Atlantia Awards and Orders

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• AWARD

• Landed/Territorial Baronage - In Atlantia, the Landed/Territorial Baronage is Granted Arms upon successful completion of their first term provided they do not already have a GoA or higher ranking accolade. 

• Court Baronage - In Atlantia, the Court Baronage carries an Award of Arms per Corpora. 

• Orders of High Merit - As of April 1, 2003, Their Royal Majesties Cuan and Padraigin did institute a new set of Orders of Merit. The former Award of Arms level Orders (Sea Stag, Kraken, Yew Bow, Golden Dolphin and Pearl) were changed to Grant Level, and are now Orders of High Merit. The Orders of High Merit are polling orders. Admission to the Orders of High Merit shall be accompanied by a Grant of Arms to those recipients who do not already possess a Grant of Arms. 

  • The Order of the Golden Dolphin honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their exceptional service and leadership in the Kingdom of Atlantia. This was formerly an AoA level, polling order. As of April 1, 2003, the Golden Dolphin became a Grant level polling order. The first member of the Golden Dolphin was Vuong Manh, received while Atlantia was still a principality, on July 16, 1977, during the reign of TRH Laeghaire and Ysabeau. 

  • The Order of the Pearl honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their efforts and their excellence in the arts and sciences of the period and/or their willingness to teach those same arts and sciences. This was formerly an AoA level, polling order. As of April 1, 2003, the Pearl became a Grant level polling order. The first Pearl was given to Muirean nic Ruaidhri, while Atlantia was a principality on April 29, 1977, during the reign of TRH Alaric and Yseult. 

  • The Order of the Kraken honors and recognizes those non-belted fighters who have distinguished themselves by consistent excellence on the field. All past recipients of the non-armigerous Award of the Kraken (established April 1996, closed January 2002) will be considered to be recipients of this award. The Order of the Kraken was created as an AoA level, non-polling order on January 1, 2002. As of April 1, 2003, the Kraken became a Grant level polling order. The first Kraken was given on March 17, 1996, to Bors Borden by TRM Cuan and Brigit. 

  • The Order of the White Scarf of Atlantia honors and recognizes those subjects who have excelled in the exercise and advance of the noble art of fence. The Order of the White Scarf of Atlantia was created as an AoA level order on April 20, 1996 by TRM Galmr and Katharina in conjunction with the signing of the White Scarf Treaty. The Order replaced and closed the Order of l'Académie d'Espée, which was created by TRM Cuan and Arianwen and first bestowed on Niall McKennett on April 3, 1993. The first member of the Order of the White Scarf of Atlantia was Godfrey de la Fosse on April 20, 1996, followed by the other 13 members of the Order of l'Académie d'Espée. The former order name Academie d’Espee is still used as a guild name in Atlantia; however, guild membership is separate from Order membership. As of October 1, 2001, the White Scarf became a Grant level polling order. 

  • The Order of the Sea Stag honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their teaching of armored combat and rapier combat. This was formerly an AoA level, polling order. As of April 1, 2003, the Sea Stag became a Grant level polling order, and was expanded to include all martial disciplines, not just heavy weapons. Jacques Martel de Normande, called the Jovial was the first recipient of this award on June 11, 1977, given during the reign of TRH Laeghaire and Ysabeau. 

  • The Order of the Yew Bow honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their excellence with bow and arrow (both target and combat), thrown weapons, and/or siegecraft or the teaching of those same skills. In November 1993, the former Order of the King's Missiliers, for combat archery, and the former order of the Nimrod, for target archery, were closed, and their recipients were considered recipients of the new (now former) Award of Yew and Sinew. The award was later renamed the Yew Bow. The award was closed and the order created as an AoA level, polling order on January 1, 2002. All recipients of the Order of the King's Missiliers (prior to Feb. 7, 2003), the Order of the Nimrod (now closed), and the Award of the Yew Bow (now closed) will be considered to be recipients of this award. As of April 1, 2003, the Yew Bow became a Grant level polling order, and was expanded from just archery to include siege and thrown weapons. The first to receive this accolade at the hands of TRM Baudoin and Caterina were Randall Arrowsmith (under the name Order of the King's Missiliers) and Aelfred of Cres (under the name Order of the Nimrod) on October 3, 1987. 

  • The Order of the Golden Lance of Atlantia honors and recognizes those subjects who have demonstrated exceptional expertise in the arts of equestrian activities and who have, through service to the equestrian community, advanced those arts and promoted them. The Order of the Golden Lance of Atlantia was created as a GoA level polling order on September 24, 2011 by Michael IX and Seonaid VII. The first Golden Lance of Atlantia was given on September 24, 2011 to Rhys Terafan Greydragon by TRM Michael IX and Seonaid VII. 

• Orders of Merit - As of April 1, 2003, Their Royal Majesties Cuan and Padraigin did institute a new set of Orders of Merit. The former Award of Arms level Orders (Sea Stag, Kraken, Yew Bow, Golden Dolphin and Pearl) were changed to Grant Level. The Orders of Merit are Non-polling Orders. Admission to the Orders of Merit shall be accompanied by an Award of Arms to those recipients who do not already possess an Award of Arms. 

  • The Order of the Opal honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their service to Atlantia. The first recipient of this accolade was Gwendolyn Tremayne, given by Their Royal Majesties Cuan and Padraigin at Their Last Court on April 5, 2003. 

  • The Order of the Coral Branch honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves in their effort and shown excellence in the arts and sciences of the period. This award was briefly known as the Bright Leaf, until January 2004. Their Royal Majesties Logan and Isabel gave Halima al Shafi the first Coral Branch at Their First Court on April 5, 2003.

  • The Order of the Silver Osprey honors and recognizes those non-belted fighters who have distinguished themselves by their effort and shown excellence on the heavy field. The first Silver Osprey was conveyed to Melchior der Graowulf by Their Royal Majesties Logan and Isabel at the Feast of Thirty on May 17, 2003.

  • The Order of the Sea Dragon honors and recognizes those non-White Scarf Rapier fighters who have distinguished themselves by their effort and shown excellence on the Rapier field. The Sea Dragon was created in January 2004. The first Sea Dragon was conveyed to Dante di Pietro by Their Royal Majesties Cuan and Padraigin at the Night of Fools on April 17, 2004. 

  • The Order of the King's Missiliers honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their effort and shown excellence with bow and arrow (both target and combat), thrown weapon, and/or siegecraft. This is NOT the former award, this is a new one, just the same name. The first member of this Order of the King's Missiliers was Briana Maclukas, given by Their Royal Majesties Ragnarr and Kyneburh at Twelfth Night on January 10, 2004. 

  • The Order of the Quintain honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves by their consistent effort and shown excellence in the pursuit of equestrian activities. The Quintain was created in January 2007. The first Quintain was conveyed to Afshin Darius by Their Royal Majesties Valharic and Arielle at the Tournament of Chivalry on April 21, 2007. 

• Non-Precedence Orders

  • The Order of the Nonpareil honors and recognizes those who have shown excellence, honor, courtesy or chivalry above and beyond any duty. The members of this Order exemplify what it means to be an Atlantian. This award may be given only once per reign and is conveyed solely at the discretion of the Crown. There is no precedence for this accolade, however, it is probably the highest honor one who lives in Atlantia could be given. TRM Kane and Muirgen at the Tourney of Ymir first conveyed this accolade unto Forgal Kerstetter on the February 26, 1994. 

  • The Queen's Order of Courtesy shall be conferred by the Queen/Consort of Atlantia upon such subjects as deemed worthy by reason of their consistently exemplary courtesy to subjects of all ranks in this Realm and in the Society at large. The first was given to Vuong Manh on April 16, 1977, during the reign of TRH Alaric and Yseult. 

• Kingdom Awards - The following awards are specific to the Kingdom of Atlantia. These awards carry no precedence, however that does not lessen their significance. These awards are given as the Monarchs desire and recipients may receive each of these more than once. 

  • The Award of the Fountain recognizes and honors those who have performed acts of service for the Kingdom of Atlantia. The award was created, though unnamed, in January 2002. The first Fountain was given by TRM Cuan and Padraigin at Gulf Wars to James of Middle Aston on March 13, 2003. 

  • The Award of the Herring honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary achievement as autocrats. This award was added to Kingdom Law in February 2000. It has also been called the Award of the Silver Herring. Ann Etheridge of Somerset was given this recognition while Atlantia was still a principality on May 28, 1977, during the reign of TRH Alaric and Yseult. 

  • The Award of the Shark's Tooth recognizes and honors those who have performed acts of valor for the Kingdom of Atlantia. The first Shark's Tooth was presented to Cunen Beornhelm on October 3, 1987, at the Coronation of Boudoin and Caterina. 

  • The Award of the Silver Nautilus honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves by an extraordinary achievement in the Arts and Sciences. The award was created in April 1996. Alessandro di Firenze was the first to receive this accolade on April 13, 1996, at the hands of TRM Cuan and Brigit. 

  • The Award of the Star of the Sea honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves by extraordinary contributions in ensuring the future of our Kingdom through our youth or new members; furthering their educational growth to become active and productive members of Atlantia. This award was added to Kingdom Law in July 2013. The first Star of the Sea was given by TRM Amos and Ysabel at Stierbach's Baronial Birthday to Luce Antony Venus on June 22, 2013. 

  • The Award of the Undine honors and recognizes those subjects who have distinguished themselves with exceptional service to the Queen/Consort of Atlantia. This award is a gift solely of the Queen/Consort to whomever is deemed deserving. The recipients of this award shall be entitled to wear a blue pendant upon which shall be scribed, in gold, the initial of the given name of the Queen who bestowed the award. The first Undine was given while Atlantia was still a Principality on September 24, 1977, to Thomas Edmund de Warrick at the Investiture of Laeghaire and Ysabeau. The Badge for an Undine is typically the initial of the name of the giving Queen/Consort in gold on a blue roundel.

  • The King's Award of Excellence honors and recognizes those who have distinguished themselves by their excellent contributions to the Kingdom of Atlantia. This award is a gift solely of the King/Sovereign to whomever is deemed deserving. The recipients of this award shall be entitled to wear a gold pendant upon which is scribed, in blue, the initial of the given name of the King/Soveriegn who bestowed the award. The first recipient of the KAE was at the hands of HRM Galmr to Henry Best on November 8, 1991. The Badge for a KAE is typically the initial of the name of the giving King/Sovereign in blue on a gold roundel. 

  • The Vexillum Atlantiae (the Award of the Banner) honors and recognizes the ferocity and valor of a group of fighters as a whole, not as individuals. When they fight as a unit, the group will have the honor of carrying the banner with the heraldry of the award into battle. The award was created in June 2007. The first Vexillum Atlantiae was given by TRM Valharic and Arielle at Pennsic War to the heavy fighters of Windmasters' Hill on August 10, 2007. 

• Youth Awards and Orders (all youth awards are non-polling orders

  • The Award of the Sea Urchin honors and recognizes those children (up to and including the age of 12), who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the Kingdom of Atlantia in service, martial activities, and/or arts and sciences. With the addition of the Hippocampus in August 1998, the eligible recipients for this award were changed from children age 16 and under to children age 12 and under. In February 2009, this recognition was designated an award and the age range expanded to all youth 17 and under. In November 2011, this award was again restricted to youth age 12 and under. The first Sea Urchin was given to Elizabeth of Marinus on September 26, 1992, at the hands of TRM Steffan and Twila.

  •  The Award of Arielle honors and recognizes those young people (up to and including the age of 17), who have distinguished themselves by their acts of courtesy. This award was established by TRM Logan and Isabel in August, 2003. They gave the first, and only, Golden Gazelle to Katerina Sina Samovicha during Their Last Court on September 6, 2003. The Golden Gazelle was closed in September 2006. The award was reestablished as the Award of Arielle by TRM Jason and Gerhild in February 2009. 

  • The Order of the Hippocampus honors and recognizes those young people (up to and including the age of 17), who have distinguished themselves by their service and contributions to the Kingdom of Atlantia. This award was created in August 1998, originally for youth ages 10 to 17. In February 2009, this award was elevated to an order and the age range expanded to all youth 17 and under. All past recipients of the Award of the Hippocampus (which is now closed) will be considered to be members of this Order. Wil Elmsford was the first recipient of this award at Pennsic, on August 12, 1998, as given by TRM Michael and Seonaid. 

  • The Order of the Alcyon honors and recognizes those young people (up to and including the age of 17), who have distinguished themselves by their labors and achievements in the arts and sciences. In February 2009, this award was elevated to an order. All past recipients of the Award of the Alcyon (which is now closed) will be considered to be members of this Order. This award was established by TRM Michael and Seonaid in August, 2006. They gave the first Alcyon to William Simoneson during Their Last Court on September 2, 2006. 

  • The Order of the Sea Tyger honors and recognizes those young people (up to and including the age of 17), who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor and chivalry in Youth martial activities. In February 2009, this award was elevated to an order. All past recipients of the Award of the Sea Tyger (which is now closed) will be considered to be members of this Order. This award was established by TRM Michael and Seonaid in August, 2006. They gave the first Sea Tyger to Jasmine Mcklinchey during Their Last Court on September 2, 2006. 

Groups (Baronies) of Atlantia

• Windmasters' Hill

• Caer Mear

• Storvik

• Nottinghill Coill

• Tir-y-Don

• Sacred Stone

• Black Diamond

• Hidden Mountain

• Marinus

• Lochmere

• Ponte Alto

• Dun Carraig

• Bright Hills

• Stierbach

• Highland Foorde

• Hawkwood

• Raven's Cove