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<blockquote>This award is unique to the Kingdom of Atenveldt and recognizes the service of people who have served as a Territorial Baron or Baroness in Atenveldt after they have completed the duties and responsibilities of their tenure. This award has high precedence in the Kingdom as it ranks above all other awards, but below Peerages. </blockquote> | <blockquote>This award is unique to the Kingdom of Atenveldt and recognizes the service of people who have served as a Territorial Baron or Baroness in Atenveldt after they have completed the duties and responsibilities of their tenure. This award has high precedence in the Kingdom as it ranks above all other awards, but below Peerages. </blockquote> | ||
=== | === Peerage Orders === | ||
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In Atenveldt, there are five peerage orders. Peerages are the highest level of award given in the SCA and they recognize outstanding service to the Kingdom or expertise in a particular area. However a peer is more than that, they have to show qualities worthy of the title of peer – such as courtesy and respect to others, be passionate about sharing their knowledge, and play a significant role in our community. In short, be the kind of person we want to admire. Our Peers can be some of the most well-known and respected members of the SCA community. The Crown regularly meets with them to discuss potential candidates for the order and relevant business.</blockquote> | In Atenveldt, there are five peerage orders. Peerages are the highest level of award given in the SCA and they recognize outstanding service to the Kingdom or expertise in a particular area. However a peer is more than that, they have to show qualities worthy of the title of peer – such as courtesy and respect to others, be passionate about sharing their knowledge, and play a significant role in our community. In short, be the kind of person we want to admire. Our Peers can be some of the most well-known and respected members of the SCA community. The Crown regularly meets with them to discuss potential candidates for the order and relevant business.</blockquote> | ||
=== [[Order of Chivalry]]=== | ====[[Order of Chivalry|<big>Order of Chivalry</big>]]==== | ||
===[[Order of the Laurel]] === | ====[[Order of the Laurel|<big>Order of the Laurel</big>]]==== | ||
=== [[Order of the Pelican]] === | ====[[Order of the Pelican|<big>Order of the Pelican</big>]]==== | ||
===[[Order of Defense|Masters of Defense]]=== | ====[[Order of Defense|<big>Masters of Defense</big>]]==== | ||
===Royal Peers=== | ====<big>Royal Peers</big>==== | ||
These are the past Kings and Queens of Atenveldt. They are awarded titles after completing one or two reigns. Those who have ruled once are Counts and Countesses, those who have ruled more than once are Dukes and Duchesses. In Atenveldt, by tradition, they are entitled to wear coronets; the Counties may have embattled coronets, the Duchys may include strawberry leaves on their coronets. These titles include a Patent of Arms so Dukes and Duchesses are addressed as “Your Grace” with Counts and Countesses addressed as “Your Excellency”. | These are the past Kings and Queens of Atenveldt. They are awarded titles after completing one or two reigns. Those who have ruled once are Counts and Countesses, those who have ruled more than once are Dukes and Duchesses. In Atenveldt, by tradition, they are entitled to wear coronets; the Counties may have embattled coronets, the Duchys may include strawberry leaves on their coronets. These titles include a Patent of Arms so Dukes and Duchesses are addressed as “Your Grace” with Counts and Countesses addressed as “Your Excellency”. | ||
Revision as of 21:54, 29 December 2020
intro - define precedence(use Caid reference), link to Aten OP on website, what is armigerous (link to award types), mention Abacus, link to Atenveldt order of precedence page (used old website content)
Award of Arms
Often the first award a player receives. An Award of Arms is given for contributing or active members of the Kingdom who look like they will continue with the SCA. This award grants the recipient the right to use the title ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’ and to display ‘arms’ (their own heraldic design) in the SCA. This title is recognized throughout the SCA.
Awards for Service
Awards for Arts & Sciences
Awards for Armored Combat
Awards for Rapier Defense
Awards for Archery
Awards for Children & Youth
Awards for Courtesy
Awards for Historical Authenticity
Awards for Groups
Awards for Equestrian Sports
Glory of Atenveldt
The Glory of Atenveldt is given to Peers who continue to show the high standards of behavior expected of a Peer of Atenveldt – such as courtesy and respect to others, continued passion about sharing their knowledge; and playing a leading role in our community. In short, still the kind of person we want to admire. The award is given in five parts to reflect the five Atenveldt Peerage orders – Royal peers, Knights, Laurels, Pelicans, and Masters of Defense. The Glory ranks directly under a Grant of Arms and before the other Kingdom awards for service, arts, combat, rapier etc.
Court Barony
Grant of Arms
Awards encompassing Art & Service (the 'Golden' awards)
Lion of Atenveldt
The King gives the Lion of Atenveldt to the person whose behavior, he feels, shows the highest ideals and values of the Current Middle Ages. Another expression is the person who “embodies the SCA” in the mind of the King. The award is given once per reign and is a very personal choice for the King. The Lion is a long-standing tradition in Atenveldt and is highly cherished award. It carries a Grant of Arms, ranking after Thegns and Banthegns and above all the Commander awards in precedence.
Thegns and Banntheigns
This award is unique to the Kingdom of Atenveldt and recognizes the service of people who have served as a Territorial Baron or Baroness in Atenveldt after they have completed the duties and responsibilities of their tenure. This award has high precedence in the Kingdom as it ranks above all other awards, but below Peerages.
Peerage Orders
In Atenveldt, there are five peerage orders. Peerages are the highest level of award given in the SCA and they recognize outstanding service to the Kingdom or expertise in a particular area. However a peer is more than that, they have to show qualities worthy of the title of peer – such as courtesy and respect to others, be passionate about sharing their knowledge, and play a significant role in our community. In short, be the kind of person we want to admire. Our Peers can be some of the most well-known and respected members of the SCA community. The Crown regularly meets with them to discuss potential candidates for the order and relevant business.
Order of Chivalry
Order of the Laurel
Order of the Pelican
Masters of Defense
Royal Peers
These are the past Kings and Queens of Atenveldt. They are awarded titles after completing one or two reigns. Those who have ruled once are Counts and Countesses, those who have ruled more than once are Dukes and Duchesses. In Atenveldt, by tradition, they are entitled to wear coronets; the Counties may have embattled coronets, the Duchys may include strawberry leaves on their coronets. These titles include a Patent of Arms so Dukes and Duchesses are addressed as “Your Grace” with Counts and Countesses addressed as “Your Excellency”.
