Altavia

Barony of Altavia
Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent
Information
Founded: as a canton of Angels 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983 Modern Location: San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California

Nikolaos and Briana stepped up as the eighth Baron and Baroness of Altavia at Altavia Anniversary and Investiture on May 12, 2018.

Overview

Meaning: "Alta via" is Latin for "high way" or "high road." Thus "Altavia" (pronounced: all-TAY-vee-ah) was inspired by the prodigious number of freeways in the San Fernando Valley.

Established: The San Fernando Valley area was originally part of the Barony of the Angels. The Canton of New Albion was formed in 3/1977, then changed its name to Sarn Wold (or Sarnwold, depending on who was spelling it) in 5/1978. The name was changed a third time to 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, Altavia's Baronial arts award
• Sable Fret, Altavia's Baronial service award
• Order of theVert Fret, Altavia's Baronial fighting award
• Order of the Starre and the Stone, Altavia’s extraordinary service award
• Pearl of Altavia (closed) precursor to the Starre and the Stone

Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.

Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road

Motto: Theatrum, non dramatis (Theater, not drama)

Baronial History

• Altavia's history, regalia, badges and more can be found at the baronial website [1]
• Altavia Acres, Altavia's retirement community.

The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge in 2007 and 2008.

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

Fretted Fork

Year	Period Marya of Dun Or (10/30/19)	Non-Period[[Mistress Cecilia Medici (12/16/19)
2022			2021 plague
2020 plague
2019	Marya of Dun Or	Cecilia Medici Champions of Altavia Year Armored Rapier Archery Thrown Weapons Unarmored Equestrian Youth Combat A&S Bardic Games 2022 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2021 plague [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Countess Stæina Hálfdanardóttir Delphine de Montallieu Ceallach mac Uilliam 2020 plague [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Diana Delamontaigne Kungund Benehonig 2019 Sven Orfhendur Eógan Ua Confraích Adelais de la Tour Youth Archery:Benjamin Scully Youth Archery-Under 8:Voltar of Drieburgen Kazetani Tarou Noritatsu Tierrynna Caer Narvon Inara Kyri of Darach on Roxy the Wonder Pony Zakarja Von Bremen Rycharde the Bowemon Youth A&S:Natalya of Altavia Cecilia Medici Special Baroness Bardic Prize:Gorandookht Mamigonian Tezar of Aeolis Chess:Illuminada Eugenia de Guadalupe y Godoy 2018 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2017 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2016 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2015 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2014 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2013 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2012 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2011 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2010 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2009 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2008 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2007 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2006 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2005 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2004 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2003 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2002 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2001 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 2000 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1999 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1998 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1997 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1996 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1995 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1994 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1993 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1992 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1991 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1990 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1989 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1988 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1987 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1986 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1985 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1984 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] 1983 [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] on [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] [[]] Events Upcoming and past event information can be found on the Baronial website Event Report Event Results Altavia Anniversary 2014 Agincourt Tourney 2013 Altavia Equestrian Championship 2013 Altavia Anniversary 2013 Agincourt Tourney 2012 Altavia Equestrian Championship 2012 Altavia Anniversary 2012 Altavia Anniversary 2011 Altavia Anniversary 2010 Altavia Yule 2009 Agincourt Tourney 2009 Altavia Equestrian Chanmpionship 2009 Altavia Anniversary 2009 Altavia Yule 2008 Altavia Anniversary 2008 Altavia Anniversary 2008 Altavia's Equestrian Championship 2008 Agincourt Tourney 2007 Altavia Anniversary 2007 Agincourt Tourney 2006 Altavia Yule 2006 Altavia Anniversary 2006 Altavia Anniversary 2005 Altavia Anniversary 2004 Altavia Anniversary 2003 View a list of the Altavia event pages that have been created so far at Altavia Events. More Information Official Web Site See the list of Baronial Champions at Altavia Champions Territories Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World