Lyondemere

Barony of Lyondemere
Argent, a sea-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath vert, a base engrailed azure
Information
Founded: July 1975 as canton of Angels; 1978 as Barony Modern Location: South Bay and Long Beach areas of Los Angeles County

Lyondemere is ruled by Their Excellencies Jon Thomme and Eva.

Overview

Meaning: "Lion of the Sea" in slightly Anglicisized French. Its original name was Lyonesse, but that did not pass the College of Arms because it is an actual historical place (drowned lands off the coast of England), so the name of the canton was changed to Lyondemere.

Blazon: Originally registered as: "Argent, a fish-tailed demi-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath proper, within the laurel wreath a crescent voided; a base engrailed azure." In 1988, the arms changed to: "Argent, a sea-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath vert, a base engrailed azure."

Heraldic officer's title: Coral The herald's title picks another item in the ocean theme. However, there are not actually any coral reefs off the coast of Lyondemere.

Awards: Lion's Paw. This is the name of a particular species of scallop, and thus the symbol of the order is a scallop shell.

Newsletter: The Tydes - The baronial newsletter is distributed electronically. Anyone may subscribe at the website. A short email announcment is sent when the new monthly issue is ready. All electronic archives can be read online.

• Tydes Yahoogroup

Fighting Unit(s): Lyondemarines, formerly the Lyondemere Levy. At one time, the archery contingent was known as Megwyn's Marauders.

Territories of Lyondemere

• Noe College

Baronage

• See the full list of Baronage at Lyondemere Baronage

Participation in Arts and Sciences Pentathlon

Team Lyondemere for details

• Won team in 2001

Lyon Bards

• Premier Lyon Bard 2002-03 - Finella Harper
• 2nd Lyon Bard 2003-04 - Arthur FitzRobert of Wiverneweald
• 3rd Lyon Bard 2004-05 - Elizaveta Arievna Lebedeva
• 4th Lyon Bard 2005-06 - Eilidh Swann Stralachlan
• 5th Lyon Bard 2006-07 - Domhnall mac Pharlain
• 6th Lyon Bard 2007-08 - Beathog nic Dhonnchaidh
• 7th Lyon Bard 2008-09 - Caitlin Christiana Wintour

Reference

• Lyondemere Knowledge Base
• Lyondemere: In the Beginning

More Information

• Official Web Site
• Lyondemere Wiki

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