Nordwache
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 Azure, a phoenix rising from a base of flames, on a chief Or two laurel wreaths proper | ||||
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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. 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.
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 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.
- Badge: (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)
Fighting Units
Former Territories of Nordwache
- Canton of Eichenwald est. Fall 1981
- Canton of Mylrune est. Fall 1981
- Canton of Riesling est. 10 July 1973
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 |
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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 |
