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==Notes==
==Notes==
*Viscountess [[Lorissa du Griffin]] reigned as the seventh Princess of the Principality of Caid, as the consort of Count [[Balin of Tor]] from  June, 1977 - November, 1977. This reign was notable, and exceptional, as the then-Princess was only 10 years old, the youngest lady to ever sit upon the throne in the SCA. The fact that the Princess was a minor created some rather unanticipated complications.  Having not yet reached the age of consent in the mundane world, real-life legal issues became evident - the Princess couldn't even sign many of the documents that were required of the Crown, and had to rely on the adults around her to act as regents on her behalf.  More importantly, however, as history (and literary device :) ) reminds us.."Heavy is the head that wears the Crown" ; the stresses of such a weight of responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern.More importantly, however, the stresses of such responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern. As a result of Viscountess Lorissa's reign, a group of Caidians, led by Viscountess Lorissa's parents themselves, successfully petitioned the SCA Board of Directors to change Corpora Law to include a clause that established a minimum age for competitors, and consorts in Crown Tournaments.
*Viscountess [[Lorissa du Griffin]] reigned as the seventh Princess of the Principality of Caid, as the consort of Count [[Balin of Tor]] from  June, 1977 - November, 1977. This reign was notable, and exceptional, as the then-Princess was only 10 years old, the youngest lady to ever sit upon the throne in the SCA. The fact that the Princess was a minor created some rather unanticipated complications.  Having not yet reached the age of consent in the mundane world, real-life legal issues became evident - the Princess couldn't even sign many of the documents that were required of the Crown, and had to rely on the adults around her to act as regents on her behalf.  More importantly, however, as history (and literary device :) ) reminds us.."Heavy is the head that wears the Crown" ; the stresses of such a weight of responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern.More importantly, however, the stresses of such responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern. As a result of Viscountess Lorissa's reign, a group of Caidians, led by Viscountess Lorissa's parents themselves, successfully petitioned the SCA Board of Directors to change Corpora Law to include a clause that established a minimum age for competitors, and consorts in Crown Tournaments. Long has the populace of Caid known the treasure that Viscountess Lorissa has been for the many years she has graced us with her presence*- her many contributions to our fair Kingdom are too great to number, and have greatly enriched our realm in ways as many as the stars; however, one of her greatest accomplishments, though perhaps an unintentional one, has been to affect positive change in our Society overall as the inspiration for the addition of a minimum age to sit upon the throne. The Known World is a better place, because of our own Viscountess Lorissa Du Griffin, and the efforts of all those who advocated upon her behalf! ~ [[Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn]]
Long has the populace of Caid known the treasure that Viscountess Lorissa has been for the many years she has graced us with her presence*- her many contributions to our fair Kingdom are too great to number, and have greatly enriched our realm in ways as many as the stars; however, one of her greatest accomplishments, though perhaps an unintentional one, has been to affect positive change in our Society overall as the inspiration for the addition of a minimum age to sit upon the throne.
The Known World is a better place, because of our own Viscountess Lorissa Du Griffin, and the efforts of all those who advocated upon her behalf! ~ [[Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn]]


*As I recall, Lorissa told some friends at school that she was a "real princess." Her teacher told her that she could not be a "Princess" and that she should not say that. Lorissa insisted that she was and she could prove it. So soon afterward, a group of Knights went to her school in full garb to present themselves as lieges to "Her Highness Lorissa." ~ Sir [[Arion Hirsch von Schutzhundheim]]
*As I recall, Lorissa told some friends at school that she was a "real princess." Her teacher told her that she could not be a "Princess" and that she should not say that. Lorissa insisted that she was and she could prove it. So soon afterward, a group of Knights went to her school in full garb to present themselves as lieges to "Her Highness Lorissa." ~ Sir [[Arion Hirsch von Schutzhundheim]]

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Prince: Balin of Tor
Princess: Lorissa du Griffin
Caid Principality #: 7
Preceded by: Martin and Arabella
Succeeded by: Martin and Neptha

Their Hignesses, Balin and Lorissa, seventh Prince and Princess of the Principality of Caid reigned 06/04/1977-11/19/1977. The reign was unique because the Princess was only 10 years old.

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Investiture

Visiting dignitaries included Their Occidental Majesties Terrence of Halliday and Jennet of TwoMinds, Duke Siegfried von Hoflichskeit, Duke William of Hoghton, Duke Andrew of Riga and Duchess Patrice d'Cilla, the lady Esmeralda, Lady Ealasaid NicChlurain, Duke William the Silent (aka William I) and Duke William of Hoghton (William II).

Balin and Lorissa's Court: Baron John ap Griffin,Baroness Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani, Duke Aonghais Dubh MacTarbh, Viscount Sir Gregory of York, Lady Quiauxochitl, Lady Fiona Gregorovna (Natalya de Foix), Lorenzo de Sant'Angelo, Fair "Karen of the Silver Dragonfly, the Sweet", and Sweet "Kate of the Silver Dragonfly, the Fair"

Princess' Guard:

Duke Aonghais dubh MacTarbh, Knight Commander
Lord Robear du Bois, Standard Bearer
Lord Duryn the Red
Lord Renfield of the Inland March
Lord Patrick of Innisfree
Lord Charles of Dublin
Kamal Mishwa ibn Javid Daoud Khan-ad-Din
Jason Griffiths of Shadowhyrst
Fredrick of Woodlyn
Lorenzo di Santangelo

Awards Given:

Sir Martin the Temperate, Viscount
Lady Arabella Lyon de Rohese, Viscountess

Princess' Champion: Sir Gregory of York

Great Officers of State

As of June 1977:

Principality Seneschal: Mistress Gabrielle nicChlurain
Crescent Herald: Baron Conrad von Regensburg
Mistress of Arts: Baroness Jessica Llyrindi of Northmarch
Mistress of Sciences: Lady Guinevere de Bremble
Knight Marshal: Viscount Sir Hugh the Undecided
Chancellor of the Excequer Viscount Sir Morven of Carrick

Memories

Notes

  • Viscountess Lorissa du Griffin reigned as the seventh Princess of the Principality of Caid, as the consort of Count Balin of Tor from June, 1977 - November, 1977. This reign was notable, and exceptional, as the then-Princess was only 10 years old, the youngest lady to ever sit upon the throne in the SCA. The fact that the Princess was a minor created some rather unanticipated complications. Having not yet reached the age of consent in the mundane world, real-life legal issues became evident - the Princess couldn't even sign many of the documents that were required of the Crown, and had to rely on the adults around her to act as regents on her behalf. More importantly, however, as history (and literary device :) ) reminds us.."Heavy is the head that wears the Crown" ; the stresses of such a weight of responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern.More importantly, however, the stresses of such responsibility upon one so young became a very real concern. As a result of Viscountess Lorissa's reign, a group of Caidians, led by Viscountess Lorissa's parents themselves, successfully petitioned the SCA Board of Directors to change Corpora Law to include a clause that established a minimum age for competitors, and consorts in Crown Tournaments. Long has the populace of Caid known the treasure that Viscountess Lorissa has been for the many years she has graced us with her presence*- her many contributions to our fair Kingdom are too great to number, and have greatly enriched our realm in ways as many as the stars; however, one of her greatest accomplishments, though perhaps an unintentional one, has been to affect positive change in our Society overall as the inspiration for the addition of a minimum age to sit upon the throne. The Known World is a better place, because of our own Viscountess Lorissa Du Griffin, and the efforts of all those who advocated upon her behalf! ~ Ragnailt Inghean Mhaoil Sheachlainn
  • As I recall, Lorissa told some friends at school that she was a "real princess." Her teacher told her that she could not be a "Princess" and that she should not say that. Lorissa insisted that she was and she could prove it. So soon afterward, a group of Knights went to her school in full garb to present themselves as lieges to "Her Highness Lorissa." ~ Sir Arion Hirsch von Schutzhundheim
  • (referencing above) It really happened. Some of the fighters from Dragon's Keep (They lived next door) came in armor to my 4th grade class. ~ Viscountess Lorissa du Griffin

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