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Kolfinna Kottr

2006-12-31T22:16:46Z

Kottr: Wrong Arms

[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|thumb|right|Sven & Kolfinna]]
[[Countess]] [[Sir]] '''Kolfinna Kottr''' is a notable [[SCAdian]] in the [[Kingdom of Caid]]. She was the first female [[Knight]] of Caid, and also [[reign]]ed alongside [[Sven Orfhendur]] as the 57th [[Queen]] of [[Caid]].

Her [[arms]] are: ''[[Azure]], on a pale [[Sable]] fimbriated and endorsed, 3 [[crescents]] [[Argent]].''

[[Mundane]]ly, she maintains the websites [[Kottr.com]] and [[SwordMaiden.com]].

==Further Info==
*[http://www.earlyperiod.com/kolfinna/ Kolfinna's Web Site]

[[category:People_-_modern]]

Kingdom of Caid

2006-12-02T00:25:32Z

Kottr: Updating Awards and Royals

File:Edricfaizeh.jpg

2006-12-01T23:05:47Z

Kottr: Edric & Faizeh

Edric & Faizeh

Kingdom of Caid

2006-07-27T19:44:10Z

Kottr: /* Kings and Queens of Caid */ Last of the photos

{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|[[image:Christiandenysa.jpg|150px|Christian and Denysa of Caid]]
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|[[image:Hughrosemary.jpg|150px|Hugh and Rosemary of Caid]]
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|[[image:Thomaselaine.jpg|150px|Thomas and Elaine of Caid]]
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|[[image:Gregoryvivian.jpg|150px|Gregory and Vivian of Caid]]
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|[[image:Morvenbevin.jpg|150px|Morven and Bevin of Caid]]
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|[[image:Martinarabella.jpg|150px|Martin and Arabella of Caid]]
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|[[image:Balinlorissa.jpg|150px|Balin and Lorissa of Caid]]
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Martinneptha.jpg|150px|Martin and Neptha of Caid]]
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Armanddiana.jpg|150px|Armand and Diana of Caid]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:MartinInepthaI.jpg|150px|Martin and Neptha of Caid]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Gregoryarianyn.jpg|150px|Gregory and Arianyn of Caid]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Balinamsha.jpg|150px|Balin and Amsha of Caid]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:MartinIInepthaII.jpg|150px|Martin II and Neptha II of Caid]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:ArmandIIdianaII.jpg|150px|Armand II and Diana II of Caid]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Adrianschirleah.jpg|150px|Adrian and Acelyn of Caid]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:GregoryIIarianynII.jpg|150px|Gregory and Arianyn of Caid]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Jasonnatalya.jpg|150px|Jason and Natalya of Caid]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:AdrianIIealasaid.jpg|150px|Adrian II and Ealasaid of Caid]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:JasonIInatalyaII.jpg|150px|Jason II and Natalya II of Caid]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Kippberengaria.jpg|150px|Kipp and Berengaria of Caid]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Guytroy.jpg|150px|Guy and Troy of Caid]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:AdrianIIIleonora.jpg|150px|Adrian III and Leonora of Caid]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Jason III and Antonia of Caid]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Glyntressa.jpg|150px|Glyn and Tressa of Caid]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Edwardillaria.jpg|150px|Edward and Ilaria of Caid]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Averylarissa.jpg|150px|Avery and Larissa of Caid]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Hannocassandra.jpg|150px|Hanno and Cassaundra of Caid]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Dietrichdeshive.jpg|150px|Dietrich and Deshive of Caid]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Ivanfiona.jpg|150px|Ivan and Fiona of Caid]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Caid]]

File:Dietrichdeshive.jpg

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Kottr: Dietrich and Deshive of Caid

Dietrich and Deshive of Caid

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Kottr: Martin I and Neptha I of Caid

Martin I and Neptha I of Caid

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Kottr: Martin II and Neptha II of Caid

Martin II and Neptha II of Caid

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Kottr: Kipp and Berengaria of Caid

Kipp and Berengaria of Caid

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Kottr: Jason and Natalya of Caid

Jason and Natalya of Caid

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Kottr: Jason II and Natalya II

Jason II and Natalya II

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Kottr: Hanno and Cassandra of Caid

Hanno and Cassandra of Caid

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Kottr: Guy and Troy of Caid

Guy and Troy of Caid

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Kottr: Gregory II and Arianyn II of Caid

Gregory II and Arianyn II of Caid

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Kottr: Gregory and Arianyn of Caid

Gregory and Arianyn of Caid

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Kottr: Glyn and Tressa of Caid

Glyn and Tressa of Caid

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Kottr: Edward and Illaria of Caid

Edward and Illaria of Caid

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Kottr: Balin and Amsha of Caid

Balin and Amsha of Caid

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Kottr: Avery and Larissa of Caid

Avery and Larissa of Caid

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Kottr: Armand II and Diana II of Caid

Armand II and Diana II of Caid

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Kottr: Armand and Diana of Caid

Armand and Diana of Caid

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Kottr: Adrian and Schirleah of Caid

Adrian and Schirleah of Caid

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Kottr: Adrian III and Leonora of Caid

Adrian III and Leonora of Caid

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Adrian II and Ealasaid of Caid

Kingdom of Caid

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|[[image:Christiandenysa.jpg|150px|Christian and Denysa of Caid]]
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|[[image:Hughrosemary.jpg|150px|Hugh and Rosemary of Caid]]
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|[[image:Thomaselaine.jpg|150px|Thomas and Elaine of Caid]]
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|[[image:Gregoryvivian.jpg|150px|Gregory and Vivian of Caid]]
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|[[image:Morvenbevin.jpg|150px|Morven and Bevin of Caid]]
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|[[image:Martinarabella.jpg|150px|Martin and Arabella of Caid]]
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|[[image:Balinlorissa.jpg|150px|Balin and Lorissa of Caid]]
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Martinneptha.jpg|150px|Martin and Neptha of Caid]]
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Armand and Diana of Caid]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Martin and Neptha of Caid]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Gregory and Arianyn of Caid]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Balin and Amsha of Caid]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Martin II and Neptha II of Caid]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Armand II and Diana II of Caid]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Adrian and Acelyn of Caid]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Gregory and Arianyn of Caid]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Jason and Natalya of Caid]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Adrian II and Ealasaid of Caid]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Jason II and Natalya II of Caid]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Kipp and Berengaria of Caid]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Guy and Troy of Caid]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Adrian III and Leonora of Caid]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Jason III and Antonia of Caid]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Glyn and Tressa of Caid]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Edward and Ilaria of Caid]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Avery and Larissa of Caid]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Hanno and Cassaundra of Caid]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Dietrich and Deshive of Caid]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Ivanfiona.jpg|150px|Ivan and Fiona of Caid]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

File:Ivanfiona.jpg

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Fiona, from Ivan and Fiona of Caid

Kingdom of Caid

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|[[image:Christiandenysa.jpg|150px|Christian and Denysa of Caid]]
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|[[image:Hughrosemary.jpg|150px|Hugh and Rosemary of Caid]]
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|[[image:Thomaselaine.jpg|150px|Thomas and Elaine of Caid]]
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|[[image:Gregoryvivian.jpg|150px|Gregory and Vivian of Caid]]
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|[[image:Morvenbevin.jpg|150px|Morven and Bevin of Caid]]
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|[[image:Martinarabella.jpg|150px|Martin and Arabella of Caid]]
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|[[image:Balinlorissa.jpg|150px|Balin and Lorissa of Caid]]
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Martinneptha.jpg|150px|Martin and Neptha of Caid]]
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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Martin and Neptha of Caid

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Balin and Lorissa of Caid

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Martin and Arabella of Caid

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Morven and Bevin of Caid

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Gregory and Vivian of Caid

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Thomas and Elaine of Caid

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Hugh and Rosemary of Caid

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Christian and Denysa of Caid

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

Kingdom of Caid

2006-07-27T19:05:16Z

Kottr:

{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]Caid badge.png
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

Kingdom of Caid

2006-07-27T19:04:03Z

Kottr: /* Kings and Queens of Caid */ More photo work, a lot more to come

{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|(missing)
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|(missing)
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|(missing)
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|(missing)
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|(missing)
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|(missing)
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|(missing)
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|[[image:Brionalysandra.jpg|150px|Brion and Alysandra of Caid]]Caid badge.png
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:Guydarla.jpg|150px|Guy and Darla of Caid]]
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|[[image:DietrichIIdeshiveII.jpg|150px|Dietrich II and Deshive II of Caid]]
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|[[image:GuyIIdarlaII.jpg|150px|Guy II and Darla II of Caid]]
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|[[image:Patricklyn.jpg|150px|Patrick and Lyn of Caid]]
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|[[image:Caid badge.png|150px|Badge]]
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|[[image:PatrickIIadriana.jpg|150px|Patrick II and Adriana of Caid]]
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:IvanIIaislynn.jpg|150px|Ivan II and Aislynn of Caid]]
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|[[image:Timothytristana.jpg|150px|Timothy and Tristana of Caid]]
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|[[image:AveryIIarielle.jpg|150px|Avery II and Arielle of Caid]]
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|(missing)
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|(missing)
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|(missing)
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|(missing)
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|(missing)
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|(missing)
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|(missing)
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|(missing)
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|(missing)
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|(missing)
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|(missing)
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|(missing)
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|(missing)
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|(missing)
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|(missing)
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|(missing)
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|(missing)
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|(missing)
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|(missing)
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|(missing)
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|(missing)
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|(missing)
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|(missing)
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|(missing)
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|(missing)
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

Kingdom of Caid

2006-07-26T07:22:02Z

Kottr:

{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|(missing)
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|(missing)
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|(missing)
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|(missing)
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|(missing)
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|(missing)
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|(missing)
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|(missing)
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|(missing)
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|(missing)
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|(missing)
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|(missing)
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|(missing)
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|(missing)
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|(missing)
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|(missing)
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|(missing)
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|(missing)
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|(missing)
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|(missing)
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|(missing)
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|(missing)
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|(missing)
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|(missing)
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|(missing)
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/library/history/ Caidan History Project]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

Kingdom of Caid

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Caid|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Caidarms.png]] | caption = Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent. | founded = A.S. XIII | king = [[Sven Orfhendur]] | queen = [[Kolfinna kottr]] | area = Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii. | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]]}}

'''Caid''' is the sixth [[SCA]] [[Kingdom]], encompassing the [[mundane]] areas of Southern California, the greater Las Vegas area, and Hawaii.

Caid became a [[principality]] in June, [[A.S. IX]] ([[1974]]), and a kingdom in June, [[A.S. XIII]] ([[1978]]).

The name Caid comes from the initials of the original subgroups from which it was formed: 
Barony of [[Calafia|'''C'''alafia]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Angels|'''A'''ngels]], Barony of the [[Barony of the Isles|'''I'''sles]], Barony of [[Dreiburgen|'''D'''reiburgen]].

== Events ==
* [[Great Western War]] is held in early October.

==Groups in Caid==

* Shire of [[Al-Sahid]] ''Barstow / Victorville, California''
* Barony of [[Altavia]] ''San Fernando Valley area, California''
* Barony of [[the Angels]] ''San Gabriel Valley and central Los Angeles, California''
** Canton of [[the Canyons]] ''West Covina area, California''
* [[College of Boethius]] ''Claremont Colleges, California''
* Barony of [[Calafia]] ''San Diego and Imperial Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Poll na Gainmhe]] ''Imperial Valley, California''
** Canton of [[Summergate]] ''Escondido, California''
** Canton of [[Tanwayour]] ''South Bay area of San Diego, California''
* Shire of [[Carreg Wen]] ''Lompoc and Vandenburg Air Force Base, California''
* Shire of [[Darach]] ''Ventura County, California''
* Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] ''Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California''
** Canton of [[Gallavally]] ''Hemet/San Jacinto Valley/Idyllwild, California''
** Canton of [[Mons Draconis]] ''greater Riverside area, California''
** Canton of [[Steinsee]] ''Yucca Valley / Twenty-Nine Palms, California''
** [[Pagus Sancti Geronomi]] ''central Riverside, California''
* Barony of [[Dun Or]] ''Lancaster / Palmdale area, California''
* [[College of Fenwood]] ''Knoll University of California, Irvine''
* Barony of [[Gyldenholt]] ''Orange County, California''
* Shire of [[Heatherwyne]] ''Pomona, Ontario and Claremont, California''
* Shire of [[the Isles]] ''Santa Barbara County, California''
* Barony of [[Lyondemere]] ''coastal Los Angeles County, California''
* Barony of [[Naevehjem]] ''Inyo and northeast Kern Counties, California''
* Barony of [[Nordwache]] ''Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare Counties, California''
* [[College of Saint Artemas]] ''University of California, San Diego''
* [[College of San Ambrogio]] ''University of California, Los Angeles, California''
* [[College of San Isidore]] ''San Diego State University, California''
* Barony of [[Starkhafn]] ''Clark County (including Las Vegas), Nevada''
* [[L'Universite de la Tour d'Yvoire]] ''California State University, Bakersfield, California''
* [[College of the Voyagers]] ''California Institute of Technology (CalTech)''
* Barony of [[Western Seas]] ''Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Bard's Keep]] ''Western O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[CastleNorth]] ''Northeastern O'ahu, Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[Torvald Southeastern]] ''O'ahu (including Honolulu), Hawai'i''
** Canton of [[the Valley Azure]] ''Maui, Hawai'i''
* Shire of [[Wintermist]] ''western Kern County, California''

==Kingdom Devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| [[Image:Caidking.png]]
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Caidqueen.png]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Caidcross.png]]
| [[Image:Caid badge.png|96px]]
|}

== Caidan Royalty ==

===Princes and Princesses of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! Prince
! Princess
! Photo
|-
| 1974/06/09
| Christian of Orange
| Denysa de las Mariposas
|(missing)
|-
|1974/11/23
|Hugh the Undecided
|Rosemary of Talmont
|(missing)
|-
|1975/06/07
|Thomas the Merciless
|Elaine the Merciful
|(missing)
|-
|1975/11/22
|Gregory of York
|Vivian Aurore de la Mer
|(missing)
|-
|1976/06/05
|Morven of Carrick
|Bevin Fraser of Sterling
|(missing)
|-
|1976/11/20
|Martin the Temperate
|Arabella Lyon de Rohese
|(missing)
|-
|1977/06/04
|Balin of Tor
|Lorissa du Griffin
|(missing)
|-
|1977/11/19
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|}

===Kings and Queens of Caid===
{| border="1" spacing="1"
! Coronation Date
! King
! Queen
! Photo
|-
| 1978/06/03
| Armand de Sevigny
| Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1978/11/18
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1979/06/02
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1979/11/18
|Balin of Tor
|Amsha al Sirhan
|(missing)
|-
|1980/05/31
|Martin the Temperate
|Neptha of Thebes
|(missing)
|-
|1980/11/22
|Armand de Sevigny
|Diana de Savigny
|(missing)
|-
|1981/05/30
|Adrian Buchanon
|Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
|(missing)
|-
|1981/11/21
|Gregory of York
|Arianyn du Penryn
|(missing)
|-
|1982/05/29
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1982/11/20
|Adrian Buchanon
|Ealasaid nic Chlurain
|(missing)
|-
|1983/05/28
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
|(missing)
|-
|1983/11/26
|Kipp Silverlock
|Berengaria of Hythe
|(missing)
|-
|1984/06/02
|Guy de Coldrake
|Troy of Nodham Whyre
|(missing)
|-
|1984/11/17
|Adrian Buchanon
|Leonora Morgana
|(missing)
|-
|1985/06/01
|Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
|Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
|(missing)
|-
|1985/11/16
|Glyn ap Rhodri
|Tressa Helana Beaumaris
|(missing)
|-
|1986/05/31
|Edward Ian Anderson
|Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
|(missing)
|-
|1986/11/22
|Avery of Kempsford
|Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
|(missing)
|-
|1987/05/30
|Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
|Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
|(missing)
|-
|1987/11/21
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1988/06/04
|Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
|Alysandra the Whyte Moor
|(missing)
|-
|1988/11/19
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1989/06/03
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
|(missing)
|-
|1989/11/18
|Guy of Castle Kirk
|Darla of Castle Kirk
|(missing)
|-
|1990/06/02
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Lyn of Whitewolfe
|(missing)
|-
|1990/11/17
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
|(missing)
|-
|1991/06/01
|Patrick Levi Darkwrath
|Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
|(missing)
|-
|1991/11/16
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|(missing)
|-
|1992/06/06
|Timothy of Arrondale
|Tristana Ræfenloch
|(missing)
|-
|1992/11/07
|Avery of Kempsford
|Arielle la Floer
|(missing)
|-
|1993/06/05
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnceinwen.jpg|150px|John and Ceinwen]]
|-
|1993/11/20
|Cristian del Leon Rampante
|Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
|[[image:Cristiancrystal.jpg|150px|Cristian and Crystal]]
|-
|1994/06/04
|Gar of Loch Carron
|Ristil ingen Cathail
|[[image:garristil.jpg|150px|Gar and Ristil]]
|-
|1994/11/19
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Black Aislynn Straithbaern
|[[image:ivanIIIaislynnII.jpg|150px|Ivan III and Aislynn II]]
|-
|1995/06/03
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna of Chelsea
|[[image:Direkarianna.jpg|150px|Direk and Arianna]]
|-
|1995/11/04
|John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
|Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
|[[image:johnIIceinwenII.jpg|150px|John II and Ceinwen II]]
|-
|1996/05/18
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
|[[image:edricalbra.jpg|150px|Edric and Albra]]
|-
|1996/11/02
|Direk Ivanovich
|Arianna ny Shane
|[[image:DirekIIariannaII.jpg|150px|Direk II and Arianna II]]
|-
|1997/06/07
|Joseph of Silveroak
|Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
|[[image:Josephcaroline.jpg|150px|Joseph and Caroline]]
|-
|1997/11/01
|Rørik Swerðmaðr
|Karina al Quihira
|[[image:Rorikkarina.jpg|150px|Rorik and Karina]]
|-
|1998/06/06
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
|[[image:IvanIVanastasiia.jpg|150px|Ivan IV and Anastasiia]]
|-
|1998/11/21
|'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
|Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
|[[image:TomukiIIluciana.jpg|150px|Tomuki II and Luciana]]
|-
|1999/06/12
|Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
|Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
|[[image:Fransiscseanach.jpg|150px|Francesc and Seanach]]
|-
|1999/11/20
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Battista de Lagos
|[[image:EdricIIbattista.jpg|150px|Edric II and Battista]]
|-
|2000/06/03
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:Guillaumefelinah.jpg|150px|Guillaume and Felinah]]
|-
|2000/11/18
|Ivan the Illustrated
|Ciar Lasse MacGregor
|[[image:IvanVciarlasse.jpg|150px|Ivan V and Ciar Lasse]]
|-
|2001/06/02
|Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
|Kissa Irminwhit
|[[image:Alarickissa.jpg|150px|Alaric and Kissa]]
|-
|2001/11/17
|Edric Aaron Hartwood
|Catalina OroSol
|[[image:EdricIIIcatalina.jpg|150px|Edric III and Catalina]]
|-
|2002/06/08
|Guillaume de Belgique
|Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
|[[image:GuillaumeIIfelinahII.jpg|150px|Guillaume II and Felinah II]]
|-
|2002/11/16
|Gerhart von Cynnabar
|Una Orcadiana
|[[image:Gerhartuna.jpg|150px|Gerhart and Una]]
|-
|2003/05/31
|Alaric Sartiano
|Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
|[[image:AlaricIIcarynsa.jpg|150px|Alaric II and Carysna]]
|-
|2003/11/15
|Direk Ivanovich
|Levana Nicholette de Lyon
|[[image:DirkIIIlevana.jpg|150px|Direk III and Levana]]
|-
|2004/06/05
|Brand of Lancaster
|Nuala nic Ailin
|[[image:Brandnuala.jpg|150px|Brand and Nuala]]
|-
|2004/11/13
|Direk Ivanonvich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirekIVchamayn.jpg|150px|Direk IV and Chamayn]]
|-
|2005/06/04
|Dietrich von Vogelsang
|Adriana von Vogelsang
|[[image:DietrichIIIadrianaII.jpg|150px|Dietrich III and Adriana II]]
|-
|2005/11/12
|Dirk Ivanovich
|Chamayn of Castile
|[[image:DirkVchamaynII.jpg|150px|Dirk V and Chamayn II]]
|-
|2006/06/03
|[[Sven Orfhendur]]
|[[Kolfinna kottr]]
|[[image:Svenkolfinna.jpg|150px|Sven and Kolfinna]]
|}

===Notes===
*Acelyn Shirleah the Chaste has changed her name to Ascelyn Shirleah. Either spelling may be used on scrolls.
*Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst has changed her name to Natalya de Foix.
*Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes has changed her name to Adriana von Vogelsang.
*Tristana Ræfenloch has changed her name to Tristana de Winter.
*Arianna of Chelsea has changed her name to Arianna ny Shane.
*Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste prefers the shorten form of Albra Katerine.
*Following Russian naming practices Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha prefers the shorten form of Anastasiia.
*The shortened form of 'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki is al-Tomuki.
*Ciar Lasse MacGregor prefers the shorten form of Ciar Lasse.
*Direk Ivanovich has changed his name to Dirk Ivanovich.
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/coronations.html Official Coronation Dates of Caid]
*[http://www.sca-caid.org/royals/archives.html Official Royals Archive of Caid]

== Awards and Honors ==
===Patents of Arms===
*Former Kings and Queens may be awarded '''Patents of Arms''', if they do not already have them, when they depart the thrones and assume their county or ducal rank.
*Former consorts are also inducted into the '''Order of the Rose'''.
===Grants of Arms===
*'''Grants of Arms''' can be given as separate awards, and traditionally are given to recognize the efforts of kingdom officers. The following awards also convey a Grant:
*'''Order of the Gauntlet of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style combat. The order's badge is: Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent''': given for outstanding service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Lux Caidus''': given for outstanding excellence in the arts or sciences. The order's badge is: Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the White Scarf of Caid''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf: courteous and chivalrous behavior on and off the tournament field, service to the kingdom and its people, and willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments. Companions of the Order are entitled to wear a white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow.
*'''Order of Chiron''': given for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. The order's badge is: Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent.

===Awards of Arms===
*The titles of '''Court Baron and Court Baroness''' are most commonly awarded to territorial Barons and Baronesses when they step down from their positions. They are also given to recognize those who have been of exemplary service to the Crown. As per Corpora, the title is accompanied by an Award of Arms if the recipient is not already armigerous.
*An '''Award of Arms''' may also be given as a separate award, or in conjunction with the following orders (if the recipient is not already armigerous). The token of each order is a medallion bearing the badge of the order.
*'''Order of the Argent Arrow''': given for excellent skill in target archery, combined with authentic garb and demeanor. The order's badge is: Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent.
*'''Order of the Crescent Sword''': given for excellence in SCA-style combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Dolphin of Caid''': given for excellence in service to the kingdom. The order's badge is: Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent.
*'''Order of the Duellist''': given for excellence in SCA-style rapier combat, combined with authentic appearance on the field. The order's badge is: Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled counterchanged.
*'''Order of the Harp Argent''': given for excellence in a particular art form or scientific endeavor. The order's badge is: Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent.

===Non-Armigerious Awards===
*'''Vanguard of Honor''': given by the sovereign, after consultation with the members of the order, for outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The token is an armband of woven black and orange ribbon.
*'''Legion of Courtesy''': given by the consort in recognition of continuing courtesy. The order's badge is: A rose Or barbed and seeded vert. The token is a medallion in the form of a yellow (heraldic) rose, dependant from a blue and white ribbon.
*'''Signum Reginae''': given by the consort to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a brooch in the form of a silver crescent, engraved with the sigil of the consort, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs.
*'''Sigillum Regis''': given by the sovereign to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a silver brooch in the form of four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward, engraved with the sigil of the King, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. [Four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward is also the badge of the Kingdom, and is known as the "Cross of Caid".]
*'''Signum Regni''': given by the Crown to those who have served faithfully during the reign. The token is a generally a silver brooch engraved with the sigil of the King and Queen, and often decorated with a semi-precious stone or other designs. (This award was created to replace the Sigillum Regis and Signum Regnae. It is up to each Crown whether to give these two or the Signum Regni.)
*'''Corde de Guerre of Caid''': given for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. The token is a blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder.
*'''Crossed Swords of Caid''': given by the sovereign to fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. The order's badge is: Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged.
*'''l'Honneur de la Chanson''': given by the consort for excellence in musical performance. The token is a goblet or cup. The badge is: Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
*'''Order of the Acorn''': given to children for considerable contributions to the kingdom. The token is a wooden or natural acorn on a cord.
*'''Royal Recognition of Excellence''': given to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism.
*'''Augmentation of Arms''': this is a special and very rare honor, given only a few times in the history of the kingdom. The recipient is entitled to register a modification to their arms.

===Other Honors===
*'''Right Noble Guild''': a royal charter granted by the Crown to those guilds they deem worthy.
*'''King's Champion''': the title usually given to the other finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Archery Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Archery Tournament, held sometime after Coronation. The champion receives a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Queen's Rapier Champion''': the winner of the Queen's Champion Rapier Tournament, held the day after Coronation. The champion receives a rapier and a tabard to wear for the duration of the reign.
*'''Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion''': the winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year.
*'''New Battered Helm''': presented, by the previous holder, for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament. (Similar to the West's "Old Battered Helm.") The token is the Battered Helm itself. The recipient must do some damage to the helm before passing it on.

===Award Info===
*[http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/caid.html Award information from here]

==See Also==

*[http://www.sca-caid.org/ Official Caid homepage]

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

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