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<div>Official Caidan Awards. The [[Order of Precedence]] is the master list of who has received these awards. See also: [[Awards Table]]<br />
<br />
== Patent ==<br />
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Viscount, Viscountess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.<br />
*[[Order of the Chivalry|Chivalry]]: Those who have excelled in armored combat, and may be addressed as "Sir / Dame" for knights or "Master / Mistress" for Masters of Arms.<br />
*[[Order of the Laurel|Laurel]]: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress". <br />
*[[Order of the Pelican|Pelican]]: Those who have excelled in service, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".<br />
*[[Order of Defense]]: Those who have excelled in rapier or cut & thrust combat, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress". <br />
*[[Royal Peerage]]: Those serving as Crown and completing a reign receive a county and may be addressed as "Your Excellency". Those serving as Crown and completing two reigns receive a duchy and may be addressed as "Your Grace". In kingdoms that contain a principality, those serving as principality Prince or Princess and completing their term of service receive a viscounty and may be addressed as "Your Excellency".<br />
<br />
== Grant ==<br />
Bestows the style of Honorable Lord / Lady, and the recipient may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". These are granted for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.<br />
*[[Grant of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Argent Blade]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. <br />
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Gauntlet]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style armored combat. <br />
*[[Golden Lance]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style equestrian activities. <br />
*[[Lux Caidis]]: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Armigerous ==<br />
This award bestows the title of Baron / Baroness. <br />
*[[Court Barony]]: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Bestows the title of Baron/Baroness. In Caidan Law Article VIII.F.3, Court Barony is an armigerous award placed in the Order of Precedence above the other awards in this category, but below the grant level awards.<br />
<br />
Bestows the title of Lord / Lady. The first tier of precedence-bearing awards. These are awarded for those who have started to flower in their area of expertise.<br />
*[[Award of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Arcus]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in combat archery. <br />
*[[Argent Arrow]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery. <br />
*[[Chamfron]]: Awarded for superior skill and authenticity in appearance in equestrian activities.<br />
*[[Crescent Sword]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat. <br />
*[[Dolphin]]: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Duellist]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Harp Argent]]: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Non-armigerous ==<br />
Bestows neither title nor precedence. These are awarded for a specific reason in a specific field.<br />
*[[Acorn]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in service.<br />
*[[Augmentation of Arms]]: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid. <br />
*[[Chanson]]: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson.<br />
*[[Corde de Guerre]]: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. <br />
*[[Crescent and Flame]]: Awarded to youths for outstanding endeavors in the arts & sciences.<br />
*[[Crossed Swords]]: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. <br />
*[[Legion of Courtesy]]: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving.<br />
*[[Royal Recognition of Excellence]]: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism. <br />
*[[Argent Star]]: Awarded to youths for honor and chivalry in youth combat. <br />
*[[Signum Reginae]]: Bestowed by the Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Sigillum Regis]]: Bestowed by the King on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Signum Regni]]: Bestowed by the King and Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Vanguard of Honor]]: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. This is a polling order.<br />
<br />
== Honors ==<br />
Various forms of thank-yous, offices and titles.<br />
*[[Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion]]: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year. <br />
*[[King's Champion]]: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament.<br />
*[[Personal Heraldic Title]]: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory. <br />
*[[Queen's Champion]]: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form. <br />
*[[Right Noble]]: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom.<br />
*[[Rose]]: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign. <br />
<br />
== Closed ==<br />
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.<br />
*[[Aurora Caidis]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in arts & science.<br />
*[[Landmark]]: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[New Battered Helm]]: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.<br />
*[[White Scarf]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
*[[Awards Table]]<br />
*[http://royals.sca-caid.org/awards/awards.php Caidan Awards]<br />
*[http://seneschal.sca-caid.org/ Caidan Kingdom Law]<br />
*[[The Giving and Receiving of Awards]] - Article by Baron [[Malcolm Alberic]]<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Duchy.gif]]<br>Duchy: (Tinctureless) A coronet with strawberry leaves<br />
[[Image:County.gif]]|devicecaption=<br>County: (Tinctureless) A coronet embattled|type=[[Patent]]|founded=Duchy: 11/22/1980 by [[Armand II and Diana II]]<br />
County: 06/03/1978 by [[Martin I and Neptha I]] |premiere = Duchy: [[Martin the Temperate]] & [[Neptha of Thebes]]<br />
County: [[Armand de Sevigny]] & [[Diana de Savigny]]}}<br />
<br />
Those serving as Monarchs of Caid and completing a reign receive a County, those serving as Monarchs of Caid and completing two full reigns receive a Duchy.<br />
<br />
Those who have served as Consort of Caid and completing a reign are inducted into the [[Rose|Order of the Rose]], which is an Honor but intimately tied to the Royal Peerages.<br />
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In kingdoms that contain a principality, those serving as principality Prince or Princess and completing their term of service receive a viscounty. As of January 2018 Caid does not contain any principalities.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*Duchy: Duke/Duchess, addressed as "Your Grace"<br />
*County: Count/Countess, addressed as "Your Excellency"<br />
*Viscounty: Viscount/Viscountess, addressed as "Your Excellency"<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution<br />
<br />
==Token/Regalia==<br />
*Duchy: (Tinctureless) A coronet with strawberry leaves. <br />
*County: (Tinctureless) A coronet embattled.<br />
*Viscounty: Varies across kingdoms, often a coronet with more than six pearls or with a tall point in the front.<br />
*All Royal Peers may display a full achievement with golden or yellow helm, mantling crest and supporters. Dukes and Duchesses may display a ducal coronet replacing the torse upon the helm. Counts and Countesses may display a county coronet replacing the torse upon the helm.<br />
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==More Information==<br />
*[[Royal Peers]]<br />
*[[Roses]]<br />
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{{awards}}<br />
[[Category:Royal Peers]]<br />
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<div>Official Caidan Awards. The [[Order of Precedence]] is the master list of who has received these awards. See also: [[Awards Table]]<br />
<br />
== Patent==<br />
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Viscount, Viscountess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.<br />
*[[Order of the Chivalry|Chivalry]]: Those who have excelled in armored combat, and may be addressed as "Sir / Dame" for knights or "Master / Mistress" for Masters of Arms.<br />
*[[Order of the Laurel|Laurel]]: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress". <br />
*[[Order of the Pelican|Pelican]]: Those who have excelled in service, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress".<br />
*[[Order of Defense]]: Those who have excelled in rapier or cut & thrust combat, and may be addressed as "Master / Mistress". <br />
*[[Royal Peerage]]: Those serving as Crown and completing a reign receive a county and may be addressed as "Your Excellency". Those serving as Crown and completing two reigns receive a duchy and may be addressed as "Your Grace". In kingdoms that contain a principality, those serving as principality Prince or Princess and completing their term of service receive a viscounty and may be addressed as "Your Excellency".<br />
<br />
== Grant ==<br />
Bestows the style of Honorable Lord / Lady, and the recipient may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". These are granted for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.<br />
*[[Grant of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Argent Blade]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. <br />
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Gauntlet]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style armored combat. <br />
*[[Golden Lance]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style equestrian activities. <br />
*[[Lux Caidis]]: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Armigerous ==<br />
This award bestows the title of Baron / Baroness. <br />
*[[Court Barony]]: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Bestows the title of Baron/Baroness. In Caidan Law Article VIII.F.3, Court Barony is an armigerous award placed in the Order of Precedence above the other awards in this category, but below the grant level awards.<br />
<br />
Bestows the title of Lord / Lady. The first tier of precedence-bearing awards. These are awarded for those who have started to flower in their area of expertise.<br />
*[[Award of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Arcus]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in combat archery. <br />
*[[Argent Arrow]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery. <br />
*[[Chamfron]]: Awarded for superior skill and authenticity in appearance in equestrian activities.<br />
*[[Crescent Sword]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat. <br />
*[[Dolphin]]: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Duellist]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Harp Argent]]: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Non-armigerous ==<br />
Bestows neither title nor precedence. These are awarded for a specific reason in a specific field.<br />
*[[Acorn]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in service.<br />
*[[Augmentation of Arms]]: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid. <br />
*[[Chanson]]: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson.<br />
*[[Corde de Guerre]]: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. <br />
*[[Crescent and Flame]]: Awarded to youths for outstanding endeavors in the arts & sciences.<br />
*[[Crossed Swords]]: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. <br />
*[[Legion of Courtesy]]: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving.<br />
*[[Royal Recognition of Excellence]]: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism. <br />
*[[Argent Star]]: Awarded to youths for honor and chivalry in youth combat. <br />
*[[Signum Reginae]]: Bestowed by the Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Sigillum Regis]]: Bestowed by the King on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Signum Regni]]: Bestowed by the King and Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Vanguard of Honor]]: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. This is a polling order.<br />
<br />
== Honors ==<br />
Various forms of thank-yous, offices and titles.<br />
*[[Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion]]: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year. <br />
*[[King's Champion]]: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament.<br />
*[[Personal Heraldic Title]]: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory. <br />
*[[Queen's Champion]]: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form. <br />
*[[Right Noble]]: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom.<br />
*[[Rose]]: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign. <br />
<br />
== Closed ==<br />
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.<br />
*[[Aurora Caidis]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in arts & science.<br />
*[[Landmark]]: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[New Battered Helm]]: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.<br />
*[[White Scarf]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
*[[Awards Table]]<br />
*[http://royals.sca-caid.org/awards/awards.php Caidan Awards]<br />
*[http://seneschal.sca-caid.org/ Caidan Kingdom Law]<br />
*[[The Giving and Receiving of Awards]] - Article by Baron [[Malcolm Alberic]]<br />
<br />
{{Awards}}</div>Averyhttp://caidwiki.org/index.php?title=Awards&diff=111204Awards2018-03-05T22:08:44Z<p>Avery: /* Patent */</p>
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<div>Official Caidan Awards. The [[Order of Precedence]] is the master list of who has received these awards. See also: [[Awards Table]]<br />
<br />
== Patent==<br />
estows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.<br />
*[[Order of the Chivalry|Chivalry]]: Those who have excelled in armored combat.<br />
*[[Order of the Laurel|Laurel]]: Those who have excelled in the arts or sciences. <br />
*[[Order of the Pelican|Pelican]]: Those who have excelled in service.<br />
*[[Order of Defense]]: Those who have excelled in rapier or cut & thrust combat. <br />
*[[Royal Peerage]]: Those serving as Crown and completing a reign receive a county, those serving as Crown and completing two reigns receive a duchy.<br />
<br />
== Grant ==<br />
These awards bestow the style of "honorable lord" or "honorable lady", and may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". This is for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.<br />
*[[Grant of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse exceptional service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Argent Blade]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Chiron]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style archery. <br />
*[[Crescent]]: Awarded for outstanding service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Gauntlet]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-sanctioned armored combat. <br />
*[[Golden Lance]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style equestrian activities. <br />
*[[Lux Caidis]]: Awarded for outstanding skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Armigerous ==<br />
*[[Court Barony]]: Those subjects who exemplify noble demeanor and whose contributions have enriched the Realm in unique ways. Bestows the title of Baron/Baroness. In Caidan Law Article VIII.F.3, Court Barony is an armigerous award placed in the Order of Precedence above the other awards in this category, but below the grant level awards.<br />
<br />
These awards bestow the title of Lord/Lady. The first tier of precedence bearing awards, this is for those who have started to flower in their area.<br />
*[[Award of Arms]]: Those who have been of diverse great service to the Realm.<br />
*[[Arcus]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in combat archery. <br />
*[[Argent Arrow]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in target archery. <br />
*[[Chamfron]]: Awarded for superior skill and authenticity in appearance in equestrian activities.<br />
*[[Crescent Sword]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in armored combat. <br />
*[[Dolphin]]: Awarded for superior service to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[Duellist]]: Awarded for superior skill and appearance in SCA-style rapier combat. <br />
*[[Harp Argent]]: Awarded for superior skill in the arts or sciences.<br />
<br />
== Non-armigerous ==<br />
Bestow no titles or precedence. Given for a specific reason in a specific field.<br />
*[[Acorn]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in service.<br />
*[[Augmentation of Arms]]: Those who have given years of consistent service and dedication to the Kingdom of Caid. <br />
*[[Chanson]]: Those who have excelled in musical arts. Also known as L'Honneur de la Chanson.<br />
*[[Corde de Guerre]]: Granted for acts of extreme valor upon the war battlefield. <br />
*[[Crescent and Flame]]: Awarded to youths for outstanding endeavors in the arts & sciences.<br />
*[[Crossed Swords]]: Granted to such fighting units as have demonstrated exceptional skill at arms, valor, and chivalry upon the battlefield. <br />
*[[Legion of Courtesy]]: The Consort reserves and has the sole right to award the Legion of Courtesy to those found deserving.<br />
*[[Royal Recognition of Excellence]]: Shall be awarded to individuals or groups for unique reasons, ranging from running a spectacular event to real-life heroism. <br />
*[[Argent Star]]: Awarded to youths for honor and chivalry in youth combat. <br />
*[[Signum Reginae]]: Bestowed by the Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Sigillum Regis]]: Bestowed by the King on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Signum Regni]]: Bestowed by the King and Queen on those found to have been of special support during the reign. <br />
*[[Vanguard of Honor]]: Granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. This is a polling order.<br />
<br />
== Honors ==<br />
A mixed bag of thank yous, offices and titles.<br />
*[[Arts and Sciences Pentathlon Champion]]: The winner of the Arts and Sciences Pentathlon, which is usually held every other year. <br />
*[[King's Champion]]: The non-victorious finalist in Crown Tournament, or to someone who fought exceptionally well in the tournament.<br />
*[[Personal Heraldic Title]]: Those who have shown sustained devotion and extraordinary contributions to the arts of Heraldry and Armory. <br />
*[[Queen's Champion]]: The winner of the Queen's Champion Tournament in a specific form. <br />
*[[Right Noble]]: Those Guilds or study groups that have provided great service or contributed to the benefit of the Kingdom.<br />
*[[Rose]]: Those who have served as Consort of Caid for a full reign. <br />
<br />
== Closed ==<br />
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.<br />
*[[Aurora Caidis]]: Awarded to youths for excellence in arts & science.<br />
*[[Landmark]]: Locations found to have special significance to the Kingdom. <br />
*[[New Battered Helm]]: Best death at the Queen's Champion Tournament.<br />
*[[White Scarf]]: Awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style rapier combat in accordance with the Treaty of the White Scarf.<br />
<br />
== More Information ==<br />
*[[Awards Table]]<br />
*[http://royals.sca-caid.org/awards/awards.php Caidan Awards]<br />
*[http://seneschal.sca-caid.org/ Caidan Kingdom Law]<br />
*[[The Giving and Receiving of Awards]] - Article by Baron [[Malcolm Alberic]]<br />
<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Duchy.gif]]<br>Duchy: (Tinctureless) A coronet with strawberry leaves<br />
[[Image:County.gif]]|devicecaption=<br>County: (Tinctureless) A coronet embattled|type=[[Patent]]|founded=Duchy: 11/22/1980 by [[Armand II and Diana II]]<br />
County: 06/03/1978 by [[Martin I and Neptha I]] |premiere = Duchy: [[Martin the Temperate]] & [[Neptha of Thebes]]<br />
County: [[Armand de Sevigny]] & [[Diana de Savigny]]}}<br />
<br />
Those serving as Monarchs of Caid and completing a reign receive a County, those serving as Monarchs of Caid and completing two full reigns receive a Duchy.<br />
<br />
Those who have served as Consort of Caid and completing a reign are inducted into the [[Rose|Order of the Rose]], which is an Honor but intimately tied to the Royal Peerages.<br />
<br />
==Titles==<br />
*Duchy: Duke/Duchess, addressed as "Your Grace"<br />
*County: Count/Countess, addressed as "Your Excellency"<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution<br />
<br />
==Token/Regalia==<br />
*Duchy: (Tinctureless) A coronet with strawberry leaves. <br />
*County: (Tinctureless) A coronet embattled.<br />
*All Royal Peers may display a full achievement with golden or yellow helm, mantling crest and supporters. Dukes and Duchesses may display a ducal coronet replacing the torse upon the helm. Counts and Countesses may display a county coronet replacing the torse upon the helm.<br />
<br />
==More Information==<br />
*[[Royal Peers]]<br />
*[[Roses]]<br />
<br />
{{awards}}<br />
[[Category:Royal Peers]]<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:MasterofDefence BW.JPG|300px]]|devicecaption=(Tinctureless) Three rapiers in pall inverted tips crossed|type=[[Patent]] & [[Polling Order]]|founded=5/2/2015 |premiere =(in Caid) [[Alexander Kallidokos]], [[Laertes McBride]], and [[Colwyn Stagghorn]]}}<br />
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The Order of Defense is one of the four SCA Bestowed Peerages, along with the Order of Chivalry, the Order of the Laurel, and the Order of the Pelican. Companionship in the Order of Defense is granted to those who have excelled in rapier or cut-and-thrust combat. Members of this order are referred to as Masters and Mistresses of Defense. <br />
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==Titles==<br />
*Master/Mistress of Defense<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution.<br />
<br />
==Token/Regalia==<br />
*(Tinctureless) Three rapiers in pall inverted tips crossed<br />
* A white livery collar that may or may not include the badge of the order<br />
* Companions may display their arms with a full achievement with silver or white helm, torse and mantling, crest and supporters, and the collar of the Order of Defense encircling the arms.<br />
* In Caid, members of the Order sometimes wear a mandillion or cloak with the badge of the order on the left breast.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Census===<br />
The [http://www.sca.org/scacensus2010/ SCA Census of 2010] showed a few trends among the SCA populace. One indication was that there was significant support for peerage level recognition of rapier fighters ("65% for a Fencing peerage option"). Other weapons forms also held levels of support, but not as great as for the rapier community. (equestrian-56%, target and combat archery-54%) [ [http://www.sca.org/scacensus2010/PeerageOptionsFindings.doc Census Summary of Results] ]<br />
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The question of how to recognize non-rattan fighters was far less clear. Many thought that they should be recognized by the existing peerage orders, chiefly the Order of [[Chivalry]]. Others preferred the creation of a new order for rapier fighters. Others still believed that the additional peerage should recognize all non-rattan SCA martial arts.<br />
<br />
The Census also indicated support for another hot-button topic, same-sex consorts in royal lists (AKA “Inspirational Equality”). The [[Board of Directors]] of the SCA chose to focus on that topic first, which was completed with a change in [[Corpora]] in December 2012. Because of the intense activity on the other question, the additional peerage question was delayed until 2012.<br />
===Additional Peerage Exploratory Committee===<br />
First, the Board of Directors sent out a call for resumes to fill a commission to explore the question of adding another peerage order. This Additional Peerage Exploratory Committee (“APEC”) consisted of representatives of all kingdoms and all stations as well as heralds and fighters. The committee was chosen by November 2012.<br />
<br />
The APEC met, discussed and presented a report to the BoD in July 2013. <br />
:At the July 2013 Board Meeting, the Additional Peerage Exploratory Committee (“APEC”) proposed that the Board of Directors create a new Patent-bearing Peerage Order parallel to the Orders of the Chivalry, the Laurel and the Pelican. This Rapier Peerage would be for the related martial arts of rapier and all forms of cut & thrust in the SCA. [announcement by BoD dated 8/22/2013]<br />
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Following this announcement, the APEC’s report was considered by a second Review Committee, nominated by the Board of Directors. This committee was charged with working on the changes to Corpora necessary to create a new peerage order.<br />
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===Public Commentary and First Board Vote===<br />
In an announcement dated 11/12/2014, the Board of Directors called for commentary on wording on creation of an additional peerage order for rapier and cut and thrust combat. This award would be known as “The Order of Defense”.<br />
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It seems that the commentary on this wording surprised the Board of Directors. Though the 11/2014 call for commentary was specifically for the ''wording'' of the new changes to Corpora, a sizable minority within the SCA sent in comments questioning the ''wisdom'' of the change entirely. In the two years the proposal was worked on, the groups supporting inclusion of rapier within the Order of Chivalry, or supporting a new, “omnibus” peerage for all non-rattan weapons forms, had become very vocal on Facebook. In fact, many knights of the Order of Chivalry spoke up in favor of inclusion of rapier knights, though the whole Order remained split. Debate raged through the winter of 2014-2015, and dozens of counter-proposals were offered. <br />
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Representative of the population, the Board of Directors also seems to have been split evenly among the three competing ideas. At the Board of Directors meeting of January 17, 2015, the BoD voted ''not in favor'' of the creation of the new order of peerage (the vote was 3 "yay" and 4 "nay").<br />
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Quickly, the Society Seneschal explained the vote:<br />
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:…the Board received commentary from less than 2% of the membership over the entire 3 years and all requests for comments on the rapier peerage issue. Many people wrote in more than once, but repeating an opinion doesn't count as a separate opinion. However, it was not the lack of commentary that influenced some Board members to vote against the proposal; it was the fact that the small amount of commentary the Board did receive trended against a separate rapier peerage. The majority of comments received in favor of recognizing rapier with a peerage said that rapier should either be included in the Order of the Chivalry or in a new peerage that included all non-rattan combat. The result of such a relatively small number of people commenting is that the opinions the Board did receive were given greater weight - if a larger number of those who supported the separate rapier peerage had commented, a different result might very well have resulted. [announcement dated 1/19/2015]<br />
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At the same meeting, the BoD did vote for some related Corpora changes, removing the description of rapier as an “ancillary activity” and clarifying that combat for royal lists would be for rattan fighting only. Many interpreted these changes as a method to open the Chivalry to inclusion of rapier combat. Some crowns actively stated their intention to recommend the candidacy of one or more rapier fighters for knighthood, to test the question. Other Crowns scheduled meetings with the Chivalry of their kingdoms to discuss how to move forward. Many conversations sprung up calling for immediate recommendations for rapier knightings. The Board of Directors was forced to clarify their position:<br />
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:the Board did not open the Order of the Chivalry to inclusion of rapier fighters. There is a 1999 policy interpretation from the Society Seneschal (upheld by the Board at that time) specifically stating that the Order of the Chivalry is intended for rattan combatants only. It would take a new policy interpretation (which would need to be upheld by the current Board) or other Board action to change that fact. The Board’s intention in removing the "ancillary activity" language had nothing to do with making rapier knights. The Board removed the "ancillary activity" language because it was simply no longer accurate or true. [announcement dated 1/19/2015]<br />
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===Second Vote===<br />
The Board of Directors again welcomed comments from the populace prior to an emergency session set for February 2, 2015. They received a larger body of commentary. While the commentary was similarly split it seemed to help the Board of Directors to reach a conclusion. At the emergency session, the Board of Directors voted in favor of the Corpora changes put forward in November 2014. (the vote was 6 "yay" and 1 "nay")<br />
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:Due to the large amount of information surrounding the additional peerage for rapier and cut and thrust, the Board of Directors decided to participate in a conference call on February 2, 2015. The Board received a large amount of additional comments and suggestions in the two weeks following the January 17 quarterly meeting. This was considered in addition to the first Board call for commentary on this issue. <br />
:At the February 2, 2015 special conference call meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board discussed the history of the APEC proposal process, the commentary received from the membership, and the various options available to the Board. The Order of Defense proposal was the result of many years of effort, and while the commentary from the membership opened the Board’s eyes to other options and possibilities, the Board decided at this time to reconsider the proposal to change Corpora to create the Order of Defense. During the call a motion was made and seconded to approve the changes to Corpora, and such motion passed 6 votes for and 1 against.<br />
:Motion to approve the proposed changes to Corpora that will create the new peerage, Order of Defense, and direct Laurel Sovereign of Arms to submit such name and heraldry to the heraldic comment process, with the intention of opening the Order on May 1, 2015. <br />
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On the same evening as the announcement, Laurel published a Letter of Intent to Register the name, badge and regalia of the new Order. These were registered on the [http://heraldry.sca.org/loar/2015/04s/15-04SPECIALlar.html April 2015 Special Letter of Acceptances and Returns] as:<br />
* Order name: "Order of Defense" (originally submitted as Order of ''Defen<u>c</u>e'' based on documentation available in February - both spellings are "protected" and may be used interchangeably)<br />
* Badge: "(Tinctureless) Three rapiers in pall inverted tips crossed"<br />
* Regalia: "(Fieldless) A white livery collar" (The collar may or may not include the badge of the order)<br />
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Kingdoms also began the process of creating the new order within kingdom law, writing new ceremonies (and revising ceremonies for other orders of peerage to acknowledge the new order), and nominating up to the first three companions of the new order (the first three nominees may be inducted by the Crown as premiers, without first consulting the order)<br />
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===Creation of the Order of Defense in Caid===<br />
[[Image:MastersofDefense_group2.jpg|400px|right|thumb|The premiers of the Order, 5/2/2015]]<br />
On March 7, 2015, at opening court of [[Calafia-Gyldenholt Friendship Tourney 2015]], TRM [[Mansur and Eilidh]] invited Baron [[Alexander Kallidokos]], Master [[Laertes McBride]], and Don [[Colwyn Stagghorn]] to be created the first three Masters of Defense of Caid. They were elevated together into the Order at [[Darach Anniversary 2015|Darach Anniversary]] on May 2, 2015.<br />
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On the event of the first Order elevations, the necessary changes to Caid Kingdom Law were announced (''The Boke of Caidan Law'', 17th Edition, May 2015).<br />
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==More Information==<br />
*[[Masters of Defense]]<br />
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[[Category:Order of Defense]]<br />
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<div>==Patent==<br />
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Sir, Master, or Mistress, and the recipient may be addressed in various ways depending on specific award. These patents are the top end of the award structure; any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.<br />
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==Grant==<br />
Bestows the style of Honorable Lord / Lady, and the recipient may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". These are granted for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.<br />
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==Armigerous==<br />
Bestows the title of Lord / Lady. The first tier of precedence-bearing awards. These are awarded for those who have started to flower in their area of expertise.<br />
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==Non-armigerous==<br />
Bestows neither title nor precedence. These are awarded for a specific reason in a specific field.<br />
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==Honors==<br />
Various forms of thank-yous, offices and titles.<br />
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==Closed==<br />
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.<br />
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<div>==Patent==<br />
Bestows the title of Duke, Duchess, Count, Countess, Sir, Master, Mistress depending on specific award. This is the top end of the award structure, any recommendations for this level should be for an individual who is the best of the best.<br />
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==Grant==<br />
Bestows the style of "Honorable Lord / Lady", and may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship". This is for those who have shown high level of skill and competency in their area of expertise.<br />
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==Armigerous==<br />
Bestow the title of Lord/Lady. The first tier of precedence bearing awards, this is for those who have started to flower in their area.<br />
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==Non-armigerous==<br />
Bestow no titles or precedence. Given for a specific reason in a specific field.<br />
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==Honors==<br />
A mixed bag of thank yous, offices and titles.<br />
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==Closed==<br />
Orders and Honors that were previously used in Caid, but are now closed and no longer active.<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Chiron-kk.png|300px]]|devicecaption=Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent|type=[[Grant]]|founded=11/2/1996 by [[Edric and Albra]] |premiere =[[Madawc Seumus Caradawg]], [[Thomas Blackkeep]] & [[Paganus Grimlove]]}}<br />
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Companionship in the Order of Chiron is awarded for outstanding ability in SCA-style target archery. <br />
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==Titles==<br />
*Bestows a Grant of Arms<br />
*Bestows the style of "Honorable Lord / Lady", and recipients may be addressed as "Your Lordship / Ladyship".<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution.<br />
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==Token/Regalia==<br />
* Azure, a saggitary salient regardant and drawing his bow to sinister a bordure embattled argent<br />
*Medallion strung on an [[Award Cord]].<br />
*Chirons may display their achievement with black or steel gray helm, torse, mantling and crest above their arms and the collar of the order encircling the arms.<br />
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==Recommendations==<br />
Greetings unto the populace of Caid, from Baron [[Paganus Grimlove]], secretary to the Order of Chiron.<br />
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There have been questions lately about what qualities an archer should have for recommendation to the Order. This is the very short version of an answer to this question, based on the Charter of the Order, but any member of the Order (myself included) can give you further detail if you would like.<br />
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*First and foremost, sustained excellence in target archery (generally, a rank of bowmaster or above, though occasional exceptions may be made for a high forester who has won Queen's Champion or the Caid Open - if you don't know the archer's rank, ask)<br />
*Courteous and chivalrous behavior, on and off the archery range (which includes behavior on social media and message groups)<br />
*Service to the Kingdom of Caid and its people<br />
*Obedience to the laws and ideals of Caid and the Society for Creative Anachronism<br />
*Willingness to instruct others in these accomplishments ('these accomplishments' being: target archery, courtesy and chivalrous behavior, service, and following the laws and ideals of the group)<br />
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When writing to recommend someone to the order, please include the following information about the candidate: name, barony / practice, experience, teaching, service, activities & a brief note on their demeanor, so that this information can be put into our watch list. <br />
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The above posted on 6/1/2016.<br />
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==Companions of the Chiron==<br />
[[Chirons| Members of the Order of Chiron]]<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Vanguardofhonor-kk.png|300px]]|devicecaption=Orange and black braided cord worn on the right arm or shoulder.|type=[[Non-armigerous]] & [[Polling Order]]|founded=6/3/1990 by [[Patrick and Lyn]] |premiere =[[Cristian del Leon Rampante]], [[Eichling von Amrum]], [[Gar of Loch Carron]], [[Ivan the Illustrated]], [[Karolyi Attila Laszlo]]}}<br />
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The Vanguard of Honor is granted for recognition of outstanding honorable and chivalric actions upon the tournament field. The Vanguard is a polling order. <br />
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==Titles==<br />
*Bestows no titles or precedence.<br />
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==Token/Regalia==<br />
* [[Award Cords|Orange and black braided cord]] worn on the right arm or shoulder.<br />
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==History==<br />
The Vanguard of Honor was founded 6/3/1990 by [[Patrick and Lyn]] with the induction of [[Cristian del Leon Rampante]], [[Eichling von Amrum]], [[Gar of Loch Carron]], [[Ivan the Illustrated]], and [[Karolyi Attila Laszlo]]. On 7/1/2006 the order was opened to rapier fighters under [[Sven and Kolfinna]] with the induction of [[Alexander Kallidokos]] and [[Laertes McBride]]. On 11/8/2014, the induction of [[Guy Rand Gallandon]] marked the addition of unarmored combat to the order.<br />
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The unique colors of the award were chosen because they were King Patrick's livery colors. Patrick had expressed the expectation that successive monarchs would use their own livery colors for the cords they gave, but this has proved not to be the case.<br />
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===Captains===<br />
Captains of the Vanguard act as the secretary of the order and are appointed by the Crown after consultation with the Order.<br />
*Unknown, 6/3/1990-?<br />
*Unknown, ?-?<br />
*[[Padraic the Fierce]], ?-2002<br />
*[[Erenric of Devon]], 2002-7/24/2004<br />
*[[Kolfinna kottr]], 7/24/2004-5/28/2006<br />
*[[Dietrich von Vogelsang]], 5/28/2006-06/07/2008 <br />
*[[Edric Aaron Hartwood]], 06/07/2008-02/26/2011<br />
*[[Christian von Eiland]], 02/26/2011-06/04/2011<br />
*[[Augustine von Freiburg]], 06/04/2011-03/03/2012<br />
*[[Mansur ibn al-Sha'bi ibn Rafi']], 03/03/2012-Present<br />
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<div>Armored Combat is one of the primary forms of fighting in the SCA. Caid's [[Crown|monarchs]] are selected twice annually in an Armored Combat Crown Tournament, customarily held in March and August.<br />
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== Nicknames ==<br />
Armored Combat has a number of alternate names:<br />
*Heavy Weapons<br />
*Hardsuit Combat<br />
*Broadsword<br />
*Sword and Shield<br />
*Sword 'n Board<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Chivalrybelt.gif]]<br />
[[Image:Chivalrychain.gif]]|devicecaption=KSCA: (Fieldless) A white belt<br>KSCA: (Tinctureless) A circular chain|type=[[Patent]] & [[Polling Order]]|founded=11/18/1978 by [[Armand and Diana]] |premiere =[[Cuillean Lodbrog Houndstooth]] & [[Patrick of Innisfree]]}}<br />
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The Order of Chivalry (or Order of Knighthood) is a patent level award for those who have excelled in Armored Combat.<br />
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The Order of Chivalry contains two different branches.<br />
#Knights (KSCA): Swears fealty to the crown, wears a white belt and chain.<br />
#Master of Arms (MSCA): Is not required to swear fealty to the crown, wears a white baldric.<br />
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As of January 2017, each new member of the order mad in Caid has chosen to become a knight instead of a master.<br />
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Caidan tradition holds that members of the Order of Chivalry may wear spurs at all times and non-knights may only wear spurs when participating in equestrian activities. The spur is not a reserved heraldic charge however. Anyone may include a spur in their registered heraldry.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*KSCA: Sir/Dame (The majority of female knights prefer the term Sir over Dame)<br />
*MSCA: Master/Mistress<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution.<br />
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==Token/Regalia==<br />
*KSCA: (Fieldless) A white belt. <br />
*KSCA: (Tinctureless) A circular chain. <br />
*MSCA: (Fieldless) A white baldric.<br />
*Permits the knight/master to display a full achievement with silver or white helm, torse and mantling, crest and supporters. A knight may also display an unadorned chain around the neck of the helm or encircling the arms, or a white belt encircling the arms. Masters of Arms may use the white belt, but not the chain in their achievement.<br />
*Regalia of the order includes:<br />
**SCA-wide, knights may wear a white belt worn around the waist, Masters of Arms may wear a white baldric worn diagonally from shoulder to hip<br />
**SCA-wide, knights may wear around their neck "a gold chain as a symbol of their fealty" though Caidan tradition is that plain or unadorned chain of any metal may be worn<br />
**SCA-wide, any other article of clothing, jewelry, equipment or flag displaying the appropriate badge of the order for knights or masters of arms<br />
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==More Information==<br />
*[[Chivalry]]<br />
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[[Category:Chivalry]]<br />
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<div>{{award|device=[[Image:Chivalrybelt.gif]]<br />
[[Image:Chivalrychain.gif]]|devicecaption=KSCA: (Fieldless) A white belt<br>KSCA: (Tinctureless) A circular chain|type=[[Patent]] & [[Polling Order]]|founded=11/18/1978 by [[Armand and Diana]] |premiere =[[Cuillean Lodbrog Houndstooth]] & [[Patrick of Innisfree]]}}<br />
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The Order of Chivalry (or Order of Knighthood) is a patent level award for those who have excelled in Armored Combat.<br />
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The Order of Chivalry contains two different branches.<br />
#Knights (KSCA): Swears fealty to the crown, wears a white belt and chain.<br />
#Master of Arms (MSCA): Is not required to swear fealty to the crown, wears a white baldric.<br />
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As of January 2017, each new member of the order mad in Caid has chosen to become a knight instead of a master.<br />
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Caidan tradition holds that members of the Order of Chivalry may wear spurs at all times and non-knights may only wear spurs when participating in equestrian activities. The spur is not a reserved heraldic charge however. Anyone may include a spur in their registered heraldry.<br />
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==Titles==<br />
*KSCA: Sir/Dame (The majority of female knights prefer the term Sir over Dame)<br />
*MSCA: Master/Mistress<br />
*[[Alternate Titles]] are available for substitution.<br />
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==Token/Regalia==<br />
*KSCA: (Fieldless) A white belt. <br />
*KSCA: (Tinctureless) A circular chain. <br />
*MSCA: (Fieldless) A white baldric.<br />
*Permits the knight/master to display a full achievement with silver or white helm, torse and mantling, crest and supporters. A knight may also display an unadorned chain around the neck of the helm or encircling the arms, or a white belt encircling the arms. Masters of Arms may use the white belt, but not the chain in their achievement.<br />
*Regalia of the order includes:<br />
**A white belt (for knights) or white baldric (for masters) worn upon the person<br />
**Any other article of clothing, jewelry, equipment or flag displaying a badge of the order<br />
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==More Information==<br />
*[[Chivalry]]<br />
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[[Category:Chivalry]]<br />
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<div>{{Territory|name=Kingdom of Caid|device=[[Image:Caid.gif]]|devicecaption=Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent.|founded=04/22/1978 (1st Crown Tourney) |modernlocation=USA: Southern California, Greater Las Vegas Area, and Hawaii}}<br />
Caid was the 6th Kingdom created in the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]]. A subject of Caid is known as a "Caidan" (rather than "Caidian"). <br />
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== Location ==<br />
Currently, Caid encompasses the area from south from Merced, CA to the U.S. border with Mexico and west from Las Vegas, NV to Hawai’i.<br />
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Originally, the Kingdom of Caid included Southern California, from Bakersfield south to the Mexican border, and east to the Arizona and Nevada borders. <br />
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[[Rieslingshire]], the first Shire in the SCA and originally part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], eventually joined Caid; it became the Barony of [[Nordwache]]. <br />
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New Zealand, which had been part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], also opted to leave the [[West]] and become part of Caid. In 2003, it joined the Kingdom of [[Lochac]], which was established in 2002. However, the Barony of [[Southron Gaard]], Shire of [[Darton]], and Shire of [[Ildhafn]] show their former allegiance to Caid heraldically in the form of Augmentations of Arms received from the Crown of Caid.<br />
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For specific details about the various areas of Caid, see [[Territories]].<br />
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==A Brief Early History==<br />
The [http://www.sca.org/ SCA] actually began in the early 1960s, when David Thewlis (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-S.htm#1142 Siegfried von Hoflichskeit]) and Ken de Maiffe (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-F.htm#526 Fulk de Wyvern]) met while studying languages at the AFB in Bremerhaven, Germany. Their shared love of the Middle Ages led them to begin studying the art of sword-and-shield fighting. In February 1966, after returning to the U.S., they began practicing combat with wooden swords and plywood shields. The fighting made Diana Paxson (Countess [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-D.htm#363 Diana Listmaker]), a post-grad medieval history major, recall the fabled "Last Tournament," which had been held in Scotland in 1839. <br />
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"The Earl of Eglanton, a high-minded young nobleman, complete with castle, serfs, and a head full of the novels of Sir Walter Scott, decided to dramatize the values of the Middle Ages, which were Scott's and his own answer to the problems of the Industrial Revolution, by having a tournament. Costumes were prepared, banners were sewn, and the springs of the London hansom cabs broken by the weight of men in armor being born to practice. It was the social event of the year. The Great Day arrived and the splendid procession processed and the jousting commenced. And then it began to rain ... Do you know what happens to armor in the rain? And banners? And respectable English noblemen without any shelter? That was the end of the Romantic Period in England." (from Diana Paxson's fanzine, <i>Patterns</i>, which gave an account of the first tournament of the SCA.)<br />
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Diana, David, and Ken decided to hold a Medieval-themed going-away party for Diana who was entering the Peace Corps. The event included a "protest march" against the 20th century along Telegraph Avenue. 18 months later, the single event had morphed into regular activities including tournaments, revels, and classes on various arts and sciences. The SCA as we know it was formalized on January 6, 1968 at Twelfth Night and incorporated in July of that year. <br />
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SCA participants in Southern California drove up to the Bay area (Berkeley, San Francisco, etc.) to participate in events. Beginning in 1970, events were also held in the local area (which at the time was mostly included in what was then the Barony of the [[Angels]].''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' From Angels came [[Calafia]], [[Isles]], and [[Dreiburgen]]. The four "Southern Baronies," as they were known, gathered in Dreiburgen on April 20, 1974 for the [[Royal Tourney of Union 1974]], and the Principality of Caid was born, with then-King of the [[West]] [[Andrew of Riga]] as its first Prince. <br />
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Four years later, the formal petition for Kingdom status was presented on January at [http://history.westkingdom.org/Year11/TwelfthNight.htm West Kingdom 12th Night] to TRMs [[Andrew of Riga]] and [[Patrice d'Cilla]]. Caid's [[First Crown Tournament 1978|first Crown Tournament]] was held in April 1978, with the first [[First Coronation Festival 1978|Coronation]] held on June 6, 1978, at which [[Armand de Sevigny]] and [[Diana de Savigny]] were crowned King and Queen of Caid by the West's only Caidan King and Queen [[Gregory of York]] and [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]].<br />
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Some of the [http://wiki.caid-commons.org/index.php/Caid_Timeline#Caidan_.22Firsts.22|"Firsts"] in Caid include:<br />
*1st Caidans to receive Awards of Arms: [[Bjo of Griffin]] & [[John ap Griffin]]. Maestra Flavia was the SCA's 1st Chirurgeon, the founder of the [[Collegium Caidis]], and the 1st Caidan to receive two peerages on the same day. She and Baron John created the Kingdom's newsletter, <i>The [[Crown Prints]]</i>. Their daughter, Viscountess [[Lorissa du Griffin]] was the SCA's youngest princess at age 10.<br />
*[[Angels]] is the SCA's 1st Barony (as noted above) and bestowed the SCA's 1st Baronial award, the [[Order of the Seraphic Star]].<br />
*[[Naess]] was the SCA's 1st Canton.<br />
*Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] was Caid's 1st Laurel and 1st Pelican, 1st Principality Seneschal, and the West's 1st (and only) Caidan Queen. She was also Society Steward (03/1978-01/1980).<br />
*The SCA-wide Order of the [[Rose]] was founded by Countess [[Amina de Talavera]], then known as Sheryl of Thespis, who ruled as Queen of the West from 01/06/1968-05/05/1968. She is active in both [[Angels]] and [[Altavia]]. <br />
*1st Kingdom in the SCA to hold a Make-A-Wish Tournament ([[Angels Melee Tourney 1990]])<br />
*1st same-gender Baronage: Baron [[Giles Hill]] & Barone [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] [http://www.scatoday.net/node/22148]<br />
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For more information, visit [[Caid Timeline]].<br />
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''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''Angels is regarded as the first Barony in the SCA. [[Atenveldt]] was founded as a Barony in November 1969, but there was no Baron so it was designated a Province, then a Principality, and eventually it became the SCA's [http://www.sca.org/geography/kingdomorder.html 4th Kingdom].<br />
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Sources:<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/ Reminiscences about the founding of the SCA]<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/Brief_Look_at_the_Past_1985.pdf Duke Siegfried on the formation of the SCA]<br />
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==Caidan Traditions==<br />
As of January 2015, Caid has 11 Baronies, 12 Cantons, 5 Colleges, and 5 Shires. (The Baronies of [[Angels]] and [[Lyondemere]] are sometimes referred to as "Central" or "Downtown" Caid. ) The symbols of the Kingdom are the crescent and dolphin, and the kingdom's colors are azure and argent (blue and silver). While many of our traditions can be traced to the Kingdom of the West, we also have traditions that are uniquely Caidan:<br />
*Potrero War (annual war held in the Spring in [[Calafia]])<br />
*Great Western War (annual war held in October in [[Wintermist]], which has grown into an SCA-wide event)<br />
*Talon Crescent Festival (annual fighting and A&S event held in [[Starkhafn]])<br />
*Royal Recognition of Excellence, a non-armigerous award designated as ''<small><sup>[[Royal Recognition of Excellence|RRE]]</sup></small>'', and given by the Crown for "deeds or acts that bear recognition outside the regular structure of awards."<br />
*The [[Laurel Cope]], inspired by the Pelican Cope used in [[Lochac|Kingdom of Lochac]].<br />
*[[Western Seas]] is one of the SCA's three Palatine Baronies. The other two are the Palatine Barony of the [http://farwestbarony.wikia.com/wiki/SCA_Far_West_Wiki Far West] (in the [[West]], including Pacific Rim, including Japan, South Korea, Guam, and Thailand), and the Palatine Barony of [http://www.allyshia.westkingdom.org/ Allyshia] (also in the [[West]], encompassing Humboldt County, California).<br />
<br />
We have a year-round tournament season, barring the occasional torrential downpour on the mainland. Because Caid doesn't occupy the same massive area as other Kingdoms, it's possible to attend one event every weekend (other than crossing the Pacific to get to Western Seas, or during December when more than one Yule event may be scheduled), often as a day-trip. Over the years, more and more Caidans have traveled to events in other Kingdoms, including Estrella War, Pennsic War, Lilies War, Gulf Wars, and various symposia for Heraldry and Culinary Arts. <br />
<br />
The Kingdom has several major events: two March Crown Tourney, August Crown Tourney, June Coronation, January Coronation at 12th Night, and Great Western War in October.<br />
<br />
==Caidan Fashions==<br />
As we know, fashion trends aren't exclusive to the "real" world. Various historical periods (and fantasy realms) have influenced preferences in the SCA. In the late 1970s-early 1980s, many ladies sported a comfortable, easy-to-make "Caid morning dress," which was a modified version of an early Italian Renaissance gown with a square-necked un-reinforced bodice, high waist, and split skirt, worn with a full-length chemise. Early Middle Ages and Norman-style garb for women and particularly men has always been a staple of Caidan fashion. Along with European garb, there have always been representations of Greek, Roman, and Asian garb in various levels of authenticity. Contrary to the myth, "Welcome to Caid--now get dressed" is not the Kingdom's motto. This phrase is properly attributed to Baron [[Giles Hill]]; however, he never intended it to represent the prevailing attitude.<br />
<br />
Since the Millennium, Caid, like its fellow Kingdoms, has seen an increase in Viking Age attire and as of 2015, the trend appears to be going strong. There are, of course, still those who favor late 15th c. Italian Renaissance, Tudor, and Elizabethan garb. As always, if you want help with a particular style, you'll be able to find someone who can help you with it.<br />
<br />
==Combat==<br />
In addition to traditional [[Armored Combat]], Caid is host to a thriving, active [[Rapier]] community. Participants also enjoy Archery (Siege, Combat, and Target), Thrown Weapons, and Unarmored Combat. (And yes, there was a time when Freon cans and carpet were worn as armor but that was long ago and far away. . .)<br />
<br />
== Heraldry ==<br />
Caid's Kingdom herald is titled "Crescent Principal Herald" who oversees the work of field, court, protocol, and book heralds in Caid. For more information: [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/ Kingdom Herald's Office]<br />
<br />
===Ceremonies===<br />
Many of Caid's [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/awards.php ceremonies] hearken back to its origins in the [[West|Kingdom of the West]]. Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] wrote a number of the ceremonies still being used, including the one for the [[Dolphin]], which includes the somewhat infamous response of "of Happy Memory" that follows the mention of Viscountess [[Vivian Aurore de la Mer]]'s name. (See [[Of Happy Memory]])<br />
<br />
Visitors are often surprised to see that swearing fealty is part of the Caidan peerage elevation ceremony, which is not the case in several other Kingdoms. For many years, as it was done in the West, Caidan candidates for the peerage were called forward without warning. At the first Coronation [[Giesele Hildegaard of the Mystic Dragon]] was called forward from the kitchen, where she was cooking the feast, to receive a Laurel. Over the past decade or so, there has been a trend away from these "stealth" peerages; frequently now candidates are notified in advance and given time to prepare for their elevation with a vigil the evening before their elevation, suitable garb, a procession, and any personalized additions to the ceremony - such as swearing fealty in their persona's native language.<br />
<br />
===The Kingdom Name===<br />
Way back when, people wrote the name of the Kingdom in all capitals: "CAID" as a reference to the acronym for the four founding baronies of Caid: [[Calafia]], [[Angels]], [[Isles]] (now a shire), and [[Dreiburgen]]. However, this practice was abandoned some time ago, and the Kingdom name should not be spelled in all capitals. In fact, the kingdom's officially-registered name is "Caid," going back to February 1975.<br />
<br />
In awards and ceremonies, "Caidis," which means "of Caid" in Latin ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genitive_case genitive]), is used. For example, "Regina Caidis" (Queen of Caid), "Collegium Caidis" and, of course, "Compendium Caidis."<br />
<br />
For more reading about the kingdom name:<br />
*[[Caid - What if?]]<br />
*[[Caidan Kids Song]] by [[Eilidh Swann Stralachlan]]<br />
<br />
===Royal Arms===<br />
The Kingdom has several coats of arms registered for the use of the King, Queen, Prince and Princess.<br />
{| {{tablestyle1}}<br />
! Description<br />
! Image Preview<br />
|-<br />
| The arms of the Kingdom of Caid, ''Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'' may be displayed to indicate the presence of the King or both the King and Queen together.<br />
| [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of the Queen may be indicated either by display of the Queen's arms&#42;, ''Azure, a rose Or between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'', or display of the arms of the Kingdom of Caid.<br />
| [[Image:Caid-queen.png|100px]] [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of al-Caid, the Crown Prince of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Prince's arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a dolphin embowed argent'', or by display of the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, indicating status as heir to those arms.<br />
| [[Image:Alcaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of Lady Caid, the Crown Princess of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Princess' arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a rose Or'', or by display of either the Kingdom arms or the Queen's arms differenced by a gold label.<br />
| [[Image:Ladycaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]] [[Image:Ladycaid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
&#42;After July 2004, the College of Arms of the SCA no longer registers arms for a kingdom or principality's consort or heirs. The arms for Caid's consort and heirs were registered prior to that date, and therefore may continue to be used. If the Queen chooses, she may display the kingdom arms instead, which is closer to period practice, and helps indicate that the King and Queen are coequal. Likewise, the Crown Prince and Princess may choose to display the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, to indicate their status as heirs to the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
====Additional Artwork====<br />
[[Image:Caidarms.png|400px]] [[Image:Caidarms colour.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
===Populace Badge===<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:Caidancross-kk.png|100px]] <br />
|The kingdom has registered "Azure, four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward argent" for the use of the populace. This badge is more commonly referred to as the "Cross of Caid" or "Caidan Cross". It may be displayed by any Caidan on flags, clothing, etc. to show allegiance to the kingdom. It may be displayed on a blue field, or the crescents alone may be displayed as a "fieldless" badge.<br />
| [[Image:Sigilumregis-kk.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Royalty==<br />
See [[Royals]] for a full list of Royalty.<br />
<br />
==Territorial Barons and Baronesses==<br />
See [[Baronage]] for a full list of Territorial Barons and Baronesses.<br />
<br />
==Peerage==<br />
Caid welcomes [[Peers]] who were elevated in other Kingdoms.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
See [[Awards]] for a full list of Caidan awards.<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* ''Caid'' - (Arabic: <i>qāʾid</i> "commander"), also spelled <i>kaid</i> or <i>caïd</i>, means "master" or "leader." It was a title in the Norman kingdom of Sicily, applied to palatine officials and members of the curia. Later the word was used in North Africa for the governor of a fortress or the warden of a prison, and also in Spain and Portugal in the form with the definite article, <i>al-cayde</i>. The title <i>alcalde</i> was used to refer to the mayor of Spanish towns.''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''<br />
* Established: June 8, 1974 A.S. IX as a principality of the West. <br />
* Became a Kingdom: June 3, 1978 A.S. XIII. <br />
* The Crown Prince is known as "al-Caid." (As a point of interest, the last star on the handle of the Big Dipper is named al-Caid.)<br />
* The Crown Princess briefly had the unwieldy alternate title of "al-Caidessa" but is now referred to as "Lady Caid." <br />
* The name has no affiliation with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caid_%28sport%29 Irish football] or the [http://caid-irishdance.webs.com/ Cumann Ceilteach Rince Gaelach].<br />
<br />
''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caid, http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alcaide#Spanish, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcalde<br />
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From time to time, Caidans living in other parts of the world have "claimed" areas on behalf of the Kingdom:<br />
<br />
*In 1999, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) was claimed as a "territory."<br />
*Baron [[Cameron of Caldoon|Cameron of Caladoon]] was granted a portion of a highway meridian so that he could call himself a "landed" Baron.<br />
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== More Information ==<br />
*[http://www.sca-caid.org Caid Official Web Site]<br />
*[http://heralds.sca-caid.org/op/index.php Caid Order of Precedence]<br />
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<div>{{Territory|name=Kingdom of Caid|device=[[Image:Caid.gif]]|devicecaption=Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent.|founded=04/22/1978 (1st Crown Tourney) |modernlocation=USA: Southern California, Greater Las Vegas Area, and Hawaii}}<br />
Caid was the 6th Kingdom created in the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]]. A subject of Caid is known as a "Caidan" (rather than "Caidian"). <br />
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== Location ==<br />
Currently, Caid encompasses the area from south from Merced, CA to the U.S. border with Mexico and west from Las Vegas, NV to Hawai’i.<br />
<br />
Originally, the Kingdom of Caid included Southern California, from Bakersfield south to the Mexican border, and east to the Arizona and Nevada borders. <br />
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[[Rieslingshire]], the first Shire in the SCA and originally part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], eventually joined Caid; it became the Barony of [[Nordwache]]. <br />
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New Zealand, which had been part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], also opted to leave the [[West]] and become part of Caid. In 2003, it joined the Kingdom of [[Lochac]], which was established in 2002. However, the Barony of [[Southron Gaard]], Shire of [[Darton]], and Shire of [[Ildhafn]] show their former allegiance to Caid heraldically in the form of Augmentations of Arms received from the Crown of Caid.<br />
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For specific details about the various areas of Caid, see [[Territories]].<br />
<br />
==A Brief Early History==<br />
The [http://www.sca.org/ SCA] actually began in the early 1960s, when David Thewlis (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-S.htm#1142 Siegfried von Hoflichskeit]) and Ken de Maiffe (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-F.htm#526 Fulk de Wyvern]) met while studying languages at the AFB in Bremerhaven, Germany. Their shared love of the Middle Ages led them to begin studying the art of sword-and-shield fighting. In February 1966, after returning to the U.S., they began practicing combat with wooden swords and plywood shields. The fighting made Diana Paxson (Countess [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-D.htm#363 Diana Listmaker]), a post-grad medieval history major, recall the fabled "Last Tournament," which had been held in Scotland in 1839. <br />
<br />
"The Earl of Eglanton, a high-minded young nobleman, complete with castle, serfs, and a head full of the novels of Sir Walter Scott, decided to dramatize the values of the Middle Ages, which were Scott's and his own answer to the problems of the Industrial Revolution, by having a tournament. Costumes were prepared, banners were sewn, and the springs of the London hansom cabs broken by the weight of men in armor being born to practice. It was the social event of the year. The Great Day arrived and the splendid procession processed and the jousting commenced. And then it began to rain ... Do you know what happens to armor in the rain? And banners? And respectable English noblemen without any shelter? That was the end of the Romantic Period in England." (from Diana Paxson's fanzine, <i>Patterns</i>, which gave an account of the first tournament of the SCA.)<br />
<br />
Diana, David, and Ken decided to hold a Medieval-themed going-away party for Diana who was entering the Peace Corps. The event included a "protest march" against the 20th century along Telegraph Avenue. 18 months later, the single event had morphed into regular activities including tournaments, revels, and classes on various arts and sciences. The SCA as we know it was formalized on January 6, 1968 at Twelfth Night and incorporated in July of that year. <br />
<br />
SCA participants in Southern California drove up to the Bay area (Berkeley, San Francisco, etc.) to participate in events. Beginning in 1970, events were also held in the local area (which at the time was mostly included in what was then the Barony of the [[Angels]].''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' From Angels came [[Calafia]], [[Isles]], and [[Dreiburgen]]. The four "Southern Baronies," as they were known, gathered in Dreiburgen on April 20, 1974 for the [[Royal Tourney of Union 1974]], and the Principality of Caid was born, with then-King of the [[West]] [[Andrew of Riga]] as its first Prince. <br />
<br />
Four years later, the formal petition for Kingdom status was presented on January at [http://history.westkingdom.org/Year11/TwelfthNight.htm West Kingdom 12th Night] to TRMs [[Andrew of Riga]] and [[Patrice d'Cilla]]. Caid's [[First Crown Tournament 1978|first Crown Tournament]] was held in April 1978, with the first [[First Coronation Festival 1978|Coronation]] held on June 6, 1978, at which [[Armand de Sevigny]] and [[Diana de Savigny]] were crowned King and Queen of Caid by the West's only Caidan King and Queen [[Gregory of York]] and [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]].<br />
<br />
Some of the [http://wiki.caid-commons.org/index.php/Caid_Timeline#Caidan_.22Firsts.22|"Firsts"] in Caid include:<br />
*1st Caidans to receive Awards of Arms: [[Bjo of Griffin]] & [[John ap Griffin]]. Maestra Flavia was the SCA's 1st Chirurgeon, the founder of the [[Collegium Caidis]], and the 1st Caidan to receive two peerages on the same day. She and Baron John created the Kingdom's newsletter, <i>The [[Crown Prints]]</i>. Their daughter, Viscountess [[Lorissa du Griffin]] was the SCA's youngest princess at age 10.<br />
*[[Angels]] is the SCA's 1st Barony (as noted above) and bestowed the SCA's 1st Baronial award, the [[Order of the Seraphic Star]].<br />
*[[Naess]] was the SCA's 1st Canton.<br />
*Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] was Caid's 1st Laurel and 1st Pelican, 1st Principality Seneschal, and the West's 1st (and only) Caidan Queen. She was also Society Steward (03/1978-01/1980).<br />
*The SCA-wide Order of the [[Rose]] was founded by Countess [[Amina de Talavera]], then known as Sheryl of Thespis, who ruled as Queen of the West from 01/06/1968-05/05/1968. She is active in both [[Angels]] and [[Altavia]]. <br />
*1st Kingdom in the SCA to hold a Make-A-Wish Tournament ([[Angels Melee Tourney 1990]])<br />
*1st same-gender Baronage: Baron [[Giles Hill]] & Barone [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] [http://www.scatoday.net/node/22148]<br />
<br />
For more information, visit [[Caid Timeline]].<br />
<br />
<br />
''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''Angels is regarded as the first Barony in the SCA. [[Atenveldt]] was founded as a Barony in November 1969, but there was no Baron so it was designated a Province, then a Principality, and eventually it became the SCA's [http://www.sca.org/geography/kingdomorder.html 4th Kingdom].<br />
<br />
Sources:<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/ Reminiscences about the founding of the SCA]<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/Brief_Look_at_the_Past_1985.pdf Duke Siegfried on the formation of the SCA]<br />
<br />
==Caidan Traditions==<br />
As of January 2015, Caid reaches from San Diego north to Fresno and from Las Vegas west to Hawai'i, with 11 Baronies, 12 Cantons, 5 Colleges, and 5 Shires. (The Baronies of [[Angels]] and [[Lyondemere]] are sometimes referred to as "Central" or "Downtown" Caid. ) The symbols of the Kingdom are the crescent and dolphin, and the kingdom's colors are azure and argent (blue and silver). While many of our traditions can be traced to the Kingdom of the West, we also have traditions that are uniquely Caidan:<br />
*Potrero War (annual war held in the Spring in [[Calafia]])<br />
*Great Western War (annual war held in October in [[Wintermist]], which has grown into an SCA-wide event)<br />
*Talon Crescent Festival (annual fighting and A&S event held in [[Starkhafn]])<br />
*Royal Recognition of Excellence, a non-armigerous award designated as ''<small><sup>[[Royal Recognition of Excellence|RRE]]</sup></small>'', and given by the Crown for "deeds or acts that bear recognition outside the regular structure of awards."<br />
*The [[Laurel Cope]], inspired by the Pelican Cope used in [[Lochac|Kingdom of Lochac]].<br />
*[[Western Seas]] is one of the SCA's three Palatine Baronies. The other two are the Palatine Barony of the [http://farwestbarony.wikia.com/wiki/SCA_Far_West_Wiki Far West] (in the [[West]], including Pacific Rim, including Japan, South Korea, Guam, and Thailand), and the Palatine Barony of [http://www.allyshia.westkingdom.org/ Allyshia] (also in the [[West]], encompassing Humboldt County, California).<br />
<br />
We have a year-round tournament season, barring the occasional torrential downpour on the mainland. Because Caid doesn't occupy the same massive area as other Kingdoms, it's possible to attend one event every weekend (other than crossing the Pacific to get to Western Seas, or during December when more than one Yule event may be scheduled), often as a day-trip. Over the years, more and more Caidans have traveled to events in other Kingdoms, including Estrella War, Pennsic War, Lilies War, Gulf Wars, and various symposia for Heraldry and Culinary Arts. <br />
<br />
The Kingdom has six major events: two Crown Tourneys(March and August), two Coronations (June and November,) 12th Night in January, and Great Western War in October. Beginning in January 2016, Fall Coronation will move from November to January, and be combined with 12th Night.<br />
<br />
==Caidan Fashions==<br />
As we know, fashion trends aren't exclusive to the "real" world. Various historical periods (and fantasy realms) have influenced preferences in the SCA. In the late 1970s-early 1980s, many ladies sported a comfortable, easy-to-make "Caid morning dress," which was a modified version of an early Italian Renaissance gown with a square-necked un-reinforced bodice, high waist, and split skirt, worn with a full-length chemise. Early Middle Ages and Norman-style garb for women and particularly men has always been a staple of Caidan fashion. Along with European garb, there have always been representations of Greek, Roman, and Asian garb in various levels of authenticity. Contrary to the myth, "Welcome to Caid--now get dressed" is not the Kingdom's motto. This phrase is properly attributed to Baron [[Giles Hill]]; however, he never intended it to represent the prevailing attitude.<br />
<br />
Since the Millennium, Caid, like its fellow Kingdoms, has seen an increase in Viking Age attire and as of 2015, the trend appears to be going strong. There are, of course, still those who favor late 15th c. Italian Renaissance, Tudor, and Elizabethan garb. As always, if you want help with a particular style, you'll be able to find someone who can help you with it.<br />
<br />
==Combat==<br />
In addition to traditional [[Armored Combat]], Caid is host to a thriving, active [[Rapier]] community. Participants also enjoy Archery (Siege, Combat, and Target), Thrown Weapons, and Unarmored Combat. (And yes, there was a time when Freon cans and carpet were worn as armor but that was long ago and far away. . .)<br />
<br />
== Heraldry ==<br />
Caid's Kingdom herald is titled "Crescent Principal Herald" who oversees the work of field, court, protocol, and book heralds in Caid. For more information: [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/ Kingdom Herald's Office]<br />
<br />
===Ceremonies===<br />
Many of Caid's [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/awards.php ceremonies] hearken back to its origins in the [[West|Kingdom of the West]]. Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] wrote a number of the ceremonies still being used, including the one for the [[Dolphin]], which includes the somewhat infamous response of "of Happy Memory" that follows the mention of Viscountess [[Vivian Aurore de la Mer]]'s name. (See [[Of Happy Memory]])<br />
<br />
Visitors are often surprised to see that swearing fealty is part of the Caidan peerage elevation ceremony, which is not the case in several other Kingdoms. For many years, as it was done in the West, Caidan candidates for the peerage were called forward without warning. At the first Coronation [[Giesele Hildegaard of the Mystic Dragon]] was called forward from the kitchen, where she was cooking the feast, to receive a Laurel. Over the past decade or so, there has been a trend away from these "stealth" peerages; frequently now candidates are notified in advance and given time to prepare for their elevation with a vigil the evening before their elevation, suitable garb, a procession, and any personalized additions to the ceremony - such as swearing fealty in their persona's native language.<br />
<br />
===The Kingdom Name===<br />
Way back when, people wrote the name of the Kingdom in all capitals: "CAID" as a reference to the acronym for the four founding baronies of Caid: [[Calafia]], [[Angels]], [[Isles]] (now a shire), and [[Dreiburgen]]. However, this practice was abandoned some time ago, and the Kingdom name should not be spelled in all capitals. In fact, the kingdom's officially-registered name is "Caid," going back to February 1975.<br />
<br />
In awards and ceremonies, "Caidis," which means "of Caid" in Latin ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genitive_case genitive]), is used. For example, "Regina Caidis" (Queen of Caid), "Collegium Caidis" and, of course, "Compendium Caidis."<br />
<br />
For more reading about the kingdom name:<br />
*[[Caid - What if?]]<br />
*[[Caidan Kids Song]] by [[Eilidh Swann Stralachlan]]<br />
<br />
===Royal Arms===<br />
The Kingdom has several coats of arms registered for the use of the King, Queen, Prince and Princess.<br />
{| {{tablestyle1}}<br />
! Description<br />
! Image Preview<br />
|-<br />
| The arms of the Kingdom of Caid, ''Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'' may be displayed to indicate the presence of the King or both the King and Queen together.<br />
| [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of the Queen may be indicated either by display of the Queen's arms&#42;, ''Azure, a rose Or between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'', or display of the arms of the Kingdom of Caid.<br />
| [[Image:Caid-queen.png|100px]] [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of al-Caid, the Crown Prince of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Prince's arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a dolphin embowed argent'', or by display of the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, indicating status as heir to those arms.<br />
| [[Image:Alcaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of Lady Caid, the Crown Princess of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Princess' arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a rose Or'', or by display of either the Kingdom arms or the Queen's arms differenced by a gold label.<br />
| [[Image:Ladycaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]] [[Image:Ladycaid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
&#42;After July 2004, the College of Arms of the SCA no longer registers arms for a kingdom or principality's consort or heirs. The arms for Caid's consort and heirs were registered prior to that date, and therefore may continue to be used. If the Queen chooses, she may display the kingdom arms instead, which is closer to period practice, and helps indicate that the King and Queen are coequal. Likewise, the Crown Prince and Princess may choose to display the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, to indicate their status as heirs to the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
====Additional Artwork====<br />
[[Image:Caidarms.png|400px]] [[Image:Caidarms colour.png|400px]]<br />
<br />
===Populace Badge===<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:Caidancross-kk.png|100px]] <br />
|The kingdom has registered "Azure, four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward argent" for the use of the populace. This badge is more commonly referred to as the "Cross of Caid" or "Caidan Cross". It may be displayed by any Caidan on flags, clothing, etc. to show allegiance to the kingdom. It may be displayed on a blue field, or the crescents alone may be displayed as a "fieldless" badge.<br />
| [[Image:Sigilumregis-kk.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Royalty==<br />
See [[Royals]] for a full list of Royalty.<br />
<br />
==Territorial Barons and Baronesses==<br />
See [[Baronage]] for a full list of Territorial Barons and Baronesses.<br />
<br />
==Peerage==<br />
Caid welcomes [[Peers]] who were elevated in other Kingdoms.<br />
<br />
==Awards==<br />
See [[Awards]] for a full list of Caidan awards.<br />
<br />
== Trivia ==<br />
* ''Caid'' - (Arabic: <i>qāʾid</i> "commander"), also spelled <i>kaid</i> or <i>caïd</i>, means "master" or "leader." It was a title in the Norman kingdom of Sicily, applied to palatine officials and members of the curia. Later the word was used in North Africa for the governor of a fortress or the warden of a prison, and also in Spain and Portugal in the form with the definite article, <i>al-cayde</i>. The title <i>alcalde</i> was used to refer to the mayor of Spanish towns.''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''<br />
* Established: June 8, 1974 A.S. IX as a principality of the West. <br />
* Became a Kingdom: June 3, 1978 A.S. XIII. <br />
* The Crown Prince is known as "al-Caid." (As a point of interest, the last star on the handle of the Big Dipper is named al-Caid.)<br />
* The Crown Princess briefly had the unwieldy alternate title of "al-Caidessa" but is now referred to as "Lady Caid." <br />
* The name has no affiliation with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caid_%28sport%29 Irish football] or the [http://caid-irishdance.webs.com/ Cumann Ceilteach Rince Gaelach].<br />
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''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caid, http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alcaide#Spanish, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcalde<br />
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From time to time, Caidans living in other parts of the world have "claimed" areas on behalf of the Kingdom:<br />
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*In 1999, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) was claimed as a "territory."<br />
*Baron [[Cameron of Caldoon|Cameron of Caladoon]] was granted a portion of a highway meridian so that he could call himself a "landed" Baron.<br />
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== More Information ==<br />
*[http://www.sca-caid.org Caid Official Web Site]<br />
*[http://heralds.sca-caid.org/op/index.php Caid Order of Precedence]<br />
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<div>{{Territory|name=Kingdom of Caid|device=[[Image:Caid.gif]]|devicecaption=Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent.|founded=04/22/1978 (1st Crown Tourney) |modernlocation=USA: Southern California, Greater Las Vegas Area, and Hawaii}}<br />
Caid was the 6th Kingdom created in the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]]. A subject of Caid is known as a "Caidan" (rather than "Caidian"). <br />
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== Location ==<br />
Originally, the Kingdom of Caid included Southern California, from Bakersfield south to the Mexican border, and east to the Arizona and Nevada borders. <br />
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[[Rieslingshire]], the first Shire in the SCA and originally part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], eventually joined Caid; it became the Barony of [[Nordwache]]. <br />
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New Zealand, which had been part of the [[West|Kingdom of the West]], also opted to leave the [[West]] and become part of Caid. In 2003, it joined the Kingdom of [[Lochac]], which was established in 2002. However, the Barony of [[Southron Gaard]], Shire of [[Darton]], and Shire of [[Ildhafn]] show their former allegiance to Caid in the form of Augmentations of Arms received from the Crown of Caid.<br />
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Currently, Caid encompasses the area from south from Merced, CA to the U.S. border with Mexico and west from Las Vegas, NV to Hawai’i.<br />
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For specific details about the various areas of Caid, see [[Territories]].<br />
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==A Brief Early History==<br />
The [http://www.sca.org/ SCA] actually began in the early 1960s, when David Thewlis (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-S.htm#1142 Siegfried von Hoflichskeit]) and Ken de Maiffe (Duke [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-F.htm#526 Fulk de Wyvern]) met while studying languages at the AFB in Bremerhaven, Germany. Their shared love of the Middle Ages led them to begin studying the art of sword-and-shield fighting. In February 1966, after returning to the U.S., they began practicing combat with wooden swords and plywood shields. The fighting made Diana Paxson (Countess [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-D.htm#363 Diana Listmaker]), a post-grad medieval history major, recall the fabled "Last Tournament," which had been held in Scotland in 1839. <br />
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"The Earl of Eglanton, a high-minded young nobleman, complete with castle, serfs, and a head full of the novels of Sir Walter Scott, decided to dramatize the values of the Middle Ages, which were Scott's and his own answer to the problems of the Industrial Revolution, by having a tournament. Costumes were prepared, banners were sewn, and the springs of the London hansom cabs broken by the weight of men in armor being born to practice. It was the social event of the year. The Great Day arrived and the splendid procession processed and the jousting commenced. And then it began to rain ... Do you know what happens to armor in the rain? And banners? And respectable English noblemen without any shelter? That was the end of the Romantic Period in England." (from Diana Paxson's fanzine, <i>Patterns</i>, which gave an account of the first tournament of the SCA.)<br />
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Diana, David, and Ken decided to hold a Medieval-themed going-away party for Diana who was entering the Peace Corps. The event included a "protest march" against the 20th century along Telegraph Avenue. 18 months later, the single event had morphed into regular activities including tournaments, revels, and classes on various arts and sciences. The SCA as we know it was formalized on January 6, 1968 at Twelfth Night and incorporated in July of that year. <br />
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SCA participants in Southern California drove up to the Bay area (Berkeley, San Francisco, etc.) to participate in events. Beginning in 1970, events were also held in the local area (which at the time was mostly included in what was then the Barony of the [[Angels]].''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' From Angels came [[Calafia]], [[Isles]], and [[Dreiburgen]]. The four "Southern Baronies," as they were known, gathered in Dreiburgen on April 20, 1974 for the [[Royal Tourney of Union 1974]], and the Principality of Caid was born, with then-King of the [[West]] [[Andrew of Riga]] as its first Prince. <br />
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Four years later, the formal petition for Kingdom status was presented on January at [http://history.westkingdom.org/Year11/TwelfthNight.htm West Kingdom 12th Night] to TRMs [[Andrew of Riga]] and [[Patrice d'Cilla]]. Caid's [[First Crown Tournament 1978|first Crown Tournament]] was held in April 1978, with the first [[First Coronation Festival 1978|Coronation]] held on June 6, 1978, at which [[Armand de Sevigny]] and [[Diana de Savigny]] were crowned King and Queen of Caid by the West's only Caidan King and Queen [[Gregory of York]] and [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]].<br />
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Some of the [http://wiki.caid-commons.org/index.php/Caid_Timeline#Caidan_.22Firsts.22|"Firsts"] in Caid include:<br />
*1st Caidans to receive Awards of Arms: [[Bjo of Griffin]] & [[John ap Griffin]]. Maestra Flavia was the SCA's 1st Chirurgeon, the founder of the [[Collegium Caidis]], and the 1st Caidan to receive two peerages on the same day. She and Baron John created the Kingdom's newsletter, <i>The [[Crown Prints]]</i>. Their daughter, Viscountess [[Lorissa du Griffin]] was the SCA's youngest princess at age 10.<br />
*[[Angels]] is the SCA's 1st Barony (as noted above) and bestowed the SCA's 1st Baronial award, the [[Order of the Seraphic Star]].<br />
*[[Naess]] was the SCA's 1st Canton.<br />
*Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] was Caid's 1st Laurel and 1st Pelican, 1st Principality Seneschal, and the West's 1st (and only) Caidan Queen. She was also Society Steward (03/1978-01/1980).<br />
*The SCA-wide Order of the [[Rose]] was founded by Countess [[Amina de Talavera]], then known as Sheryl of Thespis, who ruled as Queen of the West from 01/06/1968-05/05/1968. She is active in both [[Angels]] and [[Altavia]]. <br />
*1st Kingdom in the SCA to hold a Make-A-Wish Tournament ([[Angels Melee Tourney 1990]])<br />
*1st same-gender Baronage: Baron [[Giles Hill]] & Barone [[Giuseppe Francesco da Borgia]] [http://www.scatoday.net/node/22148]<br />
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For more information, visit [[Caid Timeline]].<br />
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''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''Angels is regarded as the first Barony in the SCA. [[Atenveldt]] was founded as a Barony in November 1969, but there was no Baron so it was designated a Province, then a Principality, and eventually it became the SCA's [http://www.sca.org/geography/kingdomorder.html 4th Kingdom].<br />
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Sources:<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/ Reminiscences about the founding of the SCA]<br />
*[http://history.westkingdom.org/Year0/Brief_Look_at_the_Past_1985.pdf Duke Siegfried on the formation of the SCA]<br />
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==Caidan Traditions==<br />
As of January 2015, Caid reaches from San Diego north to Fresno and from Las Vegas west to Hawai'i, with 11 Baronies, 12 Cantons, 5 Colleges, and 5 Shires. (The Baronies of [[Angels]] and [[Lyondemere]] are sometimes referred to as "Central" or "Downtown" Caid. ) The symbols of the Kingdom are the crescent and dolphin, and the kingdom's colors are azure and argent (blue and silver). While many of our traditions can be traced to the Kingdom of the West, we also have traditions that are uniquely Caidan:<br />
*Potrero War (annual war held in the Spring in [[Calafia]])<br />
*Great Western War (annual war held in October in [[Wintermist]], which has grown into an SCA-wide event)<br />
*Talon Crescent Festival (annual fighting and A&S event held in [[Starkhafn]])<br />
*Royal Recognition of Excellence, a non-armigerous award designated as ''<small><sup>[[Royal Recognition of Excellence|RRE]]</sup></small>'', and given by the Crown for "deeds or acts that bear recognition outside the regular structure of awards."<br />
*The [[Laurel Cope]], inspired by the Pelican Cope used in [[Lochac|Kingdom of Lochac]].<br />
*[[Western Seas]] is one of the SCA's three Palatine Baronies. The other two are the Palatine Barony of the [http://farwestbarony.wikia.com/wiki/SCA_Far_West_Wiki Far West] (in the [[West]], including Pacific Rim, including Japan, South Korea, Guam, and Thailand), and the Palatine Barony of [http://www.allyshia.westkingdom.org/ Allyshia] (also in the [[West]], encompassing Humboldt County, California).<br />
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We have a year-round tournament season, barring the occasional torrential downpour on the mainland. Because Caid doesn't occupy the same massive area as other Kingdoms, it's possible to attend one event every weekend (other than crossing the Pacific to get to Western Seas, or during December when more than one Yule event may be scheduled), often as a day-trip. Over the years, more and more Caidans have traveled to events in other Kingdoms, including Estrella War, Pennsic War, Lilies War, Gulf Wars, and various symposia for Heraldry and Culinary Arts. <br />
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The Kingdom has six major events: two Crown Tourneys(March and August), two Coronations (June and November,) 12th Night in January, and Great Western War in October. Beginning in January 2016, Fall Coronation will move from November to January, and be combined with 12th Night.<br />
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==Caidan Fashions==<br />
As we know, fashion trends aren't exclusive to the "real" world. Various historical periods (and fantasy realms) have influenced preferences in the SCA. In the late 1970s-early 1980s, many ladies sported a comfortable, easy-to-make "Caid morning dress," which was a modified version of an early Italian Renaissance gown with a square-necked un-reinforced bodice, high waist, and split skirt, worn with a full-length chemise. Early Middle Ages and Norman-style garb for women and particularly men has always been a staple of Caidan fashion. Along with European garb, there have always been representations of Greek, Roman, and Asian garb in various levels of authenticity. Contrary to the myth, "Welcome to Caid--now get dressed" is not the Kingdom's motto. This phrase is properly attributed to Baron [[Giles Hill]]; however, he never intended it to represent the prevailing attitude.<br />
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Since the Millennium, Caid, like its fellow Kingdoms, has seen an increase in Viking Age attire and as of 2015, the trend appears to be going strong. There are, of course, still those who favor late 15th c. Italian Renaissance, Tudor, and Elizabethan garb. As always, if you want help with a particular style, you'll be able to find someone who can help you with it.<br />
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==Combat==<br />
In addition to traditional [[Armored Combat]], Caid is host to a thriving, active [[Rapier]] community. Participants also enjoy Archery (Siege, Combat, and Target), Thrown Weapons, and Unarmored Combat. (And yes, there was a time when Freon cans and carpet were worn as armor but that was long ago and far away. . .)<br />
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== Heraldry ==<br />
Caid's Kingdom herald is titled "Crescent Principal Herald" who oversees the work of field, court, protocol, and book heralds in Caid. For more information: [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/ Kingdom Herald's Office]<br />
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===Ceremonies===<br />
Many of Caid's [http://heralds.sca-caid.org/awards.php ceremonies] hearken back to its origins in the [[West|Kingdom of the West]]. Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] wrote a number of the ceremonies still being used, including the one for the [[Dolphin]], which includes the somewhat infamous response of "of Happy Memory" that follows the mention of Viscountess [[Vivian Aurore de la Mer]]'s name. (See [[Of Happy Memory]])<br />
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Visitors are often surprised to see that swearing fealty is part of the Caidan peerage elevation ceremony, which is not the case in several other Kingdoms. For many years, as it was done in the West, Caidan candidates for the peerage were called forward without warning. At the first Coronation [[Giesele Hildegaard of the Mystic Dragon]] was called forward from the kitchen, where she was cooking the feast, to receive a Laurel. Over the past decade or so, there has been a trend away from these "stealth" peerages; frequently now candidates are notified in advance and given time to prepare for their elevation with a vigil the evening before their elevation, suitable garb, a procession, and any personalized additions to the ceremony - such as swearing fealty in their persona's native language.<br />
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===The Kingdom Name===<br />
Way back when, people wrote the name of the Kingdom in all capitals: "CAID" as a reference to the acronym for the four founding baronies of Caid: [[Calafia]], [[Angels]], [[Isles]] (now a shire), and [[Dreiburgen]]. However, this practice was abandoned some time ago, and the Kingdom name should not be spelled in all capitals. In fact, the kingdom's officially-registered name is "Caid," going back to February 1975.<br />
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In awards and ceremonies, "Caidis," which means "of Caid" in Latin ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genitive_case genitive]), is used. For example, "Regina Caidis" (Queen of Caid), "Collegium Caidis" and, of course, "Compendium Caidis."<br />
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For more reading about the kingdom name:<br />
*[[Caid - What if?]]<br />
*[[Caidan Kids Song]] by [[Eilidh Swann Stralachlan]]<br />
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===Royal Arms===<br />
The Kingdom has several coats of arms registered for the use of the King, Queen, Prince and Princess.<br />
{| {{tablestyle1}}<br />
! Description<br />
! Image Preview<br />
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| The arms of the Kingdom of Caid, ''Azure, a crown within a laurel wreath Or, between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'' may be displayed to indicate the presence of the King or both the King and Queen together.<br />
| [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
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| The presence of the Queen may be indicated either by display of the Queen's arms&#42;, ''Azure, a rose Or between three crescents within a bordure embattled argent'', or display of the arms of the Kingdom of Caid.<br />
| [[Image:Caid-queen.png|100px]] [[Image:Caid.gif|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of al-Caid, the Crown Prince of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Prince's arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a dolphin embowed argent'', or by display of the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, indicating status as heir to those arms.<br />
| [[Image:Alcaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|-<br />
| The presence of Lady Caid, the Crown Princess of Caid, may be indicated either by display of the Princess' arms&#42;, ''Argent, three crescents and on a chief azure a rose Or'', or by display of either the Kingdom arms or the Queen's arms differenced by a gold label.<br />
| [[Image:Ladycaid.png|100px]] [[Image:Al-caid-label.png|100px]] [[Image:Ladycaid-label.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
&#42;After July 2004, the College of Arms of the SCA no longer registers arms for a kingdom or principality's consort or heirs. The arms for Caid's consort and heirs were registered prior to that date, and therefore may continue to be used. If the Queen chooses, she may display the kingdom arms instead, which is closer to period practice, and helps indicate that the King and Queen are coequal. Likewise, the Crown Prince and Princess may choose to display the kingdom arms differenced by a gold label, to indicate their status as heirs to the Kingdom.<br />
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====Additional Artwork====<br />
[[Image:Caidarms.png|400px]] [[Image:Caidarms colour.png|400px]]<br />
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===Populace Badge===<br />
{|<br />
| [[Image:Caidancross-kk.png|100px]] <br />
|The kingdom has registered "Azure, four crescents conjoined in saltire horns outward argent" for the use of the populace. This badge is more commonly referred to as the "Cross of Caid" or "Caidan Cross". It may be displayed by any Caidan on flags, clothing, etc. to show allegiance to the kingdom. It may be displayed on a blue field, or the crescents alone may be displayed as a "fieldless" badge.<br />
| [[Image:Sigilumregis-kk.png|100px]]<br />
|}<br />
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==Royalty==<br />
See [[Royals]] for a full list of Royalty.<br />
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==Territorial Barons and Baronesses==<br />
See [[Baronage]] for a full list of Territorial Barons and Baronesses.<br />
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==Peerage==<br />
Caid welcomes [[Peers]] who were elevated in other Kingdoms.<br />
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==Awards==<br />
See [[Awards]] for a full list of Caidan awards.<br />
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== Trivia ==<br />
* ''Caid'' - (Arabic: <i>qāʾid</i> "commander"), also spelled <i>kaid</i> or <i>caïd</i>, means "master" or "leader." It was a title in the Norman kingdom of Sicily, applied to palatine officials and members of the curia. Later the word was used in North Africa for the governor of a fortress or the warden of a prison, and also in Spain and Portugal in the form with the definite article, <i>al-cayde</i>. The title <i>alcalde</i> was used to refer to the mayor of Spanish towns.''<small><sup>1</sup></small>''<br />
* Established: June 8, 1974 A.S. IX as a principality of the West. <br />
* Became a Kingdom: June 3, 1978 A.S. XIII. <br />
* The Crown Prince is known as "al-Caid." (As a point of interest, the last star on the handle of the Big Dipper is named al-Caid.)<br />
* The Crown Princess briefly had the unwieldy alternate title of "al-Caidessa" but is now referred to as "Lady Caid." <br />
* The name has no affiliation with [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caid_%28sport%29 Irish football] or the [http://caid-irishdance.webs.com/ Cumann Ceilteach Rince Gaelach].<br />
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''<small><sup>1</sup></small>'' http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/caid, http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/alcaide#Spanish, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcalde<br />
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From time to time, Caidans living in other parts of the world have "claimed" areas on behalf of the Kingdom:<br />
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*In 1999, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) was claimed as a "territory."<br />
*Baron [[Cameron of Caldoon|Cameron of Caladoon]] was granted a portion of a highway meridian so that he could call himself a "landed" Baron.<br />
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== More Information ==<br />
*[http://www.sca-caid.org Caid Official Web Site]<br />
*[http://heralds.sca-caid.org/op/index.php Caid Order of Precedence]<br />
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