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[ About Angels, Now and Then ] ::
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| Blazon:
Gules, a standing seraph affronty proper, winged Or, haloed
of a laurel wreath proper. All badges and devices held by
the Barony incorporate angels and/or wings.
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The Barony of Angels has a long
and memorable history within the Society. Angels is proud to be
the "A" in Caid, and as such was one of four original
baronies of Caid, along with Calafia, Isles, and Dreiburgen. Established
on September 6, 1970, it encompassed the greater Los Angeles Basin
(including the South Bay and Long Beach), Orange County, Ventura
County, Santa Barbara, and San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
The first Barony of Caid, Angels used to include a much larger
area. Over the years it has given birth
to the Baronies of Dreiburgen, Lyondemere, Dun Or, Gyldenholt,
and Altavia, as well as the Shires of Heatherwyne and Darach.
The current territory includes the original lands minus the Baronies
that have been formed out of the original holding.
Past Cantons of the Barony include:
- Canton of Eastern Gate - Established in 1973
(included northern Orange County) and later disbanded some time
after April 1974.
- Canton of Fáilte - The name means
"Welcome" in Irish Gaelic. Established in June 1972
in Orange County, it disbanded in April 1976.
- Canton of Gorgonoth - now the Barony of Dreiburgen
- Canton of Graywinds – The name was registered
in August 1979 (named for the color of the smoggy air of Los
Angeles). Comprised of the Central Los Angeles area including
Hollywood and the Cahuenga Pass, this canton has since been
disbanded.
- Canton of Gyldenholt - now the Barony of
Gyldenholt
- Canton of Lyonesse - now the Barony of Lyondemere.
- Canton of Naess - The name harkens back to
Loch Ness. Established in February 1972, it was disbanded prior
to July 1974. They have the distinction of being the first Canton
in the SCA.
- Canton of Novamarc (Claremont Colleges) -
Their name was a combination of "Nova" for "new"
and "marc" for "border." They were established
in July 1974 and later disbanded.
- Canton of Sarnwold/New Albion – now
the Barony of Altavia.
- Canton of Trockensee - The name meant "dry
sea" in German. It was established before 1977 at Edwards
Air Force Base in the high desert but has since disbanded.
Current Cantons and Colleges
Canton
of the Canyons includes the San Gabriel Valley east to
the border with Heatherwyne.
Founded: March 1975. The name refers to the proliferation
of canyons in the area, especially the San Gabriel Valley. The
founding seneschal was Lord Alejandro de Salamanca.
Blazon: Gules, within a laurel wreath proper three chevronelles
braced, in honor point an estoile of eight points Or.
Seneschal: Lord Tobias Meerschlange
College of the Voyagers
(Caltech) derives its name from the Voyager space probe. It includes
Pasadena and Glendale.
Founded: As the House of the Voyagers at Caltech, and hosted
their first major event, their May Day Tourney, on campus in May
1986. They gained full status as the College of the Voyagers (aka
Caltech Medieval/Renaissance Society) in February 1989 with Lord
Balin of Canterbury as the Seneschal. They have hosted several
Coronations, an Arts Pentathlon, a Festival of the Rose, and the
2002 Sciences Day. They currently host the site for a variety
of Angels meetings. (Thanks to Mistress Lavendar of Lorne for
the information.)
Blazon: Argent, a longship azure within a laurel wreath
vert, in chief a comet fesswise azure.
Seneschal: Lord Morton Skovrider
College of San Ambrogio (UCLA) holds
lands between Altavia and Lyondemere west to the Pacific Ocean.
It is named for the saint whose church in Milan was the model
for UCLA's most famous building, Royce Hall.
Founded: April 1987 and the founding seneschal was Lord
Gideon ben Levi.
Blazon: Sable, three candles in fess argent, flamed proper,
within a laurel wreath Or.
Seneschal: Open
College of South Crosswaies (University
of Southern California) Los Angeles and University Park.
Founded: (status: pre-incipient)
Seneschal: Open
The Barons and Baronesses of Angels
- Pwyll pen Tyrhon and Rhiannon of the Mystic
Isles (June 1970- May 1971; Jan. 1972 – June 1972)
- Sárkányi Gero (Vicar, May 1971
– Jan 1972, while Baron Pwyll was out of the Kingdom; member
of the Regents Council June 1972 – Jan. 1973; Baron, Jan.
1973- May 1974)
- Piers Howells de Cambria and Ximena Aubel
de Cambria (May 1974 – Jan. 1978)
- Frederick of Woodlyn and Lyndia of Woodlyn (Jan. 1978 - Nov. 1978)
- Damon of the Lake that Flames and Mistral
de l'Isle sur Tarn (May 1979 - Nov. 1982)
- Taliesin d'Acre and Kerridwen de Merioneth (November 1982 - June 1985)
- Morgan of Marionwood (March 1987 - Dec. 1987)
and Alinor Bellissima Montgomery (March 1987 - June 1993)
- Padraic Fraochdha Idheach and Morgana Elisabetta
Rosatti (June 1993 – Sept. 1997)
- Robert of CedarWood and Therese of the White
Griffin Sept. (1997 - Sept. 2003)
- Jason Thomas the Wanderer and Morgaine FitzStephen
(current)
Baronial Awards
- The Order of the Seraphic Star was the first baronial Order
created in the SCA and given to members of the Barony for exemplary
service. The Order was closed in 1978.
- The Order of Athena (OA) is the current baronial service award.
Named after the Greek warrior goddess of wisdom and crafts,
it is given by the Baron and Baroness to members of the Barony
for their unselfish labors on behalf of Angels.
- The Order of the Muddy Cloak is an original baronial Order recently revived.
"We are sometimes privileged in our duties to see examples of conspicuous gallantry, courtesy,
and effort on behalf of all. In the finest tradition of Sir Walter Raleigh, these acts
become exemplars for those around them. Thus we were minded to create the Order of the
Muddy Cloak to recognize those individuals who give so freely and willingly of their time,
effort and love so as to mmake of this realm a brighter place for all of us." Given for
"effort both rare and wondrous, in time of great need."
Annual Baronial Calendar:
The Barony of Angels has an event-filled calendar each year and
plays host to numerous events, including:
Angles Meelee Angles Melee Tourney
traditionally occurs in January. This event is a prime warm up
for the Estrella War and has been known to host 130 fighters participating
in maneuvers.
Robin Hood Archery Tourney held in early spring, this archery and rapier event celebrates the Robin Hood legend. There is a bardic competition and amazing prizes to the winners of the Tournament.
Voyagers May Day is the annual celebration
for the College of the Voyagers (Caltech).
Summer Tourney and Feast, usually
falls around July.
Angels Anniversaryis held in September
to celebrate the Barony’s birthday and determine the various
baronial champions (heavy weapons, rapier, and the arts.) At this time all officers and court position changes are passed to the new holders and are sworn in - the barony is invited to swear fealty at this time should they choose to do so.
Yule Celebration is our traditional
holiday celebration taking place in December.
Angels has also played host over the years to numerous 12th Nights,
Coronations, Crown Tournaments, Queens Champion Tournaments, the
Make-a-Wish Tournament, Irish Fair, Friendship Tourneys, and a
few wars. Angel's baronial device is emblazoned Gules, a standing
seraph affronty proper, winged Or, haloed of a laurel wreath proper.
All of the other badges and devices held by the Barony incorporate
angels and/or wings.
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