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A '''Principality''' is a subgroup of a Kingdom. It must have at least 100 subscribing members. It is ruled by a [[Prince]] and [[Princess]], and is subject to Kingdom law. A group which wishes to become a Principality but does not yet fit one or more of the criteria, may become a [[Crown Principality]]. |
A '''Principality''' is a subgroup of a Kingdom. It must have at least 100 subscribing members. It is ruled by a [[Prince]] and [[Princess]], and is subject to Kingdom law. A group which wishes to become a Principality but does not yet fit one or more of the criteria, may become a [[Crown Principality]]. |
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A '''[[Stronghold]]''' is a group based around a military base. If it is a naval base or a specific ship, then the term '''[[port]]''' is preferred. It must have at least five subscribing members. |
A '''[[Stronghold]]''' is a group based around a military base. If it is a naval base or a specific ship, then the term '''[[port]]''' is preferred. It must have at least five subscribing members. |
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Revision as of 20:59, 6 July 2006
Official Groups
Kingdoms
The Kingdom is the largest groups within the SCA. To become a Kingdom a group must have a history of high level activity, at least 400 subscribing members and sufficient representative from all three peerages. It is ruled by a King and a Queen
Principalities
A Principality is a subgroup of a Kingdom. It must have at least 100 subscribing members. It is ruled by a Prince and Princess, and is subject to Kingdom law. A group which wishes to become a Principality but does not yet fit one or more of the criteria, may become a Crown Principality.
Regions
An administrative unit within a Kingdom or Principality. It has no definition within the SCA Corpora and is purely established in order to enable officers to establish deputies.
Baronies
A Barony is a group with at least 25 subscribing members. It is ruled by a Baron and a Baroness, and is subject to a Kingdom, as well as to a Principality if it lies within one.
Provinces
A Province is a group with at least 25 subscribing members. It is subject to a Kingdom, as well as to a Principality if it lies within one. It has no royal representative in power, unlike a Barony.
Cantons
A Canton is the subgroup of a Barony with at least five subscribing members.
Riding
A Riding is the subgroup of a Province with at least five subscribing members.
Shires
A Shire is a group with at least five subscribing members which reports directly to a Kingdom or Principality rather than a Barony.
Colleges
A college is a group based around an educational institution, usually a University. It must have at least five subscribing members.
Ports and Strongholds
A Stronghold is a group based around a military base. If it is a naval base or a specific ship, then the term port is preferred. It must have at least five subscribing members.
