Calafia
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Calafia is ruled by Their Excellencies David and Adelicia.
Overview
Meaning: Named after Queen Calafia, in whose honor the modern state of California is named. It is the ancient name of the area, given by the Spaniards.
Established: 2/19/1972 was the first anniversary tourney.
Blazon: Azure, a sea serpent ondoyant-emergent sable fimbriated Or, overall a trident with a laurel wreath entwined in its tines Or.
Heraldic officer's title: Trident The herald's title is one of the two major charges of the arms.
Awards: Golden Trident (service), Leodamus of Thebes (contributions to the harmony of the Barony), Golden Thimble (costuming), Serpent's Talon (fighting)
Newsletter: Serpent's Tongue. Newsletter established in February, 1972.
Fighting Unit(s): Iron Brigade, consisting of the following warbands: Drafn, the Abbey, Corvus, the Orkneys, Legio IX Hispana, Dun Tyr, the Solenarions, the Company of St. Martin de Tours, Clan Gryphon's Pride, St. Artemas Archers
Territories of Calafia
- Canton of Summergate
- College of San Isidore
- College of Saint Artemas
- Canton of Poll na Gainmhe
- Canton of Tanwayour
Former Territories of Calafia
- Stronghold of Dun na Mara Fianna
- Canton of Sayf al Tanweer
- Canton of Sonnental
Baronage
| Start Date | Baron | Baroness | Tenure |
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| 05/01/1971 | Talanque | Rowen Lynn of Woodvine | Talanque and Rowen |
| 04/30/1986 | Talanque | Elinore Windemere of the Moors | Talanque and Elinore |
| 05/27/1989 | Talanque | None | Talanque |
| 05/29/1993 | Guillaume de Belgique | Felinah Tifarah Arnvella Memo Hazara Khan-ad-Din | Guillaume and Felinah |
| 09/06/1998 | Thorvald Olafson the Swordmaker | Eloise of Lancaster | Thorvald and Eloise |
| 12/13/2003 | David of Caithness | Adelicia of Caithness | David and Adelicia |
| ??/??/2008 | Oliver Dogberry | Kate Dogberry | Oliver and Kate |
More Information
| Territories |
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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 |
