Awards and other honours are given to people in recognition of service, achievement, excellence, good deeds, or for many other reasons.
The bestowal of honours could not be done without the recommendations of the people of Ealdormere. You can and should recommend anyone whom you feel is deserving of recognition.
Also, please refer to the Kingdom of Ealdormere Order of Precedence to see individuals who hold these honours.
Honours Conveying Arms
Award of Arms
Usually the first award a gentle will receive in the Society, an Award of Arms is given for service that enhances the game for others in some way. Recipients may style themselves ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or ‘Noble’.
Award of the Maiden’s Heart
Given to individuals who have performed exemplary service to Ealdormere and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour. Recipients who do not already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award; and may style themselves ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or ‘Noble’. This award may be given more than once.
Award of Orion
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in the arts and sciences and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour. Recipients who do not already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award; and may style themselves ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or ‘Noble’. This award may be given more than once.
The Award of the Scarlet Banner
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a martial discipline approved within Ealdormere, and who demonstrate courteous and chivalrous behaviour both on and off the field. Recipients who do not already have an Award of Arms receive one automatically with this award; and may style themselves ‘Lord’, ‘Lady’ or ‘Noble’. This award may be given more than once.
Awards Conveying Grant
Grant of Arms
Given at the pleasure of the Crown, generally for an outstanding achievement which cannot be encompassed by any of the Grant-level Orders. Recipients may style themselves ‘The Honourable’. These awards may be given more than once.
Order of the Wain
Given to individuals who have performed exemplary and long-standing service to Ealdormere in a variety of different areas; who present a reasonably authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves ‘The Honourable’.
Order of the Crucible
Given to individuals who have demonstrated skill in a variety of arts and sciences, including a high level (journeyman) skill in at least one discipline; who have demonstrated a knowledge of period techniques; who have demonstrated the ability to research and the willingness to teach arts and sciences-related skills; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves ‘ ‘The Honourable’.
Order of Thorbjorn’s Hammer
Given to individuals who have exhibited excellence in a martial activity approved in Ealdormere; who demonstrate a knowledge of related skills and/or of other martial disciplines; who demonstrate a leadership role in a martial activity, including a willingness to teach; who present a reasonably authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and chivalry worthy of emulation. Recipients who do not already have a Grant of Arms receive one automatically with this award. Recipients may style themselves ‘The Honourable’.
Orders Conveying Peerage
Order of the Pelican
Members of this Order have offered their service to the Society in such a way that they have had far-reaching, positive impact on the quality of the game for others. They have also shown themselves to be conversant with the arts and sciences, and courteous and chivalrous to all. This is a polling Order. For their great service, these gentles may wear the medallion of a pelican feeding its young with its own blood, and, if they wish, a cap of maintenance of scarlet and ermine. These peers may be addressed as “Master” or “Mistress”.
Order of the Laurel
The Laurels of the Realm have shown mastery in areas of the medieval arts and sciences. As with other Peers of the Realm, they have shown themselves to be courteous and chivalrous. This is a polling order, and its members offer counsel to the Crown on prospective members. To recognize their position, they may wear a Laurel wreath as a medallion, upon their head, or in other diverse ways, and they are styled “Master” or “Mistress” or “Laureate”.
Order of the Chivalry Knights &
Order of the Chivalry Masters
Given to individuals for mastery in armoured combat. Upon entering this order, recipients must choose to be part of one of two branches within this order. Those who choose to become Knights may style themselves as ‘Sir’. Those who choose to become Masters-at-Arms may style themselves as ‘Master’ or ‘Mistress’ or ‘Sir’. This is a polling Order, and its members offer counsel to the Crown on prospective members. To recognize their position, they may wear a white belt and an unadorned gold chain.
Order of Defense
New Rapier Combat order. Given to individuals for mastery in rapier combat. To recognize their position they are styled “Master” or “Mistress”. This is a polling order, and its members offer counsel to the Crown on prospective members. To recognize their position they may wear a white collar of state.
Other Honours Conveying Precedence
Court Barony
Given at the pleasure of the Crown to individuals who provide the gift of inspiration and uphold the ideals of the Society; who present a reasonably authentic appearance; and who provide an example of courtesy and honour worthy of emulation. Often given to retiring Territorial Barons and Baronesses (see below). Recipients may wear a silver coronet adorned with six spheroids (generally pearls), may style themselves as ‘Baron’ or ‘Baroness’, and may be addressed as ‘Your Excellency’.
Territorial Barony
Territorial Barons and Baronesses are chosen by the Crown (based on recommendations provided by the populace) to hold a Barony in fief. Territorial Barons and Baronesses may wear a gold coronet adorned with six spheriods (generally pearls), may style themselves as ‘Baron’ or ‘Baroness’, and may be addressed as ‘Your Excellency’.
Viscounty
Given automatically to individuals who complete a reign as Territorial Prince or Princess. Recipients may wear an embattled silver coronet, may style themselves as ‘Viscount’ or ‘Viscountess’, and may be addressed as ‘Your Excellency’.
County
Given automatically to individuals who complete one reign as King or Queen. Recipients may wear an embattled gold coronet, may style themselves as ‘Count’ (or Earl) or ‘Countess’, and may be addressed as ‘Your Excellency’.
Duchy
Given automatically to individuals who complete a second reign as King or Queen. Recipients may wear a coronet adorned with strawberry leaves, may style themselves as ‘Duke’ or ‘Duchess’, and may be addressed as ‘Your Grace’.
Awards which convey no precedence
Scroll of Honour
The Scroll of Honour is a record of worthy deeds of the people and friends of Ealdormere. Such worthy deeds may include, but not be restricted to, the receipt of any Kingdom awards. The names of those accomplishing such worthy deeds shall be entered fittingly on the Scroll of Honour at the discretion of the Crown.
Award of the Wolf’s Cub
Given to children of twelve years and under who have served beyond their years and set an example to others. Recipients may style themselves as “Wolf’s Cubs”.
Award of the Queen’s Favour
Given by the Queen of Ealdormere as She sees fit.
Award of the King’s Favour
Given by the King of Ealdormere as He sees fit.
Order of the Rose
Given automatically to individuals who complete a reign as consort. Recipients may style themselves as ‘Lady of the Rose’ or ‘Lord of the Rose’.
Principality Awards
Principality Awards – The Principality awards were closed on October 17, 1998 in preparation for Ealdormere’s transition from Principality to Kingdom.