Terra Pomaria

Description and Locale

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 and Polk 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 land-locked, with its 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 the Canton of Nordholt; to the east by the Shire of Corvaria; and to the west by the Shire of Dun an Chalaidh. 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 and Silver Creek Falls State Parks.

Terra Pomaria’s Arms. Image by Sebastian Sterne from An Tir: Roll of Arms

Heraldry

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."

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

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.

Defenders Badge

Blazon- Azure, three chevronels braced and on a chief argent a sword azure. Registered with the College of Arms in May of AS XXIX/1994.

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.

Landed Barons and Baronesses

• 1st- 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 Percival and Elspeth of Wyre Forest were elevated to serve as Baron and Baroness by Sven III and Signy III from September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000, September 2nd to Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003, December 13th.
• 3rd- 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.
• 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 king.
• 4th- 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.

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 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 Defender

History

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.

Determination

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).

Consort

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.

Regalia

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 arms, A glass-front display box containing the official scroll of former defenders and a banner bearing the defender's badge.

Roll of Defenders

1st Angus McClure from May 7 AS XXV/1990 to August 10 AS XXVI/1991

2nd Angus McClure from August 10 AS XXVI/1991 to August 22 AS XXVII/1992

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 August 26 AS XLI/2006

Consort Helena Bryenissa Raoulaina

18th Roland von Bern from August 26 AS XLI/2006 to present

Consort Emma von Bern

The Arts and Sciences Champion

History

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.

Determination

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.

Consort

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.

Regalia

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.

Roll of Arts & Sciences Champions

1st Zengara Graywolf from March 6 AS XXXIII/1999 to March 11 AS XXXIV/2000

2nd Alainne de Lacy from March 11 AS XXXIV/2000 to March 24 AS XXXV/2001

3rd Vivien nic Uldoon from March 24 AS XXXV/2001 to February 23 AS XXXVI/2002

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 Skamp Widegrin

The Rapier Champion

History

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.

Determination

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.

Consort

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.

Regalia

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.

Roll of Rapier Champions

AS XXXVI/2001 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria

1st Kendall Tempest from March 24 AS XXXV/2001 to February 23 AS XXXVI/2002

No consort

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

The Archery Champion

History

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.

Determination

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.

Consort

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.

Regalia

Includes the baronial bow bearing the barony's arms, 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 arms of the barony.

Roll of Archery Champions

AS XXXVIII/2003 consorts eligible for the Honor of Elspeth's Iris by will of Elspeth, 2nd Baroness of Terra Pomaria

1st Saer Bane from August 10 AS XXXVII/2002 to August 9 AS XXXVIII/2003

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

There was a period between Gawin's stepdown and Duncan's succession where the barony was without a Archery Champion

3rd Duncan McKai from January 12 AS XXXVIII/2004 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 August 26 AS XLI/2006

Consort Ieuan Morgannwg

6th Nemo Magnus from August 26 AS XLI/2006 to present

Consort Morganna of Green River

Populace Facts & Milestones

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

• 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

Laurel

• No gentles to date.

Chivalry

• AS XXXVIII / 2003 William Percival
• AS XLI / 2006 Roland von Bern

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.

• AS XXXV / 2001 Wenzel the Abductor

• AS XXXVIII / 2003 Stahlbern der Pfielschmidt (aka Stahlbern der Pheilmacher)

• AS XXXIX / 2004 Roberto des Mountana del Feugo

• AS XL / 2005 Judith de Bruges

Branch Awards and Orders

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.

Gems of Terra Pomaria Award

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.

Apple Core Award

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.

Silver Apple Award

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

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

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 Hazelnut

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.

Silver Otter Award

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.

Honor of Elspeth's Iris

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.

Pearl of Terra Pomaria

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.

Hearthstone

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.

Pillar of Excellence

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

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

• Terra Pomaria website