Nordwache

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Barony of Nordwache
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Information
Founded: January 1982
Modern Location: Fresno area of the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, including Kings County, Tulare County, Fresno County, and Madera County.

Nordwache is ruled by Their Excellencies Mahmud and Giuliana.

Overview

Meaning: "North Guard" in German. It is the northernmost area of Caid.

History: This area began in the SCA as Rieslingshire, a part of the West Kingdom on 10 July 1973. Rieslingshire was the first shire established in the SCA. It joined Caid when Caid became a Kingdom, but had not been part of the original Principality.

Established: Jan 1982 as Province of the Setting Sun

Heraldic officer's title: none, though the title of the Riesling herald was "Recorder".

Awards: Phœnix, Beau Coeur, Coeur Noble.

Newsletter: The Phœnix.

Fighting Unit(s):

Former Territories of Nordwache

Annual Baronial Events

2012 Dates listed below

  • Chivalry Tournament - February 25, 2012
  • Treasure Chest - April 20 - 22, 2012
  • Anniversary - June 15 - 17, 2012
  • Academia - August 11, 2012
  • Pirate Tournament - October 27, 2012
  • Yule - December 8, 2012

Baronage

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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