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The barony is located midway within the Willamette Valley and is split in the middle by the Willamette River. Geographically, Terra Pomaria contains hills and some mountainous areas of the Cascade and Coast Ranges.  It's neighbors bordering on the north being the Barony of [[Three Mountains]] and the Shire of [[Mountain Edge]]; on the south by the Shire of [[Coeur du Val]]; and to the east by the Shire of [[Corvaria]]. It is the northern-most branch of the Principality of the Summits.  Its well-known event sites used for many branch and higher-level An Tir events include [[Willamette Mission State Park]] and [[Silver Creek Falls State Park]].
The barony is located midway within the Willamette Valley and is split in the middle by the Willamette River. Geographically, Terra Pomaria contains hills and some mountainous areas of the Cascade and Coast Ranges.  It's neighbors bordering on the north being the Barony of [[Three Mountains]] and the Shire of [[Mountain Edge]]; on the south by the Shire of [[Coeur du Val]]; and to the east by the Shire of [[Corvaria]]. It is the northern-most branch of the Principality of the Summits.  Its well-known event sites used for many branch and higher-level An Tir events include [[Willamette Mission State Park]] and [[Silver Creek Falls State Park]].
[[image: Terra_Pomaria_Map.gif|frame|right|500px|Terra Pomaria’s borders.  Image by [[Rafe Neuton]]]]
[[image: Terra_Pomaria_Map.gif|center|500px|Terra Pomaria’s borders.  Image by [[Rafe Neuton]]]]


[[http://terrapomaria.antir.sca.org/ Terra Pomaria Website]


==Branch Heraldry==
==Branch Heraldry==
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: The name was initially registered with the [[College of Arms]] May AS XVIII/1984 as the "Shire of Terra Pomaria," as the branch originally intended to be an indpendent shire.  However, since it ended up relying on the sponsorship of [[Three Mountains]] in [http://cunnan.sca.org.au/wiki/Canton canton] status, the name was reregistered in March AS XX/1986 along with the arms as the "Canton of Terra Pomaria."  Even though independent shire status was obtained at [[September Crown Tournament XXI/1986]] the name was never re-registered as a shire.  The final registration took place in January ASXXVII/1993 as the "Barony of Terra Pomaria."   
: The name was initially registered with the [[College of Arms]] May AS XVIII/1984 as the "Shire of Terra Pomaria," as the branch originally intended to be an indpendent shire.  However, since it ended up relying on the sponsorship of [[Three Mountains]] in [http://cunnan.sca.org.au/wiki/Canton canton] status, the name was reregistered in March AS XX/1986 along with the arms as the "Canton of Terra Pomaria."  Even though independent shire status was obtained at [[September Crown Tournament XXI/1986]] the name was never re-registered as a shire.  The final registration took place in January ASXXVII/1993 as the "Barony of Terra Pomaria."   
[[image: TerraPomaria.jpg|frame|right|240px|Terra Pomaria’s Arms.  Image by [[Sebastian zem Sterne]] from An Tir: Roll of Arms]]
[[image: TerraPomaria.jpg|frame|right|240px|Terra Pomaria’s Arms.  Image by [[Sebastian zem Sterne]] from An Tir: Roll of Arms]]


'''Origin'''
'''Origin'''
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'''Populace Badge'''
'''Populace Badge'''
:'''Blazon''' - ''Azure, three chevronels braced argent and in base a broad arrow Or''.  
:'''Blazon''' - ''Azure, three chevronels braced argent and in base a broad arrow Or''.  
:Registered with the College of Arms in September of AS XX/1986.  
:Registered with the College of Arms in September of AS XX/1986.
 
 


==Timeline of General History==
==Timeline of General History==
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* Terra Pomaria was moved into the Principality of the [[Summits]]: [[May Crown Tournament XXXVII/2002]].
* Terra Pomaria was moved into the Principality of the [[Summits]]: [[May Crown Tournament XXXVII/2002]].
* Formally recognized as part of the Principality of the [[Summits]]: [[Summits Summer Investiture XXXVII/2002]].
* Formally recognized as part of the Principality of the [[Summits]]: [[Summits Summer Investiture XXXVII/2002]].
* The [[Board of Directors]] noted the dissolution of the Shire of [[Dun an Chalaidh]] on January 27, 2007 [http://www.sca.org/BOD/minutes/2007/2007-01-27-qm.pdf], thereafter its former land holdings (mundanely known as Lincoln County, Oregon) were granted to the Barony of Terra Pomaria.


==Landed Barons and Baronesses==
==Landed Barons and Baronesses==
*'''1st- [[Cesare and Astrid of Terra Pomaria|Cesare the Merchant and Astrid of Flanders]]''' were elevated to serve as founding Baron and Baroness by [[Gunnarr II and Gabriell II]] from [[May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992]], May 16th to [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]], September 2nd.
*'''1st- [[Cesare and Astrid of Terra Pomaria|Cesare the Merchant and Astrid of Flanders]]''' were elevated to serve as founding Baron and Baroness by [[Gunnarr II and Gabriell II]] from [[May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992]], May 16th to [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]], September 2nd.
*'''2nd- [[William and Elspeth of Terra Pomaria|William Percival and Elspeth of Wyre Forest]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Skepti Ravensfury II and Asa Starradottir I]] from  [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]], September 2nd to [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]], December 13th.
*'''2nd- [[William and Elspeth of Terra Pomaria|William Percival and Elspeth of Wyre Forest]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Skepti Ravensfury II and Asa Starradottir I]] from  [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]], September 2nd to [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]], December 13th.
*'''3rd- [[Gawin and Marianna of Terra Pomaria|Gawin of Kevelioc and Marianna ferch Orla]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Gunnarr III and Gabriell III]] from [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]], December 13th to Branch Business Meeting, January 15th XLI/2007.
*'''3rd- [[Gawin and Marianna of Terra Pomaria|Gawin of Kevelioc and Marianna ferch Orla]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Gunnarr III and Gabriell III]] from [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]], December 13th to [[Terra Pomaria Business Meeting]], January 15th XLI/2007.
* '''The landed baronial title was inactive from January 15th XLI/2007 to April 28th XLI/2007. Although unofficial and never declared, Terra Pomaria could have been considered a [[province]] for this period as defined by Corpora as the branch retained its baronial status without ceremonial representative(s) of the crown.'''  
*'''4th- [[Roland and Emma of Terra Pomaria|Roland von Bern and Emma von Bern]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Sven V and Signy V]], with only Sven present, from [[Bar Gemels XLI/2007]], April 28th to [[Winters End/2011]], February 26th.
*'''4th- [[Roland and Emma of Terra Pomaria|Roland von Bern and Emma von Bern]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Sven V and Signy V]], with only Sven present, from [[Bar Gemels XLI/2007]], April 28th to present.
*'''5th- [[Michael and Francesca of Terra Pomaria|Michael Evers and Francesca Maria Volpelli]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Skeggi II and Taisiia II]], from [[Winters End/2011]], February 26th to [[12th night/2013]] January 12th.
*'''6th- [[Peder and Ainslee of Terra Pomaria|Peder Georg Jensen and Ainslee Goldheart ]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[UlfR bloðfotr Falgeirsson]] and [[Caoimhe ingen Domnaille]] (Keeva), from [[12th night/2013]], Jan 12th to [[Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament LI/2016]] May 28th.
*'''7th- [[Weylyn and Lindis of Terra Pomaria|Weylyn Middleson and Lindis Aquisgrano]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Eirik Daegarsson]] and Driffina Ulfgarsdottir, from [[Egil Skallagrimsson Memorial Tournament LI/2016]], May 28th to [[Bar Gemels XXXIV/2019]] Apr 27th.
*'''8th- [[Clovis and Ximena of Terra Pomaria|Clovis and Ximena]]''' were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by [[Kjartan Dreki]] and [[Sha'ya Kjartanskona]], from [[Bar Gemels XXXIV/2019]], Apr 27th to present.
 
==Champions==
Terra Pomaria currently has eight active championships.  The barony follows the standard set by both the Kingdom of An Tir and the Principality of the Summits with the caliber and skill of her champions equaling entrants found competing at the highest of levels.  The history of Terra Pomaria's champions is rich, spanning decades.  All championships are presented in order of elevation.


[[Progress of the Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria]]
*'''[[The Defender of Terra Pomaria]]'''


==Champions==
*'''[[The Arts and Sciences Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
Terra Pomaria currently has five active championships.  The barony follows the standard set by both the Kingdom of An Tir and the Principality of the Summits with the caliber and skill of her champions equaling entrants found competiting at the highest of levels.  The history of Terra Pomaria's champions is rich, now spanning two decades.  All championships are presented in order of inception.
 
*'''[[The Rapier Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''


'''[[The Defender of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*'''[[The Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: '''Inception:''' AS XXV/1990
'''Current, The 21st Defender of Terra Pomaria'''
:[[Inar Knutson]] from August25 AS XLIII/2008 to present
:'''Consort''' [[Hanim Gulenay]]


'''[[The Arts and Sciences Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*'''[[The Youth Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: '''Inception:''' AS XXXIII/1999
'''Current, The 10th Arts and Sciences of Terra Pomaria'''
:[[Finna Grimsdottir]] from February 9th AS XLII/2008 to present
: '''No Consort'''


'''[[The Rapier Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*'''[[The Thrown Weapons of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: '''Inception:''' AS XXXV/2001
'''Current, the 8th Rapier Champion of Terra Pomaria'''
:[[Emilio Cerventez de Santo Domingo]] from February 9th AS XLII/2008 to present
: '''Consort''' Not known


'''[[The Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*'''[[The Bardic Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: '''Inception:''' AS XXXVII/2002
'''Current, the 8th Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria'''
: [[Brendan Strongbow]] from August 23rd AS XLIII/2008 to present
::: '''No Consort'''


'''[[The Youth Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*'''[[The Youth Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: '''Inception:''' AS XLII/2007
'''Current, the 2nd Youth Champion of Terra Pomaria'''
: [[James Wyndswift]] from August 23rd AS XLIII/2008 to present


==Officers==
==Officers==
====[[Seneschal]]ate====
*'''[[Terra Pomaria Seneschal|Seneschal of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lady]] [[Zulaikha al-Zarqa']]
:*'''[[Terra Pomaria Demo Deputy|Demo Deputy of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Open
:*'''[[Terra Pomaria Social Media Officer|Social Media Officer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[Countess]] [[Berengaria de Montfort of Carcassonne ]]
====[[Marshal]]ate====
*'''[[Heavy Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Randall Blackwolf]]
:*'''[[Minister of the Lists of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HE]] [[Peder Georg Jensen]]
:*'''[[Target Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Archos [[Otto Gottlieb]]
:*'''[[Equestrian Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HL]] [[Tassi Hestamaðer]]
:*'''[[Rapier Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HL]] [[Kenji Morikawa Katashige]]


====Greater Officers====
:*'''[[Youth Armored Combat of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Open


'''[[Terra Pomaria Seneschal|Seneschal of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[Exchequer]]ate====
: HL [[Maccus of Elgin]]
*'''[[Chancellor of the Exchequer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[HL]] [[Wystan Albryght]]


'''[[Hazel Leaf Pursuivant]]'''
:*'''[[Chamberlain of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: Lord [[Geoffrey Fitz Henrie]]
:*:Open


'''[[Chancellor of the Exchequer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*'''[[Gold Key of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: [[Mackenzie]]
:*:[[HL]] [[Alyna Trewpeny]]


'''[[Heavy Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*'''[[Librarian of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: HL [[Lucas Von Brandenburg ]]
:*:Open


'''[[Minister of the Arts and Sciences of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[College of Heralds]]====
: HL [[Finna Grimsdottir]]
*'''[[Herald]], the [[Hazel Leaf Pursuivant]] of Terra Pomaria'''
*:[[HL]] [[Marcus Valerius Taurus]]


'''[[Chronicler of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[Arts and Sciences]] Ministry====
: HL [[Daire inghean ui Chearbhaill]]
*'''[[Minister of the Arts and Sciences of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:Meisterin [[Agatha Iris]]


'''[[Chatelaine of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[Chronicler]]s====
: HL [[Robert Stallarifannskker]]
*'''[[Chronicler of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Olaff Beer Gripper]]


'''[[Chiurgeon of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*'''[[Minister of the Grete Boke of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: Lady [[Amlynn McTallis]]
:*:[[Lady]] [[Keridwyn Nic Cionaodha]]


====Lesser Officers====
:*'''[[Webminister of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[Lady]] [[Adele Neuton]]


'''[[Mistress of the Lists of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[Chatelaine]]====
: Lady [[Catarine Quhiting]]
*'''[[Chatelaine of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Luther Gutman]]


'''[[Rapier Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====[[Scribe]]====
: Vacant
*'''[[Baronial Scribe of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Raven Devereux]]


'''[[Target Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
====Youth====
: [[Cherise MacGill]]
*'''[[Youth and Family Achievement Officer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[HL]] [[Duvessa of Movilla]]


'''[[Chamberlain of Terra Pomaria]]'''
==Sergeantry==
: Lady [[Adara Marina Koressina]]


'''[[Stock Clerk and Librarian of Terra Pomaria]]
The current sergeants (and holders of equivalent ranks) in Terra Pomaria:
: HL [[Francesca Maria Vopelli]]


'''[[Gold Key of Terra Pomaria]]
Sergeants:
: Vacant
*[[Randall Blackwolf]]


'''[[Minister of the Grete Boke of Terra Pomaria]]
Gallants:
: HL [[Jean-Jacques Lavigne]]
*[[Santinus Contarini]]
*[[Magdelena von Freiberg]]
*[[Morikawa Kenji Katashige]]


'''[[Webminister of Terra Pomaria]]
Lancers:
: Lady [[Adele Neuton]]
*[[Tassi Hestamaðer]]


'''[[Waterbearer of Terra Pomaria]]
Courtiers:
: Vacant
*[[Alyna Trewpeny]]
*[[Fortune verch Thomas]]
*[[Emelyn Fulredy]]


'''[[Dean of Pages of Terra Pomaria]]'''
==Branch Awards and Orders==
: Lady [[Fiona MacTalis]]


'''[[Baronial Scribe of Terra Pomaria]]'''
[[Terra Pomaria Awards and Orders]]
: HL [[Brigit of Guernsey]]


==Sergeants Program==
==Newsletter==
'''The Privy'''


==Courtiers Program==
==Gatherings==
 
* [[Terra Pomaria Ceilidh]]
* [[Terra Pomaria Open Castle]]
* [[Terra Pomaria Business Meeting]]
 
==Events==
 
====Traditional Events====
'''Winter Season [[Terra Pomaria Winter Event]]
* [[Winter's End]]
* [[Norse Feast]]
 
'''Spring Season [[Terra Pomaria Spring Event]]
* [[Bar Gemels]]
 
'''Summer Season [[Terra Pomaria Summer Event]]
* [[Long and Short of It Tournament]]
 
'''Autumn Season [[Terra Pomaria Autumn Event]]
* [[Autumn Ball]]
* [[Crimson Sky War]]
* [[Richard's Return]]
* [[Robin's Revenge]]
* [[Baronial Revolt]]
* [[Prelude to War]]
* [[Martinmas of Terra Pomaria]]
* [[Bear and Apple Tavern]]
 
====Kingdom, Principality and Regional Hosted Events====
 
*[[July Coronation]]
*[[September Crown]]
*[[Summits Spring Coronet]]
*[[Baroness War]]
 
====Anniversary Events====
 
* [[20/10 Anniversary Revel of Terra Pomaria]]
* [[25/15 Anniversary Revel of Terra Pomaria]]


==Populace Facts & Milestones==
==Populace Facts & Milestones==


===The Northern Horde===
===The Northern Horde===
Various honorary members of Terra Pomaria who often participated, but did not reside, within its borders.


===Elevated to Peerage===
===Elevated to Peerage===
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* AS XLII / 2007 [[Lindis Aquisgrano]]
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Lindis Aquisgrano]]
* AS XLIV / 2010 [[Juliana van Aardenburg]]
* [[Mhairi mon myn Cymru]]


'''Laurel'''
'''Laurel'''
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* AS XLII / 2007 [[Mariah Blackfire]]
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Mariah Blackfire]]


==Branch Awards and Orders==
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Dragon Rider]]
 
'''[[Baron's Favor of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
:Favor given out as the Baron deems fit.
 
'''[[Baronesses' Favor of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
:Favor given out as the Baroness deems fit.


'''[[Award of the Gime Stone]] (aka. Gem)'''
* [[Lionel the Woodworker of Antwerp]]
Registered August 2008
 
:The center of the award is a four-pointed diamond-shaped necklace of Terra Pomaria's populace badge that hangs from the top point.  Three smaller diamonds may be gained and hung from the lower three points of the greater diamond as the recipient is recognized for outstanding participation of Arts and Sciences (azure / blue in color), Martial Skill (sable / black in color) and Service (gules / red in color).  Recipients receive the center of the award when they are given any one of their first achievements.  The award was created by Gawin and Marianna, 3rd Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria introduced at Harvest Tourney-Crimson Sky War AS XLI/2006.
 
'''[[Award of the Apple Tree]] (aka. Apple Core)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Only given to a recipient once being either an individual, a couple or a household for exemplifying the essence of Terra Pomaria in hospitality, action and presentation to all those around them thereby encouraging newcomers to participate in the branch. The award was created by Gawin and Marianna, 3rd Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria introduced at Harvest Tourney-Crimson Sky War AS XLI/2006.
 
'''[[Award of the Silver Apple]]'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Baronial favor given out as the Baron and Baroness deem fit. This award is given for consistent service to the Barony. The form of the award shall be a silver apple charm affixed to a favor ribbon in the Baronial colors of blue and gold. If the same person receives the favor more than once, another charm shall be added to the favor.
 
 
'''[[Order of the White Scroll]]'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Membership in this order is accorded by the Baron and Baroness based on recommendation and in consultation with the current members of the order, for consistent and extraordinary service to the Barony, above and beyond the call of sanity. Membership in the order is recognized in the form of a scroll and may only be received once.
 
'''[[Order of the Apple Blossom]]'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Membership in this order is accorded by the Baron and Baroness based on recommendation and in consultation with the current members of the order. For contributions to and teaching of the many fields of Arts and Sciences such as costuming, calligraphy, illumination, games, heraldry, armoring, etc. Membership in the order is recognized in the form of a scroll and may only be received once.
 
'''[[Order of the Hasel-note]] (aka. Hazelnut)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Membership in this order is accorded by the Baron and Baroness based on recommendation and in consultation with the current members of the order.For outstanding heraldry service to the Barony. Membership in the order is recognized in the form of a scroll and may only be received once.
 
'''[[Award of the Silver Otter]]'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Given out as the Baron or Baroness deem fit, to a child 15 years of age or less, for consistent and continued service to the Barony. The form of the award shall be a charm in the form of an otter on a favor. If the same child receives the favor more than once, another charm may be added to the favor.
 
 
'''[[Order of the Iris of Saint Elizabeth]] (aka. Elspeth's Iris)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Given to the consort of Terra Pomaria's Champions and Defender at the end of their service. The Consort is a companion of the Champion/Defender and is of the opposite gender. This award is a pendant bearing an iris upon it. There is no limit on the number of times the award can be received.
 
 
'''[[Award of the Blue Pearl]] (aka. Pearl)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Baronial favor given out as the Baron and Baroness deem fit. This award is given for outstanding chivalric behavior or persona development. The form of the award shall be a necklace of blue and gold with a large pearl. There is no limit on the number of times the award can be received.
 
 
'''[[Order of the Heart of Saint William]] (aka. Heart Stone)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Baronial favor given out as the Baron and Baroness deem fit and then passed on within a year by the recipient to another person. This award is to recognize service, chivalry, outstanding acts of kindness, to say thanks, etc. This award is in the form of a pendant bearing a heart carved stone. There is no limit on the number of times the award can be received and passed on.
 
 
'''[[Ordre du Piller d'Argent]] (aka. Silver Pillar)'''
Registered August 2008
 
:Once each year the Baron and Baroness may accept nominations for this award. The nomination forms will contain the rules and the due date for returning the nomination. The nomination may only have one name on it, with the reason that they deserve the award, in detail.
 
:After the due date, the nominations are read and counted by the Baron and Baroness. There must be a minimum of 20 nomination forms received to validate the nominations. If one person is nominated by at least 55% of the nominations turned in, that person will receive the award. If no person receives at least 55%, or there is less than 20 nomination forms received, no award will be given that year. This award shall be unique in that the recipient will know that a majority of the entire Barony recommended her or him. The award shall be in the form of a medallion to be hung around the neck, and a scroll. This award may only be received once.
 
==Newsletter==
'''The Privy'''
 
==Gatherings History==
 
==Traditional Events==
 
* [[Terra Pomaria Winter Event]] -  Winter
 
* [[Bar Gemels]] - Spring
 
* [[Long and Short of It Tournament]] - Summer
 
* [[Terra Pomaria Autumn Event]] - Fall
 
==Other Events==
* [[20/10 Anniversary Revel of Terra Pomaria]]
 
* [[Crimson Sky War]]
 
* [[Norse Feast]]
 
* [[Richard's Return]]
 
* [[Winter's End]]


==Web Site==
* [[Angus McClure]]


* [http://terrapomaria.antir.sca.org/ Terra Pomaria website]
* [[Dublin O'Guinn Silverwolf]]


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[[Category:Summits]]
[[Category:Active Branches]]
[[Category:Barony]]
[[Category:Rivers Region]]

Latest revision as of 15:13, 5 May 2024

The Barony of Terra Pomaria is an active branch of the SCA since AS XVIII/1982 centered in the City of Salem and including Marion, Polk and Lincoln Counties of Oregon located within the Principality of the Summits in the Kingdom of An Tir.

The barony is located midway within the Willamette Valley and is split in the middle by the Willamette River. Geographically, Terra Pomaria contains hills and some mountainous areas of the Cascade and Coast Ranges. It's neighbors bordering on the north being the Barony of Three Mountains and the Shire of Mountain Edge; on the south by the Shire of Coeur du Val; and to the east by the Shire of Corvaria. It is the northern-most branch of the Principality of the Summits. Its well-known event sites used for many branch and higher-level An Tir events include Willamette Mission State Park and Silver Creek Falls State Park.

Terra Pomaria’s borders. Image by Rafe Neuton
Terra Pomaria’s borders. Image by Rafe Neuton

[Terra Pomaria Website

Branch Heraldry

Branch Name

The name was initially registered with the College of Arms May AS XVIII/1984 as the "Shire of Terra Pomaria," as the branch originally intended to be an indpendent shire. However, since it ended up relying on the sponsorship of Three Mountains in canton status, the name was reregistered in March AS XX/1986 along with the arms as the "Canton of Terra Pomaria." Even though independent shire status was obtained at September Crown Tournament XXI/1986 the name was never re-registered as a shire. The final registration took place in January ASXXVII/1993 as the "Barony of Terra Pomaria."
Terra Pomaria’s Arms. Image by Sebastian zem Sterne from An Tir: Roll of Arms

Origin

Upon naming the branch a concensus was contemplated and voted upon. Some sources say there were 7 submissions, others say 14 total, with the #2 name was Willum Shire (Willamette Shire), and the #1 name was Terra Pomarium (Land of the Orchards). The Kingdom Herald later corrected the Latin form to Terra Pomaria.

Branch Arms

Populace badge
Blazon Azure, three chevronels braced argent, in chief two broad arrows and overall a laurel wreath Or.
Registered with the College of Arms in March of AS XX/1986. As with all baronies in the Known World, the branch arms symbolize the landed baron and baroness and may only be used by them for display to signify their presence, land and properties.
Origin
Vandoral the Merchant, talented in heraldic arts, was an early herald of the branch and acted as chief designer of the arms making him integral in its creation. Initially he had proposed arms with a stalk of Wheat and a Ferret to symbolize, within heraldic humor, the Wheatland Ferry - a well-known landmark within the branch's lands. Instead, the arms were decided upon to strongly reflect the look of Three Mountains' arms as initially the branch was made a canton of that barony. The three chevronels actually are to symbolize the mountains of Three Mountains' arms; the two broad arrows pointing downward literaly are there to point out Terra Pomaria is "the land below Three Mountains." The downside is long after Terra Pomaria's independence first as a shire then as a barony, the strong association with Three Mountains' arms remains so uncanny that many times it is heraldically mistaken for Three Mountains.

Populace Badge

Blazon - Azure, three chevronels braced argent and in base a broad arrow Or.
Registered with the College of Arms in September of AS XX/1986.

Timeline of General History

  • Circa mid-AS XII/1977 through circa AS XV/1981 sections of what would become Terra Pomaria, namely Salem and parts of Marion County, Oregon belong to the Shire of Stormshadow.
  • Circa AS XVI/1981, just prior to An Tir becoming a kingdom, Stormshadow went defunct. Salem and the other select Marion County zip codes it possessed are given to the newly formed Shire of Nether Edge centered out of Dallas / Polk County, Oregon.
  • January XVI/1982, the Principality of An Tir becomes a kingdom.
  • August AS XVIII/1982, Owain of Corn Valley and his wife Rose aux Mains Habiles grow restless with the Shire of Nether Edge and consider rebuilding an independent SCA branch once again in Salem or greater Marion County area.
  • November AS XVIII/1982, the organizational meeting forming Terra Pomaria was held in Salem although the only zip codes the branch could acquire were centered more rurally in Marion County, specifically in and around Silverton, Oregon.
  • Terra Pomaria became a Canton of the Barony of Three Mountains at May Crown Tournament XVIII/1983 lasting until September Crown Tournament XXI/1986.
  • Terra Pomaria was elevated to a shire at September Crown Tournament XXI/1986 lasting until May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992.
  • Beginning in circa early AS XXIV/1990, Terra Pomaria was a branch included in the Rivers Region for the duration of the region's recognized existence.
  • Terra Pomaria was elevated to a barony at May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992. Circa this time the branch finally acquired remaining Marion County zip codes as well as all of Polk County.
  • Terra Pomaria was moved into the Principality of the Summits: May Crown Tournament XXXVII/2002.
  • Formally recognized as part of the Principality of the Summits: Summits Summer Investiture XXXVII/2002.
  • The Board of Directors noted the dissolution of the Shire of Dun an Chalaidh on January 27, 2007 [1], thereafter its former land holdings (mundanely known as Lincoln County, Oregon) were granted to the Barony of Terra Pomaria.

Landed Barons and Baronesses

Champions

Terra Pomaria currently has eight active championships. The barony follows the standard set by both the Kingdom of An Tir and the Principality of the Summits with the caliber and skill of her champions equaling entrants found competing at the highest of levels. The history of Terra Pomaria's champions is rich, spanning decades. All championships are presented in order of elevation.

Officers

Seneschalate

Marshalate

Exchequerate

College of Heralds

Arts and Sciences Ministry

Chroniclers

Chatelaine

Scribe

Youth

Sergeantry

The current sergeants (and holders of equivalent ranks) in Terra Pomaria:

Sergeants:

Gallants:

Lancers:

Courtiers:

Branch Awards and Orders

Terra Pomaria Awards and Orders

Newsletter

The Privy

Gatherings

Events

Traditional Events

Winter Season Terra Pomaria Winter Event

Spring Season Terra Pomaria Spring Event

Summer Season Terra Pomaria Summer Event

Autumn Season Terra Pomaria Autumn Event

Kingdom, Principality and Regional Hosted Events

Anniversary Events

Populace Facts & Milestones

The Northern Horde

Various honorary members of Terra Pomaria who often participated, but did not reside, within its borders.

Elevated to Peerage

This section intends to honor by naming, in order of receipt, those current and past Terra Pomarians either by mundane residence or exclusively playing in / claiming residency of the branch who were elevated to peerage.


Pelican

Laurel

Chivalry

Passed Away

This section intends to honor by naming, in order of passing, those current and past Terra Pomarians either by mundane residence or exclusively playing in / claiming residency of the branch who have passed away.

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