Category:Avacal

The Principality of Avacal consists of the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, The Northwest Territories and parts of Eastern and Northern British Columbia.

Device

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• Blazon: Quarterly argent and Or, a griffin rampant, on a point pointed gules a laurel wreath Or

Past Royalty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. Steinn Vikingsson and Gemma Delaroche August 15 - Present

History

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

Events

Quad War

February Investiture

June Coronet

August Investiture

November Coronet

Awards

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 (armiguous). Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize individuals who have become contributers to the society.

Elder: 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). Individuals can write a letter of recommendation to Their Highnesses to recognize an individual(s) who has overcome such odds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Branches of Avacal

Bitter End

Bordergate

Borealis

Cold Keep

Montengarde

Myrgan Wood

Rhuddglyn

Sigelhundas

Valley Wold

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. Gann - Aug 00-Aug 01

6. Gunther Roriksson - 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-Aug09

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 Spacatta - 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

Champions of Rapier

1. Taras of Kiev - Mar 96-Feb 97

2. Rodrigo de Vihuella - 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 Meene - Feb 04-Feb 05

10. William Bennett - Feb 05-Feb 06

11. Ilyanth Ildanach - 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

Champions of Arts and Sciences

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

2. Morgwyn the Unknown - Feb 97-Feb 98

3. Adeline von Schwarzwald - Feb 98-Feb 99

4. Fabienne l'Accus é e - 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 - 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/Cynewolf - Feb09-Feb10

Links

• Avacal Website
• Herald Link