Terra Pomaria
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The Barony of Terra Pomaria (Marion and Polk Counties, OR) is located in the Principality of Summits.
Timeline of General History
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 was elevated to a shire at September Crown Tournament XXVI/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.
- 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
- Cesare the Merchant & Astrid of Flanders from May Crown Tournament XXVII/1992 to September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000.
- William Percival & Elspeth of Wyre Forest from September Crown Tournament XXXV/2000 to Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003.
- Gawin of Kevelioc & Marianna ferch Orla from Summits Winter Investiture XXXVIII/2003 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 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.
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 present
- Consort Helena Bryenissa Raoulaina
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 Scamp
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 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).
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
- 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
Populace Elevated to Peerage
Sergeants Program
Courtiers Program
Officer History
Branch Awards and Orders
Newsletter
The Privy
Gatherings History
Traditional Events
- Winter's End - Winter
- Bar Gemels - Spring
- Long and Short of It Tournament - Summer
- Terra Pomaria Autumn Event - Fall
Other Events
- 20/10 Anniversary Revel
- Norse Feast
- Richard's Return