Carolingia
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''Established'': The founding meeting of the then "Barony of Norfolk, Suffolk and Middlesex" was held in November 1970. The first event of the newly-renamed Barony of Carolingia was held on Valentine's Day, 1971. | ''Established'': The founding meeting of the then "Barony of Norfolk, Suffolk and Middlesex" was held in November 1970. The first event of the newly-renamed Barony of Carolingia was held on Valentine's Day, 1971. | ||
| - | ''Blazon'': | + | ''Blazon'': Azure, a pall wavy or |
''Heraldic officer's title'': Golden Gryphon Pursuivant | ''Heraldic officer's title'': Golden Gryphon Pursuivant | ||
| - | ''Awards'': | + | ''Awards'': Carolingia has three awards, following the usual SCA division: |
| + | * The [[Order of the Daystar]] rewards service. | ||
| + | * The [[Order of the Moon]] recognizes advancement of the arts. | ||
| + | * The [[Order of Perseus]] is for leadership in the martial arts. (The name refers to the constellation, in keeping with the astronomical theme.) | ||
| - | ''Newsletter'': | + | ''Newsletter'': The Carolingian Minuscule. (It's a calligraphy joke.) |
| - | ''Fighting Unit(s)'': | + | ''Fighting Unit(s)'': The [[Carolingian Pike Company]] is the Barony's official fighting unit |
==Territories of Carolingia== | ==Territories of Carolingia== | ||
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==More Information== | ==More Information== | ||
| - | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.carolingia.eastkingdom.org Official Web Site] |
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Overview
Meaning: The name "Carolingia" refers to the Charles River, which flows through Boston. The "wavy Y" on the Baronial arms allude to the river and its tributaries.
Established: The founding meeting of the then "Barony of Norfolk, Suffolk and Middlesex" was held in November 1970. The first event of the newly-renamed Barony of Carolingia was held on Valentine's Day, 1971.
Blazon: Azure, a pall wavy or
Heraldic officer's title: Golden Gryphon Pursuivant
Awards: Carolingia has three awards, following the usual SCA division:
- The Order of the Daystar rewards service.
- The Order of the Moon recognizes advancement of the arts.
- The Order of Perseus is for leadership in the martial arts. (The name refers to the constellation, in keeping with the astronomical theme.)
Newsletter: The Carolingian Minuscule. (It's a calligraphy joke.)
Fighting Unit(s): The Carolingian Pike Company is the Barony's official fighting unit
Territories of Carolingia
- Boroughs (semi-official college branches, some currently inactive):
- Borough of Darksted Wood (UMass Lowell)
- Borough of Duncharloch (Harvard)
- Borough of Felding (Wellesley)
- Borough of Fenmere (Brandeis)
- Borough of Greenwood Isle (Simmons)
- Borough of Huntington Green (Northeastern)
- Borough of Knollwood (Olin)
- Borough of MITgaard (MIT)
- Borough of Norsu (Tufts)
- Borough of Rosin Gorm (Regis)
- Borough of Southbanke (Boston University)
Former Territories of (name)
- info
More Information
