[[Image:Oertha.png|right]]
'''Oertha''' is a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] consists geographically of mainland Alaska.

It was originally known as the Region of the North, and was part of the Principality of [[Kingdom of An Tir|An Tir]]. When An Tir petitioned for Kingdom status, the Northern Region wished to retain its loyalty to West. An Tir became a Kingdom in its own right, and the Northern Region became known as the Northern Marches.

The Northern Marches then petitioned to become a Principality under the name Oertha. Oertha is the name of the "Guardian of the North", an angel mentioned in the apocraphyal Questions of Bartholomew. Oertha became a [[Crown Principality]] in [[A.S. XVII]] and a full Principality in [[A.S. XIX]].

The Arms of the Principality are: ''Azure, a wolf sejant, head erect (ululant/howling), between in chief two compass stars and on a base argent, a laurel wreath azure.''

==Groups==

*The [[Barony of Eskalya]] (Anchorage, Alaska)
**The Incipient College of St. Guinefort (University of Alaska Anchorage)
*The Barony of Winter's Gate (Fairbanks/Northern Alaska)
**The College of St. Boniface (University of Alaska Fairbanks)
**The Canton Ynys Taltraeth (Kotzebue/Coastal Northern Alaska)
**The Incipient Canton of Beast Valley (Outskirts of Fairbanks)
*The [[Barony of Selviergard]] (Mat-Su Valley & Eagle River Areas)
*The Shire of Ravensfjord (Kenai Penninsula)
*The Shire of Pavlok Gorod (Kodiak Island)

==Current Prince and Princess==

The current rulers are a [[Prince]] and [[Princess]] chosen by armed combat every six months. Lord Kennric Maur and Mistress Rolynnda of the Azurestone currently hold these positions.

===Past Viceroys and Vicereines:===

*1. Kylson & Anne, Spring of A.S. XIX-XX (1985)
*2. Donnan & Kareina, Fall of A.S. XX (1985)
*3. Eric & Erlyn, Spring of A.S. XX-XXI (1986)
*4. Kylson & Anne II, Fall of A.S. XXI (1986)
*5. Brendan & Aryana, Spring of A.S. XXI-XXII (1987)
*6. Nikolai & Annora, Fall of A.S. XXII (1987)
*7. Brensan & Aryana II, Spring of A.S. XXII-XXIII (1988)
*8. Kylson & Anne III, Fall of A.S. XXIII (1988)
*9. Phelan & Vanora, Spring of A.S. XXIII-XXIV (1989)
*10. Brendan & Aryana III, Fall of A.S. XXIV (1989)
*11. Georg & Katarzina, Spring of A.S. XXIV-XXV (1990)
*12. Phelan & Vanora II, Fall of A.S. XXV (1990)
*13. Georg & Katarzina II, Spring of A.S. XXV-XXVI (1991)
*14. Donnan II & Callista I, Fall of A.S. XXVI (1991)
*15. Brendan & Aryana IV, Spring of A.S. XXVI-XXVII (1992)
*16. Nicholaus & Alyssia, Fall of A.S. XXVII (1992)
*17. Morbran & Margarita, Spring of A.S. XXVII-XXVIII (1993)
*18. Georg & Katarzina III, Fall of A.S. XXVIII (1993)
*19. Morbran & Margarita II, Spring of A.S. XXVIII-XXIX (1994)
*20. Georg & Katarzina IV, Fall of A.S. XXIX (1994)
*21. Kylson & Anne IV, Spring of A.S. XXIX-XXX (1995)
*22. Gregor & Alicianne, Fall of A.S. XXX (1995)
*23. Morbran & Margarita III, Spring of A.S. XXX-XXXI (1996)
*24. Gregor & Alicianna II, Fall of A.S. XXXI (1996)
*25. Viressé & Astrin, Spring of A.S. XXXI-XXXII (1997)
*26. Nicholaus & Alyssia II, Fall of A.S. XXXII (1997)
*27. Georg & Katarzina V, Spring of A.S. XXXII-XXXIII (1998)
*28. Richenza & Joseph Lee, Fall of A.S. XXXIII (1998)
*29. Georg & Katarzina VI, Spring of A.S. XXXIII-XXXIV (1999)
*30. Nicholaus & Alyssia III, Fall of A.S. XXXIV (1999)
*31. Alfonso & Cedrin, Spring of A.S. XXXIV-XXXV (2000)
*32. Magnus & Esperanza, Fall of A.S. XXXV (2000)
*33. Kylson V & Sorcha I, Spring of A.S. XXXV-XXXVI (2001)
*34. Magnus & Esperanza II, Fall of A.S. XXXVI (2001)
*35. Patrik & Katla, Spring of A.S. XXXVI-XXXVII (2002)
*36. Fergus I & Margarita IV, Fall of A.S. XXXVII (2002)
*37. Magnus III & Esperanza III, Spring of A.S. XXXVII-XXXVIII (2003)
*38. Richenza II & Dietrich I, Fall of A.S. XXXVIII (2003)
*39. Cyrus I & Caitriona I, Spring of A.S. XXXVIII-XXXIX (2004)
*40. Fergus II & Margarita V, Fall of A.S. XXXIX (2004)
*41. Buliwyf I & Svana I, Spring of A.S. XXXIX-XL (2005)
*42. Magnus IV & Esperanza IV, Fall of A.S. XL (2005)
*43. Dietrich I & Roalyn I, Spring of A.S. XL-XLI (2006)
*44. Fergus III & Margarita VI, Fall of A.S. XLI (2006)
*45. Cyrus II & Caitriona II, Spring of A.S. XLI (2007)
*46. Dietrich II & Bianca I, Fall of A.S. XLII (2007)
*47. Cyrus III & Gwyneth I, Winter of A.S. XLII (2008)
*48. Karl I & Eliza I, Summer of A.S. XLIII (2008)
*49. Faithir I & Etain I, Winter of A.S. XLIV (2009)
*50. Riddari I & Katarzina VII, Summer of A.S. XLV (2009)

Official Site: http://oertha.westkingdom.org/

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Emeludt “Elisabeth” Hänsler is active in the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]], she is a 15th Century German Lady who currently resides in The [[Canton of Attilium]] which is in the wonderful [[Barony of Windmasters Hill]] in the [[Kingdom of Atlantia]]. I am currently the [[Kingdom of Atlantia]] Chancellor of Youth.

Medieval interests: Headwear/Hats, 13th Century Germany, 15th Century Germany, Children and Youth Activities

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Michael of Bedford

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[[Image:Michael_of_bedford.png|right]]
[[Duke|His Grace]] Michael of Bedford is a [[Knight]] and a [[Duke]] within the [[SCA]]. He reigned as [[King]] in the [[East Kingdom]] on 10/18/1980 A.S. XV. Shortly thereafter [[Duke]] Michael became [[Atlantia|Kingdom of Atlantia]]'s first [[King]] and was crowned on May 2, 1981 (AS 16). Since then [[Duke]] Michael has went on to [[reign]] eight more times. [[Duke]] Michael is also a triple [[peer]]; a Knight, Laurel and Pelican.

== Awards ==
Kingdom Awards, unless otherwise noted.
Listed in the order bestowed.

*[[Award of Arms]] ([[East]])
*[[Viscount]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Maunche]] ([[East]])
*[[Knight]] ([[East]] -Resigned 11/5/1984)
*[[Count]] ([[East]])
*[[Pearl]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Duke]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Gordian Knot]] ([[Atlantia]]/[[Barony of Nottinghill Coill]])
*[[Laurel]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Marlin]] ([[Atlantia]]/[[Barony of Marinus]])
*[[Knight]] ([[Atenveldt]])
*[[Shark's Tooth]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Queen's Order of Courtesy]] given by [[Arianwen I]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[King's Award of Excellence]] given by [[Cuán I]] ([[Atlantia]])
*[[Undine]]([[Atlantia]])
*[[Augmentation of Arms]] ([[Atlantia]])(A unicornate seahorse, bearing a lance and pennon Or.)
*[[Pelican]] ([[Atlantia]])

[http://jducoeur.org/Prec/Ekcoronations.html East Kingdom Book of Crowns]
 
[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/monarchs.php Kingdom of Atlantia Book of Crowns]
 
[http://op.atlantia.sca.org/op_ind.php?atlantian_id=2252 Order of Precedence Listing]
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Awards and Orders of Atlantia

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The [[Kingdom of Atlantia]] currently has twenty seven [[award]]s and [[order]]s active. For the purposes of the [[Order of Precedence]] the current orders are split into five groups: ''Orders of High Merit'', ''Orders of Merit'', ''Non-Precedence Orders'', ''[[Kingdom]] Awards'' and ''Youth Awards''.

==Orders of High Merit==

Membership of these orders bestows a [[rank]]ing between that of [[Landed Baron]]age and a [[Grant of Arms]].

{| border="1" spacing="0"
|-
| [[Image:White_scarf.png]]
| '''The Academie d'Espee, Order of the White Scarf of Atlantia''': Given for excellence in teaching and practice of [[rapier]].
|-
| [[Image:Kraken.png]]
| '''The Order of the Kraken''': Given to those [[unbelted]] [[fighter]]s who show excellence on the [[field]].
|-
| [[Image:Sea_stag.png]]
| '''The Order of the Sea Stag''': Given for excellence in teaching the martial arts.
|-
| [[Image:Yew_bow.png]]
| '''The Order of the Yew Bow''': Honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their excellence with bow and arrow (both target and combat), thrown weapons, or siegecraft.
|-
| [[Image:Pearl.png]]
| '''The Order of the Pearl''': Honors and recognizes those subjects of the Kingdom who have distinguished themselves by their efforts and willingness to teach other subjects of the Society the arts and sciences of the period, and/or their excellence in the arts and sciences of the period.
|-
| [[Image:Golden_dolphin.png]]
| '''The Order of the Golden Dolphin''': Honors and recognizes those subjects of the Kingdom who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional service and leadership in the Kingdom of Atlantia.
|-

|}

==Orders of Merit==

Membership of these orders bestows a ranking that of an [[Award of Arms]].

{| border="1" spacing="0"
|-
| [[Image:Sea_dragon.png]]
| '''The Order of the Sea Dragon''': Given for effort and excellence in rapier.
|-
| [[Image:Silver_osprey.png]]
| '''The Order of the Silver Osprey''': Given to those unbelted fighters who show excellence on the field.
|-
| [[Image:Kings_missiliers.png]]
| '''The Order of the King's Missiliers''': Given to those who show excellence in [[archery]].
|-
| [[Image:Coral_branch.png]]
| '''The Order of the Coral Branch''': Given to those who show excellence in the [[arts and sciences]].
|-
| [[Image:Opal.png]]
| '''The Order of the Opal''': Given to those who prove themselves by [[service]].
|-
| [[Image:Quintain.png]]
| '''The Order of the Quintain''': Honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves and shown excellence in the pursuit of equestrian activities, in service or valor.
|-

|}

==Non-Precedence Orders==

Membership of these orders bestows no rank for the purpose of the Order of Precedence.

{| border="1" spacing="0"
|-
| [[Image:Qoc.png]]
| '''The Queen's Order of Courtesy''': Given at the whim of the [[Queen]] for exemplary display of the [[chivalry|chivalric]] ideal.
|-
| [[Image:Nonpareil.png]]
| '''Order of Nonpareil''': This award honors and recognizes those who have shown excellence, [[honour]], [[courtesy]] or [[chivalry]] above and beyond any duty. The members of this Order exemplify what it means to be an Atlantian. This award may be given only once per [[reign]] and is conveyed solely at the discretion of the Crown.
|-

|}

==Kingdom Awards==

Receipt of these awards bestows no rank for the purpose of the Order of Precedence.

{| border="1" spacing="0"
|-
| [[Image:Sharks_tooth.png]]
|'''The Shark's Tooth''': Given by the [[Monarch]] (either the King or Queen) for exemplary skill at arms.
|-
| [[Image:Silver_nautilus.png]]
| '''The Silver Nautilus''': This award is the gift of the King and Queen jointly or individually to those who have distinguished themselves by an extraordinary achievement in the Arts and Sciences.
|-
| [[Image:Fountain.png]]
| '''The Fountain''': Recognizes and honors those who have performed acts of service for the Kingdom of Atlantia.
|-
| [[Image:Kae.png]]
| '''King's Award of Excellence (KAE)''': Given at the whim of the [[King]] for any sort of excellence.
|-
| [[Image:Undine.png]]
| '''The Undine''': Given by the Queen for personal service.
|-
| [[Image:Herring.png]]
| '''The Award of the Herring''': Honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary achievement as autocrats.
|-
| [[Image:Vexillum_atlantiae.png]]
| '''The Vexillum Atlantiae''': Recognizes and honors groups who have performed acts of valor for the Kingdom of Atlantia.
|-

|}

==Youth Awards==

Membership of these orders or receipt of these awards are young people (up to and including the age of 17) and bestow no rank for the purpose of the Order of Precedence.

{| border="1" spacing="0"
|-
| [[Image:Sea_urchin.png]]
| '''The Award of the Sea-Urchin''': Honors and recognizes those who have made contributions or good deeds to the Kingdom of Atlantia in service, martial activities and/or sciences.
|-
| [[Image:Hippocampus.png]]
| '''The Order of the Hippocampus''': Given to those who prove themselves by [[service]] and contributions to the Kingdom of Atlantia.
|-
| [[Image:Sea_tyger.png]]
| '''The Order of the Sea Tyger''': Given to those youth fighters for acts of valor and chivalry on the youth combat field.
|-
| [[Image:Alcyon.png]]
| '''The Order of the Alcyon''': Given to youth in recognition of their labors and achievements in arts and sciences.
|-
| [[Image:Arielle.png]]
| '''The Order of Arielle''': Given to young in recognition of their acts of courtesy.
|-
| [[Image:Royal_aug.png]]
| '''Royal Augmentation of Arms''': Children of TRM's may be referred to as the Prince(ss) Royale during TRM's reign, with no precedence beyond the reign. Upon completion of the reign, the [[Crown]] may gift them with a Royal Augmentation of Arms.
|-

|}

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