Al-Sahid

Shire of Al-Sahid
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Information
Founded: Canton established August 6, 1989. Shire established in 1991 Modern Location: Barstow/Victorville, Wrightwood, Big Bear, California

Overview

Per chevron rayonny azure and Or, two laurel wreaths argent and a scorpion sable.

Meaning:

History: Al-Sahid began as part of the Barony of Dreiburgen and became a Canton on April 6, 1989. Late in 1991 Al-Sahid became a Shire. The Branch name of Al-Sahid was registered in August of 1987 and updated from a Canton to a Shire in December of 2005. (The change may have been approved earlier, but wasn't officially recorded until 2005.)

Established: 1991

Area: Victorville, Apple Valley, Lucerne Valley, Barstow, Hesperia a portion of the San Bernardino Mountains which include Big Bear City and Big Bear Lake, and a portion of the San Gabriels that includes Wrightwood and the Tri-Communities.

Blazon: Per chevron rayonny azure and Or, two laurel wreaths argent and a scorpion sable.

Badge: Azure, a scorpion fesswise reversed Or

Awards: The Noble Scorpion, The Black Scorpion, Arts and Science Award

• The Noble Scorpion Recipients

Newsletter: The Scorpion Tales

Champions: See Al-Sahid Champions

Current Officers and Their Deputies

• Seneschal: Valla-Lúta Kolladóttir
  • Deputy Seneschal: Valdis Isbrandsdottir

• Arts & Sciences Officer: Anlaug Dalesdotter
  • Deputy Arts & Sciences Officer: Arianna di Zanchi

• Chatelaine: Christian de Guerre

• Chirurgeon: Teka Turmanov

• Chronicler: Magdalyn Giza
  • Deputy Chronicler: Caitlin Christiana Wintour

• Constable: Fritz der Gefolgsmann

• Exchequer: Trifona Anastasiia Dodovicha
  • Deputy Exchequer: Christian de Guerre

• Book Herald: Magdalyn Giza
  • Court and Field Herald: Caitlin Christiana Wintour

• Lists Officer: Christmas Caryl

• Presentations Officer: Arianna di Zanchi

• Territorial Marshal: Davi d'Orleans
  • Deputy Marshal: Christian de Guerre
  • Captain of Rapier: VACANT
  • Archery: (officer prefers not to be listed here)
  • Thrown Weapons: VACANT

• Webwright: Valdis Isbrandsdottir

• Youth Combat Officer: Teka Turmanov

• Youth Officer: VACANT

Annual Events

• Al-Sahid Anniversary

• Highland War

More Information

• The Official Al-Sahid Web Site

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