The
Companions of the Diamond Willow
Awarded 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.
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The Order of the Snowy
Owl
Awarded
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.
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The Oerthan Order of
Grace
Awarded
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.
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The Princess' Riband
Awarded 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.
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The Order of the Oerthan
Sword
Awarded 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.
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The Order of the Raven's
Heart
Awarded 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.
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The Order of the Polaris
Given 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.
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The Order of the Silver
Ulu
Awarded for notable
achievements in the practice and research of the culinary
arts. The token for this award shall be a silver ulu
pendant hung from a cord of Principality colors.
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The 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.
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The Order of the Argent
Stylus
Rewarded to Their subjects
who have made notable achievements in the art and service
of scribing.
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The Order of the Glove
Awarded 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.
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The Ursa Minor
This award 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.
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The Argent Flame
This award is given to those who show true Oerthan hospitality to strangers and friends to our fair Principality. Who through their generosity and charity provide for the needs of newcomers and members alike. The token is a silver flame formed into a pendant.
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The Ursa Major
This award is given to those who guide the "Treasures of
Oertha" (the children). The token for this award is a Bear
Sow with cub suspended on a cord of Principality colors.
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The Oerthan Company of
Wandering Wolves
This award is granted to those who have contributed to the
Principality of Oertha, but had to move due to non-SCA
requirements. The token is an argent wolf passant, head
erect
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The Order of Orion
This award is given for achievement and excellence in the
field of Archery. The token for this award may be an
Arrowhead Or for fostering Archery; an Arrowhead Argent
for Target Archery; or an Arrowhead Azure for Combat
Archery
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Holders of the Heart
This is a companionship of past Ladies of the Snow and
past consorts of the victor of the Coronet (there have
been, to date, two Prince Consorts in Oertha). The token
for this is a small (usually carved wooden) heart hung
from a ribbon.
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The Order of the Argent
Wolf
This honor is given by the Crown to groups (households,
clans, etc.) who, as a group have served the principality
outstandingly.
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The
Princess' Champion
The Princess may choose a champion, either by tournament
or by personal selection, to defend Her honor and come to
Her aid should it be within his/her power. This title
lasts until the current reign is over. In Oertha, there is
often a "heavy" champion and a "fencing" champion.
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The Princess' Escort
This is to recognize individuals of skill and talent,
whose duty it is to serve the Princess during her reign in
whatever she may (lawfully) command. This honor is usually
given to fighters, but not necessarily. Usually favors are
made by the Princess and her court. This honor lasts from
the time a member is admitted to the Escort until the end
of the reign.
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The Princess' Artisans
This recognition is given to select artisans who are not
yet Laurels, to serve the Princess in whatever manner She
requires during Her reign.
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Lord and Lady Guardian
These titles are used to recognize the fighter and their
consort who made it to the finals, but did not win. There
is a pair of blue mantles with compass stars on them that
are worn by those so honored. The titles last until the
end of the reign in which they were granted.
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Ladies of the Chamber
The Ladies of the Chamber are selected to give assistance
and council to the Princess during Her Reign. There is no
token except whatever gift Her Highness may wish to
present
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