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:
Events
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
- College of Boethius Claremont Colleges, California
- Barony of Calafia San Diego and Imperial Counties, 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
- 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
- Noe College California State University, Long Beach
- 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
- Shire of Wintermist western Kern County, California
Kingdom Devices
| Person or group
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Image
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| King
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| Queen
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| Populace badge
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| Populace badge
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Awards, Honors and Orders
Patent-level Orders
The Crown shall award companionship in the Patent-level orders (“the Peerage��?) to those it deems deserving, according to the traditions and customs of the individual Orders:
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Chivalry
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Those who have excelled in armored combat
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White belt and Unadorned chain or White Baldric
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| Laurel
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Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences
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Laurel Wreath
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| Pelican
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Those who have excelled in service
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Pelican in her piety, cap of maintainence
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| Rose
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Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign
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A wreath of roses
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| Royal Peerage
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Those who have served as Crown of Caid for a full reign (County) or two full reigns (Duchy)
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County or Duchy Coronet
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Grant-level Orders
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Grant of Arms
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Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm
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| Chiron
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For outstanding ability in SCA-style archery
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Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent
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| Crescent
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For outstanding service to the Kingdom
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Azure, three crescents conjoined, horns outward, within a bordure embattled argent
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| Gauntlet
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For outstanding ability in SCA-sanctioned armored combat
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Azure, a dexter gauntlet sustaining by the blade a sword fesswise, a bordure embatted argent
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| Lux Caidis
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For outstanding skill in the arts or sciences
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Azure, a sunburst within a bordure embattled argent
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| White Scarf
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For outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf
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A white scarf, fastened at the left shoulder or tied above the left elbow
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Armigerous Orders
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Award of Arms
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Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm
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| Court Barony
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Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways
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Baronial Coronet
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| Argent Arrow
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For superior skill and appearance in target archery
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Azure, an arrow between in fess two crescents argent
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| Crescent Sword
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For superior skill and appearance in armored combat
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Azure, a crescent surmounted by a sword all within a bordure embattled argent
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| Dolphin
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For superior service to the Kingdom
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Azure, a dolphin embowed uriant to sinister argent
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| Duelist
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For superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat
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Per pale azure and argent, two rapiers and a bordure embattled
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| Harp Argent
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For superior skill in the arts or sciences
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Azure, a harp within a bordure embattled argent
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Non-armigerous Awards
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Acorn
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Those minors who have demonstrated considerable contributions to the Kingdom
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Wooden or natural acorn on a cord
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| Augmentation of Arms
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Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid
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Entitles the recipient to register a modification to their arms as a sign of recognition
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| Corde de Guerre
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For acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield
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Blue and white forragere, worn over the arm at the shoulder
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| Crossed Swords
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For fighting units that have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms
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Per fess argent and azure, two swords in saltire counterchanged
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| Legion of Courtesy
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Bestowed by the Queen to those found deserving
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A rose Or barbed and seeded vert
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| L'Honneur de la Chanson
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For excellence in musical arts
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The token is a goblet or cup. Azure, a goblet argent, charged on the bowl with a crescent azure, within a bordure embattled argent.
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| Royal Recognition of Excellence
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For individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism
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| Signum Reginae
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Bestowed by the Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign
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Brooch in the form of a silver crescent
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| Sigillum Regis
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Bestowed by King on those found to have been of special support during the reign
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Brooch in the form of the Cross of Caid
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| Signum Regni
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Bestowed by the King and Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign
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Brooch in the form of a silver crescent, Cross of Caid or other style
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| Vanguard of Honor
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Outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field
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Armband of woven black and orange ribbon
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Honors
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion
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The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year
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| King's Champion
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Typically given to the non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament
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The champion receives a sword and tabard to wear for the duration of the reign. Specific tournament forms include Armored Combat, Rapier, Archery, Cross Bow, Equestrian, and Youth Combat (of varying age brackets).
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| Personal Heraldic Title
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Their sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory
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Style themselves with a Personal Heraldic Title
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| Queen's Champion
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Typically given to the winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form
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The victor is given regalia of the office to wear for the duration of the reign
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| Right Noble
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Those Guilds or study groups to have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom
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Style themselves "Right Noble"
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Closed Orders and Honors
| Name
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Description
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Token
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| Landmark
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Locations that found to have special significance to the Kingdom
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| New Battered Helm
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Was presented by the previous holder for the best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament
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Battered Helm (which the recipient must do damage to before passing on)
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Caidan Royalty
Princes and Princesses of Caid
| Coronation Date
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Prince
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Princess
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Photo
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| 1974/06/09
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Christian of Orange
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Denysa de las Mariposas
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| 1974/11/23
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Hugh the Undecided
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Rosemary of Talmont
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| 1975/06/07
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Thomas the Merciless
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Elaine the Merciful
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| 1975/11/22
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Gregory of York
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Vivian Aurore de la Mer
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| 1976/06/05
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Morven of Carrick
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Bevin Fraser of Sterling
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| 1976/11/20
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Martin the Temperate
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Arabella Lyon de Rohese
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| 1977/06/04
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Balin of Tor
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Lorissa du Griffin
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| 1977/11/19
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Martin the Temperate
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Neptha of Thebes
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Kings and Queens of Caid
| Coronation Date
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King
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Queen
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Photo
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| 1978/06/03
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Armand de Sevigny
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Diana de Savigny
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| 1978/11/18
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Martin the Temperate
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Neptha of Thebes
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| 1979/06/02
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Gregory of York
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Arianyn du Penryn
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| 1979/11/18
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Balin of Tor
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Amsha al Sirhan
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| 1980/05/31
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Martin the Temperate
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Neptha of Thebes
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| 1980/11/22
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Armand de Sevigny
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Diana de Savigny
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| 1981/05/30
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Adrian Buchanon
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Acelyn Schirleah the Chaste
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| 1981/11/21
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Gregory of York
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Arianyn du Penryn
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| 1982/05/29
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Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
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Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
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| 1982/11/20
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Adrian Buchanon
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Ealasaid nic Chlurain
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| 1983/05/28
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Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
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Natalya Gregorovna of Shadowhyrst
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| 1983/11/26
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Kipp Silverlock
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Berengaria of Hythe
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| 1984/06/02
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Guy de Coldrake
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Troy of Nodham Whyre
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| 1984/11/17
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Adrian Buchanon
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Leonora Morgana
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| 1985/06/01
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Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
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Isabel Antonia de Aranjuez
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| 1985/11/16
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Glyn ap Rhodri
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Tressa Helana Beaumaris
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| 1986/05/31
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Edward Ian Anderson
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Ilaria Veltri degli Ansari
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| 1986/11/22
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Avery of Kempsford
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Larissa Alwynn Clarewoode
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| 1987/05/30
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Barak Elandris Hanno von Halstern
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Cassaundra Igraine of Gwynedd
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| 1987/11/21
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Dietrich von Vogelsang
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Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
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| 1988/06/04
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Brion Thornbird ap Rhys
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Alysandra the Whyte Moor
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| 1988/11/19
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Guy of Castle Kirk
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Darla of Castle Kirk
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| 1989/06/03
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Dietrich von Vogelsang
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Déshivé Luciana d'Avignon
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| 1989/11/18
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Guy of Castle Kirk
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Darla of Castle Kirk
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| 1990/06/02
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Patrick Levi Darkwrath
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Lyn of Whitewolfe
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| 1990/11/17
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Ivan the Illustrated
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Fiona Julienne nic Lowry
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| 1991/06/01
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Patrick Levi Darkwrath
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Adriana d'Orsay des Hippocampes
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| 1991/11/16
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Ivan the Illustrated
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Black Aislynn Straithbaern
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| 1992/06/06
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Timothy of Arrondale
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Trista Ræfenloch
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| 1992/11/07
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Avery of Kempsford
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Arielle la Floer
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| 1993/06/05
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John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
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Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
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| 1993/11/20
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Cristian del Leon Rampante
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Crystal Corazón del León Borbón
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| 1994/06/04
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Gar of Loch Carron
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Ristil ingen Cathail
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| 1994/11/19
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Ivan the Illustrated
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Black Aislynn Straithbaern
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| 1995/06/03
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Direk Ivanovich
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Arianna of Chelsea
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| 1995/11/04
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John ap Gwyndaf of Holdingford
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Ceinwen ferch Rhys ap Gawain
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| 1996/05/18
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Edric Aaron Hartwood
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Albra Katerine Marie Isabelle Bautiste
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| 1996/11/02
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Direk Ivanovich
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Arianna ny Shane
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| 1997/06/07
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Joseph of Silveroak
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Caroline Marie de Fontenailles
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| 1997/11/01
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Rørik Swerðmaðr
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Karina al Quihira
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| 1998/06/06
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Ivan the Illustrated
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Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
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| 1998/11/21
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'Abd al-Hakim ibn 'Abd al-Rahman Shaddad al-Tomuki
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Luciana Maria Novella Di Carlo
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| 1999/06/12
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Francesc Miguel Joaquim Inacio
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Seanach an tSeanachaidhe
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| 1999/11/20
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Edric Aaron Hartwood
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Battista de Lagos
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| 2000/06/03
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Guillaume de Belgique
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Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
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| 2000/11/18
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Ivan the Illustrated
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Ciar Lasse MacGregor
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| 2001/06/02
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Alaric Sartiano von Drachenklaue
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Kissa Irminwhit
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| 2001/11/17
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Edric Aaron Hartwood
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Catalina OroSol
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| 2002/06/08
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Guillaume de Belgique
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Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din
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| 2002/11/16
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Gerhart von Cynnabar
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Una Orcadiana
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| 2003/05/31
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Alaric Sartiano
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Carynsa Leeland of Roseberry
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| 2003/11/15
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Direk Ivanovich
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Levana Nicholette de Lyon
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| 2004/06/05
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Brand of Lancaster
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Nuala nic Ailin
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| 2004/11/13
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Direk Ivanonvich
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Chamayn of Castile
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| 2005/06/04
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Dietrich von Vogelsang
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Adriana von Vogelsang
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| 2005/11/12
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Dirk Ivanovich
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Chamayn of Castile
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| 2006/06/03
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Sven Orfhendur
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Kolfinna kottr
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| 2006/11/1
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Edric Aaron Hartwood
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Faizeh al-Zarqa
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| 2007/6/2
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Drogo Fitz William
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Ithuna Breithrazi
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| 2007/11/10
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Edric Aaron Hartwood
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Faizeh al-Zarqa
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| 2008/6/2
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Edward Senestre
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Mora de Buchanan
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| 2008/11/8
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Sven Orfhendur
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Kolfinna kottr
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| 2009/6/6
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Edward Senestre
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Mora de Buchanan
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| 2009/11/7
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Patrick O'Malley of Ulidia
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Kara the Twin of Kelton
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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.
- Trista 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.
See Also
