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Welcome
to the Official Website of the Ealdormere College of Heralds. The College is
comprised of the warranted heralds and pursuivants within the Kingdom of Ealdormere
(encompassing most of the Province of Ontario, Canada) in the Society For Creative
Anachronism, under the guidence of the Trillium Principal Herald and their Staff.
Table of Contents
Honours Which Carry No Precedence
Scroll of Honour
The Scroll of Honour is a record of the worthy deeds of the people and friends
of Ealdormere which do not necessarily fall into the scope and structure of
the other Kingdom awards. The names of those accomplishing such worthy deeds
shall be entered fittingly on the Scroll of Honour at the discretion of the
Crown.
Award of the Wolf's Cub
Given to children of twelve years and under who have served beyond their years
and set an example to others. Recipients may style themselves as "Wolf's
Cubs".
Award of the Queen's Favour
Given by the Queen of Ealdormere as She sees fit
Award of the King's Favour
Given by the King of Ealdormere as He sees fit.
Order of the Rose
Given automatically to individuals who complete a reign as consort. Recipients
may style themselves as 'Lady of the Rose' or 'Lord of the Rose'.
Honours Conveying Arms
Award of Arms
Usually the first Kingdom award a gentle will receive in the Society. Given
for service that enhances the game for others in some way. Recipients may
style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'.
Award of the Maiden's Heart
Given to individuals who have performed exemplary service to Ealdormere and
who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour. Recipients who do not
already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award; and
may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'
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counterchanged
Award of Orion
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in the arts and sciences
and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour. Recipients who do
not already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award;
and may style themselves 'Lord' or 'Lady'
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mullets purpure
Award of the Scarlet Banner
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a martial discipline approved
within Ealdormere, and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour
both on and off the field. Recipients who do not already have an Award of
Arms receive one automatically with this award; and may style themselves 'Lord'
or 'Lady'

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Honours Conveying Grants
Grant of Arms
Order of the Wain
Given to individuals who have performed exemplary and long-standing service
to Ealdormere in a variety of different areas; who present a reasonably authentic
appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of
emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one
automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves 'The Honourable
Lord' or 'The Honourable Lady' and may be addressed as 'Your Ladyship' or
'Your Lordship'
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in cross four mullets argent
Order of the Crucible
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a variety of arts and
sciences, including a high level (journeyman) skill in at least one discipline;
who have demonstrated a knowledge of period techniques; who have demonstrated
the ability to research and the willingness to teach arts and sciences-related
skills; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of emulation.
Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one automatically
with this award. Recipients may style themselves 'The Honourable Lord' or
'The Honourable Lady' and may be addressed as 'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
Badge Awaiting Approval of the College of Arms
Order of Thorbjorn's Hammer
Given to individuals who have exhibited excellence in a martial activity approved
in Ealdormere; who demonstrate a knowledge of related skills and/or of other
martial disciplines; who demonstrate a leadership role in a martial activity,
including a willingness to teach; who present a reasonably authentic appearance;and
who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of emulation. Recipients
who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one automatically with this
award. Recipients may style themselves 'The Honourable Lord' or 'The Honourable
Lady' and may be addressed as 'Your Ladyship' or 'Your Lordship'.
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embattled argent.
Honours Conveying Peerage
Order of the Pelican
Given to individuals for mastery of service to the realm or the Society. Recipients
may style themselves as 'Master' or 'Mistress'.
Order of the Laurel
Given to individuals for mastery in an art or science. Recipients may style
themselves as 'Master' or 'Mistress'.
Order of the Chivalry
Given to individuals for mastery in armoured combat. Upon entering this order,
recipients must choose to be part of one of two branches within this order.
Those who choose to become Knights may style themselves as 'Sir'. Those who
choose to become Masters-at-Arms may style themselves as 'Master' or 'Mistress'.
Other Honours Conveying Precedence
Court Baron/Baroness
Given at the pleasure of the Crown to individuals who provide the gift of
inspiration and uphold the ideals of the Society; who present a reasonably
authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and honour worthy
of emulation. Often given to retiring Territorial Barons and Baronesses (see
below). Recipients may wear a silver coronet adorned with six spheroids (generally
pearls), may style themselves as 'Baron' or 'Baroness', and may be addressed
as 'Your Excellency'
County
Given automatically to individuals who complete one reign as King or Queen.
Recipients may wear an embattled gold coronet, may style themselves as 'Count'
(or Earl) or 'Countess', and may be addressed as 'Your Excellency'.
Duchy
Given automatically to individuals who complete a second reign as King or Queen. Recipients may wear a coronet adorned with strawberry leaves, may style themselves as 'Duke' or 'Duchess', and may be addressed as 'Your Grace'.

The Crest of Ealdormere - Reserved for those who have been
given a Grant of Arms by the Kingdom of Ealdormere - Only those recipients
may display this crest.
