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{{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of Angels 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }}
{{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of Angels 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }}


Altavia is ruled by Their Excellencies [[Thorin and Courtney]].
Altavia currently under the stewardship of the Vicar and Vicaress [[Laertes II and Bridget II]].  


The Barony of Altavia was the winner of 2007's [[Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge]] with ten donations.
The Heirs, [[Secca and Meliora]], will step up as Baron and Baroness at Altavia Anniversary on May 9, 2009.
 
The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the [[Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge]] in 2007 and 2008.


==Overview==
==Overview==

Revision as of 19:46, 12 January 2009

Barony of Altavia
Altavia shield.png
Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent
Information
Founded: as a canton of Angels 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983
Modern Location: San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California

Altavia currently under the stewardship of the Vicar and Vicaress Laertes II and Bridget II.

The Heirs, Secca and Meliora, will step up as Baron and Baroness at Altavia Anniversary on May 9, 2009.

The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge in 2007 and 2008.

Overview

Meaning: "Alta via" is Latin for "high way" or "high road", thus "Altavia" (pronounced: all-TAY-vee-ah) is a reference to the San Fernando Valley's freeway system

Established: Originally as Canton of New Albion in 3/1977, name changed to Canton of Sarn Wold in 5/1978, name changed to Canton of Altavia in 4/1982. Altavia became a Barony on 5/14/1983 (registered in 7/1983).

Area: San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, Ca., including Canyon Country, formerly included Lancaster/Palmdale

Blazons:

  • Baronial Device: Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent. (registered 5/1982)
    • It should be no surprise that the device carries on the freeway theme. The wreath is white on green, as are the freeway signs. The fret is a reference to the Valley's freeway system.
  • Populace Badge: Per pale vert and sable, two horses rampant reguardant addorsed within a bordure argent. (registered 7/1983)
  • Populace Badge: Argent fretty sable, a chief vert. (registered 2/2003)

Heraldic officer's title: Sable Fret The herald's name is that of the principal charge of the arms.

Awards:

  • Argent Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial arts award)
  • Sable Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial service award)
  • Vert Fret, Order of the (Altavia's Baronial fighting award)

Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.

Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road

Former Territories of Altavia

Baronage

More Information


Territories
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Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles
Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure
Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers
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