Altavia

Barony of Altavia

Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent

Information

Founded:	as a canton of Angels prior to 1978, became Barony May 1983
Modern Location:	San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California

Altavia is ruled by Their Excellencies Thorin and Courtney.

Overview

Meaning: "High road" in Latin.

Established: originally as New Albion in Unknown, name changed to Sarn Wold in Jul 78, name changed to Altavia in Jan. 82.

Area: San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, Ca., including Canyon Country, formerly included Lancaster/Palmdale

Blazon: Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent. (The arms symbolize the SCA freeway offramp).

Heraldic officer's title: Sable Fret The herald's name is that of the principal charge of the arms.

Awards: Sable Fret

Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.

Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road

Start Date	Baron	Baroness	Tenure
05/01/1983	Robear du Bois	Kristin Alfhildr of Trondheim	Robear and Kristin
12/30/1989	Michael Maggotslayer	Amadea da Strada Dragonessa	Michael and Amadea
09/25/1994	Duryn the Red	Ælfwyn Wodende	Duryn and Ælfwyn
01/08/2005	Laertes McBride	Bridget Lucia Mackenzie	Laertes and Bridget
05/10/2008	Thorin O'Seaghda	Courtney of the White Meadow	Thorin and Courtney

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