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The Barony of Montengarde (Calgary, AB) is located in the Principality of Avacal. It is coterminus with the modern City of Calgary, AB.

Motto

Non Taurus Est (That's no Bull) was adopted in AS 14 as group's motto.

Barons and Baronesses

1986/AS 20 - AS 21 Edward Ross and Laurel Venustas di Firenze (founding)

1993/AS 27 - AS 29 Master Thorvald Grimsson and Enid Ferch Rhodri

1995/AS 20 - AS 30 Ilka of Toftgaard and Leena Steinstriker

1996/AS 30 - AS 32 Sir Thorwulf and Sapphira

1998/AS 33 - AS 35 Halfdane Eastborn and Cattea the Studious

2002/AS 36 - AS 38 Sir Thorwulf Bjornsson and Her Ladyship Sine Peregrina

2004/AS 38 - AS 39 Malabar Membro Spaccata and Hero the Responsible

2007/AS 40 Beothuk of the Beothuks and Wilma the Still (current)

Founded

1980/AS 14 - AS 15 Granted Shire Status

1986/AS 20 - AS 21 Elevated to Barony

History

1979/AS 13 - 14 First organizational meetings held. There are two independent groups, Montengarde and Mussenhitt, each unaware of the other at first. Though they are made up of very different people they share a common love for the ideas of the SCA. This will eventually lead to their unification down the road.

1980/AS 14 - 15 Montengarde Petitions for Shire status, granted such in July. Both groups continue to grow and attract new members. "Non Taurus Est!" adopted as the group's motto after a duel with the College of Heralds over the precise nature of the principal charge on the Shire's Arms, the head of a Minotaur. It translates as: "That's No Bull!"

1981/ AS 15 - 16 Duke Paul of Bellatrix comes to Montengarde in February. First visit by Royalty: Scellanus and Maelen, Prince and Princess of An Tir. 1st peerage: Bjorn Isenkramenhandler, Order of the Laurel, August 1, 1981.

1982/ AS 16 - 17 Montengarde absorbs the last elements of Mussenhitt, members of Mussenhitt become outstanding members and officers for the Shire. The group continues to grow. Cable 10 shoots a half hour special with the group directing and producing. The first of the Glenbow Museum demos. 1st visit of a King: Manfred Kreigstrieber. First Regional Theme event is held: The Gull Lake War Games, intended to become the Rallying point for what is hoped will one day become a Principality. Thorwulf Bjornsson and Guy de Monteferrat (Borealis) are its founders and Autocrats. 1st Kingdom of An Tir grant level award for service: Stephen of Westmarch (one of the group's founders and builders, Order of the Goutte de Sang, June 12, 1982. Fist Lion's Gate Sergeant in Montengarde: Macsen Aelian. First Kingdom officer: Garrathe of Ravenswood, Royal Archer.

1983/AS 17 - 18 Montengarde continues to grow and prosper. Locally, the group works hard to establish itself in the greater community, performing numerous demos, and participating in the annual 10th Street Fair.

1984/AS 18 - 19 Erik the tent is built, this pavilion is created by Richard de Hargreave, Roland the Savage, and others. It becomes the central gathering point for the group at many gatherings. Montengarde wins Clinton War for First time! Montengarde hosts the First Crown Tourney to be held in the region on the September long weekend. Garrathe Ravenswood and Darcy of Eagles Crag are the event stewards, Sir Torgul and Erin are the victors.

1985/AS 19 - 20 The group has grown, there is a lot of pride and a strong sense of identity. Thorwulf and Sapphira begin circulating a petition amongst the populace in order to establish how much support there is for the idea. The support turns out to be overwhelming. The first Allthing is called and the decision is made to go for Baronial status. Edward Ross and Laurel Venustas di Firenze are put forward as the proposed Barony's first Baronial couple.

1986/AS 20- 21 Montengarde travels to Kingdom 12th Night and is elevated to a Barony. Edward Ross and Laurel Venustas di Firenze are invested as the founding Baron and Baroness.

1987/AS 21 - 22 Montengarde's 12th Night event becomes the largest event in the region and a focal point for the 'fledgling' that would one day become the Principality of Avacal. Baron Edward Ross becomes known as the great War Monger! Fist Baronial Champion of the Arts; Order of the Emerald Rose; Randwulf Aylen. First Baronial Champion of Service; Order of the Minotaur's Chain; Roland the Savage. First Champion of Arrows; Order of the DragonBlinder; Thorvald Grimsson.

Montengarde Links

• Montengarde Website

• Chatelaine's Personal Site

Major Events

• Montengarde Twelfth Night - January
• Montengarde Beltaine - May
• DragonSlayer - July

Not Necessarily Major Events

None here yet.