Kingdom of Ealdormere

2011-11-14T03:18:19Z

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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 = Aaron Preslee Worgenson | queen = Rustique du Sorde | 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]]. These are combined in the [[populace badge of Ealdormere]]. 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.

== Rulers ==
The [http://ealdormere.ca/Royalty.htm current rulers of Ealdormere] are Their Majesties [[King]] Aaron and [[Queen]] Rustique.

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

== 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 [[A.S. 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.

===Lost Cantons===
A number of [[canton]]s and [[shire]]s have been founded through the history of Ealdormere, only to become defunct shortly thereafter. These [[Defunct Groups in Ealdormere|lost cantons]] are occasionally mentioned in the [[Historia Septentriae|histories]] or [[Bardic College of Ealdormere|poetry]] of Ealdormere.

''[[Defunct Groups in Ealdormere|More information on defunct groups in Ealdormere]]''

===Kingdom Event Tithe===
Despite controversy, Ealdormere has recently instituted a [[Kingdom Event Tithe]] policy. Currently, the tithe is $1 for every event attendee. The money raised will go directly to the Kingdom of Ealdormere for use at the discretion of [[Privy Council]]. This fee came into effect on Jan. 1, 2009.

== Groups ==
===Barony of Septentria===
* [[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://ca.geocities.com/vanheef/index.html 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.pipcom.com/~thule/ homepage] (Peterborough)
** [[College of Skeldergate]] [http://ca.geocities.com/skeldergate@rogers.com homepage] (North York)
** [[Canton of Swan's Deep]] [http://www.geocities.com/swans_deep/ homepage] (Proto-Incipient) (Midland)
** [[Canton of Vest Yorvik]] [http://www.westyorvik.org/ homepage] (Mississauga)

===Barony of Ben Dunfirth===
* [[Barony of Ben Dunfirth]] [http://ealdormere.ca/bendunfirth/ homepage] (Hamilton and Brant County)
** [[Canton of Wesbellford]] (folded) (Brantford)

===Barony of Ramshaven===
* [[Barony of Ramshaven]] [http://www.ramshaven.com homepage] (South Central Ontatrio)
** [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog]] [http://www.treheima.ca/bryniau/ homepage](Kitchener/Waterloo and Cambridge)
** [[Canton of Der Welfengau]] [https://sites.google.com/site/cantonofderwelfengau/home homepage] (Guelph)

===Barony of Rising Waters===
* [[Barony of Rising Waters]] [http://ealdormere.ca/risingwaters/ homepage] (Niagara Peninsula)

===Barony of Skraeling Althing===
* [[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)

===The Shires of Ealdormere===
* [[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]] [http://northernshires.com/ homepage] (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)

== Awards ==
The Kingdom of Ealdormere maintains many kingdom-level [[award]]s with which to honour achievements by their people. Awards generally fall into two categories: Awards carrying [[armigerous]] [[Order of Precedence|precedence]] and awards without.

A recent debate has arisen about expanding [[youth]] awards in Ealdormere to recognize specific fields of achievement.

===Armigerous Awards===
As with all Kingdoms, Ealdormere maintains a series of Kingdom-level [[award]]s which confer [[Order of Precedence|precedence]]. These awards are generally divided between [[Arts and Sciences|A&S]], [[Service]] and [[combat|Martial]] achievement.

====Arts and Science====
*'''The Award of Orion''': An award for achievement in the [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
*'''The Order of the Crucible''': For achievement in [[Arts]] and [[Sciences]], this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].

====Service====
*'''The Award of the Maiden's Heart''': An award for exemplary [[service]] to Ealdormere, also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
*'''The Order of the Wain''': For long-standing [[service]], this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].

====Martial====
*'''The Award of the Scarlet Banner''': An award for [[martial]] accomplishment, also conferring an [[Award of Arms]].
*'''The Order of [[Thorbjorn Osis Brandsson|Thorbjorn]]'s Hammer''':For [[martial]] accomplishment, this also confers a [[Grant of Arms]].

===Non-Armigerous Awards===
*'''The Scroll of Honour''': An honour acknowledging "worthy deeds" by the people of Ealdormere. Given to Ealdormereans and, notably, sometimes to non-Ealdormereans, their worthy deeds are scribed on the scroll at the discretion of the [[Crown]].
*'''Award of the Wolf's Cub''': A youth award given specifically to children of twelve years and younger who have shown service and chivalry beyond their years as an example to all. Recipients style themselves as [[Populace badge of Ealdormere|Wolf's Cubs]]
*'''The Award of the Queen's Favour''': This honour is given at the discretion of the [[Queen]] of Ealdormere and is generally a recognition of personal service to the [[Crown]].
*'''Award of the King's Favour''': Likewise given by the [[King]] of Ealdormere at His discretion.

A more details on the awards of Ealdormere can be found at [http://www.ealdormere.ca/Awards.htm the Ealdormere Awards Page]

== Events ==
A partial list of annual Ealdormere events includes:
* The [[Twelfth Night]] revels
* [[Step Sprightly]]
* [[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 [[Battle of 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]

== 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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[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Ealdormere]]

Barony of Ramshaven

2011-11-14T03:16:49Z

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{{SCA Barony box|name = Barony of Ramshaven|color = red|metal = White|device = [[Image:Ramshaven.png]] | caption = [[Per fess]] [[embattled]] [[gules]] and [[argent]], two demi-[[ram]]s [[respectant]] [[argent]] and a [[laurel wreath]] [[vert]]. | founded = A.S. XXIX | baron = Kolbjorn Skattkaupandi | baroness = Wencenedl of Rokesburg | area = Ontario W of Hwy 25, N of Hwy 401, and Cambridge, [[Canada]] | kingdom = Ealdormere}}

The '''Barony of Ramshaven''' is an [[SCA]] [[barony]] encompassing the [[canton]]s of [[Canton of Bryniau Tywynnog|Bryniau Tywynnog]] and [[Canton of Der Welfengau|Der Welfengau]], it is part of the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]]. [[Mundane]]ly, it encompasses the cities of Kitchener/Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph Ontario, [[Canada]].

Ramshaven

==History==
Originally the western part of the [[Barony of Septentria]], in [[A.S. XXIX]] that Barony was divided in two by the [[Midrealm]] because of the large number of members and the considerable geographic area it covered. The eastern half remained Septentrian and the western half became the new Barony of Ramshaven.

Ramshaven itself was split in two in [[A.S. XXXV]] when [[Trinovantia Nova]] became an independant [[Shire]].

==External Link==

* [http://www.ramshaven.com/ official site]

[[category:baronies (SCA)|Ramshaven]]

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