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{{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of [[Angels]] 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }} | {{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of [[Angels]] 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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'''''Motto:''''' Theatrum, non dramatis (Theater, not drama) | '''''Motto:''''' Theatrum, non dramatis (Theater, not drama) | ||
[[Cristofanus and Cecilia]] stepped up as the seventh Baron and Baroness of Altavia at [[Altavia_Anniversary_and_Investiture_2014 | Altavia Anniversary]] on May 10, 2014. | |||
== Baronial History == | == Baronial History == | ||
*Altavia's history, regalia, badges and more can be found at the baronial website [http://www.sca-altavia.org/faq/altavia-history/] | *Altavia's history, regalia, badges and more can be found at the baronial website [http://www.sca-altavia.org/faq/altavia-history/] | ||
* [[Altavia Acres]], Altavia's retirement community. | * [[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 == | == Former Territories of Altavia == | ||
Revision as of 11:12, 5 November 2014
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Overview
Meaning: "Alta via" is Latin for "high way" or "high road", thus "Altavia" (pronounced: all-TAY-vee-ah) is a reference to the San Fernando Valley's freeway system
Established: Originally as Canton of New Albion in 3/1977, name changed to Canton of Sarn Wold in 5/1978, name changed to Canton of 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 of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial arts award)
- Sable Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial service award)
- Vert Fret, Order of the (Altavia's Baronial fighting award)
Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.
Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road
Motto: Theatrum, non dramatis (Theater, not drama)
Cristofanus and Cecilia stepped up as the seventh Baron and Baroness of Altavia at Altavia Anniversary on May 10, 2014.
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
Baronial Champions
- See the list of Baronial Champions at Altavia Champions
Events
Upcoming and past event information can be found on the Baronial website
View a list of the Altavia event pages that have been created so far at Altavia Events.
More Information
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| 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 |
