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==Overview==
==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.
''Name:''    "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."
''Arms:''  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:  
In 1988, the arms changed to:  
"Argent, a sea-lion haurient grasping in its dexter paw a laurel wreath vert, a base engrailed azure."
"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.  
''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:''  Order of the Lion's Paw is granted for service. This is the name of a particular species of scallop, and thus the symbol of the order is a scallop shell dependant from a green garter. Order of the Sanderling is granted for arts. This is a period name for the bird now known as the sandpiper, therefore its badge has a golden sandpiper. Serjeayntes of Lyondemere for combat arts. Serjeayntes wear an armband with the badge of the barony.
''Newsletter: ''  The [[Tydes]] - The baronial newsletter is distributed electronically. Anyone may subscribe at the website. A short email announcement is sent when the new monthly issue is ready. All electronic archives can be read online.
''Newsletter: ''  The [[Tydes]] - The baronial newsletter is distributed electronically. Anyone may subscribe at the website. A short email announcement is sent when the new monthly issue is ready. All electronic archives can be read online.


''Fighting Unit(s):'' Lyondemarines, formerly the  Lyondemere Levy.  At one time, the archery contingent was known as Megwyn's Marauders.
''Fighting Unit(s):'' Lyondemarines, formerly the  Lyondemere Levy.  At one time, the archery contingent was known as Megwyn's Marauders.
== Baronial Awards ==
*'''Order of the Lion's Paw''' is granted for service. This is the name of a particular species of scallop, and thus the symbol of the order is a scallop shell dependant from a green garter.
*'''Order of the Sanderling''' is granted for arts. This is a period name for the bird now known as the sandpiper, therefore its badge has a golden sandpiper.
*'''Serjeayntes of Lyondemere''' for combat arts. Serjeayntes wear an armband with the badge of the barony.


== Territories of Lyondemere ==
== Territories of Lyondemere ==
* [[Noe]] College  
*[[Noe]] College
*Idunn College


== Baronage ==
== Baronage ==
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* 9th Lyon Bard 2010-11 - [[Avice de Baiona]]
* 9th Lyon Bard 2010-11 - [[Avice de Baiona]]
* 10th Lyon Bard 2011-12 - [[Angharat Goch verch Gwenhover]]
* 10th Lyon Bard 2011-12 - [[Angharat Goch verch Gwenhover]]
* 11th Lyon Bard 2012-13 - [[Wulfric Forlong of Falconhurst]]


== Reference ==
== Reference ==

Revision as of 08:48, 16 May 2013

Barony of Lyondemere
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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

Name: "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.

Arms: 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.

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

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

Baronial Awards

  • Order of the Lion's Paw is granted for service. This is the name of a particular species of scallop, and thus the symbol of the order is a scallop shell dependant from a green garter.
  • Order of the Sanderling is granted for arts. This is a period name for the bird now known as the sandpiper, therefore its badge has a golden sandpiper.
  • Serjeayntes of Lyondemere for combat arts. Serjeayntes wear an armband with the badge of the barony.

Territories of Lyondemere

  • Noe College
  • Idunn College

Baronage

Participation in Arts and Sciences Pentathlon

Team Lyondemere for details

  • Team Champion in 2001
  • Competed in 2003
  • Competed in 2009
  • Team Champion in 2011
  • Team Champion in 2013

Lyon Bards

Reference

Events

View a list of the Lyondemere event pages that have been created so far at Lyondemere Events.

More Information


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
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