Oertha

Awards and Recognitions


Diamond WilowThe Companions of the Diamond Willow to any of Their subjects who have performed outstanding service to the Principality. The token for this award shall be a diamond willow pendant hung from a cord in Principality colors.


Snowy OwlThe Order of the Snowy Owl to any of Their subjects who have notably enriched the Principality in the fields of Arts and Sciences.  The token for this award shall be a blue glass bead etched with a feather, or a snowy owl in flight, hung from a cord in Principality colors.


Oerthan Order of GraceThe Oerthan Order of Grace to any of Their subjects who display commendably courteous or chivalrous behavior.   The token for this award shall be a silver snowflake pendant hung from a cord in Principality colors.


The Princess' Riband to any of Her subjects whose talents and unstinting service have uniquely enriched the Princess' reign. The Riband holds no precedence and may be given to the same person as many times as various princesses deem he or she is worthy.  The token for this award shall be uniquely determined by the Princess bestowing it.


The Order of the Oerthan Sword for martial prowess and chivalrous behavior on and off the field. This award is presented from the hand of the Princess, usually upon the consideration of candidates proposed by the Knights Council. The token for this order shall be a belt sword ring made of blue leather and metal.


Raven's HeartThe Order of the Raven's Heart to their younger subjects (under 17 years of age) for exceptional contributions to the Principality. The token for this order shall be a heart within a circle, both made of hematite. This award may be given to the same person as many times as various Coronets deem he or she is worthy.


PolarisThe Order of the Polaris to Their subjects who foster tradition and teach the customs and ways of the Society to the populace. The token of this award shall be a sphere of interlocking pearls suspended on a blue silk ribbon.


Silver UluThe Order of the Silver Ulu for notable achievements in the practice and research of the culinary arts.  The token forthis award shall be a silver ulu pendant hung from a cord of Principality colors.


Bards of OerthaThe Order of the Bards of Oertha, The Coronet may elevate any of Their subjects to the Order of the Bards of Oertha, who have notably enriched the Principality in the bardic arts. The Coronet may decide to present this recognition directly, or may determine the individual to be awarded through a contest.  The token of this award shall be a golden harp pendant hung from a cord of Principality colors.


The Order of the Argent Stylus to Their subjects who have made notable achievements in the art and service of scribing.


Order of the Glove to Their subjects who have displayed chivalry and prowess on the rapier field and possess the qualities of a courtier.  The token for this award shall be a blue leather glove decorated with the white Oerthan wolf.

 

The Ursa Minor may be given upon successful completion of the Oertha Page School program, in recognition of the service and knowledge gained through the program.  The Page School officer shall maintain the program, and will advise the Coronet of participants who, through service and learning, have shown maturity in the customs of the Society and Principality.  The token for this award shall be a bear charm, hung from a cord of Principality colors.

 

The Argent Flameaward to recognize those who show true Oerthan hospitality

 


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