Proud people of Angels

Blazon: The Baronial device is emblazoned Gules, a standing seraph affronty proper, winged Or, haloed of a laurel wreath proper. Baronial Colors: Gules (red) and Or (gold).

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:

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:

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:

College of South Crosswaies  (University of Southern California) Los Angeles and University Park.
Founded: (status: pre-incipient)
Seneschal:

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 John of Cedar Wood and Therese of the White Griffin (Sept. 1997 - Sept. 2003)
  
• Jason Thomas the Wanderer and Morgaine FitzStephen (Sept. 2003 - Sept 2008)
• John ap Griffin and Flavia Beatrice Carmigniani (current)

Baronial Awards

• Order of the Seraphic Star: Established in 1971 by Baron Sárkányi Gerö to recognize outstanding service to the Barony. It is a polling order. The very special award, when given, is bestowed at Angels Yule. Please send recommendations to as the Principal of the Order.
• Order of Athena: Established in 1974 by Baron Piers Howells de Cambria and Baroness Ximena Aubel de Cambria for service to the Barony.
• Order of the Seraph: Established in 2003 by Baron Robert John of Cedar Wood and Baroness Therese of the White Griffin to recognize excellence in martial arts.
• Order of the Cherubim: Established in 2003 by Baron Robert John of Cedar Wood and Baroness Therese of the White Griffin to recognize service from the Barony's youth members.
• Order of Apollo: Established in 2005 by Baron Jason Thomas the Wanderer and Baroness Morgaine FitzStehen to recognize excellence in the Arts & Sciences.
• The Hester Spoon: This award dates back to the `70s when it was given at Angels Anniversary Tourney to the winner of the annual cooking contest. The name comes from the fact that the original prize was a Mother-of-Pearl spoon. (Hint: Hester Prynne, the beleaguered heroine of "The Scarlet Letter," had a daughter named Pearl ...)

Annual Baronial Calendar:

The Barony of Angels has an event-filled calendar each year and plays host to numerous events, including:

Angels Melee Tourney Angels Melee Tourney usually occurs in January. This event is traditionally a warm-up for the Estrella War.

Robin Hood Archery Tourney held in early spring, this archery and rapier event celebrates the Robin Hood legend.

Voyagers May Day is the annual celebration for the College of the Voyagers (Caltech).


Angels Anniversary is usually held in September to celebrate the Barony's founding and determine the various baronial champions (armored combat, rapier, and the arts.) Traditionally, officers and court positions are passed to the new holders who then swear fealty to the Baron and Baroness, as the Crown's representatives. Members of the barony are invited to swear fealty at this time should they wish.

Yule Celebration is our traditional winter holiday celebration, held in December.

Over the years, the Barony of the Angels has hosted kingdom 12th Nights, Coronations, Crown Tournaments, Queens Champion Tournaments, Collegia, and the Make-a-Wish Tournament, in addition to its regular events.