Lyondemere

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Barony of Lyondemere
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Argent, a sea-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath vert, a base engrailed azure
Information
Founded: July 1975 as canton of Angels; 1978 as Barony
Modern Location: South Bay and Long Beach areas of Los Angeles County

Lyondemere is ruled by Their Excellencies Pátraic and Fausta.

Overview

Name: "Lion of the Sea" in slightly Anglicisized French. originally the Canton of Lyonesse, which was not registerable with the College of Arms.

Arms: Originally registered as: "Argent, a fish-tailed demi-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath proper, within the laurel wreath a crescent voided; a base engrailed azure."

In 1988, the arms were changed to: "Argent, a sea-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath vert, a base engrailed azure."

Heraldic officer's title: Coral The herald's title picks another item in the ocean theme. However, there are not actually any coral reefs off the coast of Lyondemere.

Newsletter: The Tydes - The baronial newsletter is distributed electronically. Anyone may subscribe at the website. A short email announcement is sent when the new monthly issue is ready. All electronic archives can be read online.

Fighting Unit(s): Lyondemarines, formerly the Lyondemere Levy. At one time, the archery contingent was known as Megwyn's Marauders.

Baronial Awards

  • Order of the Lion's Paw is granted for service. This is the name of a particular species of scallop, and thus the symbol of the order is a scallop shell dependant from a green garter.
  • Order of the Sanderling is granted for arts. This is a period name for the bird now known as the sandpiper, therefore its badge has a golden sandpiper.
  • Serjeayntes of Lyondemere for combat arts. Serjeayntes wear an armband with the badge of the barony.

Territories of Lyondemere

  • Noe College
  • Idunn College

Baronage

Participation in Arts and Sciences Pentathlon

Team Lyondemere for details

  • Team Champion in 2001
  • Competed in 2003
  • Competed in 2009
  • Team Champion in 2011
  • Team Champion in 2013
  • Competed 2015

Lyon Bards

Reference

Events

View a list of the Lyondemere event pages that have been created so far at Lyondemere Events.

More Information


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