Gyldenholt

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Barony of Gyldenholt
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Azure, three trees conjoined in fess Or, surmounted on the foliage by a laurel wreath vert, within a bordure Or
Information
Founded: 14 Nov 1978 as a canton of Angels, 12 Jan 1980 became Barony
Modern Location: Orange County, California

Gyldenholt is ruled by Their Excellencies Ursul and Colette.

The Barony of Gyldenholt was the winner of 2006's Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge with twelve donations.

Overview

Meaning: "Orange grove", in archaic English. The name refers to the wealth of orange groves that have given the modern county its name.

Blazon: Azure, three trees conjoined in fess Or, surmounted on the foliage by a laurel wreath vert, within a bordure Or.

Heraldic officer's title: Gold Forest The herald's title is a translation of the area name into modern English.

Awards: Forêt d'Or

Newsletter: Gyldenholt Press

Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the Golden Grove

Territories of Gyldenholt

Predecessors of Gyldenholt

Other cantons of Angels established in the area that is now Gyldenholt include

  • Canton of Failte , Orange County, established in June 1972, disbanded April 1976
  • Canton of Eastern Gate, North Orange County, established 6 January 1973, disbanded Unknown
  • Canton of Naiss, Fullerton area, established in Feb 1972, disbanded before July 1975

Baronage

Events

Annual Events

  • Unbelted Tournament - Held in late January
  • Baron's Feast - Held in early April
  • Calafia/Gyldenholt Friendship Tournament - Held in early March
  • Gyldenholt Anniversary - Held in late June
  • Gyldenholt Yule - Held in early December

More Information

The Barony of Gyldenholt sponsors a Baronial Yahoo Email Group that's open to all members within Gyldenholt and Caid.


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