Nordwache

Barony of Nordwache
Azure, a phoenix rising from a base of flames, on a chief Or two laurel wreaths proper
Information
Founded: January 1982 Modern Location: Fresno area of the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, including Kings County, Tulare County, Fresno County, and Madera County.

Nordwache is ruled by Their Excellencies Mahmud and Muirenn.

Overview

Nordwache means "North Guard" in German, and was chosen because it is Caid's northernmost area. It includes the San Joaquin Valley in Central California, and encompasses Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare Counties.

• Newsletter: The Phoenix

History

In January 1982, the Province of the Setting Sun (Fresno, CA) was formed within the Kingdom of the West. 18 months later, on July 10, 1973, it became Rieslingshire, the SCA's first official Shire. The name and device were registered in 02/1975. Centered in Fresno, CA, it was host to several popular annual wars (including the Caid Rebellion) and a "13th Night" celebration.

Riesling was a gateway between the West and Caid, and hosted events (including wars) that many people from both Kingdoms, as well as the Kingdom of Atenveldt attended. When Caid became a Kingdom in 1978, Riesling opted to join its ranks. When Caid became a Kingdom in 1978, Rieslingshire joined its ranks, and eventually was folded into the Barony of Nordwache.

Nordwache was founded in early 1983 as a Province, and became a Barony in early 1984.

Heraldry

• Heraldic Officer: Beau Coeur Pursuivant (established 09/2014)
• Device:
  • (Registered 04/1984) Azure, a phoenix rising from a base of flames, on a chief Or two laurel wreaths proper.
  • (Registered 02/1997) (Fieldless) In pale a phoenix Or conjoined to a heart gules.
• Badges:
  • (Registered 02/1997) (Fieldless) In pale a phoenix Or conjoined to a heart gules.
  • (Registered 02/2008, for Nordwache's former barons and baronesses) (Fieldless) On a roundel azure between and conjoined to eight crescents in annulo horns outward argent a phoenix Or.
  • (Registered 06/2013, for members of Nordwache's populace) (Fieldless) In pale a phoenix Or rising from a tower azure.

Awards

• Order of the Phoenix
• Order of le Coeur Noble: (Registered 08/1984)
• Order of le Beau Coeur: (Registered 08/1984)
  • Badge (registered 10/2014): (Fieldless) A wreath of grape leaves argent surmounted by four hearts in cross points to center gules.
• Order of the Fenix d'Or: (Registered 10/2014)

Former Territories of Nordwache

• Canton of Riesling Established 07/10/1973, the Shire of Riesling was the territory that left the Kingdom of the West and joined Caid. Nordwache became a Barony in 1984. The Canton of Riesling existed for a while, and then was dissolved.
• Canton of Eichenwald, established Fall 1981. The name and device was registered in June 1992.
• Canton of Mylrune, established Fall 1981. The name and device was registered in April 1984.
• Canton of Silver Oak, established approximately 09/14/1987.

Annual Baronial Events

• Chivalry Tournament
• Treasure Chest (held in April)
• Anniversary (held in June)
• Academia (held in August)
• Pirate Tournament (held in October)
• Yule (held in December)

For upcoming events, see the Kingdom Calendar and Events 2015.

Baronage

• See the full list of Baronage at Nordwache Baronage

More Information

• Official Web Site
• Facebook page: Nordwache

Territories

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