What is a Crown
Principality, and When Did Ealdormere Become One?
For approximately three years, the Proscription reigned.
Before long, the Midrealm and the Board of Directors realized that it was time
for the "Geographic Construct" to truly become a Principality.
However, being cantankerous souls, the people of the area decided to wait until
they felt COMPLETELY ready to make this move, having been punished once for the
Region status.
On the 20th day of August, A.S. XXIII, King Corwin,
Sovereign of the Middle Kingdom, and Master of the Order of Chivalry, Ruler
from the frozen banks of the Ottawa unto the mud
of the Great River
The first badge worn by the citizens of Ealdormere at a
Pennsic War was this felt wolf-headed Trillium. The badge consisted of a red
wolf's head atop a white trillium with green leaves. These were worn by
everyone on baldrics, costumes, and tunics.
Charter Creating the
Crown Principality of Ealdormere (transcription)
We, Corwin, by right of arms and law, the Sovereign of the
Middle Kingdom, and Master of' the Order of Chivalry, Ruler from the frozen
banks of the Ottawa unto the mud of the Great River; and Shana, our Queen of
Love and Beauty, our Consort, and Patroness of the Arts and Sciences, sitting
in court and council, and upon the considered advice of our Heirs, Prince
Reynard and Princess Brunhildr, our noble peers Duke Talymar, Duchess Eislin,
Duke Eliahu and Duchess Elen, and our Great Officers of State, do issue by
these presents, a Charter of command and consent:
Recognizing the unity of purpose and contributions that the
people of these Northern Reaches have given to our Kingdom, by our command and
consent do we create the land comprising the Barony of Septentria, the Barony
of Skraeling Althing, and the Shire of Noergate, and any baronies, shires and
colleges that may in future be created within those boundaries, as the Crown
Principality of Ealdormere. They shall stand in fealty and hommage to the Crown
of the Middle.
By our command and consent do We as King and Queen of the
Midrealm recognize Ourselves as Sovereigns of the Crown Principality of
Ealdormere. By our command and consent do we assign by courtesy, the title of
Prince and Princess of Ealdormere to our heirs, the Crown Prince and Princess
of the Middle Kingdom.
By our command and grant will we create a Lord and Lady
Lieutenant to administer Ealdormere in our name, at the Crown's pleasure. Upon
completion of their service, at the discretion of the Crown, we shall award
unto them a Grant of Arms.
By our command will the Lord and Lady Lieutenant, in
consultation with our Officers of State, create a Council of the Crown in
Ealdormere, to include those deputies of Kingdom officers whose purview
includes Ealdormere, and our Barons and Baronesses and Peers who reside within
its boundaries.
Done to the greater glory of the Middle Kingdom and the
Society, in the name of chivalry, courtesy, and the ideals we hold dear, in
this our court and council, this twentieth day of August, in this the
twenty-third year of the Society, in testimony whereof we have affixed our
seal.
(signed by their Majesties of the Midrealm)
What is a Crown
Principality? It is a training period where an area proves its readiness to
become a full Principality under the laws of its Kingdom and the Board of
Directors. For Ealdorrnere, this was set as a two-year period. During this
period, a Lord and a Lady Lieutenant were put in place to serve partially as
Royal Representatives, and partially as administrative officers. Baron Aedan na
Kincorra of Septentria, and Baroness Enid Aurelia of the Tin Isles, took these
positions for the duration of the two year period.
Three of the First Few of Ealdormere: Lord Wulfram
Wulfscilding, founding Seneschal of Ben Dunfirth; Lord Teneen Wahid al-Karim of
Ben Dunfirth; Lady Gillian Olafsdottir (Mistress Gillian d'Uriel), founder of
Eoforwic and founding Baroness of Septentria. A.S. XI
Duke Finnvarr de Taahe, O.P., K.S.C.A., during a tournament.
He is the co-founder of Eoforwic (along with Baroness Gillian d'Uriel, O.L.),
having moved from the Barony of the North Woods in A.S. IX or so.
Unto the People of
the Crown Principality of Ealdormere:
Friends:
The Crown and Curia of the Niddle Kingdom
Two years may seem like a long time, but there is much work
to be done. The Charter defines a Council--that Council must meet soon and
begin to map a workplan for the coming months. We predict there will be enough
work (and more) for all who want a say and a part in the building of
Ealdormere.
Good communication will be essential. The Kingdom Seneschal
has advised us that a Principality newsletter should be a first priority. This
will allow all of us to share news and developments on a regular and timely
basis.
We believe that together we can build an administrative task
force as strong and effective in peace as are our fighting forces in War. We
can meet our goal, with good will, cooperation, and hard work.
Wasshael!
Aedan o'Kincora, Lord
Lieutenant of Ealdormere
Enid Aurelia of the Tin Isles, Lady Lieutenant of Ealdormere
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There will be a meeting of the Council of Ealdormere at the
Decennial of Septentria event in Der Welfengau September 24, 1988 at 12 noon.
This will be a short (one hour) organizational meeting. If necessary, this
meeting will continue at Lady Katrine's and Lord Ricard's Sunday morning at 11
am. Please refer to page 3 for the meeting agenda.
Currently, the Council, as defined, consists of some two
dozen members. Since not all groups will be represented, we invite any group
seneschal who wishes to be present as an OBSERVER at the organizational
meeting, September 24/88. PLEASE BRING THIS LETTER WITH YOU TO THE MEETING!
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As a Crown
Principality, our Territorial Prince and Princess were the Royal King and Queen
of the Kingdom. As a result, the Midrealm King and Queen would be heralded
into court as "Their Royal Majesties, King X and Queen Y, King and Queen
of the Middle Kingdom and Prince and Princess of Ealdorrnere"
(alternatively caIled "Their Lupine Highnesses"). All awards given
during this two year period were Midrealrn awards only.
The last Crown Principality Royalty of Ealdorrnere were
Tadashi and Ariake, long-time supporters of the S.C.A. in Ealdorrnere, who
proclaimed the change in status from Crown to fuIl Principality of Ealdormere.
In the November A.S. XXIII issue of the PALE, the Lord and
Lady Lieutenants of Ealdormere reported on the first meeting of the Crown
Council's work. The Council was clearly defined as accessible to any citizen of
the Crown Principality who wished to attend meetings.
"From the Lieutenants of
Ealdormere: We are pleased to announce that the Council of the Crown in
Ealdorrnere has met for the first time, and all matters of their concern are
well in hand. So that every voice may be heard, the Council is expanded to
include the seneschals of all Ealdorrnere groups, the deputies of the lesser
Officers of State, and Lord Byron, the Baron-elect of RisingWaters. The Council
invites any to attend and observe its sittings.
The Council calls for interested
parties to apply for the positions of secretary and archivist.
The Lieutenants call for applicants
for the position of Exchequer of Ealdormere. We also call for proposals for the
Arms of the Crown Principality. Please submit these to Trillium Herald, Lord
Brennain. Our friends in other parts of the Midrealm are invited to send their
ideas, which will be gladly received. The newsletter for Ealdorrnere will be
available in November. Both the newsletter and the minutes of Council sittings
will be available by subscription from the Crown Principality Chronicler, Lady
Amyfelyse. Our thanks to all the people in the Midrealm who continue to offer
us advice and support.
Signed
Enid Aurelia of the Tin Isles, Lady
Lieutenant."
The first Barony to be formed within the Crown Principality
of Ealdorrnere was that of Rising Waters, whose elevation was announced
joyously in the second issue of the new (then-unnamed) Principality newsletter
by editor Amyfelyse Alexandra Ivez de Mintestede:
" …I would like to
congratulate the Canton of Rising Waters in its elevation to the BARONY OF
RISING WATERS! Now the Principality is graced with three Baronies. For those of
you who are unaware: the Baron and Baroness of Rising Waters are Bryan Michail
Woodroff and Fiona Averylle O'Connor of Maidenhead; and the Canton of Ben
Dunfirth and the incipient Canton of Stienbach are a part of the new
Barony." THE EALDORMERE NEWSLETTER (later TIDINGS), V. I No.2, December
A.S. XXIII
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