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*2014-12-13: [[Bridget Lucia Mackenzie]]
*2014-12-13: [[Bridget Lucia Mackenzie]]
*2014-12-13: [[Laertes McBride]]
*2014-12-13: [[Laertes McBride]]
*2015-04-09: [[Lorissa du Griffin]]
*2015-05-09: [[Lorissa du Griffin]]
*2016-04-10: [[Courtney of the White Meadow]]
*2016-05-14: [[Courtney of the White Meadow]]
*2017-12-16: [[Meliora Deverel]]
*2017-12-16: [[Colwyn Stagghorn]]
*2018-12-15: [[Robear du Bois]]
*2018-12-15: [[Kristin Alfhildr of Trondheim]]
*2018-12-15: [[Cristofanus Castellani]]
*2018-12-15: [[Cecilia Medici]]
*2020-12-12: [[Damian von Baden]]
*2021-12-11: [[Cassandra de Lorrain]]
*2023-12-09: [[Nickolaus Phaistos]]
*2023-12-09: [[Briana MacCabe]]


==Order Medallion==
==Order Medallion==
* The medallion is handmade of leather with a stone in the center of a painted star.  
* The medallion is handmade of leather: a black leather disk  with a green stone in the center of a painted whote star.  
* The back of each medallion has an image of something specific to the recipient carved into it (usually an image from their device).
* The back of each medallion has an image of something specific to the recipient carved into it (usually an image from their device).
*The medallion is usually about 4 to 5 inches across.
* The medallion is 3.25 inches across.
 
* The medallions from 1995 through 2003 were made by Baron [[Duryn the Red]]
* The medallions from 1995 through 2003 were made by Baron [[Duryn the Red]]
* The medallions from 2014 to current are made by Dame [[Selene Colfox]]
* The medallions from 2014 to current are made by Dame [[Selene Colfox]]
[[Image:STARRE.gif]]
[[Image:STARRE.gif]] Duryn's medallions
 
[[Image:STARRE2.jpg]] Selene's medallions


==Order Procedures==
==Order Procedures==
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* New member votes will be carried by 66% (2/3) of the voting members (5/5/17)
* New member votes will be carried by 66% (2/3) of the voting members (5/5/17)
* Procedure votes will be carried by 51% of the voting members (5/5/17)
* Procedure votes will be carried by 51% of the voting members (5/5/17)
* The Baron and Baroness of Altavia will be notified of the results of the vote before Yule and will bestow the medallion to the new Order members (11/18/21)
==Order Ceremony==
<B>HERALD:</B> Their Excellencies request the presence of all Companions of the Starre and the Stone
As companions approach, herald continues:
The order of the Starre and the Stone was first created by Duryn and AElfwyn in 1995 as the Estella de Vida, then registered to Altavia as the Star and the Stone in August of 1997. It is Altavia’s extraordinary service award, given to holders of the Sable Fret who continue to provide extraordinary service and support to the Barony and  (most importantly) throughout the Kingdom. The order was retired, but because of the exemplary work of some that it was reinstated by Baron Cristofanus and Baroness Cecilia in 2014.
<B>BARON:</B>  Does the order feel at this time that your numbers are not yet complete?
<B>PRINCIPAL:</B> Your excellencies, the members of the order have been polled and hereby present our recommendation(s).
Principal hands the Baron/Baroness a slip of paper, which he reads and hands to the herald.
<I>-OR-</I>
<B>PRINCIPAL:</B> Your Excellencies, the members of the order have been polled and have advised you of our recommendations. Do you approve?
<B>BARONESS:</B> We are pleased to confirm your recommendation. Herald, please summon the candidate(s).
<B>HERALD:</B> At this time, Their Excellencies call forth ____________
Be it known to all to whom these presents shall come that _______________, has, through sustained and extraordinary efforts on behalf of the Barony shone forth like a light of a guiding star, ever seeking the greater good of both the Barony Altavia and the Kingdom of Caid. In recognition of the we do hereby admit him/her to the Right and Noble Order of the Starre and the Stone
Given by our hands this ____ day of ____, AS,____ being ______ in the common reckoning.
<B>PRINCIPAL</B> then <B>B&B</B> say few words
<B>HERALD:</B> Go now and be welcomed into the Order


Three cheers for the newest member(s) of the Order of the Starre and the Stone.


[[Category:Altavia]]
[[Category:Altavia]]

Latest revision as of 15:58, 14 December 2023

The Order of the Starre and the Stone is Altavia’s extraordinary service award.

It is awarded to holders of the Sable Fret who continue to provide extraordinary service and support to the Barony and (most importantly) throughout the Kingdom.

This is a polling order.

Started by Baron Duryn the Red and Baroness Ælfwyn Wodende in 1995 as the Estrella de Vida. Registered to Altavia as the Starre and the Stone in August of 1997.

The order went into hiatus after 2003, and was reactivated by Baron Cristofanus Castellani and Baroness Cecilia Medici in 2014.

Holders of the Starre and the Stone

Order Medallion

  • The medallion is handmade of leather: a black leather disk with a green stone in the center of a painted whote star.
  • The back of each medallion has an image of something specific to the recipient carved into it (usually an image from their device).
  • The medallion is 3.25 inches across.
  • The medallions from 1995 through 2003 were made by Baron Duryn the Red
  • The medallions from 2014 to current are made by Dame Selene Colfox

STARRE.gif Duryn's medallions STARRE2.jpg Selene's medallions

Order Procedures

  • New members will be inducted at Altavia Yule each year, except for special circumstances that warrant induction at Anniversary (5/5/17)
  • New member votes will be carried by 66% (2/3) of the voting members (5/5/17)
  • Procedure votes will be carried by 51% of the voting members (5/5/17)
  • The Baron and Baroness of Altavia will be notified of the results of the vote before Yule and will bestow the medallion to the new Order members (11/18/21)

Order Ceremony

HERALD: Their Excellencies request the presence of all Companions of the Starre and the Stone

As companions approach, herald continues: The order of the Starre and the Stone was first created by Duryn and AElfwyn in 1995 as the Estella de Vida, then registered to Altavia as the Star and the Stone in August of 1997. It is Altavia’s extraordinary service award, given to holders of the Sable Fret who continue to provide extraordinary service and support to the Barony and (most importantly) throughout the Kingdom. The order was retired, but because of the exemplary work of some that it was reinstated by Baron Cristofanus and Baroness Cecilia in 2014.

BARON: Does the order feel at this time that your numbers are not yet complete?

PRINCIPAL: Your excellencies, the members of the order have been polled and hereby present our recommendation(s). Principal hands the Baron/Baroness a slip of paper, which he reads and hands to the herald.

-OR- PRINCIPAL: Your Excellencies, the members of the order have been polled and have advised you of our recommendations. Do you approve?

BARONESS: We are pleased to confirm your recommendation. Herald, please summon the candidate(s).

HERALD: At this time, Their Excellencies call forth ____________

Be it known to all to whom these presents shall come that _______________, has, through sustained and extraordinary efforts on behalf of the Barony shone forth like a light of a guiding star, ever seeking the greater good of both the Barony Altavia and the Kingdom of Caid. In recognition of the we do hereby admit him/her to the Right and Noble Order of the Starre and the Stone

Given by our hands this ____ day of ____, AS,____ being ______ in the common reckoning.

PRINCIPAL then B&B say few words

HERALD: Go now and be welcomed into the Order

Three cheers for the newest member(s) of the Order of the Starre and the Stone.