Roses

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 a former Queen becomes a Countess, the Queen presents her with a yellow rose and says, "Be welcomed into the Order of the Rose, whose token this is."

Members

Caidan Duchy

Those who have reigned twice in Caid.

Caidan County

Those who have reigned once in Caid.

Honorary Caidan Roses

Caidan Viscounty

Our Caidan Principality Viscountesses will always be considered honorary Caidan Roses.

Arabella Lyon de Rohese
Bevin Fraser of Sterling, also a Western Countess
Denysa de las Mariposas
Elaine the Merciful
Lorissa du Griffin
Rosemary of Talmont
Vivian Aurore de la Mer

Imported Royal Consorts

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

Patrice d'Cilla, Western Duchess
Amina Sherana de Talavera, Western Countess
Andrea of Clear Mount, Western Countess
Catheryn Cameron Stewart Morgan, Drachenwald [East] Viscountess
Jimena Montoya, Mists [West] Viscountess
Ruarai Moriarty, Cynagua [West] Viscountess

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

One of the hardest jobs is to be a reigning Monarch, and you often need all the help you can get. Below are the handbooks given to incoming Princesses and their staff to help with the reign. It is worthwhile to read if you are dreaming of someday holding the job.

Caidan Roses Tournaments

Hosting of the Caidan Roses Tournament.
Co-hosting of the Pink Ribbon Tournament. (formerly Caidan Roses Breast Cancer Tournament)

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 and regalia storage and delivery.

Rose Webwright

The Webwright updates the Caidan Roses web site, 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.

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