Roses

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The Ladies of the Rose at the Rose Tournament, GWW 2008

The Caidan Roses.

The Order of the Rose was founded January 6, 1968 (A.S. II) by Queen Sheryl of Thespis (now known as Countess Amina Sherana de Talavera) to honor those who had been Queen or who had been the lady to a fighter who had won one of the first tourneys when there were no queens. Today, this Order exists throughout the Known World.

In the Caidan Coronation ceremony, when the reigning Queen steps down and becomes a Countess, the newly-crowned Queen presents her with a yellow rose, which is the traditional symbol of a queen in the SCA. As the new Countess received a golden rose when she stepped up, she now receives it as a token of her inclusion in the SCA-wide Order, with the words, "Be welcomed into the Order of the Rose, whose token this is."

Members

See Also: Alphabetical listing

Caidan Duchesses

Ladies who have reigned twice as Queen of Caid.

Caidan Countesses

Ladies who have reigned once as Queen of Caid.

Caidan Viscountesses

Caid was a Principality from Our Caidan Principality Viscountesses are also members of the Caidan Order of the Rose.

Royal Ladies from Other Realms

As a courtesy, all former Royal ladies who live in Caid are invited to join the Caidan Order of the Rose while they reside in our realm.

Current and Incoming Queen

Queen: Kara the Twin of Kelton

Crown Princess: Eleanor di Michelozzo Gianfigliazi (Coronation|[1]: June 5, 2010)

Activities

The Ladies of the Rose at Fall Crown 2007 making the traditional wreaths for the incoming Prince and Princess.

Activities of the members of the Caidan Roses.

Tea in Honor of the Crown Princess

Traditionally, the Crown Princess is honored by the Ladies of the Rose in Caid at an afternoon gathering hosted by her "grandmama" (the current Queen's predecessor.) This is a time for the Ladies of the Rose to reminisce about Caid's history and share their assembled wit and wisdom with the Crown Princess.

Wreaths for Crown Tourney

The Ladies of the Rose prepare the rose and rosemary wreaths which are bestowed upon the victor of the Lists and his/her consort. At Closing Court, the Ladies of the Rose come forward and present roses to the assembled royalty.

Queen's Champion Procession

Customarily, the Queen invites all the Ladies of the Rose present at the Queen's Champion Tourney (the day after Coronation) to accompany Her as she processes around the field to greet Her new subjects.

Elevation Ceremonies

When a Queen becomes a Countess or Duchess, she is entitled to a procession which often includes Ladies of the Rose whom she has chosen to accompany her and participate in the ceremony.

Regalia

The Caidan Roses work in conjunction with the Deputy Seneschal for Regalia on all Regalia items.

Handbooks

When serving as monarch, it is useful to seek help from a variety of sources. Below are the handbooks given to incoming Princesses and their staff to help with the reign. It is also worthwhile to read if you are dreaming of someday wearing the Dolphin Crown.

Caidan Roses Tournaments

Staff

The Caidan Roses Staff.

Rose Secretary

The secretary takes care of all official business relating to the Order of the Rose in Caid, especially correspondence, as well as regalia storage and delivery.

Rose Webwright

The Webwright updates the Caidan Roses web site and this wiki page. Please send all pictures and corrections here.

Rose Wreaths

Manager for the assembly, material, and constructions of the wreaths for Crown tournament.

Rose CP Prize

Handles the Crown Prints Prize booth for the Caidan Roses.

Rose Tourney

Manager for the Caidan Rose Tourney to be held at Great Western War.

History of Caid

History of Caid located on the Caid Compendium

More Information

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