Nordwache
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Barony of Nordwache | ||||
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Nordwache is ruled by Their Excellencies Mahmud and Giuliana.
Overview
Meaning: "North Guard" in German. It is the northernmost area of Caid.
History: This area began in the SCA as Rieslingshire, a part of the West Kingdom on 10 July 1973. Rieslingshire was the first shire established in the SCA. It joined Caid when Caid became a Kingdom, but had not been part of the original Principality.
Established: Jan 1982 as Province of the Setting Sun
Blazon: Azure, a phoenix rising form a base of flames, on a chief Or two laurel wreaths proper.
Heraldic officer's title: none, though the title of the Riesling herald was "Recorder".
Awards: Phœnix, Beau Coeur, Coeur Noble.
Newsletter: The Phœnix.
Fighting Unit(s):
Former Territories of Nordwache
- Canton of Eichenwald est. Fall 1981
- Canton of Mylrune est. Fall 1981
- Canton of Riesling est. 10 July 1973
Baronage
Start Date | Baron | Baroness | Tenure |
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01/31/1982 | Kenneth the Unknown | Eleanor of Almedan | Kenneth and Eleanor |
09/20/1986 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
11/21/1987 | Joseph of Silver Oak | None | Joseph |
11/21/1992 | Joseph of Silver Oak | Caroline Marie de Fontenailles | Joseph and Caroline |
11/01/1997 | Mahmud Ali ben Sinan | Portia de Audley | Mahmud and Portia |
11/16/2002 | Mahmud Ali ben Sinan | Alexandra Wylson of Inverness Wood | Mahmud and Alexandra |
10/06/2007 | Mahmud Ali ben Sinan | Giuliana Margherita Bonaccolsi | Mahmud and Giuliana |
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 |