| West Kingdom Awards Recognizing Archery |
Kingdom Awards
Grant Level Awards
There are, at this time, in the West Kingdom, two archery awards or titles that carry a Grant of Arms.
The Royal Company of Archers
This was instituted to honor archers who have achieved high standing, and who are exemplars of courtesy and
chivalry. The token is a glove to be worn in the belt, with the badge of the Order (which has not yet been designed)
on the back. It carries a Grant of Arms, and is one of three Grant-level awards in this Kingdom. There may be only
one new member named to the Order by each King and Queen.
The Royal Company of Yeomen
The members of this order have demonstrated high achievement and service to the Kingdom in war time with missile
weapons, they are also exemplars of courtesy and chivalry. The token for membership in this order is a leather
baldric with the badge of the order on it. Membership in this order confers a Grant of Arms.
Leaves of Achievement
There are three "Leaves of Achievement" given within the Kingdom of the West. The first is the Order of the Leaf of
Merit, given for service, the second is the Order of the Rose Leaf, given for expertise in the arts or sciences, and the
third is the Order of the Ash Leaf, given for expertise in combat (including, but not limited to heavy, rapier, combat
archery ...). These are given at the wish of Their Majesties or Their Highnesses, but often upon recommendation by
knowledgeable people. Tokens for these are awards are a cast pewter laurel leaf pendant for the Leaf of Merit, a
pendant (in various media) in the shape of a rose leaf for the Rose Leaf, and a pendant of an ash leaf for the Ash
Leaf. (NOTE: If a recipient of a Leaf of Achievement received their Award of Arms at the same time as their Leaf, they
will not be listed in the Award of Arms listing below. In addition, this listing includes some Leaf-level awards from other
Kingdoms. Also Note: this is going to be a long download as there are many people who have been elevated to these
Orders ...) Sometimes abbreviated: OLM, ORL, or OAL
Archery Champion
This title is granted at 12th Night, after the conclusion of the Kingdom Annual Archery Competition. The Victor of this
Championship is named the Kingdom Archery Champion for a year, and is also granted membership in the Order of
the Levis Armaturae at the same time.
The Queen's Guard
This is an honor, rather than an award, and opportunity is offered to unbelted fighters who show much promise (quite
often members of the Guard are knighted while still members, removing them from the guard). The members of a
specific guard are retired at the end of the reign of the Queen. Members of the Queen's Guard wear a baldric of red
leather with the device of the Queen tooled into it, and are given the favor of the Queen on whose guard they serve.
(NOTE: This is a long listing, as there are usually quite a few members of the guard for each reign ...)
Mist Principality Awards
The Corollae Nebulosae
"Little Crowns of the Mists", there are three of these: The Corolla Aulica, given for service; the Corolla Muralis, given
for leadership and achievement in war; and the Corolla Vitae, given to honor those who have given of their talents
and skills to benefit the Principality. The token for the Corollae Nebulosae as a whole is a small cast pendant of a
coronet within a bordure engrailed, the type of Corolla dependant on the color of the ribbon from which it is hung:
White is for the Corolla Aulica, Blue - the Corolla Vitae, and Green is for the Corolla Muralis.
The Princess' Guard
This is an honor, not an award, and is modeled on the Queen's Guard. The title was changed to Princess' Guard in
the reign of Brion and Shaheena. All past members of the "Princess' Escort" have been changed to "Princess'
Guard". This honor lasts from the time a member is admitted to the Guard, until the end of the reign.
Cynagua Principality Awards
Cynaguan Guard
Members of the Cynaguan Guard hold this honor for the duration of the reign of the Prince and Princess who
admitted them to the honor. The duties will vary depending on the Royalty.
Saethwyr Eithriadrol
Their Highnesses may honor those members of the populace who have excelled in their skills and knowledge of
Archery, whether it be on the archery field or in war. The token for this award is a roundel of polished Yew.
Grant Level Awards
There are, at this time, in the West Kingdom, two archery awards or titles that carry a Grant of Arms.
The Royal Company of Archers
This was instituted to honor archers who have achieved high standing, and who are exemplars of courtesy and
chivalry. The token is a glove to be worn in the belt, with the badge of the Order (which has not yet been designed)
on the back. It carries a Grant of Arms, and is one of three Grant-level awards in this Kingdom. There may be only
one new member named to the Order by each King and Queen.
The Royal Company of Yeomen
The members of this order have demonstrated high achievement and service to the Kingdom in war time with missile
weapons, they are also exemplars of courtesy and chivalry. The token for membership in this order is a leather
baldric with the badge of the order on it. Membership in this order confers a Grant of Arms.
Leaves of Achievement
There are three "Leaves of Achievement" given within the Kingdom of the West. The first is the Order of the Leaf of
Merit, given for service, the second is the Order of the Rose Leaf, given for expertise in the arts or sciences, and the
third is the Order of the Ash Leaf, given for expertise in combat (including, but not limited to heavy, rapier, combat
archery ...). These are given at the wish of Their Majesties or Their Highnesses, but often upon recommendation by
knowledgeable people. Tokens for these are awards are a cast pewter laurel leaf pendant for the Leaf of Merit, a
pendant (in various media) in the shape of a rose leaf for the Rose Leaf, and a pendant of an ash leaf for the Ash
Leaf. (NOTE: If a recipient of a Leaf of Achievement received their Award of Arms at the same time as their Leaf, they
will not be listed in the Award of Arms listing below. In addition, this listing includes some Leaf-level awards from other
Kingdoms. Also Note: this is going to be a long download as there are many people who have been elevated to these
Orders ...) Sometimes abbreviated: OLM, ORL, or OAL
Archery Champion
This title is granted at 12th Night, after the conclusion of the Kingdom Annual Archery Competition. The Victor of this
Championship is named the Kingdom Archery Champion for a year, and is also granted membership in the Order of
the Levis Armaturae at the same time.
The Queen's Guard
This is an honor, rather than an award, and opportunity is offered to unbelted fighters who show much promise (quite
often members of the Guard are knighted while still members, removing them from the guard). The members of a
specific guard are retired at the end of the reign of the Queen. Members of the Queen's Guard wear a baldric of red
leather with the device of the Queen tooled into it, and are given the favor of the Queen on whose guard they serve.
(NOTE: This is a long listing, as there are usually quite a few members of the guard for each reign ...)
Mist Principality Awards
The Corollae Nebulosae
"Little Crowns of the Mists", there are three of these: The Corolla Aulica, given for service; the Corolla Muralis, given
for leadership and achievement in war; and the Corolla Vitae, given to honor those who have given of their talents
and skills to benefit the Principality. The token for the Corollae Nebulosae as a whole is a small cast pendant of a
coronet within a bordure engrailed, the type of Corolla dependant on the color of the ribbon from which it is hung:
White is for the Corolla Aulica, Blue - the Corolla Vitae, and Green is for the Corolla Muralis.
The Princess' Guard
This is an honor, not an award, and is modeled on the Queen's Guard. The title was changed to Princess' Guard in
the reign of Brion and Shaheena. All past members of the "Princess' Escort" have been changed to "Princess'
Guard". This honor lasts from the time a member is admitted to the Guard, until the end of the reign.
Cynagua Principality Awards
Cynaguan Guard
Members of the Cynaguan Guard hold this honor for the duration of the reign of the Prince and Princess who
admitted them to the honor. The duties will vary depending on the Royalty.
Saethwyr Eithriadrol
Their Highnesses may honor those members of the populace who have excelled in their skills and knowledge of
Archery, whether it be on the archery field or in war. The token for this award is a roundel of polished Yew.
The following are awards that are often given in the Wet Kingdom to archers who have exhibited for various
feats of valor, skill at archery and general honors and recognition. Certainly archers are eligible and have
been given other awards. Those listed below are most commonly linked to skill at target and combat archery.
feats of valor, skill at archery and general honors and recognition. Certainly archers are eligible and have
been given other awards. Those listed below are most commonly linked to skill at target and combat archery.
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