Barony of Citadel of the Southern Pass
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| Information | |
|---|---|
| Founded: | XVII |
| Baroness: | Carlos Nieto de Andrade |
| Baroness: | Joella of Blue Lion's Keep |
| Modern location | |
| El Paso and Hudspeth counties of Texas | |
Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass
The Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass is a barony within the Kingdom of the Outlands[1], part of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). It is located in the modern-day counties of El Paso and Hudspeth in Texas. It is notable as the only portion of Texas not belonging to the Kingdom of Ansteorra.
Heraldry
The registered arms of the Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass are: Azure, masoned argent, a goblet within a laurel wreath and a chief embattled Or. This device symbolizes the Citadel’s strength, hospitality, and connection to the arts and community.
History
The Citadel was founded on October 1st, A.S. XVII (1983 CE)[2] while the Outlands was still a principality of the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The first Baron and Baroness were Jochen von Balduinseck and Monika von Zell, invested during the reign of King Christopher and Queen Constance of Atenveldt. It became the fourth barony to be founded in what would become the Kingdom of the Outlands.
The Citadel was once styled "The Gateway to the Crown Lands of Argonia," encompassing all Outlands territory not claimed by another kingdom from the Mexican border south to Tierra del Fuego. Though unofficial, this made the Citadel one of the largest territories in the Known World, in theory.
It is the home of several notable firsts in the Outlands, including:
- The Premier Laurel of the Outlands
- The Premier Queen’s Cypher of the Outlands
- The Premier of the Stag & Chalice
The Citadel is also the home of two of the last Princes of the Principality of the Outlands before it achieved kingdom status.
Baronial Succession
| Term | Baron | Baroness | Portrait |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/1983 - 3/19/1988[3] | Jochen von Balduinseck | Monika von Zell |  |
| 3/19/88 - 4/3/91[3] | Ruter Rotbart von Rottenburg[4] | Morgana of Land's End[5] |  |
| 4/3/91 - 10/9/93[3] | Gareth of Gryphon's Nest | Signy von Velden |  |
| 10/9/93 - 11/16/96[3] | Ian Domhnall[6] | Charitée Julienne du Bois[7] |  |
| 11/16/96 - 4/28/01[3] | Berold de Gilbert | Bahiyyah bint Suhayl |  |
| 4/28/01 - 1/17/04[3] | Conrade du Montgomerie I | Leah de Montgomerie of Lark Hall I[8] |  |
| 1/17/04 - 3/4/06[3] | Roger de Gilbert[9] | Constance Warrock de Winandemere[10] |  |
| 3/4/06 - 3/29/08[3] | Giovanni da Lucca[11] | Muireann Ghlass inghean Faolan[12] |  |
| 3/29/08 - 10/02/10[3] | Nikolaus von Stahlburg[13] | Aine inghean Cormac[14] | .jpg) |
| 10/09/10 - 6/15/13[3] | Conrade du Montgomerie II | Leah de Montgomerie of Lark Hall II[8] |  |
| 6/15/13 - 3/28/15[3] | Christopher Devereux | Jamila al-Zuhayriyya |  |
| 3/28/15 - 4/13/19[3] | Tariq Ibn Yusuf Ibn Askari Al Ghassani[15] | Elieth De Salazar[16] |  |
| 4/13/19 - 3/4/23[3] | Bernardo dei Medici |  | |
| 3/4/23 – present[3] | Carlos Nieto de Andrade | Joella of Blue Lion's Keep |  |
Officers
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Saints of the Citadel
St. Edrik of the Citadel
St. Edrik, also known as Edrik Beroldsson[17], was a beloved figure within the Citadel and the son of Berold de Gilbert and Shala Shalimpour. Known for his large nose and bright spirit, he was widely admired and eventually canonized after his untimely death.
He was the Premier of the Queen's Cypher, squired to his father and later to Conrade, and served the Citadel both on and off the field. After his passing, three miracles were attributed to him, leading to his canonization:
- An enemy weapon turning into straw during battle
- An apparition helping free a wagon stuck on a rock
- A ghostly nose deflecting a blow during a tournament
St. Edrik is the Patron Saint of Squires and Children with Extremely Large Noses. His feast day is celebrated every day of the year, with no fasting days. His relics include his dagger, one boot, and signet ring. The Militant Order of the Knights of St. Edrik continues to honor his legacy.[18]
Regalia
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Awards
Arquites Australis of the Citadel
Given for demonstrating skill in archery
Astrum Australis of the Citadel
Given for outstanding service
Given for work which has been of great service to the Baron of the Citadel of the Southern Pass during his tenure.
Given for work has been of great service to the Baroness during her tenure.
Given for chivalry and honor
Given for art of the rapier and chivalry
Given for excellence in the arts and sciences
Given for chivalry, arts or service in those 16 and under
Given for those persons who upon having served the Barony as a member of its populace, are departing to other lands (due to Military Service or otherwise).
Given for those persons who have dedicated their time to the enrichment of the youth of the Barony.
Given for those persons, new to our Society, who have demonstrated great service, enthusiasm and dedication to our Barony.
Given for serving the Barony for fifteen years or longer
Given for skill at arms and chivalry[19]
Sources Cited
- ↑ https://citadel.outlands.org/
- ↑ https://citadel.outlands.org/history/
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 https://citadel.outlands.org/history/barons-and-baronesses/
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2279
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1950
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1278
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=585
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1618
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2229
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=669
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=1159
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=790
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2004
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=75
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=2501
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=10419
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=860
- ↑ https://citadel.outlands.org/history/history-of-st-edrik/
- ↑ http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/awards_group.php?GroupID=5