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Revision as of 15:31, 20 June 2010
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Secca and Meliora stepped up as the sixth Baron and Baroness of Altavia at Altavia Anniversary on May 9, 2009.
The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge in 2007 and 2008.
Overview
Meaning: "Alta via" is Latin for "high way" or "high road", thus "Altavia" (pronounced: all-TAY-vee-ah) is a reference to the San Fernando Valley's freeway system
Established: Originally as Canton of New Albion in 3/1977, name changed to Canton of Sarn Wold in 5/1978, name changed to Canton of Altavia in 4/1982. Altavia became a Barony on 5/14/1983 (registered in 7/1983).
Area: San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, Ca., including Canyon Country, formerly included Lancaster/Palmdale
Blazons:
- Baronial Device: Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent. (registered 5/1982)
- It should be no surprise that the device carries on the freeway theme. The wreath is white on green, as are the freeway signs. The fret is a reference to the Valley's freeway system.
- Populace Badge: Per pale vert and sable, two horses rampant reguardant addorsed within a bordure argent. (registered 7/1983)
- Populace Badge: Argent fretty sable, a chief vert. (registered 2/2003)
Heraldic officer's title: Sable Fret The herald's name is that of the principal charge of the arms.
Awards:
- Argent Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial arts award)
- Sable Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial service award)
- Vert Fret, Order of the (Altavia's Baronial fighting award)
Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.
Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road
Baronial History
- Altavia's history, regalia, badges and more can be found on the Baronial website
- Altavia Acres, Altavia's retirement community.
Former Territories of Altavia
- Canton of Caer Dunnis
- Canton of Caldera Keep
- Canton of North Riding
- Canton of Dun Or
Baronage
- See the full list of Baronage at Altavia Baronage
Baronial Champions
- See the list of Baronial Champions at Altavia Champions
Events
Upcoming and past event information can be found on the Baronial website
View a list of the Altavia event pages that have been created so far at Altavia Events.
More Information
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| Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World |
