Bears Gate - Revision history

Evpraksiia: /* Regalia */ added image of guard captain necklace

2025-10-23T14:32:38Z

Regalia: added image of guard captain necklace

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	=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===		=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===
	The Captain of the Grizzly Guard carries a shield, decorated on the front with concentric segments of blue and yellow. It was constructed by [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=11279 Sir Ryu]. Traditionally, the shield is able to be painted in a manner and style that suits the Captain at the time, and the reverse of the shield is signed by all current and previous Captains.		The Captain of the Grizzly Guard carries a shield, decorated on the front with concentric segments of blue and yellow. It was constructed by [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=11279 Sir Ryu]. Traditionally, the shield is able to be painted in a manner and style that suits the Captain at the time, and the reverse of the shield is signed by all current and previous Captains.
			[[File:BGGuardcaptainnecklace.jpg\|thumb\|369x369px\|Necklace worn by Captain of the Grizzly Guard]]

	=== Banner ===		=== Banner ===
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	== Notable Members ==		== Notable Members ==
	* '''Lady Caírech liath ingen Alpin''' – Founder of Bears Gate and early advocate for student participation in the SCA.		* '''Lady Caírech liath ingen Alpin''' – Founder of Bears Gate and early advocate for student participation in the SCA.
	* '''Evpraksiia Muromskaia''' – ~~Member of Bears Gate and current~~ Co-Social Media Officer for the Kingdom of the Outlands.		* '''Evpraksiia Muromskaia''' – Co-Social Media Officer for the Kingdom of the Outlands and 22nd Windhover Bard
	* '''Gilbertus de Messina''' – Social Media Captain of Bears Gate and Chatelaine of the Barony of Unser Hafen.		* '''Gilbertus de Messina''' – Social Media Captain of Bears Gate and Chatelaine of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
	* '''Hilarion Angelos Akropolites''' – Current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.		* '''Hilarion Angelos Akropolites''' – Current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.

Evpraksiia: moved toc

2025-09-26T21:06:11Z

moved toc

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	Though not an official SCA branch, Bears Gate is widely recognized throughout the Kingdom of the Outlands for its enthusiastic outreach, high visibility, and its signature motto: ''Ursa Porta'' ("Bear Gate").		Though not an official SCA branch, Bears Gate is widely recognized throughout the Kingdom of the Outlands for its enthusiastic outreach, high visibility, and its signature motto: ''Ursa Porta'' ("Bear Gate").

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	== History ==		== History ==

Evpraksiia: Removed mention of lanterns as household regalia, i was misremembering

2025-09-26T21:04:06Z

Removed mention of lanterns as household regalia, i was misremembering

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	The Arts & Sciences Captain of Bears Gate is given a necklace with a multitude of charms and beads. The most prominent charm on the necklace is a cicada made of clear, iridescent resin but is often referred to as a scarab.		The Arts & Sciences Captain of Bears Gate is given a necklace with a multitude of charms and beads. The most prominent charm on the necklace is a cicada made of clear, iridescent resin but is often referred to as a scarab.

	=== ~~Lantern and~~ Candles ===		=== Candles ===
	At Unser Hafen Newcomers in January of 2025, members of Bears Gate were gifted candles and decorative ~~lanterns~~ at court by [[Saito Takauji]]. Uji, once a member of [[Canton of Bofharrach\|Bofharrach]] presented these in rememberance of the now-defunct canton and referred to Bears Gate as "lighting the way". The ~~lanterns~~ were incorporated as household regalia, they are passed between outgoing and incoming officers during Gregorian Bear ceremonies.		At Unser Hafen Newcomers in January of 2025, members of Bears Gate were gifted real wax candles and decorative, electric candles at court by [[Saito Takauji]]. Uji, once a member of [[Canton of Bofharrach\|Bofharrach]] presented these in rememberance of the now-defunct canton and referred to Bears Gate as "lighting the way". The electric were incorporated as household regalia, and they are passed between outgoing and incoming officers during Gregorian Bear ceremonies.

	=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===		=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===
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	=== Banner ===		=== Banner ===
	~~[In progress]~~		The Bears Gate banner was made by Caírech liath ingen Alpin. It is displayed at many events with a large Bears Gate attendance.

	== Notable Members ==		== Notable Members ==

Mistereggs13: punctuation

2025-09-26T20:55:46Z

punctuation

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	Grizzly Guard members regularly attend weekly fighter practices across the Outlands, with some traveling across multiple baronies to fight as a unit. Currently, Bears Gate is taking steps to host household-level fighter practices on the UNC Campus for members to attend.		Grizzly Guard members regularly attend weekly fighter practices across the Outlands, with some traveling across multiple baronies to fight as a unit. Currently, Bears Gate is taking steps to host household-level fighter practices on the UNC Campus for members to attend.

	=== Notable Grizzly Guard Members: ===		=== Notable Grizzly Guard Members ===

	* '''Lady Sophia Rares''' – Defender (Armored Combat) of Unser Hafen		* '''Lady Sophia Rares''' – Defender (Armored Combat) of Unser Hafen

Mistereggs13: Added Grizzly Guard

2025-09-26T20:55:01Z

Added Grizzly Guard

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	The title is named in honor of Gregor of Bears Gate, the original and current Deputy Head of Household, and reflects the household’s spirit of mentorship and growth. Gregorian Bears serve as role models for newer members while continuing to contribute meaningfully to the SCA and their local group.		The title is named in honor of Gregor of Bears Gate, the original and current Deputy Head of Household, and reflects the household’s spirit of mentorship and growth. Gregorian Bears serve as role models for newer members while continuing to contribute meaningfully to the SCA and their local group.

			== Grizzly Guard ==
			Within Bears Gate, all martial activities are organized under the Grizzly Guard. They exist as a group to train with each other and discuss anything related to the martial pursuits. Only members recognized as Bears can join the Grizzly Guard and are hand-selected by the Captain.

			Rapier fighters and Heavy fighters are both classified as members of the Grizzly Guard, with some pursuing both methods of combat.

			Grizzly Guard members regularly attend weekly fighter practices across the Outlands, with some traveling across multiple baronies to fight as a unit. Currently, Bears Gate is taking steps to host household-level fighter practices on the UNC Campus for members to attend.

			=== Notable Grizzly Guard Members: ===

			* '''Lady Sophia Rares''' – Defender (Armored Combat) of Unser Hafen
			* '''Bailey (of Caer Galen)''' – Defender (Armored Combat) of Caer Galen
			* '''Yngvarr of Bears Gate''' – Stag's Blood of the Outlands

	== Relationship with Unser Hafen ==		== Relationship with Unser Hafen ==

Mistereggs13: Added Dryantilla Aelia to Notable Members

2025-09-26T20:35:39Z

Added Dryantilla Aelia to Notable Members

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	* '''Gilbertus de Messina''' – Social Media Captain of Bears Gate and Chatelaine of the Barony of Unser Hafen.		* '''Gilbertus de Messina''' – Social Media Captain of Bears Gate and Chatelaine of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
	* '''Hilarion Angelos Akropolites''' – Current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.		* '''Hilarion Angelos Akropolites''' – Current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
			* '''Dryantilla Aelia''' – Current Pencerdd Bard of the Barony of Unser Hafen.

	== Gregorian Bears ==		== Gregorian Bears ==

Mistereggs13: Grizzly Guard Shield updates

2025-09-26T20:12:28Z

Grizzly Guard Shield updates

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	=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===		=== Grizzly Guard Shield ===
	The Captain of the Grizzly Guard carries a shield, decorated on the front with concentric segments of blue and yellow. ~~The~~ reverse of the shield is signed by Captains.		The Captain of the Grizzly Guard carries a shield, decorated on the front with concentric segments of blue and yellow. It was constructed by [http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/individual_record.php?PersonID=11279 Sir Ryu]. Traditionally, the shield is able to be painted in a manner and style that suits the Captain at the time, and the reverse of the shield is signed by all current and previous Captains.

	=== Banner ===		=== Banner ===

Evpraksiia: added april fools headings

2025-09-26T20:00:58Z

added april fools headings

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	The group is well-known for its approachable atmosphere, vibrant social media presence, and creative student-led initiatives.		The group is well-known for its approachable atmosphere, vibrant social media presence, and creative student-led initiatives.

			=== April Fools 2024 ===
			Weiner Porta

			=== April Fools 2025 ===
			Andreas Gate

	== Officer Core ==		== Officer Core ==

Evpraksiia: /* Officer Core */ corrected

2025-09-26T19:49:54Z

Officer Core: corrected

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	\|Priest (Treasurer)		\|Priest (Treasurer)
	\|[[~~Viðbjǫrn Orðlokarr~~]]		\|[[Toby]]
	\|}		\|}

Evpraksiia: Updated with info on regalia and officer core

2025-09-26T19:45:55Z

Updated with info on regalia and officer core

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 Bears Gate was founded in 2023 by [[Caírech Liath ingen Ailpin|Lady Caírech liath ingen Alpin]]. It was established as an official student organization at the University of Northern Colorado and quickly became a vibrant hub for students interested in the SCA.
-The household formed in response to a renewed interest in medieval studies, martial combat, and hands-on craftsmanship among college-aged newcomers. It serves as a modern continuation of student engagement in Greeley, which was once home to the now-defunct [[Canton of Bofharrach]].
+The household formed in response to a renewed interest in medieval studies, martial combat, and hands-on craftsmanship among college-aged newcomers. It serves as a modern continuation of student engagement in Greeley, which was once home to the now-defunct [[Canton of Bofharrach]].[[File:Bearsgroup.jpg|thumb|255x255px|A group photo of Bears Gate members in attendance at Spring 2025 Coronation]]
 == Activities and Mission ==
 Bears Gate focuses on:
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 * '''Arts and Sciences Captain''': [[Dryantilla Aelia]]
 * '''Social Media Captain''': [[Gilbertus de Messina]]
 == Notable Members ==
 * '''Lady Caírech liath ingen Alpin''' – Founder of Bears Gate and early advocate for student participation in the SCA.
-* '''[[Eupraxia (of Unser Hafen)|Evpraksiia Muromskaia]]''' – Member of Bears Gate and current Co-Social Media Officer for the Kingdom of the Outlands.
+* '''Evpraksiia Muromskaia''' – Member of Bears Gate and current Co-Social Media Officer for the Kingdom of the Outlands.
 * '''Gilbertus de Messina''' – Social Media Captain of Bears Gate and Chatelaine of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
-* '''[[Hilarion Angelos Akropolites]]''' – Prominent member of Bears Gate and current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
+* '''Hilarion Angelos Akropolites''' – Current Barbican Herald of the Barony of Unser Hafen.
 == Gregorian Bears ==
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 [[Category: Households]]
 [[Category:Culture]]