Principality

A Principality is an area reined over by a Prince or Princess. A principality may be a sovereign state, such as modern day Liechtenstein or Monaco, or it may be a region within a larger kingdom ruled over by the heir apparent, such as Wales or Asturias in Spain.

SCA Pricipalities

Within the SCA a Principality is an area within an SCA Kingdom ruled by a Prince and Princess. For an area to become a principality, Corpora requires it to have:

• At least 100 SCA members.
• Candidates for all Great Officer positions.
• A name and device registered with the College of Arms.
• Consensus from the local members that they want to become a principality.
• A record of active events & participation.
• Enough peers to provide leadership and knowledge.
• Enough good fighters to contest the Coronet tournament.
• "A body of principality law".

Principalities

Currently, the following groups have been accorded the status of Principality

• The Principality of the Mists
• The Principality of Cynagua
• The Principality of Oertha
• The Principality of Avacal
• The Principality of Tir Righ
• The Principality of the Summits
• The Principality of Nordmark
• The Principality of Insulae Draconis

See also:

• Crown Principality - a principality that isn't