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The [[Kingdom of Atlantia]] currently has eighteen awards and orders active, and a further three orders which have been closed. For the purposes of the [[Order of Precedence]] the current orders are split into three groups: Orders of High Merit, Orders of Merit and Kingdom Orders and Awards. Orders of High Merit bestow a ranking between that of Landed [[Baron]]age and a [[Grant of Arms]]. Orders of Merit bestow a ranking between that of a Grant of Arms and a Court Baronage. The remaining Kingdom Orders and Awards bestow no precedence.
The [[Kingdom of Atlantia]] currently has eighteen [[award]]s and [[order]]s active, and a further three orders which have been closed. For the purposes of the [[Order of Precedence]] the current orders are split into three groups: Orders of High Merit, Orders of Merit and [[Kingdom]] Orders and Awards. Orders of High Merit bestow a [[rank]]ing between that of [[Landed Baron]]age and a [[Grant of Arms]]. Orders of Merit bestow a ranking between that of a [[Grant of Arms]] and a [[Court Baron]]age. The remaining Kingdom Orders and Awards bestow no precedence.


==Orders of High Merit==
==Orders of High Merit==
* '''[[Order of the White Scarf]]''': Given for excellence in teaching and practice of [[rapier]]. Its [[badge]] is ''[[Argent]], between two [[unicornate]] [[seahorse]]s [[azure]] [[respectant]], a [[pale]] [[azure]].''
* '''[[Order of the White Scarf]]''': Given for excellence in teaching and practice of [[rapier]]. Its [[badge]] is ''[[Argent]], between two [[unicornate]] [[seahorse]]s [[azure]] [[respectant]], a [[pale]] [[azure]].''
* '''Order of the Kraken''': Given to those unbelted fighters who show excellence on the field. Its badge is ''Fieldless, a kraken or.''
* '''Order of the Kraken''': Given to those [[unbelted]] [[fighter]]s who show excellence on the [[field]]. Its badge is ''[[Fieldless]], a [[krake]] [[or]].''
* '''Order of the Sea Stag''': Given for excellence in teaching the martial arts. Its badge is ''Azure, a stag's head argent, in base two tridents in saltire argent.''
* '''Order of the Sea Stag''': Given for excellence in teaching the martial arts. Its badge is ''[[Azure]], a [[stag]]'s head [[argent]], [[in base]] two [[trident]]s [[in saltire]] [[argent]].''
* '''Order of the Yew Bow'''
* '''Order of the Yew Bow'''
* '''Order of the Pearl'''
* '''Order of the Pearl'''
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* '''Order of the Sea Dragon''': Given for effort and excellence in rapier.
* '''Order of the Sea Dragon''': Given for effort and excellence in rapier.
* '''Order of the Silver Osprey''': Given to those unbelted fighters who show excellence on the field.
* '''Order of the Silver Osprey''': Given to those unbelted fighters who show excellence on the field.
* '''Order of the King's Missiliers''': Given to those who show excellence in archery. Its badge is ''Azure, semy of arrows argent.''
* '''Order of the King's Missiliers''': Given to those who show excellence in [[archery]]. Its badge is ''[[Azure]], [[semy]] of [[arrow]]s [[argent]].''
* '''Order of the Coral Branch''': Given to those who show excellence in the arts and sciences. Its badge is ''Argent, a coral branch inverted gules.''
* '''Order of the Coral Branch''': Given to those who show excellence in the [[arts and sciences]]. Its badge is ''[[Argent]], a [[coral]] branch [[inverted]] [[gules]].''
* '''Order of the Opal''': Given to those who prove themselves by service. Its badge is ''Argent, semy of lozenges azure.''
* '''Order of the Opal''': Given to those who prove themselves by [[service]]. Its badge is ''[[Argent]], [[semy]] of [[lozenge]]s [[azure]].''


==Kingdom Awards==
==Kingdom Awards==
* '''Queen's Order of Courtesy''': Given at the whim of the Queen for exemplary display of the [[chivalry|chivalric]] ideal Its badge is ''fieldless: an [[escallop]] [[OR]].''
* '''Queen's Order of Courtesy''': Given at the whim of the [[Queen]] for exemplary display of the [[chivalry|chivalric]] ideal Its badge is ''[[fieldless]], an [[escallop]] [[OR]].''


* '''Shark's Tooth''': Given by the Monarch (either the King or Queen) for exemplary skill at arms. Its badge is ''fieldless: a shark's tooth [[natural]].''
* '''Shark's Tooth''': Given by the [[Monarch]] (either the King or Queen) for exemplary skill at arms. Its badge is ''[[fieldless]], a [[shark]]'s tooth [[natural]].''


* '''King's Award of Excellence''': Given at the whim of the King for any sort of excellence. Its badge is ''Or, the King's initial azure.''
* '''King's Award of Excellence''': Given at the whim of the [[King]] for any sort of excellence. Its badge is ''[[Or]], the King's initial [[azure]].''


* '''Undine''': Given by the Queen for personal service. Its badge is ''Or, the Queen's initial azure.''
* '''Undine''': Given by the Queen for personal service. Its badge is ''Or, the [[Queen]]'s initial [[azure]].''


* '''Sea-Urchin''': Given to young children by the Crown in recognition of their contributions or good deeds. Its badge is ''fieldless: a [[sea-urchin]] azure.''
* '''Sea-Urchin''': Given to young children by the [[Crown]] in recognition of their contributions or good deeds. Its badge is ''[[fieldless]], a [[sea-urchin]] [[azure]].''


* '''Order of Nonpareil''': This award honors and recognizes those who have shown excellence, [[honour]], [[courtesy]] or chivalry above and beyond any duty. The members of this Order exemplify what it means to be an Atlantian. This award may be given only once per reign and is conveyed solely at the discretion of the Crown. Its badge is ''Or, a [[sword]] between four [[tower]]s sable.''
* '''Order of Nonpareil''': This award honors and recognizes those who have shown excellence, [[honour]], [[courtesy]] or [[chivalry]] above and beyond any duty. The members of this Order exemplify what it means to be an Atlantian. This award may be given only once per [[reign]] and is conveyed solely at the discretion of the Crown. Its badge is ''Or, a [[sword]] between four [[tower]]s [[sable]].''


* '''Silver Nautilus''': This award is the gift of the King and Queen jointly or individually to those who have distinguished themselves by an extraordinary achievement in the Arts and Sciences. Its badge is ''([[Fieldless]]) A [[nautilus shell]] argent.''
* '''Silver Nautilus''': This award is the gift of the King and Queen jointly or individually to those who have distinguished themselves by an extraordinary achievement in the Arts and Sciences. Its badge is ''([[Fieldless]]) A [[nautilus shell]] [[argent]].''

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Revision as of 17:23, 10 October 2007

The Kingdom of Atlantia currently has eighteen awards and orders active, and a further three orders which have been closed. For the purposes of the Order of Precedence the current orders are split into three groups: Orders of High Merit, Orders of Merit and Kingdom Orders and Awards. Orders of High Merit bestow a ranking between that of Landed Baronage and a Grant of Arms. Orders of Merit bestow a ranking between that of a Grant of Arms and a Court Baronage. The remaining Kingdom Orders and Awards bestow no precedence.

Orders of High Merit

Orders of Merit

  • Order of the Sea Dragon: Given for effort and excellence in rapier.
  • Order of the Silver Osprey: Given to those unbelted fighters who show excellence on the field.
  • Order of the King's Missiliers: Given to those who show excellence in archery. Its badge is Azure, semy of arrows argent.
  • Order of the Coral Branch: Given to those who show excellence in the arts and sciences. Its badge is Argent, a coral branch inverted gules.
  • Order of the Opal: Given to those who prove themselves by service. Its badge is Argent, semy of lozenges azure.

Kingdom Awards

  • Shark's Tooth: Given by the Monarch (either the King or Queen) for exemplary skill at arms. Its badge is fieldless, a shark's tooth natural.
  • King's Award of Excellence: Given at the whim of the King for any sort of excellence. Its badge is Or, the King's initial azure.
  • Undine: Given by the Queen for personal service. Its badge is Or, the Queen's initial azure.
  • Sea-Urchin: Given to young children by the Crown in recognition of their contributions or good deeds. Its badge is fieldless, a sea-urchin azure.
  • Order of Nonpareil: This award honors and recognizes those who have shown excellence, honour, courtesy or chivalry above and beyond any duty. The members of this Order exemplify what it means to be an Atlantian. This award may be given only once per reign and is conveyed solely at the discretion of the Crown. Its badge is Or, a sword between four towers sable.
  • Silver Nautilus: This award is the gift of the King and Queen jointly or individually to those who have distinguished themselves by an extraordinary achievement in the Arts and Sciences. Its badge is (Fieldless) A nautilus shell argent.
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