The Principality of Summits consists of most of the modern state of Oregon.

Device

Blazon: Azure, a gryphon passant and on a mountain argent, a goblet azure within a laurel wreath vert. Date Registered: June 1993

Branches

• Barony of Adiantum (Eugene & Lane Co., OR)
• Shire of Briaroak (Roseburg & Douglas Co., OR)
• Shire of Coeur du Val (Corvallis & Benton Co., OR)
• Shire of Corvaria (Bend, Jefferson Co., Deschutes Co. & Crook Co., OR)
• Shire of Glyn Dwfn (Ashland, Medford & Jackson Co., OR)
• Shire of Myrtle Holt (Grants Pass, OR)
• Shire of Southmarch (Klamath Falls, Klamath Co. & Lake Co., OR)
• Barony of Terra Pomaria (Marion Co., Polk Co., & Lincon Co., OR)
• Shire of Tymberhavene (Coos Co., OR)

History

(Founding date, previous names, etc.)

Timeline of General History

Notable Residents

Berek von Langental

Liesel von Langental

Officers

Seneschal -- Noresguy Norseguyson

Chamberlain: That guy
Paperwork Deputy: The other guy

Exchequer --

Herald --

Master of Stables --

Archery Marshal:
Equestrian Marshal:
List Mistress:
Master of Blades:
Thrown Weapons Deputy:
Waterbearer: (unofficial)

Chronicler --

Webminister:

Minister of Arts & Sciences --

Bardic Deputy:

Chatelaine --

Gold Key:

Constable --

Chirurgeon --

Pied Piper --

Champions

Armoured Combat

Rapier Combat

Thrown Weapons

Missle Combat

Archery

Arts & Sciences

Bardic

Events

Traditional Events

• Summits Spring Coronet Tournament - (Spring)
• Summits Summer Investiture - (Summer)
• Summits Fall Coronet Tournament - (Fall)
• Summits Winter Investiture - (Winter)

Other Events

Awards and Tokens

Ordo Aerie (formerly The Order of the Aerie)

This is a closed order consisting of all those who held the position of Defender or Lady of the Summits prior to the recognition of Summits as a Principality. Members may wear a black garter with a grail tippet.

Order of the Sylver Gryphon (formerly The Order of the Gryphon's Sword)

Consists of those combatants who have placed second in the Coronet lists. Members may wear an argent sword bent into a ring.

Order of the Truehearted (formerly Morgan's Rose)

Given to the consorts of those combatants who have placed second in the Coronet List. Recipients may wear an argent rose wrapped around a spear.

Order of the Shield of the Summits (formerly The Shield of Chivalry)

Given by the Princess to that combatant whom she judges to have been most chivalrous during the Coronet Lists. It is passed on at each Coronet Lists.

Order of the Summits

This award is given no more than once per Coronet reign and need not be given every reign. It recognizes extraordinary contribution to the Principality and Populace of Summits. Companions in this Order must be consulted by the Coronet for advice before invitation is offered to a new Companion.

Order of the Berberie (formerly The Evergreen)

Given as a token of appreciation and honor by the Consort to select gentles deemed worthy. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the order, an argent spray of barberry.

Gryphon's Paw

Given as a token of appreciation and honor by the Coronet Sovereign to select gentles deemed worthy. Currently this token is designed by each Coronet Sovereign.

Order of the Grail of the Summits

This award may be given by the Coronets for notable contributions in the Arts and Sciences, Service, or Martial endeavor. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the Order, an argent grail within an annulet on a colored field (vert for Arts and Science, gules for Service, sable for Martial). Due to the varied nature of the award, a recipient may receive more than one of the same or different types.

Throne Favor of the Summits

Given to those within and without the Principality who make notable contributions to the Principality or the Coronet. The token for this award is determined by each Coronet.

Friend of the Summits (formerly Gryphon's Favor)

Given to those outside the Summits who make great contributions in support of the Principality. Recipients are entitled to wear the symbol of the award, an argent grail on an azure field.

Order of the Wounded Gryphon

Given for exceptional conduct and prowess upon the field of battle. Members may wear a gryphon sejant pierced in the breast by an arrow bendwise sinister argent, fletched azure.

Order of Aurora (formerly Order of the Far Voyager)

Given to recognize those Principality subjects who travel far and wide in the lands of the Society and represent the Summits with honor.

Order of the Bezant

Given to recognize those merchants who make outstanding contributions to the Principality or the Coronet. The token for this award is (Fieldless) On a chalice azure five bezants in annulo.

Die Gelleschaft von den Guldenen Sternen

(translates to The Order of the Golden Stars, formerly Aurum Astra) Given to children (5-11 years of age as a guideline) who are deserving of reward for their contributions to the Principality.

External Links

• Summits Website.