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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Æthelmearc|color = red|metal = yellow|device = [[Image:Aethelmearcarms.png|200px]] | caption = [[Gules]], an [[escarbuncle]] [[argent]] within a [[laurel wreath]] and [[in chief]] a [[coronet]] [[Or]]. | founded = A.S. XXXII | king = Timothy | queen = Gabrielle | area = West Virginia, Western & Central Pennsylvania, and Western & Central New York.| parent = [[Kingdom of East|East]]}} |
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Having become a [[Kingdom]] in September [[A.S. XXXII]], ''' |
Having become a [[Kingdom]] in September [[A.S. XXXII]], '''Æthelmearc''' is the fifteenth oldest in the [[Known World]]. Geographically it consists of West Virginia, Western & Central Pennsylvania, and Western & Central New York. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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As with other kingdoms that were formerly remote parts of other realms, there was much resentment in some parts of |
As with other kingdoms that were formerly remote parts of other realms, there was much resentment in some parts of Æthelmearc that the royalty of the East Kingdom rarely visited. There was also a certain amount of heat around the idea of Æthelmearc becoming a kingdom, perhaps because Æthelmearc is the site of the [[Pennsic War]] between the [[East Kingdom]] and the [[Midrealm]]. Eventually, the [http://www.aethelmearc.org/pennsictreaty.shtml Pennsic Treaty] was signed; Æthelmearc agreed not to interfere in the running of the event and the East and Midrealm agreed that Æthelmearc would be kept informed. |
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Other events held in Æthelmearc which are familiar to non-residents include the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon, which features an arts and sciences pentathlon competition, and [[Æthelmearc War Practice]], held on the same site as [[Pennsic]]. |
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==Groups== |
==Groups== |
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The [[barony|Baronies]] of Æthelmearc are: |
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* [[Barony of Blackstone Mountain]] |
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* [[Barony of Delftwood]] |
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* [[Barony of the Endless Hills]] |
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* [[Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands]] |
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* [[Barony of the Rhydderich Hael]] |
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* [[Barony of St. Swithin's Bog]] |
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* [[Barony of Thescorre]] |
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The Baronies of Æthelmearc include: [[Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands]], [[Barony of the Rhydderich Hael]], [[Barony of Thescorre]], [[Barony of Blackstone Mountain]], [[Barony of St. Swithin's Bog]], [[Barony of Delftwood]], and [[Barony of the Endless Hills]]. |
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==Rulers== |
==Rulers== |
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The King and Queen of |
The King and Queen of Æthelmearc are chosen biannually in either the [[Spring Crown Tourney (Æthelmearc)|Spring Crown Tourney]], held in May, or the [[Fall Crown Tourney (Æthelmearc)|Fall Crown Tourney]], held in October. They are then crowned some months later at the [[Fall Coronation (Æthelmearc)|Fall Coronation]] in September or the [[Spring Coronation (Æthelmearc)|Spring Coronation]] in April respectively. All entrants in the Crown Tournament must be at least 18 years of age and have been a subject of Æthelmearc for at least one year. The tourney is usually fought as a [[double elimination]] tournament, although the format may be altered if there are 16 or fewer fighters in the list. |
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The current King and Queen of |
The current King and Queen of Æthelmearc are Titus Scipio Germanicus and Anna Leigh |
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''[[Past rulers of Æthelmearc]]'' |
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==Events== |
==Events== |
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Aside from crown tournaments and coronations, major events held by |
Aside from crown tournaments and coronations, major events held by Æthelmearc are: |
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* [[Pennsic]] |
* [[Pennsic]] |
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* [[Twelfth Night ( |
* [[Twelfth Night (Æthelmearc)|Twelfth Night]] |
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* [[ |
* [[Æthelmearc Academy]] |
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* The Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon |
* The Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon |
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* [[Æthelmearc War Practice]] |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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Aside from the standard [[Society level award]]s Æthelmearc has three tiers of awards. The Orders of High Merit, which convey a [[Grant of Arms]], the Orders of Merit, which convey an [[Award of Arms]] and the non-armigerous awards. It is worthy of note that some of the most prestigious and least frequently given awards are in the non-armigerous category, the "Jewel of Æthelmearc" and [[Augmentation of Arms]]. |
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The [http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/jessa/aethelmearc.html awards] given by Æthelmearc can be found on Mistress Jessa's excellent page. At the present time, her list does not include the as-yet-unnamed Order of Merit for Martial Authenticity, which is given for having an authentic appearance in fencing or heavy fighting lists, or on the archery range. |
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The [http://www.sca.org/awards/aethelmearc.html awards] given by Æthelmearc can be found on Mistress Jessa's excellent page, and on the SCA's award page for [http://www.sca.org/awards/aethelmearc.html Æthelmearc]. |
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==External Link== |
==External Link== |
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Having become a Kingdom in September A.S. XXXII, Æthelmearc is the fifteenth oldest in the Known World. Geographically it consists of West Virginia, Western & Central Pennsylvania, and Western & Central New York.
History
As with other kingdoms that were formerly remote parts of other realms, there was much resentment in some parts of Æthelmearc that the royalty of the East Kingdom rarely visited. There was also a certain amount of heat around the idea of Æthelmearc becoming a kingdom, perhaps because Æthelmearc is the site of the Pennsic War between the East Kingdom and the Midrealm. Eventually, the Pennsic Treaty was signed; Æthelmearc agreed not to interfere in the running of the event and the East and Midrealm agreed that Æthelmearc would be kept informed.
Other events held in Æthelmearc which are familiar to non-residents include the Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon, which features an arts and sciences pentathlon competition, and Æthelmearc War Practice, held on the same site as Pennsic.
Groups
Æthelmearc is home to Myrkfaelinn, the only Independent Dominion in the SCA. The Board of Directors ruled that they owed fealty to no king, as their charter mentioned the then-king of the East by name.
The Baronies of Æthelmearc are:
- Barony of Blackstone Mountain
- Barony of Delftwood
- Barony of the Endless Hills
- Barony-Marche of the Debatable Lands
- Barony of the Rhydderich Hael
- Barony of St. Swithin's Bog
- Barony of Thescorre
Rulers
The King and Queen of Æthelmearc are chosen biannually in either the Spring Crown Tourney, held in May, or the Fall Crown Tourney, held in October. They are then crowned some months later at the Fall Coronation in September or the Spring Coronation in April respectively. All entrants in the Crown Tournament must be at least 18 years of age and have been a subject of Æthelmearc for at least one year. The tourney is usually fought as a double elimination tournament, although the format may be altered if there are 16 or fewer fighters in the list.
The current King and Queen of Æthelmearc are Titus Scipio Germanicus and Anna Leigh
Events
Aside from crown tournaments and coronations, major events held by Æthelmearc are:
- Pennsic
- Twelfth Night
- Æthelmearc Academy
- The Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon
- Æthelmearc War Practice
Awards
Aside from the standard Society level awards Æthelmearc has three tiers of awards. The Orders of High Merit, which convey a Grant of Arms, the Orders of Merit, which convey an Award of Arms and the non-armigerous awards. It is worthy of note that some of the most prestigious and least frequently given awards are in the non-armigerous category, the "Jewel of Æthelmearc" and Augmentation of Arms.
The awards given by Æthelmearc can be found on Mistress Jessa's excellent page, and on the SCA's award page for Æthelmearc.
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