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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 of Terra Pomaria''' (Marion and Polk Counties, OR) is located in the Principality of [[Summits]].
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|center|500px|Terra Pomaria’s borders.  Image by [[Rafe Neuton]]]]


==History==
[[http://terrapomaria.antir.sca.org/ Terra Pomaria Website]
* Circa January AS XIII/1979, the Shire of [[Stormshadow]] first organizes in Salem, Oregon.
 
* July AS XIV/1979, the name [[Stormshadow]] is registered with the SCA College of Arms.
==Branch Heraldry==
* Circa AS XVI/1981, just prior to An Tir becoming a kingdom, the central lands of Terra Pomaria being the zip codes of Salem, Oregon are abandoned by [[Stormshadow]] when it went defunct.  The Salem zip codes are given to the newly formed Shire of [[Nether Edge]] centered out of Dallas / Polk County, Oregon.
 
'''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 [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]]
 
'''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'''
[[image: TP_popbadge.jpg|frame|right|Image by [[Sebastian zem Sterne]]|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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 XXVI/1986]].
* 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 XXVI/1986]] lasting until [[May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992]].
* 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 [[:Category:Rivers Region|Rivers Region]] for the duration of the region's recognized existence.
* Beginning in circa early AS XXIV/1990, Terra Pomaria was a branch included in the [[:Category:Rivers Region|Rivers Region]] for the duration of the region's recognized existence.
* Terra Pomaria was elevated to a barony at [[May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992]].
* 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]].
* 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==
* [[Cesare the Merchant]] & [[Astrid of Flanders]] from [[May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992]] to [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]].
*'''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.
* [[William Percival]] & [[Elspeth of Wyre Forest]] from [[September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000]] to [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]].
*'''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.
* [[Gawin of Kevelioc]] & [[Marianna ferch Orla]] from [[Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003]] to present.
*'''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.
*'''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.
*'''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==
==Champions==
Terra Pomaria 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 equalling those found at 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.
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.
 
*'''[[The Defender of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
*'''[[The Arts and Sciences Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
*'''[[The Rapier Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
*'''[[The Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
*'''[[The Youth Archery Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''
 
*'''[[The Thrown Weapons of Terra Pomaria]]'''


===The Defender===
*'''[[The Bardic Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''


'''History'''
*'''[[The Youth Champion of Terra Pomaria]]'''


The Defender is the first and oldest earned title created in Terra Pomaria that started when the branch was still a shire in AS XXV/1990 under the direction of then-seneschal [[Cesare the Merchant]].  The first defender was determined after a series of months-long fighter's practices that included tournament sessions eventually eliminating all contenders but one who was deemed the champion at the May 7 AS XXV/1990 branch fighter's practice.  After its initial inception every defender thereafter has traditionally been determined annually at the [[Long and Short of It Tournament]].  The 14th defender, [[Angus McClure]], who was also the 1st defender, had to abdicate the title after winning [[Summits Fall Coronet Tournament XXXVIII/2003]] where he was invested as Tanist and heir to the Principality of the [[Summits]]. His victory resulted in a conflict of fealty that required abdication of his defendership.  Baron William and Baroness Elspeth released him at the next Terra Pomaria event [[Baronial Revolt XXXVII/2003]] and after consultation with the Mistress of the Lists, it was deemed suitable that the runner-up in the last defender tournament, [[Brian of Ledbury]], would be invested as the 15th defender to finish Angus's tenure.
==Officers==
====[[Seneschal]]ate====
*'''[[Terra Pomaria Seneschal|Seneschal of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lady]] [[Zulaikha al-Zarqa']]


'''Determination'''
:*'''[[Terra Pomaria Demo Deputy|Demo Deputy of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Open


Determined annually at the [[Long and Short of It Tournament]].  The style of combat and weapons used to determine a new victor by tournament is traditionally selected by the current defender.  Since its establishment, the denfendership has been determined on an annual basis with one exception (see history for details). 
:*'''[[Terra Pomaria Social Media Officer|Social Media Officer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[Countess]] [[Berengaria de Montfort of Carcassonne ]]


'''Consort'''
====[[Marshal]]ate====
*'''[[Heavy Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Randall Blackwolf]]


Entrants competing for defender are not required to have a consort.  Since AS Long and Short of It Tournament XXXVI/2001 Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria has willed that all consorts of defenders be given the Honor of Elspeth's Iris at the close of their champion's tenure.  The consort of the defender has affectionally, yet unofficially, been referred to as the "Defender Babe" and to date has always been female as there has yet to have been a female defender of the barony. 
:*'''[[Minister of the Lists of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HE]] [[Peder Georg Jensen]]


'''Regalia'''
:*'''[[Target Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Archos [[Otto Gottlieb]]


The defender's regalia includes circlets for the defender and consort, the defender's sword (that victor's hold while being sworn into defendership during court ceremony), the defender's shield displaying the barony's device (Azure, three chevronels braced argent, in chief two broad arrows and overall a laurel wreath Or), A glass-front display box containing the official scroll of former defenders and a banner bearing the defender's badge (Azure, three chevronels braced and on a chief argent a sword azure) since its registration in AS XXIX/1994.
:*'''[[Equestrian Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HL]] [[Tassi Hestamaðer]]


'''Roll of Defenders'''
:*'''[[Rapier Marshall of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HL]] [[Kenji Morikawa Katashige]]


: 1st [[Angus McClure]] from May 7 AS XXV/1990 to August 10 AS XXVI/1991
:*'''[[Youth Armored Combat of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: 2nd [[Angus McClure]] from August 10 AS XXVI/1991 to August 22 AS XXVII/1992
:*:Open
: 3rd [[Tempest]] from August 22 AS XXVII/1992 to August 21 AS XXVIII/1993
: 4th [[Tempest]] from August 21 AS XXVIII/1993 to July 23 AS XXIX/1994
: 5th [[Tempest]] from July 23 AS XXIX/1994 to August 5 AS XXX/1995
: 6th [[Conrad Breakring]] of Ascalon from August 5 AS XXX/1995 to July 26 AS XXXI/1996
: 7th [[William Percival]] from July 26 AS XXXI/1996 to July 26 AS XXXII/1997
: 8th [[Yojimbo Hiroshi-nin]] from July 26 AS XXXII/1997 to July 25 AS XXXIII/1998
: 9th [[Yojimbo Hiroshi-nin]] from July 25 AS XXXIII/1998 to July 24 AS XXXIV/1999
: 10th [[William Percival]] from July 24 AS XXXIV/1999 to July 22 AS XXXV/2000
:'''AS XXXVI/2001 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria'''
: 11th [[William Geoffrey the Rogue]] from July 22 AS XXXV/2000 to August 24 AS XXXVI/2001
::: No consort
: 12th [[Yojimbo Hiroshi-nin]] from August 24 AS XXXVI/2001 to August 10 AS XXXVII/2002
::: Consort [[Marsona of White Mountain]]
: 13th [[Gunther Ravensfuri]] from August 10 AS XXXVII/2002 to August 9 AS XXXVIII/2003
::: No consort
: 14th [[Angus McClure]] from August 9 AS XXXVIII/2003 to October 12 AS XXXVIII/2003
::: Consort [[Duana Linette Traherne]]
: 15th [[Brian of Ledbury]] from October 12 AS XXXVIII/2003 to August 28 AS XXXIX/2004
::: Consort [[Acacia Gryffyn]]
: 16th [[Roland von Bern]] from August 28 AS XXXIX/2004 to July 9 AS XL/2005
::: Consort [[Emma la Blanche]]
: 17th [[Aleyn the Younger]] from July 9 AS XL/2005 to present
::: Consort [[Helena Bryenissa Raoulaina]]


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


===The Arts and Sciences Champion===
:*'''[[Chamberlain of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Open


'''History'''
:*'''[[Gold Key of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[HL]] [[Alyna Trewpeny]]


The only championship created in the reign of Cesare and Astrid, 1st Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria, the Arts and Sciences Champion is the second earned title created in Terra Pomaria that began at [[Winter's End Tourney XXXIII/1999]]. 
:*'''[[Librarian of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:Open


'''Determination'''
====[[College of Heralds]]====
*'''[[Herald]], the [[Hazel Leaf Pursuivant]] of Terra Pomaria'''
*:[[HL]] [[Marcus Valerius Taurus]]


Determined annually at [[Winter's End]]. The champion has always been determined by Arts & Science entries judged by a panel against other entrants.  The panel typically consists of the current Arts & Science Minister as well as the current champion (if s/he is not competiting for reinvestiture) and a couple other guest judges deemed knowledgable in the genre.  Since its establishment, this championship has been determined on an annual basis. A champion may only suceed him/herself once and thereafter must wait one year before competiting again.  Categories for competition have traditionally been selected by the Baroness. 
====[[Arts and Sciences]] Ministry====
*'''[[Minister of the Arts and Sciences of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:Meisterin [[Agatha Iris]]


'''Consort'''
====[[Chronicler]]s====
*'''[[Chronicler of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Olaff Beer Gripper]]


Entrants competing for champion are not required to have a consort.  Since [[Winter's End XXXVIII/2004]], the consort of the Arts & Sciences Champion has been deemed eligible for receipt the Honor of Elspeth's Iris of Terra Pomaria by the will of Marianna, 3rd Baroness of Terra Pomaria.
:*'''[[Minister of the Grete Boke of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[Lady]] [[Keridwyn Nic Cionaodha]]


'''Regalia'''
:*'''[[Webminister of Terra Pomaria]]'''
:*:[[Lady]] [[Adele Neuton]]


Includes a cape bearing the society symbol for Arts & Science and a beaded necklace containing a pin-plaque.  All regalia has been created by previous Arts and Sciences Champions with the charge to future champions to continue adding to it.
====[[Chatelaine]]====
*'''[[Chatelaine of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Luther Gutman]]


'''Roll of Arts & Sciences Champions'''
====[[Scribe]]====
*'''[[Baronial Scribe of Terra Pomaria]]'''
*:[[Lord]] [[Raven Devereux]]


: 1st [[Zengara Graywolf]] from March 6 AS XXXIII/1999 to March 11 AS XXXIV/2000
====Youth====
: 2nd [[Alainne de Lacy]] from March 11 AS XXXIV/2000 to March 24 AS XXXV/2001
*'''[[Youth and Family Achievement Officer of Terra Pomaria]]'''
: 3rd [[Vivien nic Uldoon]] from March 24 AS XXXV/2001 to February 23 AS XXXVI/2002
*:[[HL]] [[Duvessa of Movilla]]
: 4th [[Rafe Neuton]] from February 23 AS XXXVI/2002 to March 15 AS XXXVII/2003
:'''AS XXXVIII/2004 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Marianna, 3rd Baroness of Terra Pomaria'''
: 5th [[Rafe Neuton]] from March 15 AS XXXVII/2003 to February 7 AS XXXVIII/2004
::: Consort [[Luaithrenn the Falconer's Wife]]
: 6th [[Adele Fontane]] from February 7 AS XXXVIII/2004 to February 12 AS XXXIX/2005
::: Consort [[Rafe Neuton]]
: 7th [[Raina O'Raghailligh]] from February 12 AS XXXIX/2005 to February 11 AS XL/2006
::: No consort
: 8th [[Vivien nic Uldoon]] from February 11 AS XL/2006 to present
::: Consort [[Scamp]]


==Sergeantry==


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


'''History'''
Sergeants:
*[[Randall Blackwolf]]


The first of two championships created in the reign of William and Elspeth, 2nd Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria, the Rapier Champion is the third earned title created in Terra Pomaria that began at [[Winter's End XXXV/2001]].
Gallants:
*[[Santinus Contarini]]
'''Determination'''
*[[Magdelena von Freiberg]]
*[[Morikawa Kenji Katashige]]


Determined annually at [[Winter's End]].  The style of combat and weapons used to determine a new victor by tournament is traditionally selected by the current champion.  The tournament has traditionally but not exclusively contained a "plank battle" for combatants as well as the first three out of five wins in the final round.
Lancers:
*[[Tassi Hestamaðer]]


'''Consort'''
Courtiers:
*[[Alyna Trewpeny]]
*[[Fortune verch Thomas]]
*[[Emelyn Fulredy]]


Entrants competing for champion are not required to have a consort.  Since [[Winter's End XXXVI/2001]], the consort of the Rapier Champion has been deemed eligible for receipt the Honor of Elspeth's Iris of Terra Pomaria per the will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria.
==Branch Awards and Orders==


'''Regalia'''
[[Terra Pomaria Awards and Orders]]


Includes a cape bearing a rapier sabre in the barony's colors, a baldric bearing the same as the cape, the baronial sabre (that victor's hold while being sworn into the championship during court ceremony) and a scroll listing the chronology of the rapier champions in a framed container.  All regalia has been created by previous Rapier Champions with the charge to future champions to continue adding to it.
==Newsletter==
'''The Privy'''  


'''Roll of Rapier Champions'''
==Gatherings==


:'''AS XXXVI/2001 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria'''
* [[Terra Pomaria Ceilidh]]
: 1st [[Kendall Tempest]] from March 24 AS XXXV/2001 to February 23 AS XXXVI/2002
* [[Terra Pomaria Open Castle]]
::: No consort
* [[Terra Pomaria Business Meeting]]
: 2nd [[Bridget O'Fearghail]] from February 23 AS XXXVI/2002 to March 15 AS XXXVII/2003
::: Consort [[Hans Dürrmast von der Wanderlust]]
: 3rd [[Tuirn Brecc]] from March 15 AS XXXVII/2003 to February 7 AS XXXVIII/2004
::: Consort [[Elspeth of Glendinning]]
: 4th [[Chrestien de Valois]] from February 7 AS XXXVIII/2004 to February 12 AS XXXIX/2005
::: Consort [[Selvaggia Tomassi]]
: 5th [[Kincaid O'Lorcain]] from February 12 AS XXXIX/2005 to February 11 AS XL/2006
::: Consort [[Kenna McGregor]]
: 6th [[Chrestien de Valois]] from February 11 AS XL/2006 to present
::: Consort not known


==Events==


===The Archery Champion===
====Traditional Events====
'''Winter Season [[Terra Pomaria Winter Event]]
* [[Winter's End]]
* [[Norse Feast]]


'''History'''
'''Spring Season [[Terra Pomaria Spring Event]]
* [[Bar Gemels]]


The second of two championships created in the reign of William and Elspeth, 2nd Baron and Baroness of Terra Pomaria, the Archery Champion is the fourth earned title created in Terra Pomaria that began at [[Long and Short of It Tournament XXXVII/2002]]. The 2nd champion, [[Gawin of Kevelioc]] had to abdicate the title after being elected as heir to succeed as Baron of Terra Pomaria revealed at [[Summits Fall Coronet Tournament XXXVIII/2003]].  His selection resulted in a conflict of fealty that required abdication of his championship.  Baron William and Baroness Elspeth released him at the next Terra Pomaria event [[Baronial Revolt XXXVII/2003]] and after consultation with the Mistress of the Lists, it was deemed suitable that the runner-up in the last archery championship tournament, [[Duncan McKai]], would be invested as the 3rd champion to finish Gawin's tenure.
'''Summer Season [[Terra Pomaria Summer Event]]
* [[Long and Short of It Tournament]]


'''Determination'''
'''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]]


Determined annually at the [[Long and Short of It Tournament]]. The means of competition involves input from both the current champion and the branch archery marshal.  Forms of competition have included a "wand shoot," "royal round," "string shoot," and combat archery firing at a moving armored human target. 
====Kingdom, Principality and Regional Hosted Events====


'''Consort'''
*[[July Coronation]]
*[[September Crown]]
*[[Summits Spring Coronet]]
*[[Baroness War]]


Entrants competing for champion are not required to have a consort.  Since [[Long and Short of It Tournament XXXVIII/2003]], the consort of the Archery Champion has been deemed eligible for receipt the Honor of Elspeth's Iris of Terra Pomaria by the will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria.
====Anniversary Events====


'''Regalia'''
* [[20/10 Anniversary Revel of Terra Pomaria]]
* [[25/15 Anniversary Revel of Terra Pomaria]]


Includes the baronial bow bearing the barony's device, the baronial quiver containing arrows with the name of each champion etched on them (both items created by [[Gawin of Kevelioc]]) and a cape bearing the colors and device of the barony (Azure, three chevronels braced argent, in chief two broad arrows and overall a laurel wreath Or).
==Populace Facts & Milestones==


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


:'''AS XXXVIII/2003 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria'''
===Elevated to Peerage===
: 1st [[Saer Bane]] from August 10 AS XXXVII/2002 to August 9 AS XXXVIII/2003
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.
::: Consort [[Meagan Windemere of Oakwood]]
: 2nd [[Gawin of Kevelioc]] from August 9 AS XXXVIII/2003 to October 12 AS XXXVIII/2003
::: Consort [[Marianna ferch Orla]]
: 3rd [[Duncan McKai]] from October 12 AS XXXVIII/2003 to August 28 AS XXXIX/2004
::: No consort
: 4th [[Brendan Strongbow]] from August 28 AS XXXIX/2004 to July 9 AS XL/2005
::: No consort
: 5th [[Katherine Killigrew]] from July 9 AS XL/2005 to present
::: Consort not known


==Awards and Orders==


==Newsletter==
'''Pelican'''
'''The Privy'''  
 
* AS XXX / 1995 [[Angus McClure]]
 
* AS XXXIII / 1999 [[Cesare the Merchant]]
 
* AS XXXIV / 1999 [[Astrid of Flanders]]
 
* AS XXXVI / 2001 [[Elspeth of Wyre Forest]]
 
* AS XLI / 2006 [[Alainne de Lacy]]
 
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Lindis Aquisgrano]]
 
* AS XLIV / 2010 [[Juliana van Aardenburg]]
 
* [[Mhairi mon myn Cymru]]
 
'''Laurel'''
* AS XLIII/ 2008 [[Ian Cnulle]]
 
'''Chivalry'''
 
* AS XXXVIII / 2003 [[William Percival]]
* AS XLI / 2006 [[Roland von Bern]]


==Traditional Events==
===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.


* [[Winter's End]] -  Winter
* AS XXXV / 2001 [[Wenzel the Abductor]]


* [[Bar Gemels]] - Spring
* AS XXXVIII / 2003 [[Stahlbern der Pfielschmidt]] (aka Stahlbern der Pheilmacher)


* [[Long and Short of It Tournament]] - Summer
* AS XXXIX / 2004 [[Roberto des Mountana del Feugo]]  


* [[Terra Pomaria Autumn Event]] - Fall
* AS XL / 2005 [[Judith de Bruges]]


==Other Events==
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Mariah Blackfire]]
* 20/10 Anniversary Revel


* Norse Feast
* AS XLII / 2007 [[Dragon Rider]]


* Richard's Return
* [[Lionel the Woodworker of Antwerp]]


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


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


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[[Category:Rivers Region]]
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[[Category:Summits]]

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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