruling Princes." See [[Crown Prince]] for more details about Crown Princes. The following addresses Princes regnant.

The '''Prince''' one of the couple currently ruling a [[principality]]. He may have achieved this position through [[victory]] in a [[Coronet tournament]], or by being consort to the victor of a Coronet tournament (this is rare, but has happened several times in the SCA). Princes are permitted to display the principality [[arms]] and [[coronet]], and are referred to as ''Your Highness'' or ''Your Royal Highness''.

When a Prince steps down he becomes a [[Viscount]], regardless of how many times he has ruled, unless he is already a [[Count]] or a [[Duke]].

([[SCA]] humor: Someone who has been Prince once is a Viscount, twice is a Biscuit and three times is a Triscuit)

The SCA recognises the following [[alternate titles]] in other [[languages]] as the equivalent to Prince:

<table border cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0>
<tr>
<th>Language</th>
<th>Alternate Form</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Albanian]]</td>
<td>Princ / Bir Mbreti</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Arabic]]</td>
<td>Amir</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Catalan]]</td>
<td>Princep</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Czech]]</td>
<td>Knize / Princ</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Danish]]</td>
<td>Prins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Dutch]]</td>
<td>Prins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Finnish]]</td>
<td>Ruhtinas / Prinssi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[French]]</td>
<td>Prince</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[German]]</td>
<td>Prinz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Greek]]</td>
<td>Pringkepas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Hebrew]]</td>
<td>Nasi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Hungarian]]</td>
<td>Fejedelem</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Icelandic]]</td>
<td>Prinz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Irish Gaelic]]</td>
<td>Prionsa / Flaith</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Italian]]</td>
<td>Principe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Latin]]</td>
<td>Princeps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Middle Norwegian]]</td>
<td>Prinz</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Old English]]</td>
<td>Ætheling</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Polish]]</td>
<td>Ksiaze</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Portuguese]]</td>
<td>Principe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Romanian]]</td>
<td>Principe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Russian]]</td>
<td>Tsarevich</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Scots Gaelic]]</td>
<td>Prionnsa/Flath</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Spanish]]</td>
<td>Principe</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Swedish]]</td>
<td>Prins</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Turkish]]</td>
<td>Prens / Emir</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Welsh]]</td>
<td>Tywysog / Teyrn / Edling / Gwrthrychiad</td>
</tr>
</table>

== See Also: ==
[[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Baron

2007-12-11T20:37:20Z

Burgess: /* Court Barons/Baronesses */ spelling error

A '''baron''' (from [[Frankish]] ''baro'' meaning ''warrior'' and [[Old English]] ''beorn'' meaning ''nobleman'') was a [[rank]] of [[nobility]]. Introduced by [[William the Conqueror]] as a [[title]] for landowners that were loyal to him. Every man who held a [[manor]] was a baron and those that held many were greater barons.

In modern times, the baron ranks below a [[viscount]] and is the lowest of the [[peer]]s.

==Barons in the SCA==
'''Barons''' and '''Baronesses''' come in two varieties. The [[honorific]] for Baronial personages is, "Your Excellency"
===Landed Barons/Baronesses===
The first variety is the Landed Baron/Baroness (also sometimes called Territorial Baron/Baroness). These [[gentle]]s hold the [[Barony]] for the [[Crown]], and are the [[Royal Presence]] in that Barony when the Crown cannot be there. They are effectively local management. They may hold [[court]]s and reward people with [[Baronial level award]]s. Landed Barons and Baronesses wear [[coronet]]s, usually featuring something that identifies the Barony they represent. In the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), Landed Barons and Baronesses wear gold coronets adorned with six "spheroids", traditionally pearls.

They are [[Territorial Nobility]].

===Court Barons/Baronesses===
The other variety of Baron/Baroness is a Court Baron/Baroness. The giving of Court Baronies is at the sole discretion of the Crown, and it is usually given to a person who has done a lot for the [[SCA]] but doesn't neatly fit into the requirements of another [[award]]. It is also the [[custom]] in many kingdoms to reward Landed B&B's with a Court Barony when they step down. Court Baron and Baronesses often wear simple [[coronet]]s, or ones which show their personal [[device]] or [[badge]]. In the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), Court Barons and Baronesses wear silver coronets adorned with six "spheroids", traditionally pearls.

===Addressing the B&B===
There are several ways to address a Landed Baron or Baroness, including the following examples (using Hugh and Therasa, the fifth B&B [[Stormhold]], as examples):

*Baron Hugh the Little and Baroness Teresa Commins
*Sir Hugh the Little, Baron Stormhold and Lady Teresa Commins, Baroness Stormhold
*Baron and Baroness Stormhold also works.

There is an old SCA tradition (which may be restricted to [[Western Rite]] kingdoms) which holds that the [[founding]] Baron/Baroness is styled with the name of the group, while subsequent Barons/Baronesses are styled "of the Group". So, for instance, [[Raymond the Quiet]] is Baron [[al-Barran]] while, several years later, Stephan was Baron '''of''' al-Barran.

One can also, in a nod to historical practice, simply refer to the person by the group name. Usually (in this writer's experience) this is mostly done in the first person. EG. Baron Jehan of [[Carolingia]] when called on to speak, might introduce himself as follows, "I, Carolingia, will speak now."

== See Also: ==
* [[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Baron

2007-12-11T20:36:49Z

Burgess: /* Landed Barons/Baronesses */

A '''baron''' (from [[Frankish]] ''baro'' meaning ''warrior'' and [[Old English]] ''beorn'' meaning ''nobleman'') was a [[rank]] of [[nobility]]. Introduced by [[William the Conqueror]] as a [[title]] for landowners that were loyal to him. Every man who held a [[manor]] was a baron and those that held many were greater barons.

In modern times, the baron ranks below a [[viscount]] and is the lowest of the [[peer]]s.

==Barons in the SCA==
'''Barons''' and '''Baronesses''' come in two varieties. The [[honorific]] for Baronial personages is, "Your Excellency"
===Landed Barons/Baronesses===
The first variety is the Landed Baron/Baroness (also sometimes called Territorial Baron/Baroness). These [[gentle]]s hold the [[Barony]] for the [[Crown]], and are the [[Royal Presence]] in that Barony when the Crown cannot be there. They are effectively local management. They may hold [[court]]s and reward people with [[Baronial level award]]s. Landed Barons and Baronesses wear [[coronet]]s, usually featuring something that identifies the Barony they represent. In the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), Landed Barons and Baronesses wear gold coronets adorned with six "spheroids", traditionally pearls.

They are [[Territorial Nobility]].

===Court Barons/Baronesses===
The other variety of Baron/Baroness is a Court Baron/Baroness. The giving of Court Baronies is at the sole discretion of the Crown, and it is usually given to a person who has done a lot for the [[SCA]] but doesn't neatly fit into the requirements of another [[award]]. It is also the [[custom]] in many kingdoms to reward Landed B&B's with a Court Barony when they step down. Court Baron and Baronesses often wear simple [[coronet]]s, or ones which show their personal [[device]] or [[badge]]. In the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), Court Baron and Baronesses wear silver coronets adorned with six "spheroids", traditionally pearls.

===Addressing the B&B===
There are several ways to address a Landed Baron or Baroness, including the following examples (using Hugh and Therasa, the fifth B&B [[Stormhold]], as examples):

*Baron Hugh the Little and Baroness Teresa Commins
*Sir Hugh the Little, Baron Stormhold and Lady Teresa Commins, Baroness Stormhold
*Baron and Baroness Stormhold also works.

There is an old SCA tradition (which may be restricted to [[Western Rite]] kingdoms) which holds that the [[founding]] Baron/Baroness is styled with the name of the group, while subsequent Barons/Baronesses are styled "of the Group". So, for instance, [[Raymond the Quiet]] is Baron [[al-Barran]] while, several years later, Stephan was Baron '''of''' al-Barran.

One can also, in a nod to historical practice, simply refer to the person by the group name. Usually (in this writer's experience) this is mostly done in the first person. EG. Baron Jehan of [[Carolingia]] when called on to speak, might introduce himself as follows, "I, Carolingia, will speak now."

== See Also: ==
* [[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Baron

2007-12-11T20:32:51Z

Burgess: /* Court Barons/Baronesses */

A '''baron''' (from [[Frankish]] ''baro'' meaning ''warrior'' and [[Old English]] ''beorn'' meaning ''nobleman'') was a [[rank]] of [[nobility]]. Introduced by [[William the Conqueror]] as a [[title]] for landowners that were loyal to him. Every man who held a [[manor]] was a baron and those that held many were greater barons.

In modern times, the baron ranks below a [[viscount]] and is the lowest of the [[peer]]s.

==Barons in the SCA==
'''Barons''' and '''Baronesses''' come in two varieties. The [[honorific]] for Baronial personages is, "Your Excellency"
===Landed Barons/Baronesses===
The first variety is the Landed Baron/Baroness. These [[gentle]]s hold the [[Barony]] for the [[Crown]], and are the [[Royal Presence]] in that Barony when the Crown cannot be there. They are effectively local management. They may hold [[court]]s and reward people with [[Baronial level award]]s. Landed Barons and Baronesses wear [[coronet]]s usually featuring something that identifies the Barony they represent.

They are [[Territorial Nobility]].

===Court Barons/Baronesses===
The other variety of Baron/Baroness is a Court Baron/Baroness. The giving of Court Baronies is at the sole discretion of the Crown, and it is usually given to a person who has done a lot for the [[SCA]] but doesn't neatly fit into the requirements of another [[award]]. It is also the [[custom]] in many kingdoms to reward Landed B&B's with a Court Barony when they step down. Court Baron and Baronesses often wear simple [[coronet]]s, or ones which show their personal [[device]] or [[badge]]. In the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), Court Baron and Baronesses wear silver coronets adorned with six "spheroids", traditionally pearls.

===Addressing the B&B===
There are several ways to address a Landed Baron or Baroness, including the following examples (using Hugh and Therasa, the fifth B&B [[Stormhold]], as examples):

*Baron Hugh the Little and Baroness Teresa Commins
*Sir Hugh the Little, Baron Stormhold and Lady Teresa Commins, Baroness Stormhold
*Baron and Baroness Stormhold also works.

There is an old SCA tradition (which may be restricted to [[Western Rite]] kingdoms) which holds that the [[founding]] Baron/Baroness is styled with the name of the group, while subsequent Barons/Baronesses are styled "of the Group". So, for instance, [[Raymond the Quiet]] is Baron [[al-Barran]] while, several years later, Stephan was Baron '''of''' al-Barran.

One can also, in a nod to historical practice, simply refer to the person by the group name. Usually (in this writer's experience) this is mostly done in the first person. EG. Baron Jehan of [[Carolingia]] when called on to speak, might introduce himself as follows, "I, Carolingia, will speak now."

== See Also: ==
* [[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Viscountess

2007-12-11T20:25:05Z

Burgess:

A '''viscountess''' is the female [[title]] that is the equivalent to a [[viscount]].

In the [[SCA]] a viscountess is a person who has ruled a [[principality]] at least once. They are referred to as "Your Excellency" and wear a [[coronet]] of their choice, most commonly with [[pearl]]s, although in the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), viscountesses wear embattled silver coronets. In some [[kingdom]]s a viscountess is also a Lady of the Rose.

== See Also ==
[[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Viscount

2007-12-11T20:22:39Z

Burgess:

A '''viscount''' is a [[noble]] who is [[rank]]ed higher than a [[baron]] but below a [[count]]. Traditionally, they are the son or younger brother of a count.
In [[England]], the [[title]] was also used after the [[Norman conquest]] for the [[Shire]] [[Reeve]] or [[sheriff]]. A [[viscountess]] is a female viscount.<br>
Formally the [[England|English]] viscounties were first created in 1440, but the title existed (as ''vice-comte'' or deputy-count) into the days of the [[Charlemagne|Carolingian]] empire.

In the [[SCA]], a viscount is a person who has ruled a [[principality]] at least once. They are referred to as "Your Excellency" and wear a [[coronet]] of their choice, most commonly with [[pearl]]s. However, in the Middle Kingdom and its descendant kingdoms (Calontir, Ealdormere and Northshield), viscounts wear embattled silver coronets.

== See Also ==
[[Honorific]]

[[category:title]]

Kingdom of Ealdormere

2007-12-07T13:08:41Z

Burgess: update of current Royalty

{{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 = Trumbrand the Wanderer | queen = Kaylah the Cheerful | area = Ontario, [[Canada]].| parent = [[Middle Kingdom|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).

Ealdormere [[InterKingdom Anthropology|enjoys the reputation]] of having an unusually strong sense of "national identity" within the [[SCA]], possibly stemming from its [[Ban on Regions|difficult birth]] and the deliberate efforts of [[Bardic College of Ealdormere| its artisans and poets]].

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

== 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 [[Barony]] of [[Septentria]] and its [[Canton]] [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.

'''The Ban on Regions'''

The '''[[Ban on Regions]]''', also known as '''King Alen's Ban''' or '''Alen's Proscription''', was an edict published in the April A.S. XX edition of the [[Pale]] forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those [[Shire]]s and [[Barony|Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in [[Middle Kingdom]] law raising the requirements for becoming a [[Principality]], the Ban was punitive measure attempting the halt the growth of "[[region]]alism" in the [[Midrealm]]. Directed specifically against Ealdormere, the Ban had a great impact on Ealdormeran culture and history.

''[[Ban on Regions|More information at the "Ban on Regions"]]

'''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]]. Although [[SCAdian]]s from the Ontario baronies had fought together since at least [[Pennsic]] VII this was the first time Ealdormere sent an army to Pennsic under its own banner.

In [[A.S. XXX]] there was controversy over the Midrealm Crown [[banishment|banishing]] two senior [[peer]]s of [[Ealdormere]]. As the debate continued separatist opinion in [[Ealdormere]] grew to the point that during the reign of Prince Mordain and Princess Aelflaeda, their Seneschal Sir [[Menken]] formed the ''Laws Committee'' in February, with the aim of becoming a [[Kingdom]]. The following year, during the reign of Princess Elisabeth and Prince [[Menken]], a poll was held to determine if the populace of the Principality were supportive of the proposed advancement to Kingdom status - the result was overwhelmingly in favour. At the same time, at Their Highnesses' request, a referendum of the populace was held to determine if [[Rapier]] Combat would be allowed in the new Kingdom of Ealdormere. Although hotly debated at the time, the issue was decided in favour of allowing [[Rapier]] Combat to continue. It took nearly another year for Ealdormere's application to advance to [[Kingdom]] status to be approved by the [[Board of Directors]], in Janaury AS XXXII.

'''Kingdom'''

Ealdormere became the the sixteenth Kingdom of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] with the crowning of King [[David the Greater]], and Queen [[Elina de Braose]]. The full lineage of the Kings and Queens of Ealdormere is detailed in the [[Line of the North]].

The rousing ballad [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm Rise] by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]] is viewed as the unofficial anthem of the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron issued a request at his [[coronation]] directed specifically at the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear [[tabard]]s bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]]. Previous to this request, these [[Household]]s had worn their own arms, often to the exclusion of all others. His Majesty explained the request as an effort to promote Ealdormere's arms and reputation to the rest of the Known World. Time will tell how well this request is honoured.

== Groups ==
* [[Barony of Septentria]] [http://ealdormere.ca/septentria/ homepage] (Central Ontario)
** [[Canton of Ardchreag]] [http://www.ardchreag.org/ homepage] (Scarborough-Pickering-Ajax-Markham)
** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/caerdraeth/ homepage] (Barrie)
** [[Canton of Eoforwic]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ homepage] (Downtown Toronto)
** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.ca/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/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.ca/vestyorvik/ homepage] (Mississauga)
* [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.ca/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
** [[Canton of Wesbellford]] (folded) (Brantford)
* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://ealdormere.ca/ramshaven/ homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
** [[Canton of Der Welfengau]] [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~sca/ homepage] (Guelph)
* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
* [[Barony of Skraeling Althing]] [http://skraeling.ca/ homepage] (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
** [[Canton of Caldrithig]] [http://skraeling.ca/caldrithig/ homepage] (Ottawa)
** [[Canton of Greyfells]] [http://ealdormere.ca/greyfells/ homepage] (Kingston)
** [[Canton of Flaming Sky]] [http://ealdormere.ca/flamingsky/ homepage] (North Bay)
** [[Stronghold of Tor Brant]] (Pembroke and Renfrew County)
** [[Canton of Offangaard]] [http://ealdormere.ca/offangaard/ homepage] (Grenville and Dundas Counties)
* [[Shire of Trinovantia Nova]] [http://www.sca.london.on.ca/ homepage] (London and Southwestern Ontario)
* Shire of [[The March of St. Martin]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/stmartin/ homepage] (Lambton County)
* [[Shire of Brennisteinn Vatn]] (Sudbury)
* [[Shire of Noergate]] [http://www3.sympatico.ca/noergate/ homepage] (Sault Ste. Marie)
* [[Shire of Bastille du Lac]] [http://www.bastilledulac.ealdormere.ca/ homepage] (Incipient) (Trenton)

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

A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [[Line of the North]], composed by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]].

== Events ==
A partial list of annual Ealdormere events includes:
* The [[Twelveth Night]] revels
* [[Silk Slippers and Crossed Swords]]
* [[Snowed Inn]]
* [[Season of the Wolf]]
* The [[Winter War]] tourney
* The [[Kid in Court]] children's event
* The [[St. Maximus' Day]] market
* The [[Lord Mayor's Market]] event
* The [[Dandelion Festival]]
* The [[Lady Mary Memorial Tournament]]
* [[Ragnarok]]
* [[Pikeman's Pleasure]]
* [[Murder Melee in the Meadow]]
* The [[War of the Trillium]] (also called the [[Trillium War]])
* [[Storming of the Gate]]
* The [[Tournament at Baron's Howe]]
* [[Barbarians at the Gate]]
* [[Feast of the Bear]]
* [[Feast of the Hare]]

A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/listcalendar.php the Ealdormere Events Calendar]

== 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 Osis Brandsson|Thorbjorn]]'s Hammer'': A grant level award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

A complete listing of the awards of Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/Awards.htm the Ealdormere Awards Page]

== Links ==

[http://ealdormere.ca/ Ealdormere Homepage]

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

[http://ealdormere.ca/Library.htm Ealdormere Historical Information]

[http://www.tworavens.org/gallery Tworavens.org: Photos of Ealdormere & Ealdormereans]

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

Kingdom of Ealdormere

2007-12-07T13:05:23Z

Burgess:

{{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 = Edouard Beausoleil | queen = Domhnail Galbraith | area = Ontario, [[Canada]].| parent = [[Middle Kingdom|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).

Ealdormere [[InterKingdom Anthropology|enjoys the reputation]] of having an unusually strong sense of "national identity" within the [[SCA]], possibly stemming from its [[Ban on Regions|difficult birth]] and the deliberate efforts of [[Bardic College of Ealdormere| its artisans and poets]].

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

== 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 [[Barony]] of [[Septentria]] and its [[Canton]] [[Skraeling Althing]] (both now [[barony|baronies]]) are founded.

'''The Ban on Regions'''

The '''[[Ban on Regions]]''', also known as '''King Alen's Ban''' or '''Alen's Proscription''', was an edict published in the April A.S. XX edition of the [[Pale]] forbidding the use of local "regional" organizations beyond those [[Shire]]s and [[Barony|Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in [[Middle Kingdom]] law raising the requirements for becoming a [[Principality]], the Ban was punitive measure attempting the halt the growth of "[[region]]alism" in the [[Midrealm]]. Directed specifically against Ealdormere, the Ban had a great impact on Ealdormeran culture and history.

''[[Ban on Regions|More information at the "Ban on Regions"]]

'''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]]. Although [[SCAdian]]s from the Ontario baronies had fought together since at least [[Pennsic]] VII this was the first time Ealdormere sent an army to Pennsic under its own banner.

In [[A.S. XXX]] there was controversy over the Midrealm Crown [[banishment|banishing]] two senior [[peer]]s of [[Ealdormere]]. As the debate continued separatist opinion in [[Ealdormere]] grew to the point that during the reign of Prince Mordain and Princess Aelflaeda, their Seneschal Sir [[Menken]] formed the ''Laws Committee'' in February, with the aim of becoming a [[Kingdom]]. The following year, during the reign of Princess Elisabeth and Prince [[Menken]], a poll was held to determine if the populace of the Principality were supportive of the proposed advancement to Kingdom status - the result was overwhelmingly in favour. At the same time, at Their Highnesses' request, a referendum of the populace was held to determine if [[Rapier]] Combat would be allowed in the new Kingdom of Ealdormere. Although hotly debated at the time, the issue was decided in favour of allowing [[Rapier]] Combat to continue. It took nearly another year for Ealdormere's application to advance to [[Kingdom]] status to be approved by the [[Board of Directors]], in Janaury AS XXXII.

'''Kingdom'''

Ealdormere became the the sixteenth Kingdom of the [[Known World]] in October, [[A.S. XXXIII]] with the crowning of King [[David the Greater]], and Queen [[Elina de Braose]]. The full lineage of the Kings and Queens of Ealdormere is detailed in the [[Line of the North]].

The rousing ballad [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm Rise] by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]] is viewed as the unofficial anthem of the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

In [[A.S. XL]], King Aaron issued a request at his [[coronation]] directed specifically at the [[Fighting Households of Ealdormere]], encouraging them to make and wear [[tabard]]s bearing the Kingdom's arms in time for the [[Pennsic War]]. Previous to this request, these [[Household]]s had worn their own arms, often to the exclusion of all others. His Majesty explained the request as an effort to promote Ealdormere's arms and reputation to the rest of the Known World. Time will tell how well this request is honoured.

== Groups ==
* [[Barony of Septentria]] [http://ealdormere.ca/septentria/ homepage] (Central Ontario)
** [[Canton of Ardchreag]] [http://www.ardchreag.org/ homepage] (Scarborough-Pickering-Ajax-Markham)
** [[Canton of Caer Draeth]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/caerdraeth/ homepage] (Barrie)
** [[Canton of Eoforwic]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ homepage] (Downtown Toronto)
** [[Canton of Greenhithe]] [http://ealdormere.ca/greenhithe/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Whitby-Oshawa)
** [[Canton of Monadh]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/monadh/ homepage] (Orangeville)
** [[Canton of Petrea Thule]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://www.ealdormere.ca/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.ca/vestyorvik/ homepage] (Mississauga)
* [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.ca/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
** [[Canton of Wesbellford]] (folded) (Brantford)
* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://ealdormere.ca/ramshaven/ homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
** [[Canton of Der Welfengau]] [http://www.uoguelph.ca/~sca/ homepage] (Guelph)
* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)
* [[Barony of Skraeling Althing]] [http://skraeling.ca/ homepage] (Ottawa and Eastern Ontario)
** [[Canton of Caldrithig]] [http://skraeling.ca/caldrithig/ homepage] (Ottawa)
** [[Canton of Greyfells]] [http://ealdormere.ca/greyfells/ homepage] (Kingston)
** [[Canton of Flaming Sky]] [http://ealdormere.ca/flamingsky/ homepage] (North Bay)
** [[Stronghold of Tor Brant]] (Pembroke and Renfrew County)
** [[Canton of Offangaard]] [http://ealdormere.ca/offangaard/ homepage] (Grenville and Dundas Counties)
* [[Shire of Trinovantia Nova]] [http://www.sca.london.on.ca/ homepage] (London and Southwestern Ontario)
* Shire of [[The March of St. Martin]] [http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/stmartin/ homepage] (Lambton County)
* [[Shire of Brennisteinn Vatn]] (Sudbury)
* [[Shire of Noergate]] [http://www3.sympatico.ca/noergate/ homepage] (Sault Ste. Marie)
* [[Shire of Bastille du Lac]] [http://www.bastilledulac.ealdormere.ca/ homepage] (Incipient) (Trenton)

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

A complete listing of the rulers of Ealdormere is the [[Line of the North]], composed by Master [[Hector of the Black Height]].

== Events ==
A partial list of annual Ealdormere events includes:
* The [[Twelveth Night]] revels
* [[Silk Slippers and Crossed Swords]]
* [[Snowed Inn]]
* [[Season of the Wolf]]
* The [[Winter War]] tourney
* The [[Kid in Court]] children's event
* The [[St. Maximus' Day]] market
* The [[Lord Mayor's Market]] event
* The [[Dandelion Festival]]
* The [[Lady Mary Memorial Tournament]]
* [[Ragnarok]]
* [[Pikeman's Pleasure]]
* [[Murder Melee in the Meadow]]
* The [[War of the Trillium]] (also called the [[Trillium War]])
* [[Storming of the Gate]]
* The [[Tournament at Baron's Howe]]
* [[Barbarians at the Gate]]
* [[Feast of the Bear]]
* [[Feast of the Hare]]

A complete listing of events in Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/listcalendar.php the Ealdormere Events Calendar]

== 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 Osis Brandsson|Thorbjorn]]'s Hammer'': A grant level award for [[martial]] accomplishment.

A complete listing of the awards of Ealdormere can be found at [http://ealdormere.ca/Awards.htm the Ealdormere Awards Page]

== Links ==

[http://ealdormere.ca/ Ealdormere Homepage]

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

[http://ealdormere.ca/Library.htm Ealdormere Historical Information]

[http://www.tworavens.org/gallery Tworavens.org: Photos of Ealdormere & Ealdormereans]

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Menken

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== Menken Brechen ==

'''Viscount''' (Ealdormere) 12 April 1997 (AS 31)

'''Knight''' (Midrealm) 18 August 1994 (AS 29)

'''Pelican''' (Midrealm) 20 April 1996 (AS 30)

'''Territorial Baron''' (Ealdormere) 10 November 2001 to 18 November 2006

'''Court Baron''' (Midrealm) 02 December 1989 (AS 24)

'''Director, SCA Inc.''' 1997 to 2000

'''Chairman of the Board of the SCA Inc.''' 2000

'''Currently resident in the Barony of Skraeling Althing, in the Kingdom of Ealdormere (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada).'''

'''Household website:''' http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/household/home_page.htm [http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/household/home_page.htm]

House Fettered Fleur

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== House Fettered Fleur ==

'''House Fettered Fleur''' is the joint [[household]] of Viscount [[Menken]] Brechen KSCA, OP, and Dame Eleanor Cadfan OL, OP, in the Kingdom of Ealdormere. The household is dedicated to the chivalric ideals of hospitality, courtesy and service, as well as the pursuit of excellence in both the martial and peaceful arts.

* [http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com/household/home_page.htm House Fettered Fleur's web site]

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'''''Related links'''''

Dame Eleanor is also the Mistress of Fettered Cock Pewters, a mainstay of the merchant area of the Pennsic Wars for over fifteen years.
* [http://www.fetteredcockpewters.com The Fettered Cock Pewters website]

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