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	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additional aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additional aspect of resentment.

	Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an ~~act~~ ~~which~~ was much-denounced in the [[Northlands]].		Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them at the next major event where many Ealdormerans would be attending. Unfortunately, the next event was the Feast of the Passing of the [[Ice Dragon]] in the East Kingdom. So the Midrealm Crown sent its Crown Prince to a foreign kingdom to tell its own subjects something terribly unpopular. The Crown's decision was much-denounced in the [[Northlands]] and, on reflection, not facing the populace at home added insult to injury.

	Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.		Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

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	''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''		''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''

	==See Also		== See Also ==
	*The [[populace badge of Ealdormere]]		*The [[populace badge of Ealdormere]]
	*The [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]]		*The [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]]

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	Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.		Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

	Many of the pro-Principality faction at this time began styling themselves "[[Wolf's-heads]]", (a euphemism for "[[outlaw]]s") and thus it was that the now-common symbolism of the northern wolves entered Ealdormerean art.		Many of the pro-Principality faction at this time began styling themselves "[[Wolf's-heads]]", (a euphemism for "[[outlaw]]s") and thus it was that the now-common symbolism of the [[populace badge of Ealdormere\|northern wolves]] entered Ealdormerean art.

	While the stringent Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen himself in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the Midrealm [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.		While the stringent Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen himself in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the Midrealm [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.

	The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are sometimes styled "Their Lupine Majesties", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's Proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence. ~~In addition, the [[populace badge of Ealdormere]] is ''on a trillium-flower proper a wolf's head [[cabossed]] gules''.~~		The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are sometimes styled "[[populace badge of Ealdormere\|Their Lupine Majesties]]", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's Proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence.


	''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''		''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''

			==See Also

	~~For more information, see the~~ [[~~Kingdom~~ of Ealdormere]] ~~article.~~		*The [[populace badge of Ealdormere]]
			*The [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]]

	[[category:SCA politics]]		[[category:SCA politics]]

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	''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://ealdormere.ca/~~septentria/documents~~/~~Historie%20of%20Septentria~~.~~pdf~~ Historie of Septentria].''		''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''

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	The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].		The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].

	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield ~~included~~ and Ealdormere ~~was~~ [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]] , this added an ~~additonal~~ aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additional aspect of resentment.

	Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.		Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the [[Northlands]].

	Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.		Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

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	The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].		The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].

	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield included and Ealdormere was[[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]] , this added an additonal aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield included and Ealdormere was [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]] , this added an additonal aspect of resentment.

	Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.		Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.

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	The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].		The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].

	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as ~~both~~ Northshield and Ealdormere ~~were~~ [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additonal aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield included and Ealdormere was[[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]] , this added an additonal aspect of resentment.

	Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.		Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.

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	The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's ~~Prosciption~~''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].		The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald\|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].

	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as both Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additonal aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as both Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additonal aspect of resentment.

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	King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as both Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additonal aspect of resentment.		King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region\|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale\|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as both Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada\|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additonal aspect of resentment.

			Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them, an act which was much-denounced in the Northlands.
⚫	Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the Dragon Herald; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

		⚫	Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

			Many of the pro-Principality faction at this time began styling themselves "[[Wolf's-heads]]", (a euphemism for "[[outlaw]]s") and thus it was that the now-common symbolism of the northern wolves entered Ealdormerean art.

	While the stringent Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen himself in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the Midrealm [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.		While the stringent Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen himself in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the Midrealm [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.

	The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are styled "Their Lupine Majesties", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's Proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence.		The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are sometimes styled "Their Lupine Majesties", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's Proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence. In addition, the [[populace badge of Ealdormere]] is ''on a trillium-flower proper a wolf's head [[cabossed]] gules''.


	''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]].''		''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic\|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://ealdormere.ca/septentria/documents/Historie%20of%20Septentria.pdf Historie of Septentria].''

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