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Chain of Fealty

2014-04-07T08:19:56Z

Kiriel: Additional information on the Lochac fealty chains.

A '''Chain of Fealty''' is a plain, undecorated [[chain]], [[gold]] in color, usually worn as a [[necklace]], but occasionally as a small chain hanging from a [[badge]]. It shows that the person has sworn [[fealty]]. It is not considered proper for any person who hasn't sworn fealty to wear an unadorned gold chain, since it would be confusing.

In the [[SCA]] the Chain of Fealty is [[tradition]]ally reserved for the [[Chivalry]], however some [[Kingdom]]s extend this right to Kingdom [[Officers]], all [[Peer]]s who have sworn fealty and sometimes those of the general [[populace]] who have sworn fealty. In these Kingdoms the links in the Chains of Fealty worn by those who are not [[knight]]s tend to be smaller, in order to differentiate them from what many in the Chivalry feel are "their chains".

Some Kingdoms have a [[custom]] of allowing [[Squire]]s to wear an unadorned [[silver]] chain to indicate their fealty to their [[Knight]].

In some places, it is traditional to pass on Chains of Fealty, or occasionally individual links, to newly made peers who have sworn fealty.

In the Kingdom of Lochac, a particular style of chain with links in the form of the letters SF has become one of the accepted ways in which [[Peer]]s or Kingdom [[Officers]] who are either in permanent fealty or are required to swear fealty by their office, can signal their state of fealty.

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Pelican

2009-05-24T16:31:14Z

Kiriel:

[[Image:Pelican in her piety.jpg|right|150px]]
A '''Pelican''' is a waterbird that is common in [[Europe]]. They are often displayed in [[heraldry]] as "a pelican in its piety", which shows a pelican peircing its breast with its beak in order to feed its blood to its starving chicks.

== Pelicans in the SCA ==
In the [[SCA]], a '''pelican''' is someone who is a member of the [[Order of the Pelican]]. The symbol of the order is [[a pelican in her piety]].

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Order of the Pelican

2009-05-24T16:29:39Z

Kiriel:

In the [[SCA]] the [[Companions]] of the '''Order of the Pelican''' (OP) are those who have been recognised by the [[Crown]] and awarded a [[Patent of Arms]] (the highest level of [[award]]) for unrelenting [[service]] to the [[Kingdom]] and the [[Society]], along with their consistent display of the [[virtue]]s of [[Grace]], [[Courtesy]] and [[Chivalric Demeanour]].

According to [[Corpora]]:

:Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.
:The duties of the members of the order are as follows:
:* To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct.
:* To respect the Crown of the kingdom; to support and uphold the Laws of the kingdom and Corpora.
:* If in fealty, to support and uphold the Crown of his or her kingdom.
:* To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
:* To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Pelican

Generally it takes many years (usually 10 or more) of unstinting service to be recognised as a Member of the Order of the Pelican. Service is generally rendered through running [[events]] ([[autocrat]]ting), holding [[office]]s or undertaking work on behalf of the [[SCA]].

Traditionally, as [[Knight]]s may take on [[Squire]]s, Pelicans may take on [[Protege]]s.

The [[heraldic]] [[symbol]] of the order of the pelican is ''[[a pelican in her piety]]'' - that is, a pelican tearing at her breast to feed her chicks with drops of her own blood. This symbol (any pelican, in fact) can only be worn, used or displayed by members of the Order of the Pelican.

Many areas have a number of Pelicans, who by their nature are often easy to find; they're the ones hard at work, and are often known for their frequent attendance at events. Ask around at a meeting or an event, and you'll be sure to have one pointed out to you. Some pelicans will wear the symbol of a pelican in order to make it easier for you to find them. Others believe their actions will speak louder than a symbol. Feel free to ask them about the Order, and about the [[SCA]]. As Peers, it's their job to pass on knowledge and assist gentles whenever possible.

''See also:''
* [[Order]]
* [[Order of Precedence]]
* [[Pelican]]
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Order of the Pelican

2009-05-24T16:29:13Z

Kiriel:

In the [[SCA]] the [[Companions]] of the '''Order of the Pelican''' (OP) are those who have been recognised by the [[Crown]] and awarded a [[Patent of Arms]] (the highest level of [[award]]) for unrelenting [[service]] to the [[Kingdom]] and the [[Society]], along with their consistent display of the [[virtue]]s of [[Grace]], [[Courtesy]] and [[Chivalric Demeanour]].

According to [[Corpora]]:

:Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.
:The duties of the members of the order are as follows:
:* To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct.
:* To respect the Crown of the kingdom; to support and uphold the Laws of the kingdom and Corpora.
:* If in fealty, to support and uphold the Crown of his or her kingdom.
:* To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
:* To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Pelican

Generally it takes many years (usually 10 or more) of unstinting service to be recognised as a Member of the Order of the Pelican. Service is generally rendered through running [[events]] ([[autocrat]]ting), holding [[office]]s or undertaking work on behalf of the [[SCA]].

Traditinally, as [[Knight]]s may take on [[Squire]]s, Pelicans may take on [[Protege]]s.

The [[heraldic]] [[symbol]] of the order of the pelican is ''[[a pelican in her piety]]'' - that is, a pelican tearing at her breast to feed her chicks with drops of her own blood. This symbol (any pelican, in fact) can only be worn, used or displayed by members of the Order of the Pelican.

Many areas have a number of Pelicans, who by their nature are often easy to find; they're the ones hard at work, and are often known for their frequent attendance at events. Ask around at a meeting or an event, and you'll be sure to have one pointed out to you. Some pelicans will wear the symbol of a pelican in order to make it easier for you to find them. Others believe their actions will speak louder than a symbol. Feel free to ask them about the Order, and about the [[SCA]]. As Peers, it's their job to pass on knowledge and assist gentles whenever possible.

''See also:''
* [[Order]]
* [[Order of Precedence]]
* [[Pelican]]
[[category:SCAism]][[category:SCA]] [[Category: awards]]