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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
This document represents the combined efforts of many people, including Duchess [[Neptha of Thebes]], Duchess [[Diana de Savigny]], Master [[Timotheus Zacharia von Schloss Zwilling]], Sir [[Charles of Dublin]], Baron [[John ap Griffin]], Baroness [[Gabrielle nicChlurain]], Mistress [[Joan of Crawfordsmuir]], Baron [[Conrad von Regensburg]], Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]], Baron [[Jared Alexandre Blaydeaux]], Mistress [[Mary Taran of Glastonbury]], Mistress [[Eowyn Amberdrake]], Viscountess [[Caitriona ni Bhriain]], and Baroness [[Isabeau Eaglestone of Glinwood]], as well as Master Wilhelm von Schlussel and Master Hirsch von Henford (West Kingdom) and Master Michel Wolffauer (East Kingdom).
This document represents the combined efforts of many people, including Baron [[Aldred von Lechsend aus Froschheim]], Duchess [[Neptha of Thebes]], Duchess [[Diana de Savigny]], Master [[Timotheus Zacharia von Schloss Zwilling]], Sir [[Charles of Dublin]], Baron [[John ap Griffin]], Baroness [[Gabrielle nicChlurain]], Mistress [[Joan of Crawfordsmuir]], Baron [[Conrad von Regensburg]], Countess [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]], Baron [[Jared Alexandre Blaydeaux]], Mistress [[Mary Taran of Glastonbury]], Mistress [[Eowyn Amberdrake]], Viscountess [[Caitriona ni Bhriain]], Baroness [[Isabeau Eaglestone of Glinwood]], Thegn [[Eadwynne of Runedun]], and Baron [[Paganus Grimlove]], as well as Master Wilhelm von Schlussel and Master Hirsch von Henford (West Kingdom) and Master Michel Wolffauer (East Kingdom).


'''Disclaimer''': THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!  This history may have errors in it, as some of the information relies on human memory rather than printed documentation, so your kind indulgence is appreciated. Please send corrections and additions to Duchess [[Natalya de Foix]] at caidhistory @ sca-caid dot org.
'''Disclaimer''': THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!  This history may have errors in it, as some of the information relies on human memory rather than printed documentation, so your kind indulgence is appreciated. Please send corrections and additions to Baroness [[Catharine Hawkwod da Barbiano]] at caidhistory @ sca-caid dot org.


== Before Caid ==
== Before Caid ==
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Historical happenings of note:
Historical happenings of note:
*[[Events 1970]]
*[[Events 1971]]
*[[Events 1972]]
*[[Events 1973]]
*[[Events 1974]]
==The Principality of Caid==
*[[Events 1975]]
*[[Events 1975]]
*[[Events 1976]]
*[[Events 1977]]
*[[Events 1978]]
==The Kingdom of Caid==
On June 3, 1978, [[Caid]] became a kingdom. To view subsequent events, type "Events" and the year you'd like to see in the Search box on the left (i.e., Events 1982), or return to the Main Page and select "Events" in the Navigation section.
=== Baronies of [[Caid]] ===


{| {{tablestyle1}}
{| {{tablestyle1}}
! Date
! Barony
! Founding Baronage
! Baronage
! SCA Year
! SCA Year
! Occurrence
! Calendar Year
! Notes
|-
| [[Altavia ]]
| [[Robear and Kristin]]
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Altavia|Altavia Baronage]]
| A.S. VIII
| 5/14/1983
|
|-
| [[Angels]]
| [[Pwyll and Rhiannon]]
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_the_Angels|Angels Baronage]]
| A.S. V
| 9/6/1970
| A Founding Barony of Caid
|-
| [[Calafia]]
| [[Talanque and Rowen]]
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Calafia|Calafia Baronage]]
| A.S. VI
| 05/01/1971
| A Founding Barony of Caid
|-
| [[Dreiburgen]]
| [[Waldt and Alison]]
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Dreiburgen|Dreiburgen Baronage]]
| A.S. VIII
| 01/08/1974
| A Founding Barony of Caid
|-
|-
|Jan 3, 1970
| [[Dun Or]]
|AS IV
| [[Tuvor and Doria]]
|[[John ap Griffin]] and Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (then known as [[Bjo of Griffin]]) receive Awards of Arms.  
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Dun_Or|Dun Or Baronage]]
| A.S. XXVI
| 10/17/1992
|
|-
|-
|Sept 6, 1970
| [[Gyldenholt]]
|AS IV
| [[Armand and Diana]]
|Fighting demo held at Mythcon I (http://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon/mythcon-1/). Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA. The SCA chapter at Harvey Mudd was once known as the College of [[Boethius]] in the former Shire of [[Heatherwyne]]. [[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]] and [[Rhiannon of the Mystic Isle]] are founding Baron and Baroness of [[Angels]].
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Gyldenholt|Gyldenholt Baronage]]
| A.S. XIV
| 01/12/1980
|
|-
|-
|Jan 1971
| [[Isles]]
|AS IV
| [[Jessica Baronage|Jessica]]
|Our first 12th Night Revel was held at the Bull & Bush Public House in Costa Mesa, CA (now [[Gyldenholt]], attended by Jean de la Grand 'Anse, King of the West. With His Majesty's permission the new Baron of the Angels [[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]] created the [[Order of the Seraphic Star]], the SCA's '''first Baronial Order'''.
|[[Baronage#Shire_of_the_Isles|Isles Baronage]]
| A.S. VIII
| 12/31/1972
| A Founding Barony of Caid; Became a Shire in 1979
|-
|-
|May 1, 1971
| [[Lyondemere]]
|AS V
| [[Conrad Baronage|Conrad]]
|Baron [[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]] became the first "southerner" to receive a Court Barony.
| [[Baronage#Barony_of_Lyondemere|Lyondemere Baronage]]
| A.S. XIII
| 06/03/1978
|
|-
|-
|May 25, 1971
| [[Naevehjem]]
|AS V
| [[Wulfhere and Scannlach]]
|Baron [[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]] takes a leave-of-absence for work, appoints [[Sarkanyi Gero]] as Vicar of [[Angels]].
| [[Baronage#Barony_of_Naevehjem|Naevehjem Baronage]]
| A.S. XXVI
| 11/16/1991
|
|-
|-
|Sept 18, 1971
| [[ Nordwache]]
|AS V
| [[Kenneth and Eleanor]]
|At a joint baronial anniversary for [[Angels]] and [[Calafia]], a Council of Arts is formed that includes [[Ginger of Orange]], [[Madelain du Bois]], [[Bjo of Griffin]], and [[Jusuf Shahin-I-rum Aga]]. A belly dance troupe was hired to entertain, including Wanda Kendall who joined the SCA and later became Duchess [[Neptha of Thebes]].
| [[Baronage#Barony_of_Nordwache|Nordwache Baronage]]
| A.S. XVI
| 01/31/1982
|
|-
|-
|Jan 8, 1971
| [[Southron Gaard]]
|AS V
| [[Sigurd and Eleonora]]
|The 2nd 12th Night is celebrated at the Unitarian Church in Los Angeles. Baron [[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]] returns, resumes office, and admits [[Randall of Hightower]] and [[Rhiannon of the Mystic Isle]] to the [[Order of the Seraphic Star]].
| [[Baronage#Barony_of_Southron_Gaard|Southron Gaard Baronage]]
| A.S. XXX
|03/23/1996
| Now a part of the Kingdom of [[Lochac]]
|-
|-
|Feb 19, 1971
| [[ Starkhafn]]
|AS V
| [[Keradwc and Miscel]]
|The Canton on [[Naess]] is founded. [[Talanque]] and [[Rowen Lynn of Woodvine]] appointed as founding Baron and Baroness of [[Calafia]]. (Her Excellency's original SCA name was Bonnie Blue-Bells.) [[Calafia]]'s first Anniversary Tourney was held, which Their Majesties of the West [[Paul of Bellatrix]] and [[Carol of Bellatrix]] attended.  
| [[Baronage#Barony_of_Starkhafn|Starkhafn Baronage]]
| A.S. XVII
| 10/31/1982
|
|-
|-
|Mar 26, 1971
| [[Western Seas]]
|AS V
| [[Lewis the Landless]] and [[Beringaria of Western Seas]]
|[[Bruno von der Eiche]] is the first "southerner" to be knighted.
| [[Palatine_Baronage#Barony_of_Western_Seas|Western Seas Baronage]]
| A.S. XV
| 08/3/1980
|  [[Palatine Baronage| A Palatine Barony]]
|-
|-
|Jun 6, 1971
| [[Wintermist]]
|AS VI
| [[Einarr and Kale]]
|The Canton of [[Failte]] founded in what is now [[Gyldenholt]].  
|[[Baronage#Barony_of_Wintermist|Wintermist Baronage]]
|  A.S. L
| 10/10/2015
|-
|-
|Sep 2, 1972
|}
|AS VI
 
|Participation in a demo at the 30th WorldCon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/30th_World_Science_Fiction_Convention), at LAX.
===[[Early Days of Caid: The Kingdom]]===
 
===[[Kingdom Championships]] "other firsts"===
 
== Caidan "Firsts" ==
{| {{tablestyle1}}
! Date
! Occurrence
| Details
|-
|-
|Sep 9, 1972
|01/03/1970
|AS VI
|1st Caidans to receive Awards of Arms
|2nd Barony of the [[Angels]] Anniversary Tourney, Centinela Park, Inglewood, CA.
|[[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]] (Bjo of Griffin) & [[John ap Griffin]], at [[West Kingdom 12th Night 1970]]
|-
|-
|Oct 28, 1972
|09/06/1970
|AS VI
|1st Barony in the SCA
|[[Gorgonoth]] in Riverside, CA established as a canton of [[Angels]]; will eventually become the Barony of [[Dreiburgen]].
|Barony of the [[Angels]] ([[Atenveldt|The Kingdom of 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 the [http://www.sca.org/geography/kingdomorder.html 4th Kingdom]).
|-
|-
|Oct 29, 1972
|01/09/1971
|AS VI
|1st Caidan 12th Night
|1st [[Gorgonoth]] Anniversary Tourney (then called the "Markheim Invitational Samhain Tourney") held at Fairmont Park, Riverside, CA to celebrate canton status. [[Armand de Sevigny]] won the list for the 1st Dragon Slayer.
|[[Caid 12th Night 1971]], Barony of [[Angels]]
|-
|-
|Nov 2, 1972
|01/09/1971
|AS VI
|1st Baronial Order in the SCA
|[[Calafia]] Anniversary Tourney held at Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. 
|[[Order of the Seraphic Star]], Barony of [[Angels]]
|-
|-
|Jan 6, 1973
|05/01/1971
|AS VI
|1st Caidan Court Baron
|The Canton of [[Eastern Gate]] established in Orange County in what is now the Barony of [[Gyldenholt]].
|[[Pwyll pen Tyrhon]], at [[Beltane Coronation Festival 1971]]
|-
|-
|Jan 13, 1973
|02/1972
|AS VI
|1st Canton in the SCA
|A 12th Night revel was held at Palacia Mabuhay in San Diego, CA. Baron [[Talanque]] of [[Calafia]] forms the Order of Leodamas to honor [[Leodamas of Thebes]]. Lady [[Eilonwy de Lyur]] is admitted as the founding member. Autocrat: [[Meg Shelford]]. A live chess game was held. [[Sarkanyi Gero]] admitted [[Sieglinde von Krause]] to Angels' [[Order of the Seraphic Star]].
|Canton of [[Naess]], Originally in the Barony of [[Angels]]
|-
|-
|Jan 6, 1973
|03/26/1972
|AS VI
|1st Caidan to be knighted (at a West Kingdom event)
|The Canton of [[Eastern Gate]] established in Orange County in what is now the Barony of [[Gyldenholt]].
|[[Bruno von der Eiche]], at [[Spring Crown Tourney 1972]]
|-
|-
|Feb 16, 1973
|10/13/1973
|AS VII
|1st Caidan knighted at a Caidan event
|Demo at the Indio Date Festival. (http://www.datefest.org/}
|[[Christian of Orange]], at [[Angels Anniversary 1973]] ([[Hugh the Undecided]] and [[William Gordon of York]] were also knighted)
|-
|-
|Feb 17, 1973
|10/13/1973
|AS VII
|1st Caidan to receive West Kingdom's Queen's Order of Grace (QOG)
|The Barony of the [[Angels]] participated in the Garden Grove Artisans Guild Parade and won the Artisans Guild Trophy. A fighting demo was held, and on Feb 18, the ladies of the Barony put on a medieval fashion show.
|[[Hugh the Undecided]], at [[Angels Anniversary 1973]]
|-
|-
|Feb 24, 1973
|10/20/1973
|AS VII
|1st Shire in the SCA
|1st Baronial Expedition, Barony of the [[Angels]]. The Expedition gathered at the home of the [[Incomparable Giacomo]] and went to Joshua Tree National Park, then to Hadley Fruit Orchards, which specializes in dried fruit and nuts, for a picnic lunch.
|[[Riesling]] (Originally part of the Kingdom of the [[West]])
|-
|-
|Feb 1973
|05/05/1974
|AS VII
|1st Caidan Pelican
|New officers in[[Calafia]]: [[Janay d'Aquitaine]]-Seneschal, [[Däwyd Suomalainen von Markheim]]-Exchequer, [[Meg Shelford]]-Mistress of Arts, Carla-Mistress of Lists, "Armand Sebastian de la Foret de Savigny" aka [[Armand de Sevigny]]-Knight Marshal.
|[[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]], at [[Beltane Coronation Festival 1974]]
|-
|-
|Oct 13, 1973
|05/05/1974
|AS VII
|1st Principality Seneschal
|Queen Seitse of the West attends [[Angels]] 3rd Anniversary Tourney and, with the assistance of Duke James Greyhelm, knights [[William Gordon of York]], [[Christian of Orange]] and [[Hugh the Undecided]] who is also the first "southerner" to receive the Queen's Order of Grace (sometimes referred to as the "QOG").
|[[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]]
|-
|-
|Oct 20, 1973
|06/09/1974
|AS VII
|1st Prince & Princess of [[Caid]]
|Originally part of the Kingdom of the West, the Shire of [[Riesling]] (Fresno) is established as the first Shire in the SCA.
|[[Christian of Orange]] & [[Denysa de las Mariposas]], at [[First Coronet and Coronation Tournament 1974]]
|-
|-
|Oct 21, 1973
|08/1974
|AS VII
|1st "unofficial" newsletter
|The Barony of [[Isles]], once conjoined with [[Angels]], is re-established with [[Jessica Llyrindi of Northmarch]] as Baroness. She was its only Baroness, and when she stepped down in 1979, it became a Shire.
|[[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]] (Bjo of Griffin) & [[John ap Griffin]]
|-
|-
|Jan 8, 1974
|09/21/1974
|AS VIII
|1st Caidan to receive Mucking Great Clubbe (MGC) for ferocity on the field
|The Barony of [[Dreiburgen]] is founded, with [[Waldt and Alison]] von Markheim as the founding Baron and Baroness.
|[[Martin the Temperate]], at Autumn Crown Tournament, Kingdom of the West
|-
|-
|Mar 2-3, 1974
|01/1975
|AS VIII
|The Albert Fund established
|The first March Hare Tourney is held in [[Calafia]].
|Designated by Maneke Neko Cat Banks
|-
|-
|Mar 23, 1974
|03/22/1975
|AS VIII
|1st Caidan to receive Order of the Battered Helm for Best Death on the field
|A committee representing the four Baronies ([[Calafia]], [[Angels]], [[Isles]] and [[Dreiburgen]]) meets at the home of Sir [[Christian of Orange]] to discuss plans for a proposed "southern" principality in the Kingdom of the West.
|[[Einar aus Enwelt]], at Spring Crown Tourney, Kingdom of the West
|-
|-
|}
|04/26/1975
 
|[[First Caid Rebellion]]
==The Principality of Caid==
| Held in [[Rieslingshire]], now Barony of [[Nordwache]]
{| {{tablestyle1}}
! Date
! SCA Year
! Occurrence
|-
|-
|April 6, 1974
|05/03/1975
|AS VIII
|1st Caidan to receive West Kingdom's Queen's Cypher
|The [[Royal Tourney of Union 1974]] is held at Glen Helen Park in Devore, CA [[Dreiburgen]]. (This location was eventually the 2nd site for the Southern Renaissance Faire.) The name [[Caid]] was coined by Master [[Boncueur]] (West) and means "Fortress" in Arabic. Although the new name was capitalized for many years, it eventually transitioned from an acronym to a proper name.
|[[Daniel the Bard]]
|-
|-
|May 4-5, 1974
|08/02/1975
|AS IX
|1st Caidan Laurel
|[[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] becomes the first Caidan admitted to the Order of the Pelican.
|[[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]], given at [[West Kingdom Purgatorio 1975]]
|-
|-
|May 11-12
|09/27/1975
|AS IX
|1st Caidan to receive double peerage on the same day
|The Canton of [[Novamarc]] holds its inaugural tourney.
|[[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]] (Bjo of Griffin)
|-
|-
|Jun 8-9, 1974
|04/24/1976
|AS IX
|1st Caidan Court Baroness
|Caid's first Coronet Tourney is held in Balboa Park in [[Calafia]]. (See [[First Coronet and Coronation Tournament 1974]])
|[[Rosemary of Talmont]], given at [[Spring Coronet Tournament 1976]]
|-
|-
|Aug 1974
|06/01/1976
|AS IX
|1st Caidan to receive the Order of the [[Dolphin]]
|[[John ap Griffin]] and [[Bjo of Griffin]] create an unofficial newsletter for the Principality which will become the [[Crown Prints]].
|[[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]] (Bjo of Griffin)
|-
|-
|Sep 14, 1974
|06/30/1976
|AS IX
|University of Ithra at Caid established; became [[Collegium Caidis]]. 1st Chancellor
|Caid's second Coronet Tourney and Investiture [[Fall Coronet Tournament 1974]] is held at Alhambra Park in [[Angels]].
|[[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]] (Bjo of Griffin)
|-
|-
|Oct 12, 1974
|09/1976
|AS IX
|1st Caidan to receive [[Legion of Courtesy]]
|London Bridge War with Atenveldt [[War vs. Atenveldt]]
|[[Su of the Silver Horn]]
|-
|-
|Nov 23, 1974
|01/1977
|AS IX
|1st Caidan laws are published in the [[Crown Prints]]
|Investiture (then called "Coronetting") Festival for [[Hugh the Undecided]] and [[Rosemary of Talmont]]. [[Fall Investiture 1974]]
| Current [[Boke of Caidan Law]]
|-
|-
|Jan 11, 1975
|01/08/1977
|AS IX
|Petition for Kingdom status presented at Kingdom of the West 12th Night
|Caid 12th Night in [[Dreiburgen]] [[Caid Twelfth Night 1975]]
|[[Martin the Temperate]] & [[Arabella Lyon de Rohese]]; [[Eloise of Lancaster]] presented the petition to [[Andrew of Riga]] & [[Patrice d'Cilla]]
|-
|-
|Feb 20, 1975
|06/04/1977
|AS IX
|Youngest Princess in the SCA
|Inaugural tourney for the Canon of [[Darach]] - [[First Darachshire Tournament 1975]]
|[[Lorissa du Griffin]], at [[Summer Investiture Tournament 1977]]
|-
|-
|Apr 19, 1975
|03/18/1978
|AS IX
|1st and only Caidan Monarchs of the Kingdom of the West
|[[Third Coronet Tournament 1975]]
|[[Gregory of York]] & [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]], 29 Apr 1978 - 3 Jun 1978
|-
|-
|Apr 26, 1975
|04/22/1978
|AS IX
|[[First Crown Tournament 1978]]
|[[First Caid Rebellion]]
| Held in the Barony of [[Dreiburgen]]
|-
|-
|May 3-4, 1975
|06/03/1978
|AS X
|[[First Coronation Festival 1978]]
|At Beltane Coronation (Kingdom of the West), Lord [[Daniel the Bard]] became the first Caidan to receive the Queen's Cypher (analogous to Caid's [[Signum Reginae]].
|[[Armand de Sevigny]] & [[Diana de Savigny]], in Barony of [[Angels]]
|-
|-
|Jun 7, 1975
|06/03/1978
|AS X
|1st Laurel given by Crown of [[Caid]]
|The [[Princess' Own Coronetting Tourney 1975]], the forerunner of the Queen's Champion Tourney.
|[[Giesele Hildegaard of the Mystic Dragon]], given at [[First Coronation Festival 1978]]
|-
|-
|Jul 20, 1975
|08/20/1977
|AS X
|1st Crown Prints Prize Tourney
|The first tourney of the newly-formed Canton of [[Lyonesse]] which became the Barony of [[Lyondemere]].
|Created by Maestra [[Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani]], held in [[Isles]]
|-
|-
|Aug 2, 1975
|11/18/1978
|AS X
|1st Knight created by Crown of [[Caid]]
|At the West Kingdom's "Purgatorio" (Summer) Coronation, four Caidans were admitted to the Order of the Laurel: [[Bevin Fraser of Stirling]] (the first Caidan Laurel), [[Tyra Stewart of Moray]], [[Piers Howells de Cambria]], and [[Ximena Aubel de Cambria]].
|[[Patrick of Innisfree]], Given at [[2nd Caid Coronation]]
|-
|-
|Sep 13, 1975
|01/13/1979
|AS X
|1st Pelican created by Crown of [[Caid]]
|Caid's 4th Coronet Tourney - [[Fall Coronet Tournament 1975]]
|[[Catriona nicChlurain]], Given at [[Caid 12th Night 1979]]
|-
|-
|Nov 22, 1975
|01/25/1990
|AS X
|1st Make-A-Wish Tournament held in the SCA
|[[Gregory & Vivian Investiture 1975]]
|[[Angels Melee Tourney 1990]]
|-
|-
|Jan 17, 1976
|05/02/2015
|AS X
|Caid elevates the 1st members of the Order of Defense
|[[Twelfth Night 1976]]
|[[Shire of Darach 40th Anniversary 2015]], [[Alexander Kallidokos]], [[Laertes McBride]], and [[Colwyn Stagghorn]],
|-
|-
|}
|}
==[[Early Days of Caid: The Kingdom]]==


== Western Rulers of [[Caid]] ==
== Western Rulers of [[Caid]] ==
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|1 May 1976 - 31 Jul 1976
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|Kevin Peregrynne [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-K.htm#791]
|[[Kevin Peregrynne]] [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-K.htm#791]
|Patrice di Coeur Fidel [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-P.htm#999)]
|Patrice di Coeur Fidel [http://history.westkingdom.org/Who/Who-P.htm#999)]
|A.S. XI
|A.S. XI
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|29 Apr 1978 - 3 Jun 1978 (Caid became a Kingdom)
|29 Apr 1978 - 3 Jun 1978 (Caid became a Kingdom)
|-}
|-}
[[Category:History]]

Latest revision as of 12:45, 9 February 2024

Caid Arms-1999 08 02.jpg

Introduction

This document represents the combined efforts of many people, including Baron Aldred von Lechsend aus Froschheim, Duchess Neptha of Thebes, Duchess Diana de Savigny, Master Timotheus Zacharia von Schloss Zwilling, Sir Charles of Dublin, Baron John ap Griffin, Baroness Gabrielle nicChlurain, Mistress Joan of Crawfordsmuir, Baron Conrad von Regensburg, Countess Bevin Fraser of Stirling, Baron Jared Alexandre Blaydeaux, Mistress Mary Taran of Glastonbury, Mistress Eowyn Amberdrake, Viscountess Caitriona ni Bhriain, Baroness Isabeau Eaglestone of Glinwood, Thegn Eadwynne of Runedun, and Baron Paganus Grimlove, as well as Master Wilhelm von Schlussel and Master Hirsch von Henford (West Kingdom) and Master Michel Wolffauer (East Kingdom).

Disclaimer: THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS! This history may have errors in it, as some of the information relies on human memory rather than printed documentation, so your kind indulgence is appreciated. Please send corrections and additions to Baroness Catharine Hawkwod da Barbiano at caidhistory @ sca-caid dot org.

Before Caid

You will find details about the early history of the Kingdom of the West at http://history.westkingdom.org/ which is managed by Master Hirsch von Henford. Whether you were active then or not, you are encouraged to visit the site and see what the SCA was like in its early days. You are also encouraged to explore the Compendium to see specific details about Caid's populace and various territorial areas.

Historical happenings of note:

The Principality of Caid

The Kingdom of Caid

On June 3, 1978, Caid became a kingdom. To view subsequent events, type "Events" and the year you'd like to see in the Search box on the left (i.e., Events 1982), or return to the Main Page and select "Events" in the Navigation section.

Baronies of Caid

Barony Founding Baronage Baronage SCA Year Calendar Year Notes
Altavia Robear and Kristin Altavia Baronage A.S. VIII 5/14/1983
Angels Pwyll and Rhiannon Angels Baronage A.S. V 9/6/1970 A Founding Barony of Caid
Calafia Talanque and Rowen Calafia Baronage A.S. VI 05/01/1971 A Founding Barony of Caid
Dreiburgen Waldt and Alison Dreiburgen Baronage A.S. VIII 01/08/1974 A Founding Barony of Caid
Dun Or Tuvor and Doria Dun Or Baronage A.S. XXVI 10/17/1992
Gyldenholt Armand and Diana Gyldenholt Baronage A.S. XIV 01/12/1980
Isles Jessica Isles Baronage A.S. VIII 12/31/1972 A Founding Barony of Caid; Became a Shire in 1979
Lyondemere Conrad Lyondemere Baronage A.S. XIII 06/03/1978
Naevehjem Wulfhere and Scannlach Naevehjem Baronage A.S. XXVI 11/16/1991
Nordwache Kenneth and Eleanor Nordwache Baronage A.S. XVI 01/31/1982
Southron Gaard Sigurd and Eleonora Southron Gaard Baronage A.S. XXX 03/23/1996 Now a part of the Kingdom of Lochac
Starkhafn Keradwc and Miscel Starkhafn Baronage A.S. XVII 10/31/1982
Western Seas Lewis the Landless and Beringaria of Western Seas Western Seas Baronage A.S. XV 08/3/1980 A Palatine Barony
Wintermist Einarr and Kale Wintermist Baronage A.S. L 10/10/2015

Early Days of Caid: The Kingdom

Kingdom Championships "other firsts"

Caidan "Firsts"

Date Occurrence Details
01/03/1970 1st Caidans to receive Awards of Arms Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (Bjo of Griffin) & John ap Griffin, at West Kingdom 12th Night 1970
09/06/1970 1st Barony in the SCA Barony of the Angels (The Kingdom of 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 the 4th Kingdom).
01/09/1971 1st Caidan 12th Night Caid 12th Night 1971, Barony of Angels
01/09/1971 1st Baronial Order in the SCA Order of the Seraphic Star, Barony of Angels
05/01/1971 1st Caidan Court Baron Pwyll pen Tyrhon, at Beltane Coronation Festival 1971
02/1972 1st Canton in the SCA Canton of Naess, Originally in the Barony of Angels
03/26/1972 1st Caidan to be knighted (at a West Kingdom event) Bruno von der Eiche, at Spring Crown Tourney 1972
10/13/1973 1st Caidan knighted at a Caidan event Christian of Orange, at Angels Anniversary 1973 (Hugh the Undecided and William Gordon of York were also knighted)
10/13/1973 1st Caidan to receive West Kingdom's Queen's Order of Grace (QOG) Hugh the Undecided, at Angels Anniversary 1973
10/20/1973 1st Shire in the SCA Riesling (Originally part of the Kingdom of the West)
05/05/1974 1st Caidan Pelican Bevin Fraser of Stirling, at Beltane Coronation Festival 1974
05/05/1974 1st Principality Seneschal Bevin Fraser of Stirling
06/09/1974 1st Prince & Princess of Caid Christian of Orange & Denysa de las Mariposas, at First Coronet and Coronation Tournament 1974
08/1974 1st "unofficial" newsletter Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (Bjo of Griffin) & John ap Griffin
09/21/1974 1st Caidan to receive Mucking Great Clubbe (MGC) for ferocity on the field Martin the Temperate, at Autumn Crown Tournament, Kingdom of the West
01/1975 The Albert Fund established Designated by Maneke Neko Cat Banks
03/22/1975 1st Caidan to receive Order of the Battered Helm for Best Death on the field Einar aus Enwelt, at Spring Crown Tourney, Kingdom of the West
04/26/1975 First Caid Rebellion Held in Rieslingshire, now Barony of Nordwache
05/03/1975 1st Caidan to receive West Kingdom's Queen's Cypher Daniel the Bard
08/02/1975 1st Caidan Laurel Bevin Fraser of Stirling, given at West Kingdom Purgatorio 1975
09/27/1975 1st Caidan to receive double peerage on the same day Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (Bjo of Griffin)
04/24/1976 1st Caidan Court Baroness Rosemary of Talmont, given at Spring Coronet Tournament 1976
06/01/1976 1st Caidan to receive the Order of the Dolphin Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (Bjo of Griffin)
06/30/1976 University of Ithra at Caid established; became Collegium Caidis. 1st Chancellor Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (Bjo of Griffin)
09/1976 1st Caidan to receive Legion of Courtesy Su of the Silver Horn
01/1977 1st Caidan laws are published in the Crown Prints Current Boke of Caidan Law
01/08/1977 Petition for Kingdom status presented at Kingdom of the West 12th Night Martin the Temperate & Arabella Lyon de Rohese; Eloise of Lancaster presented the petition to Andrew of Riga & Patrice d'Cilla
06/04/1977 Youngest Princess in the SCA Lorissa du Griffin, at Summer Investiture Tournament 1977
03/18/1978 1st and only Caidan Monarchs of the Kingdom of the West Gregory of York & Bevin Fraser of Stirling, 29 Apr 1978 - 3 Jun 1978
04/22/1978 First Crown Tournament 1978 Held in the Barony of Dreiburgen
06/03/1978 First Coronation Festival 1978 Armand de Sevigny & Diana de Savigny, in Barony of Angels
06/03/1978 1st Laurel given by Crown of Caid Giesele Hildegaard of the Mystic Dragon, given at First Coronation Festival 1978
08/20/1977 1st Crown Prints Prize Tourney Created by Maestra Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani, held in Isles
11/18/1978 1st Knight created by Crown of Caid Patrick of Innisfree, Given at 2nd Caid Coronation
01/13/1979 1st Pelican created by Crown of Caid Catriona nicChlurain, Given at Caid 12th Night 1979
01/25/1990 1st Make-A-Wish Tournament held in the SCA Angels Melee Tourney 1990
05/02/2015 Caid elevates the 1st members of the Order of Defense Shire of Darach 40th Anniversary 2015, Alexander Kallidokos, Laertes McBride, and Colwyn Stagghorn,

Western Rulers of Caid

King Queen SCA Year Calendar Year
Andrew of Riga Salome de las Palomas [1] A.S. VIII-IX 5 Jan 1974 - 4 May 1974
William of Hoghton [2] Donna of Rollingwood [3] A.S. IX 4 May 1974 - 3 Aug 1974
Douglas Longshanks Lorna of Leeds A.S. IX 3 Aug 1974 - 4 Jan 1975
Paul of Bellatrix Carol of Bellatrix A.S. IX-X 4 Jan 1975 - 3 May 1975
Andrew of Riga Patrice d'Cilla A.S. X 3 May 1975 - 2 Aug 1975
Douglas Longshanks Lorna of Leeds A.S. X 2 Aug 1975 - 10 Jan 1976
William of Hoghton [4] Donna of Rollingwood [5] A.S. X-XI 10 Jan 1976 - 1 May 1976
Paul of Bellatrix Carol of Bellatrix A.S. XI 1 May 1976 - 31 Jul 1976
Kevin Peregrynne [6] Patrice di Coeur Fidel [7] A.S. XI 31 Jul 1976 - 8 Jan 1977
Andrew of Riga Patrice d'Cilla A.S. XI 8 Jan 1977 - 23 Apr 1977
Terrence of Halliday [8] Jennet of Two Minds [9] A.S. XI-XII 23 Apr 1977 - 30 Jul 1977
Paul of Bellatrix Carol of Bellatrix A.S. XII 30 Jul 1977 - 7 Jan 1978
Terrence of Halliday [10] Allissandra Olympia de Martiessa [11] A.S. XII 7 Jan 1978 - 29 Apr 1978
Gregory of York Bevin Fraser of Stirling A.S. XII-XIII 29 Apr 1978 - 3 Jun 1978 (Caid became a Kingdom)
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