Avacal

This page is related to the former Principality, now Kingdom, of Avacal. Please note that further updates and entries are welcomed if appropriate to the historical context of Avacal and An Tir.

Otherwise, new entries and updates related to Avacal and it's possessions should primarily be entered into the Kingdom of Avacal's own wiki.

Avacal Arms.

The Kingdom of Avacal consists of the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, The Northwest Territories and parts of Eastern and Northern British Columbia. Formally a principality of the Kingdom of An Tir it was elevated to Kingdom status in June 2015.

Device

• Blazon: Quarterly argent and Or, a griffon rampant, on a point pointed gules a crown within a laurel wreath Or.
• Quarterly argent and Or, a gryphon's head erased gules. (Populace badge)

Past Royalty

Thus ends the line of Avacal Princes and Princesses

37. Gunther Roriksson IV and Amethyst of Borealis January 17th, 2015 to June 26th, 2015

37. Kvigr III and Svava June 28, 2014 to January 17th, 2015

36. Toryn III and Evja II February 15, 2014 to June 28, 2014

35. Ellias and Kiera August 4, 2013 to February 15, 2014

34. Einar IV and Sadb February 23, 2013 to August 4, 2013

33. Wernar Ivarsson III and Sina Erdeneva August 3, 2012 to February 23, 2013

32. Ogedei and Ifatahyo III February 25, 2012 to August 3, 2012

31. Toryn and Evja July 31st, 2011 to February 25, 2012

30. Aiden and Issabella February 26, 2011 to July 31st, 2011

29. Kirk and Bryjna August 2, 2010 to February 26, 2011

28. Wernar Ivarsson II and Hélène Charesse February 27, 2010 to August 2, 2010

27. Steinn Vikingsson III and Gemma Delaroche III August 15 - February 27 2010

26. Hjalti Einarsson and Eirika Mjöksiglanda February 28 2009 - August 15 2009

25. Toryn Davinsson and Natal'ia Volkovicha August 16 2008 - February 28 2009

24. Einar Vikingsson III and Ifatahyo al-Jenne II February 16 2008 - August 16 2008

23. Kvigr Ivarsson II and Linnet Grimolfsdottir August 18 2007 - February 16 2008

22. Steinn Vikingsson II and Gemma Meena II February 24 2007 - August 18 2007

21. Wernar Ivarsson and Tatiana the Outspoken August 12 2006 - 24 February 2007

20. Kvigr Ivarsson I and Shunzei no Chikakawa February 25 2006 - August 12 2006

19. Einar Vikingsson II and Ifatahyo al-Jenne I August 13 2005 - February 25 2006

18. Gunther Rorikson III and Eyoddi Lokadottir February 26 2005 - August 13 2005

17. Vik Vikingsson V and Inga the Unfettered II August 21 2004 - February 26 2005

16. Murchad macArtgal and Morrigan Clubfoot February 28 2004 - August 21 2004

15. Steinn Vikingsson I and Gemma Meena I August 16 2003 - February 28 2004

14. Einar Vikingsson I and Svetlana February 22 2003 - August 16 2003

13. Ivar the Black and Asney Grimolfrsdotter August 17 2002 - February 22 2003

12. Vik Vikingsson IV and Inga the Unfettered I February 23 2002 - August 17 2002

11. Albrecht von Rugen and Maraigha ni Sean de Sianan August 18 2001 - February 23 2002

10. Gunther Roriksson and Catriona McManus February 24 2001 - August 18 2001

9. Vik Vikingsson and Eirika Francesca Pacchioni August 19 2000 - February 24 2001

8. Eric the Trespasser and Cailleach Aine February 26 2000 - August 19 2000

7. Angar Ninefingers and Valeria Hanson August 20 1999 - February 26 2000

6. Shamus van de Pontseele and Esperanza Razzolini d'Asolo February 27 1999 - August 20 1999

5. Vik Vikingsson and Catriona McManus August 22 1998 - February 27 1999

4. Gunther McManus and Tatianna de Verona February 21 1998 - August 22 1998

3. Albrecht von Rugen and Eirika Francesca Pacchioni Aug 16 1997 - Feb 21 1998

2. Vik Vikingsson and Ceridwyn of Abergavenny Feb 22 1997 - 16 Aug 1997

1. Rorik Gunnarsson and Gwendolyn Gover Aug 31 1996 - Feb 22 1997

History

Avacal Timeline

Crown Principality in A.S. 26. It became a full principality in August of 31.

Events

Quad War

Avacal February Investiture

Avacal June Coronet Tournament

Avacal August Investiture

Avacal November Coronet Tournament

Avacal First Crown

Avacal First Coronation

Awards

All principality awards were retired on June 26th, 2015

AoA: Award of Arms - Awarded by all Kingdoms The Award of Arms is given by their Majesties to those who have become recognized integrated participants in the Society. Their Majesties of An Tir have delegated authority to their Highnesses to award this to individuals within the Principality. It awards the right to bear arms (armigerous). Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize individuals who have become contributers to the society.

Elder of Avacal: Given to those who have been Champions of the Principality (and Crown Principality or Region) of Avacal The Order of the Elder of Avacal is given by Their Highnesses to individuals who have fulfilled their obligations as champion in their respected discipline. This award is given at Their Highnesses discretion. This award should not be submitted by the populace.

IM: Iron Maul: Given to the runner up in Champions Sword Tournament

IA: Iron Arrow: Given to the runner up in the Champion Arrows Tournament

IG: Iron Gauntlet: Given to the runner up in the Rapier Champion Tournament

SG: Silver Griffin: Given to the fighter and inspiration of runners up in Coronet Tournament

GG: Gilded Griffin - Principality award for Service This award is given to individuals who have served the principality in some form. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has provided good service to the principality.

GF: Golden Flame (formally Griffin's Flame) - Principality award for Arts and Sciences This award is given to individuals who exemplify excellence in the Arts and Sciences of the principality. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has enriched the principality with their skills within the Arts and Sciences community.

Bear: Dread Red Bear of Avacal - Principality award for Combat against overwhelming odds This award recognizes individuals who have overcome overwhelming odds within the various disciplines of combat (Heavy, Rapier, or Archery). This order is now closed and has been removed as a recommending award.

PKnot: Princess' Knot - Principality award for service to the Princess This award is given by the Princess to individuals which she sees fit to bestow upon. Individuals should not send recommendations for this award. First bestowed by Ceridwyn.

PFavor: Prince's Favor - Principality award for service to the Prince This award is given by the Prince to individuals which he sees fit to bestow upon. Individuals should not send recommendations for this award.

WC: White Claw (formerly Griffin's Claw) - Principality award for representing Avacal in an extraordinary fashion This award recognizes an individual's ability to represent Avacal in a way that enhances the principality. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) represented the principality in an extraordinary way.

RO: Red Oak (formerly Golden Oak) - Principality award for chivalry and courtesy This award recognizes individuals whose conduct shows chivalry and courtesy within the principality. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) for their outstanding behavior.

HG: Heart and Gryphon (formerly Griffin's Heart) - Principality award for Persona Development This award recognizes individuals who have developed their persona through research and accomplishments so as to personify a more period manner. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has developed their persona is a more period fashion.

OF: Order of Fortitude (formerly Order of the Valorious Warrior) - Principality award that recognizes those who excel in the martial arts This award is given to individuals who excel in any of the martial arts (heavy, rapier, combat archery, target archery, or thrown weapons). Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has established themselves as exemplary within their discipline. First bestowed by Steinn I and Gemma I - first recipient: Master Deicyn Mohl.

SL: Silver Lute (formerly Gryphon's Voice) - Principality award that recognizes those who excel in the bardic and performing arts This award is given to individuals who excel in any of the bardic and performing arts. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has established themselves as exemplary within their discipline.

GA: Red Gryphon of Avacal (formerly Gryphon of Avacal) - Principality award for outstanding service in and outside of Avacal This award recognizes individuals who do service year after year and who serve Avacal even beyond it’s borders, bringing glory to Avacal across the Known World. First bestowed by Einar II and Ifatahyo I, based off of the Lion of An Tir - members include Count Vik Vikingsson, Master Thorvald Grimmson and Countess Inga the Unfettered.

GFE: Gilded Feather - Principality award for service of Children This award is given to children who have served the principality in some form. Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize a child who has provided good service to the principality.

Avacal Throne's Favor - Principality award given by the Coronet to a subject or group for a significant contribution to the Principality through conspicuous service. First to be bestowed at February Investiture 2010 by Steinn III and Gemma III: Premier recipients - Master William Bennet, Mistress Manyra Thorinsdottir, Master Iain Archibald Guthrie, HL Bryjna Lovisdottir of Axewater.

Branches of Avacal

Shire of Bitter End

Shire of Bordergate

Barony of Borealis

Barony of Montengarde

Barony of Myrgan Wood

Shire of Rhuddglyn

Shire of Sigelhundas

Shire of Valley Wold

Shire of Vinjar

Champions

Former Champions of Avacal

Champions of Sword

1. Albrecht von Rugen - Aug 96-Aug 97

2. Thorwulf Bjornsson - Aug 97-Aug 98

3. Ivar the Black - Aug 98-Aug 99

4. Aiden ap Darren y Cigfrain - Aug 99-Aug 00

5. Phelan Gann - Aug 00-Aug 01

6. Gunther Rorikson - Aug 01-Aug 02

7. Gerhard Thorwulfsson - Aug 02-Aug 03

8. Einar Vikingsson - Aug 03-Aug 04

9. Wernar the Wild - Aug 04-Aug 05

10. Vik Vikingsson - Aug 05-Aug 06

11. Gunther Rorikson - Aug 06-Aug 07

12. Gerhard Thorwulfsson - Aug 07-Aug 08

13. Kvigr Ivarsson - Aug 08-Aug 09

14. Vik Vikingsson - Aug 09 - Aug 10

15. Einar Vikingsson - Aug 10-Aug 11

16. Albrecht von Rugen - Aug 11-Aug 12

17. Ellias Silver - Aug 12- Aug 13

18. John Wernarsson- Aug 13 - Jun 14

19. Kirk Einarsson- Jun 14 - Jun 2015

Champions of Arrows

1. Edward Ross - Aug 96-Aug 97

2. Derek the Exile - Aug 97-Aug 98

3. Michael O’Byrne - Aug 98-Aug 99

4. Mordecai Salzer - Aug 99-Aug 00

5. Alan Bendbow - Aug 00-Aug 01

6. Mordecai Salzer - Aug 01-Aug 02

7. Alistaire - Aug 02-Aug 03

8. Malabar Membro Spaccata - Aug 03-Aug 04

9. Geoffrey the Pretty - Aug 04-Aug 05

10. Robert of Clan Gunn - Aug 05-Aug 06

11. Markus Pheilsmid - Aug 06-Aug 07

12. Genic - Aug 07-Aug 08

13. Malabar Membro Spaccata - Aug08-Aug09

14. Corriander - Aug 09 - Aug 10

15. Alickina - Aug 10 - Aug 11

16. Ellias Silver - Aug 11-Aug 12

17. Balinor - Aug 12-Aug 13

18. Argento Brunkell Aug 13- Jun 14

19. Henry of Bohemia Jun 14- Present

Champions of Rapier

1. Taras of Kiev - Mar 96-Feb 97

2. Rodrigo Viola de Navarre - Feb 97-Feb 98

3. Thore de Bethune - Feb 98-Feb 99

4. Raoul Delaroche - Feb 99-Feb 00

5. Odli Goodwater - Feb 00-Feb 01

6. Devon Macleod - Feb 01-Feb 02

7. Robert of Clan Gunn - Feb 02-Feb 03

8. Dante Machavelli - Feb 03-Feb 04

9. Gemma Meena - Feb 04-Feb 05

10. William Bennett - Feb 05-Feb 06

11. Ilyanth Ildanach (now known as Tristram ap Emrys ap Iago)- Feb 06-Feb 07

12. Guillemin de Rouen - Feb 07-Feb 08

13. Robert of Clan Gunn - Feb 08-Feb 09

14. Tristram ap Emrys ap Iago - Feb 09-Feb 10

15. Bjar the Blue - Feb 10-Feb 11

16. Thore de Bethune - Feb 11- Feb 12

17. William Bennett - Feb 12-Feb 13

18. Shamus van de Ponseele - Feb 13-Feb 14

19. Beoaed O'Dalaigh Feb 14-Jan 15

20. Caiaphas, Durant Ramberti Jan 15 to present

Champions of Arts and Sciences

'Borealis' A&S pentathlon began in 1985.

1985 Thorvald Grimsson
1986 Thorvald Grimsson
1987 Breanaidh ni Naiomin
1988 Breanaidh ni Naiomin
1989 NOT HELD
1990 Thorvald Grimsson
1991 Freydis the Far-Travelled

Avacal A&S pentathlon began in 1992(first year as Crown Principality).

1992 Joan the Just 
1993 Eldred of Evesham
1994 Eirika Francesca Pacchioni
1995 Seamus Rua/Jan van der Pon Seele 

1. Elrich the Wanderer & Esperanza Razzolini d'Asolo jointly - Mar 96-Feb 97

2. Morgan the Unknown - Feb 97-Feb 98

3. Adeline von Schwarzwald - Feb 98-Feb 99

4. Fabienne l'Accusee - Feb 99-Feb 00

5. Custance Featherstonehaugh - Feb 00-Feb 01

6. Johanna Katrin - Feb 01-Feb 02

7. James d'Orleans - Feb 02-Feb 03

8. Bebhinn ingen Aoidh (now known as Tomyris di Cavallino - Feb 03-Feb 04

9. Sadb ingen Thuathail - Feb 4-Feb 05

10. Sadb ingen Thuathail - Feb 05-Feb 06

11. Coryn of the Woods - Feb 06-Feb 07

12. Sina Erdina - Feb 07-Feb 08

13. Dyrfinna the Wanderer - Feb 08-Feb 09

14. Gemma Delaroche/ Cynewulf Torynsskald - Feb09-Feb10

15. Annabel Hastings - Feb 10-Feb 11

16. HL Dragoslava Vladislasa doch - Feb 11 - Feb 12

17. Adelheid Holtzfallerin - Feb 12-Feb 13

18. Ysabel la Broderesse - Feb 13-Feb 14

19. Dorothye Bolton Feb 14-Jan 15

20. Brangwayn Hesson the Everpresent Jan 15 to present

Links

• Avacal Website
• Herald Link
• Kingdom of Avacal's own wiki page]