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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Artemisia|color = black|metal = yellow|device = [[Image:ArtemisiaShield.jpg]]| caption = [[Sable]], on a [[pile]] between two [[griffin]]s [[combattant]], each [[maintaining]] an [[arrow]] [[Or]], an ancient [[crown]] within a [[laurel wreath]] [[sable]]. | founded = A.S. XXXII | king = Daman | queen = Veronique | area = Most of Utah, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado.| parent = [[Atenveldt]]}}
Geographically covers Montana, southern Idaho, most of Utah, and western Colorado and Wyoming.



The groups of the Kingdom of Artemisia are:
Geographically, the '''Kingdom of Artemisia''' covers Montana, southern Idaho, most of Utah, and western Colorado and Wyoming. It became an [[SCA]] [[kingdom]] in [[A.S. XXXII]]. It was originally part of the [[Principality]] of [[Outlands|The Outlands]], but reverted to [[Atenveldt]] when Outlands became a [[kingdom]] in [[A.S. XXI]].

Artemisia is one of the smallest kingdoms by population (around a thousand) and covers a very large geographical area; close to 1000 miles separate the northernmost and southernmost groups, with similar distances between east and west. Many Artemisians are very geared toward long-distance travel, and it is not particularly unusual to find people day-tripping to an event 200 miles away, even in winter storms.

The biggest [[event]] of the year is the [[Uprising War]] hosted by the [[Barony of 1000 Eyes]], when around 800 Artemisians gather for five days in eastern Idaho. Uprising features [[armoured combat|armored]] and [[rapier]] [[melee]]s (including [[bridge battle]]s on an actual [[bridge]] and a continuously-improving [[castle]]), [[tournament]]s, an extensive set of classes on many topics, and various workshops.

[[Coronation]]s are held in March and September, with [[Crown Tournament]] in the following month. Coronation sees the selection of the King's [[Champion]], Queen's Champion, and Defender of the [[Sable]] [[Rose]]. The [[Bard]] of Artemisia and the Bearer of the [[Shield]] of Chivalry are selected at Crown Tournament, and the Kingdom [[Arts and Sciences]] Champion is selected at a special event in May. In recent years, the Kingdom [[Archery]] Championship and the Kingdom [[Equestrian]] Championship are held jointly, though the event moves around on the [[calendar]].

While Artemisia has no [[sumptuary law]]s, it does have sumptuary [[custom]]s that are contained within the official [[kingdom law|kingdom law]]. Artemisia is unusual in that it totally prohibits metal circlets entirely -- only those entitled to wear [[coronet]]s (ie., those of [[Baronial]], [[Viscounty]], [[County]], [[Duchy]], or [[Royal]] [[rank]]) may wear bands of metal around their heads. This does not apply to [[color]]-contrast decoration on [[helm]]s. Furthermore, [[Chain of Fealty|chains of fealty]] and [[spur]]s (which may be [[silver]] or [[gold]]) are reserved for [[Knight]]s and are not worn by [[squire]]s.

===Kingdom Awards===

==[[Award of Arms]]==
*[[Order of the Golden Gryphon's Talon]] Armored Combat
*[[Order of the Gold Scarf]] Rapier Combat
*[[Order of the Gryphon and Pheon]] Archery
*[[Order of the Golden Maple Leaf]] Arts & Sciences
*[[Order of the Golden Pillar of Artemisia]] Service to the Kingdom

==[[Grant of Arms]]==
*[[Defender of the Citadel]] Armored Combat
*[[Defender of the White Scarf]] Rapier Combat
*[[Order of the Strongbow]] Archery
*[[Order of the Key Cross]] Arts & Sciences
*[[Order of the Golden Sun in Splendor]] Service to the Kingdom
*[[Gryphon of Artemisia]] Given once per reign to exceptionally outstanding individuals

==Non-Armigerous==

*[[Order of the Gryphon's Pride]] Youth Award
*[[Totally Aggresive Nasty Killers]] aka Artemisian TANK Corps, awarded to exceptionally large and fierce fighters
*[[King's Council or Queen's Confidence]] Service, trust, and advice to the Crown
*[[Golden Gryphon's Heart]] Service and assistance to the Crown
*[[Gratia et Comitas]] Constant Grace and Courtesy to Others
*[[Golden Badger]] Tenacious ferocity on the battlefield or in tournament
*[[Quodlibet]] winners of the various Kingdom Championships

==Groups in Artemisia==

The [[barony|baronies]] and [[Province|Provinces]] of the Kingdom of Artemisia are:
*[[Barony of Loch Salann]] (metro Salt Lake City, UT)
*[[Barony of Loch Salann]] (metro Salt Lake City, UT)
*[[Barony of One Thousand Eyes]] (Idaho Falls and Pocatello, ID)
*[[Barony of One Thousand Eyes]] (Idaho Falls and Pocatello, ID)
*[[Barony of Sentinels' Keep]] (Missoula, MT and surrounding region)
*[[Barony of Sentinels' Keep]] (Missoula, MT and surrounding region)
*[[Barony of Arn Hold]] (Boise, ID)
*[[Barony of Arn Hold]] (Boise, ID)
*[[Barony of Gryphon's Lair]] (Davis and Weber Counties, UT)
*[[Province of Arrow's Flight]] (Utah County, UT)

The [[shire]]s of the Kingdom of Artemisia are:
*[[Shire of Bronzehelm]] (Billings, MT)
*[[Shire of Castelleone Nuovo]] (Helena, MT)
*[[Shire of Cote du Ciel]] (Logan, Willard and Brigham City, UT)
*[[Shire of Crystal Crags]] (Kalispell, MT)
*[[Shire of Dael Beorht]] (Montrose, CO)
*[[Shire of Draca Mor]] (Grand Junction, CO)
*[[Shire of Dragonmarch]] (Vernal, UT)
*[[Shire of Windegate]] (Shelby, MT)
*[[Shire of Otherhill]] (Evanston, Green River and Rock Springs, WY)
*[[Shire of Silver Keep]] (Bozeman, MT)
*[[Shire of Stan Wyrm]] (Great Falls, MT)
*[[Shire of Twae Linnes]] (Twin Falls, ID)

==Major Events in Artemisia==

*[[Melee Madness]] hosted by the Barony of Loch Salann, the longest running event in Artemisia
*[[Uprising]] hosted by the Barony of 1000 Eyes
*[[Baron's War]] fought between the Barony of Gryphon's Lair and the Barony of Loch Salann.
*[[Solstice Court]] by long tradition, the biggest event of Court season, hosted by the Barony of Loch Salann

==Kingdom devices==
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
|-
| King
| <small>Same as kingdom</small>
|-
|Queen
|
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Artemisia badge.png|96px]]
|}

==External links==


[http://www.artemisia.sca.org/ Official site]
There is also a long list of shires under the Kingdom of Artemisia.


{{SCA Kingdom}}
http://www.artemisia.sca.org/
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Artemisia]]

Latest revision as of 04:00, 8 May 2013

Artemisia
ArtemisiaShield.jpg
Sable, on a pile between two griffins combattant, each maintaining an arrow Or, an ancient crown within a laurel wreath sable.
Information
Founded: A.S. XXXII
Parent Kingdom: Atenveldt
King: Daman
Queen: Veronique
Modern location
Most of Utah, Idaho, Montana, and parts of Wyoming and Colorado.


Geographically, the Kingdom of Artemisia covers Montana, southern Idaho, most of Utah, and western Colorado and Wyoming. It became an SCA kingdom in A.S. XXXII. It was originally part of the Principality of The Outlands, but reverted to Atenveldt when Outlands became a kingdom in A.S. XXI.

Artemisia is one of the smallest kingdoms by population (around a thousand) and covers a very large geographical area; close to 1000 miles separate the northernmost and southernmost groups, with similar distances between east and west. Many Artemisians are very geared toward long-distance travel, and it is not particularly unusual to find people day-tripping to an event 200 miles away, even in winter storms.

The biggest event of the year is the Uprising War hosted by the Barony of 1000 Eyes, when around 800 Artemisians gather for five days in eastern Idaho. Uprising features armored and rapier melees (including bridge battles on an actual bridge and a continuously-improving castle), tournaments, an extensive set of classes on many topics, and various workshops.

Coronations are held in March and September, with Crown Tournament in the following month. Coronation sees the selection of the King's Champion, Queen's Champion, and Defender of the Sable Rose. The Bard of Artemisia and the Bearer of the Shield of Chivalry are selected at Crown Tournament, and the Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champion is selected at a special event in May. In recent years, the Kingdom Archery Championship and the Kingdom Equestrian Championship are held jointly, though the event moves around on the calendar.

While Artemisia has no sumptuary laws, it does have sumptuary customs that are contained within the official kingdom law. Artemisia is unusual in that it totally prohibits metal circlets entirely -- only those entitled to wear coronets (ie., those of Baronial, Viscounty, County, Duchy, or Royal rank) may wear bands of metal around their heads. This does not apply to color-contrast decoration on helms. Furthermore, chains of fealty and spurs (which may be silver or gold) are reserved for Knights and are not worn by squires.

Kingdom Awards

Award of Arms

Grant of Arms

Non-Armigerous

Groups in Artemisia

The baronies and Provinces of the Kingdom of Artemisia are:

The shires of the Kingdom of Artemisia are:

Major Events in Artemisia

  • Melee Madness hosted by the Barony of Loch Salann, the longest running event in Artemisia
  • Uprising hosted by the Barony of 1000 Eyes
  • Baron's War fought between the Barony of Gryphon's Lair and the Barony of Loch Salann.
  • Solstice Court by long tradition, the biggest event of Court season, hosted by the Barony of Loch Salann


Kingdom devices

Person or group Image
King Same as kingdom
Queen
Populace badge File:Artemisia badge.png

External links

Official site


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