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Award of Arms
Usually the first award a gentle will receive in the Society. Given for
service that enhances the game for others in some way. Recipients may
style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'.
Award of the Maiden's Heart
Given
to individuals who have performed exemplary service to Ealdormere and who
demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour. Recipients who do not
already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award;
and may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'.
Award of Orion
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in the arts and
sciences and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour.
Recipients who do not already have an Award of Arms receive one
automatically with this award; and may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'.
The Award of the Scarlet Banner
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a martial
discipline approved within Ealdormere, and who demonstrate courteous and
chivalrous behaviour both on and off the field. Recipients who do not
already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award;
and may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'.
Honours Conveying Grants
Grant of Arms Given at the pleasure of the Crown, generally for an outstanding
achievement which cannot be encompassed by any of the Grant-level Orders.
Recipients may style themselves 'The Honourable Lord' or 'The Honourable
Lady' and may be addressed as 'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
Order of the Wain
Given to
individuals who have performed exemplary and long-standing service to
Ealdormere in a variety of different areas; who present a reasonably
authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry
worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms
receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves
'The Honourable Lord' or 'The Honourable Lady' and may be addressed as
'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
Order of the Crucible Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a variety of arts
and sciences, including a high level (journeyman) skill in at least one
discipline; who have demonstrated a knowledge of period techniques; who
have demonstrated the ability to research and the willingness to teach
arts and sciences-related skills; and who provide an example of courtesy
and chivalry worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a
Grant of Arms receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may
style themselves 'The Honourable Lord' or 'The Honourable Lady' and may be
addressed as 'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer
Given to
individuals who have exhibited excellence in a martial activity approved
in Ealdormere; who demonstrate a knowledge of related skills and/or of
other martial disciplines; who demonstrate a leadership role in a martial
activity, including a willingness to teach; who present a reasonably
authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry
worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms
receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves
'The Honourable Lord' or 'The Honourable Lady' and may be addressed as
'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
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Honours
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Order of the Pelican
Members of this Order have offered their
service to the Society in such a way that they have had far-reaching,
positive impact on the quality of the game for others. They have also
shown themselves to be conversant with the arts and sciences, and
courteous and chivalrous to all.
This is a polling Order. For their great service, these gentles may wear
the medallion of a pelican feeding its young with its own blood, and, if
they wish, a cap of maintenance of scarlet and ermine. These peers may be
addressed as "Master" or "Mistress".
 Order
of the Laurel
The Laurels of the Realm have shown
mastery in areas of the medieval arts and sciences. As with other Peers of
the Realm, they have shown themselves to be courteous and chivalrous.
This is a polling order, and its members offer counsel to the Crown on
prospective members. To recognize their position, they may wear a Laurel
wreath as a medallion, upon their head, or in other diverse ways, and they
are styled "Master" or "Mistress".
Order of the Chivalry
Knights ,
Order of the Chivalry Masters
Given to individuals for mastery in armoured combat. Upon entering this
order, recipients must choose to be part of one of two branches within
this order. Those who choose to become Knights may style themselves as
'Sir'. Those who choose to become Masters-at-Arms may style themselves as
'Master' or 'Mistress'. This is a polling Order.
Other Honours Conveying Precedence
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Court Barony
Given at the pleasure of the Crown to individuals who provide the gift
of inspiration and uphold the ideals of the Society; who present a
reasonably authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy
and honour worthy of emulation. Often given to retiring Territorial Barons
and Baronesses (see below). Recipients may wear a silver coronet adorned
with six spheroids (generally pearls), may style themselves as 'Baron' or
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Territorial Barony
Territorial Barons and Baronesses are chosen by the Crown (based on
recommendations provided by the populace) to hold a Barony in fief.
Territorial Barons and Baronesses may wear a gold coronet adorned with six
spheriods (generally pearls), may style themselves as 'Baron' or
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Viscounty
Given automatically to individuals who complete a reign as Territorial
Prince or Princess. Recipients may wear an embattled silver coronet, may
style themselves as 'Viscount' or 'Viscountess', and may be addressed as
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Given automatically to individuals who complete one reign as King or
Queen. Recipients may wear an embattled gold coronet, may style themselves
as 'Count' (or Earl) or 'Countess', and may be addressed as 'Your
Excellency'.
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Given automatically to individuals who complete a second reign as King
or Queen. Recipients may wear a coronet adorned with strawberry leaves,
may style themselves as 'Duke' or 'Duchess', and may be addressed as 'Your
Grace'.
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Principality Awards - The
following awards were closed on October 17, 1998 in preparation for
Ealdormere's transition from Principality to Kingdom.
Honours Which Carry No Precedence
The Scroll of Honour is a record of worthy deeds of the people and
friends of Ealdormere. Such worthy deeds may include, but not be
restricted to, the receipt of any Kingdom awards. The names of those
accomplishing such worthy deeds shall be entered fittingly on the Scroll
of Honour at the discretion of the Crown.
Given to children of twelve years and under who have served beyond
their years and set an example to others. Recipients may style themselves
as "Wolf's Cubs".
Given by the Queen of Ealdormere as She sees fit.
Given by the King of Ealdormere as He sees fit.
Given automatically to individuals who complete a reign as consort.
Recipients may style themselves as 'Lady of the Rose' or 'Lord of the
Rose'.
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