Calafia

Barony of Calafia
Azure, a sea serpent ondoyant-emergent sable fimbriated Or, overall a trident with a laurel wreath entwined in its tines Or
Information
Founded: organized by Nov 1970 Modern Location: San Diego County, California

Calafia is ruled by Their Excellencies David and Adelicia.

Overview

Meaning: Named after Queen Calafia, in whose honor the modern state of California is named. It is the ancient name of the area, given by the Spaniards.

Established: 2/19/1972 was the first anniversary tourney.

Blazon: Azure, a sea serpent ondoyant-emergent sable fimbriated Or, overall a trident with a laurel wreath entwined in its tines Or.

Heraldic officer's title: Trident The herald's title is one of the two major charges of the arms.

Awards: Golden Trident (service), Leodamus of Thebes (contributions to the harmony of the Barony), Golden Thimble (costuming), Serpent's Talon (fighting)

Newsletter: Serpent's Tongue. Newsletter established in February, 1972.

Fighting Unit(s): Iron Brigade, which is a brigade the consists of the many warbands from Calafia.

Territories of Calafia

• Canton of Summergate
• College of San Isidore
• College of Saint Artemas
• Canton of Poll na Gainmhe
• Canton of Tanwayour

Former Territories of Calafia

• Stronghold of Dun na Mara Fianna
• Canton of Sayf al Tanweer
• Canton of Sonnental

Baronage

• See the full list of Baronage at Calafia Baronage

More Information

• Official web site

Territories

Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist 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 Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World