Meridies History

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Iron Crown >Like one of the things I remember is something about a >Iron Crown. That was in the pre-Kingdom days, actually even pre-Principality. Hank Reinhardt (Ulrich of Wolfhaven, called the Grey Wolf) made it as the prize for a tournament to be held in New Orleans (Barony of the Fens). the original ... Reply \| Tags: Names	Apr 14, 2013	Show
Master Cathal's AoA On Master Cathal's AoA: It was from Atenveldt. The Principality was formed and even de jure at that point; however it had no ceremonial head because the Territorial Prince/ess would not be officially bestowed until a couple of months later. Prince-heir Francois gave me the award in the name of ... Reply \| Tags: Early Awards	May 22, 2012	Show
AS XVI (May 1981 - April 1982) The Barony of Bryn Madoc hosts Crown List on May 5th, won by Duke John the Bearkiller for Countess Heather. On June 29th, Their Majesties Augment the Arms of the Barony of the South Downs, a first for the Kingdom. September sees the ascension of King John and Queen Heather as the 7th pair to wear ... Reply \| Tags: AS	May 22, 2012	Show
AS XV (May 1980 - April 1981) The year begins with Francios and Alix being invested with their County estates and the Coronation or King Orlando II and Queen Caitlin. Beorn wins the future Crown for his inspiration Megan in September in White Buck Forest. Upon stepping down in December of 1980, Orlando is created the second ... Reply \| Tags: AS	May 22, 2012	Show
AS XIV (May 1979 - April 1980) Viscount Francios, inspired by Viscountess Alix proves victorious at the Crown List held May 12, 1979 in the Barony of Grey Niche. September 14th sees the creation of the Tempered Steel and the induction of it's 4 principle members. On October 27th, Draconia hosts the Coronation of Fraincois and ... Reply \| Tags: AS	May 22, 2012	Show
AS XIII (May 1978 - April 1979) The Sovereign's Pleasure is created in May and given to Cerdric fils de Guilluame, Heinrich Altmark, John of Ean Airgead (the Mad Celt), Louis de L'Anguille, Morgana de L'Anguille, and Robert Hightower. Louis de L'Anguille becomes the first to receive the Sanguine Mountain. July sees the ... Reply \| Tags: AS	Apr 16, 2012	Show
Information Sought This is an area for us to list information which we know we need more details on: The founding dates and Baron/Baroness of the Baronies in the Principality/Kingdom The dates of dissolutions of any Baronies which no longer exist or have been degraded Any information on the following awards: ... Reply \| Tags: Information	Apr 16, 2012	Show
Meridian Highness I think this this was changed to "Meridian Majesty" when Meridies became a kingdom Reply \| Tags: Information	Apr 25, 2012	Show
AS XII (May 1977- April 1978) On June 25th, Rebecca of Tywyn the Demanding was made the first Pelican of Meridies. July 8th would see the investiture of William and Helene as the third Prince and Princess of Meridies, at which Ammalynne Haraldsdottir, John the Bearkiller, and Saavogg Haraldsson receive the Meridian Highness, ... Reply \| Tags: AS	Apr 16, 2012	Show
AS XI (May 1976 - April 1977) Francois and Anne are invested as the first Prince and Princess of the Principality of Meridies on June 25th, 1976 in the South Downs. At the Investiture Samara Melaine Serapea da Marak becomes the first to receive an AoA from the principality and John of Sherwood becomes the first Knight made in ... Reply \| Tags: AS	Mar 6, 2012	Show
AS X (May 1975 - April 1976) The Principality of Meridies was created as the 6th principality of the Society. The first coronet list was won by Francois and Anne on April 3rd, 1976 in Serinia (Northern Florida, near Arenal). Reply \| Tags: AS	Mar 6, 2012	Show
Apprentices, Proteges Where squires started in the kingdom of the West, Apprentices and Proteges began in Meridies. Reply \| Tags: Associates	Feb 4, 2012	Show
Kingdom Seneschal(e) is in physical contact at Crowning One of the ways the continuity of law is kept is the Kingdom Seneschal(e) either crowns or is in physical contact with the person crowning the King and Queen. Reply \| Tags: Coronation	Feb 4, 2012	Show
Coronation Seneschal(e) holds Crowns between courts The physical Crowns are physically kept by the kingdom Seneschal(e) between the stepping down and stepping up courts. This is of the ways the continuity of the legal Crown is kept. Reply \| Tags: Coronation	Feb 4, 2012	Show
Coronation Deaths The outgoing Crown "dies" to provide a reason for the heri to assume the throne. This is one of the oldest traditions of Meridies, and where our daughter kingdoms do it, it started here. Reply \| Tags: Coronation	Feb 4, 2012	Show
Toasts The senior knight gives the first toast of the evening, to the Crown. The second most senior knight makes the second toast. This is not by OP rank, but by creation as a knight. Reply \| Tags: Feast,Traditions	Feb 4, 2012	Show
Evolution of Toast Tradition This tradition has gotten muddied by time and rumor. Sometimes this happens, sometimes it's the youngest knight who toasts TRMs and the oldest knight who toasts TRHs. I have seen times when the person to give the toast was sitting high table for some reason, it was passed along to someone else. In ... Reply \| Tags: Feast,Traditions	Feb 27, 2012	Show
Non-Peers Yes, lacking a Peer, I think the highest ranking persons present should make the toast - it is only fitting. And I think the muddling is a result of people not knowing our past. This type of toasting traditions is very close to what is done in Great Britain. Reply \| Tags: Feast,Traditions	Feb 28, 2012	Show