Nordwache

Barony of Nordwache
Azure, a phoenix rising form 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 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

More Information

• Official Web Site

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