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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Atlantia|color = blue|metal = white|device = http://spike.atlantia.sca.org/images/atlantia_MF2.gif | caption = Per pale argent and azure, on a fess wavy, cotised and counterchanged, a crown vallery Or, environed of a laurel wreath proper. | founded = A.S. XVI | king = [[Janos of Cyddlain Downs]] | queen = [[Rachel Wallace]] | area = Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and part of Georgia. | parent = [[Kingdom of the East]]}}
{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Kingdom of Atlantia|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Atlantiadevice.png]] | caption = [[Per pale]] [[argent]] and [[azure]], on a [[fess]] [[wavy]], [[cotised]] and [[counterchanged]], a [[crown]] [[vallery]] [[Or]], [[environed]] of a [[laurel wreath]] [[proper]]. | founded = A.S. XVI | king = William | queen = Kára | area = Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and part of Georgia. | parent = [[Kingdom of the East]]}}


The '''Kingdom of Atlantia''' covers the American states of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and part of Georgia.
The '''Kingdom of Atlantia''' covers the [[U.S.|American]] states of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia.


== History ==
== History ==


Atlantia became a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the East]] in [[A.S. XII]]. Having gained the right to become an independent [[Kingdom]], the first [[Crown Tourney]] was won by Michael of Bedford, who was at that time King of the East. Atlantia became a Kingdom in May, [[A.S. XVI]] (1981) and Michael was crowned as Atlantia's first King by his successor to the Kingdom of the East, Sigfried.
Atlantia became a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the East]] in [[A.S. XII]]. Having gained the right to become an independent [[Kingdom]], the first [[Crown Tourney]] was won by [[Michael of Bedford]], who was at that time King of the East. Atlantia became a Kingdom in May, [[A.S. XVI]] (1981) and Michael was [[crown]]ed as Atlantia's first [[King]] by his successor to the Kingdom of the East, Sigfried.


== Baronies and Shires of Atlantia ==
== Baronies and Shires of Atlantia ==
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Atlantia covers a great deal of territory, encompassing 26 [[Barony|Baronies]], [[Shire|Shires]], and [[Stronghold|Strongholds]], with an additional 24 [[Canton]]s and [[College]]s. A partial listing of the [[Groups of Atlantia|groups]] is available.
Atlantia covers a great deal of territory, encompassing 26 [[Barony|Baronies]], [[Shire|Shires]], and [[Stronghold|Strongholds]], with an additional 24 [[Canton]]s and [[College]]s. A partial listing of the [[Groups of Atlantia|groups]] is available.


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== Rulers ==
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== Kings and Queens of Atlantia ==


* [[Past_rulers_of_Atlantia|Past rulers of Atlantia]]
To be added when there I have more time -- can be found in the Kingdom Scribes Handbook, at http://scribe.atlantia.sca.org/handbook/ASHandbook2003.pdf if someone feels like doing it in the interim.


== Events ==
== Events ==
* '''Kingdom Crusades''' is where the Kingdom of Atlantia battles the [[Kingdom of the East]]. Held in October in Maryland. More information can be found at http://crusades.eastkingdom.org/


* Atlantia (specifically the [[Barony of Lochmere]]) was the site of the 2005 [[Known World Academy of the Rapier]].
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== Awards ==


*In June 2011, Atlantia will host the Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium
* '''Queen's Order of Courtesy''': Given at the whim of the Queen for exemplary display of the chivalric ideal It's badge is ''fieldless: an escallop Or.''


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


The Kingdom of Atlantia currently has twenty two 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.
* '''King's Award of Excellence''': Given at the whim of the King for any sort of excellence. It's badge is ''Or, the King's initial azure.''


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* [[Awards and Orders of Atlantia]]
* '''Undine''': Given at by the Queen for personal service. It's 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. It's badge is ''fieldless: a sea-urchin azure.''


==Kingdom devices==
* Order of the nonpareil
{| border="1" spacing="0"
! Person or group
! Image
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| King
| <small>Same as kingdom</small>
|-
|Queen
| [[Image:Atlantia-qc.png]]
|-
|Prince
|[[Image:Princeatlantia.jpg]]
|-
|Princess
|[[Image:Princessatlantia.jpg]]
|-
| Populace badge
| [[Image:Spike.jpg]]
|-
| Ensign
| [[Image:AtlantiaEnsign.jpg]]
|-


|}
* Golden Nautilus


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==External Link==
* Hippocampus


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* [https://atlantia.sca.org/ Kingdom Homepage]
* Order of the Opal

* Order of the Coral Branch

* Order of the Silver Osprey

* Order of the King's Missiliers.

High orders of merit:

* Order of the Golden Dolphin

* Order of the Pearl

* Order of the Sea Stag

* Order of the White Scarf

* Order of the Kraken

* Order of the Yew Bow

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==External link ==
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[http://www.atlantia.sca.org Kingdom of Atlantia]


{{SCA Kingdom}}
{{SCA Kingdom}}
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Atlantia]]
[[category: Kingdoms (SCA)|Atlantia]]

Latest revision as of 04:23, 23 October 2021

Kingdom of Atlantia
Atlantiadevice.png
Per pale argent and azure, on a fess wavy, cotised and counterchanged, a crown vallery Or, environed of a laurel wreath proper.
Information
Founded: A.S. XVI
Parent Kingdom: Kingdom of the East
King: William
Queen: Kára
Modern location
Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and part of Georgia.

The Kingdom of Atlantia covers the American states of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Augusta, Georgia.

History

Atlantia became a Principality of the Kingdom of the East in A.S. XII. Having gained the right to become an independent Kingdom, the first Crown Tourney was won by Michael of Bedford, who was at that time King of the East. Atlantia became a Kingdom in May, A.S. XVI (1981) and Michael was crowned as Atlantia's first King by his successor to the Kingdom of the East, Sigfried.

Baronies and Shires of Atlantia

Atlantia covers a great deal of territory, encompassing 26 Baronies, Shires, and Strongholds, with an additional 24 Cantons and Colleges. A partial listing of the groups is available.

Rulers

Events

  • In June 2011, Atlantia will host the Known World Heraldic and Scribal Symposium

Awards and Honors

The Kingdom of Atlantia currently has twenty two 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.


Kingdom devices

Person or group Image
King Same as kingdom
Queen Atlantia-qc.png
Prince Princeatlantia.jpg
Princess Princessatlantia.jpg
Populace badge Spike.jpg
Ensign AtlantiaEnsign.jpg

External Link


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