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* Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill and Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir (12/16/23-06/01/25)
* Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill and Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir (12/16/23-06/01/25)


== Positions of Honour ==
== Positions of Honor ==


=== The Baronial Guard ===
=== The Baronial Guard ===
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''Select recipients include:''   
''Select recipients include:''   
* 2024 - Kökechin Qo'a
{| class="wikitable sortable"
* 2023 - Livia Agrinali
! Year
* 2022 - Keridwen Andersdottir
! Recipient(s)
* 2021 - Randall Carrick
|-
* 2020 - No recipient
| 2024 || Kökechin Qo'a
* 2019 - Çinara Ybarra
|-
* 2018 - Vanozza de Corbetta
| 2023 || Livia Agrinali
* 2017 - Rowena Colebrook
|-
* 2016 - Mahara Vandale
| 2022 || Keridwen Andersdottir
* 2015 - Vanozza da Corbetta
|-
* 2014 - Finn Ua Briain
| 2021 || Randall Carrick
* 2013 - Yldiz of Misrian
|-
* 2012 - Livia Agrinali
| 2020 || No recipient
* 2011 - Editha filia Rolandi
|-
* 2010 - Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata
| 2019 || Çinara Ybarra
* 2009 - Mirabel de Malmesberie
|-
* 2008 – Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven and Anna de Apperleye
| 2018 || Vanozza de Corbetta
* 2007 – Jeanne Dyfrigi
|-
* 2006 – Andros Korkyrates
| 2017 || Rowena Colebrook
* 2005 – Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso & Yazida bint Zarif
|-
* 2004 – Jeanne-Marie Dubois
| 2016 || Mahara Vandale
* 2003 - Meenakshi da Gama
|-
* 2002 - Cecily de Heselington
| 2015 || Vanozza da Corbetta
* 2001 - Regana van Kortrijk
|-
* 2000 - László Rózsa
| 2014 || Finn Ua Briain
* 1999 - Beatricia Carmela Mercante
|-
* 1998 - Valentine Michael de la Fere
| 2013 || Yldiz of Misrian
* 1997 - Klaus von Nachtwald
|-
* 1996 - Klaus von Nachtwald
| 2012 || Livia Agrinali
* 1995 - Brianna Chevreuil
|-
* 1994 - Maximillian Steanbrycg (now known as Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso)
| 2011 || Editha filia Rolandi
* 1993 - Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Alexandre d'Avigné
|-
* 1992 - Brigit O’Breslin and Magnus Rothach
| 2010 || Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata
* 1991 - Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Irel Krist of Starre Inn
|-
* 1990 - Marisela de Broide
| 2009 || Mirabel de Malmesberie
* 1989 - Francesca di Pavia
|-
* 1988 - Morguen ni Lochsolas
| 2008 || Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven and Anna de Apperleye
* 1987 - Elizabeth Freemountain and Morguen ni Lochsolas
|-
* 1986 - Idunn Felinnoir
| 2007 || Jeanne Dyfrigi
* 1985 - Marged Tylluan Fach and Betva a Bedwyn
|-
| 2006 || Andros Korkyrates
|-
| 2005 || Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso & Yazida bint Zarif
|-
| 2004 || Jeanne-Marie Dubois
|-
| 2003 || Meenakshi da Gama
|-
| 2002 || Cecily de Heselington
|-
| 2001 || Regana van Kortrijk
|-
| 2000 || László Rózsa
|-
| 1999 || Beatricia Carmela Mercante
|-
| 1998 || Valentine Michael de la Fere
|-
| 1997 || Klaus von Nachtwald
|-
| 1996 || Klaus von Nachtwald
|-
| 1995 || Brianna Chevreuil
|-
| 1994 || Maximillian Steanbrycg (now known as Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso)
|-
| 1993 || Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Alexandre d'Avigné
|-
| 1992 || Brigit O’Breslin and Magnus Rothach
|-
| 1991 || Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Irel Krist of Starre Inn
|-
| 1990 || Marisela de Broide
|-
| 1989 || Francesca di Pavia
|-
| 1988 || Morguen ni Lochsolas
|-
| 1987 || Elizabeth Freemountain and Morguen ni Lochsolas
|-
| 1986 || Idunn Felinnoir
|-
| 1985 || Marged Tylluan Fach and Betva a Bedwyn
|}


=== The Doge of Caer Galen ===
=== The Doge of Caer Galen ===
A humorous and honorary title given to especially colorful members of the barony.
A humorous and honorary title given to especially colorful members of the barony.
* ''His Zippiness'' Rüdeger Günther Marenholtz
* [[Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven]]
* ''His Zippiness'' Rüdeger Günther Marenholtz
* ''His Zippiness'' Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso   
* ''His Zippiness'' Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso   
* ''His Serenity'' Madoch Greyson   
* ''His Serenity'' Madoch Greyson   
=== Amhránaí Bard ===
Formerly known simply as the Bard of Caer Galen, the role was retitled to Amhránaí Bard by Their Excellencies Bryn and Ronan in May of 2025. The Bard of Caer Galen is selected at intermittent events throughout the year.
* [[Kasjan Jaskólski Ivarson]]
** Selected at Jotunnstaor II, 9-13-2023
* [[Eoghan MacIver]]
* [[Helena de Eyncurt]]
* Alexandra of Caer Galen


== Baronial Orders and Awards ==
== Baronial Orders and Awards ==
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* '''Order of the [[Bards Militant | St. Michael with the Harp]] (CBM)''' – Excellence in martial affairs
* '''Order of the [[Bards Militant | St. Michael with the Harp]] (CBM)''' – Excellence in martial affairs
* '''L’Ordre du Cochon Volant (CV)''' – Remarkable achievements against great odds
* '''L’Ordre du Cochon Volant (CV)''' – Remarkable achievements against great odds
* '''Order of the Curmudgeons (BC)''' – For long-time participation (15+ years)
* '''Saint Louis with the Staff (BC)''' – For long-time participation (15+ years)
* '''Order of the Dancing Monkey (DM)''' – Those who bring joy and laughter to the Barony
* '''Order of the Dancing Monkey (DM)''' – Those who bring joy and laughter to the Barony
* '''Order of the Foal (CF)''' – For exceptional young people under 16
* '''Order of the Hedgehog (CF)''' – For exceptional young people under 16
* '''Order of the Nightingale's Song (CNS)''' – For excellence in the arts
* '''Order of the Golden Nightingale (CNS)''' – For excellence in the arts
* '''L’Ordre du Poignard Noir (BPN)''' – Exceptional personal service to the Coronet
* '''L’Ordre du Poignard Noir (BPN)''' – Exceptional personal service to the Coronet
* '''Order of Saint William the Cooper (BCW)''' – Good works for the Barony and its people
* '''Order of Saint William the Cooper (BCW)''' – Good works for the Barony and its people

Revision as of 16:51, 15 September 2025

Barony of Caer Galen
Per bend rayonny, azure and Or, a harp and a laurel wreath counterchanged
Information
Founded: A.S. XIV
In Kingdom: Kingdom of the Outlands
Vicar: Master Wolfgang Sebastian Kohlhammer
Baroness: Dona Rowena Colebrook
Modern location
Longmont, Boulder, and Broomfield, CO

Overview

The Barony of Caer Galen is a branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) in the Kingdom of the Outlands, mundanely located in and around Boulder County, Colorado, USA. The barony is known for its dedication to the arts, vibrant sense of humor, and rich tradition of storytelling and revelry.

History

The Shire of Caer Galen was founded in January A.S. XIV (1980), and was elevated to Baronial status on 13 September A.S. XXXVIII (2003).

Heraldry

  • Blazon: Per bend rayonny azure and Or, a harp and a laurel wreath counterchanged
  • The device symbolizes creativity, nobility, and the vibrant energy of the Barony.
  • The laurel wreath represents Caer Galen's status as a barony within the SCA.

Modern Location

Baronage

  • Founding Baron: Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso (13 Sept 2003 – 4 Feb 2006)
  • Founding Baroness: Yazida bint Zarif
  • Randal Carrick and Katherina von Lehmann (4 Feb 2006 – 26 July 2008)
  • Ronan na f-Fiacal mac Conaill and Bryngerðr Þiðreksdóttir (12/16/23-06/01/25)

Positions of Honor

The Baronial Guard

  • Defender – Heavy Weapons Champion, generally chosen at Defender event
  • Captain of the Guard – Rapier Champion, generally chosen at Midwinter
  • Lieutenant of the Guard – Rapier runner-up or secondary officer
  • Patron of the Arts – Gentle who donates most generously toward the Caer Galen Patronage Prize

The Harp of Caer Galen

The Harp of Caer Galen is one of the highest honors the barony can bestow. Once a year at Midwinter Revel, the populace votes to recognize the individual who has most embodied the spirit and values of Caer Galen.

Select recipients include:

Year Recipient(s)
2024 Kökechin Qo'a
2023 Livia Agrinali
2022 Keridwen Andersdottir
2021 Randall Carrick
2020 No recipient
2019 Çinara Ybarra
2018 Vanozza de Corbetta
2017 Rowena Colebrook
2016 Mahara Vandale
2015 Vanozza da Corbetta
2014 Finn Ua Briain
2013 Yldiz of Misrian
2012 Livia Agrinali
2011 Editha filia Rolandi
2010 Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata
2009 Mirabel de Malmesberie
2008 Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven and Anna de Apperleye
2007 Jeanne Dyfrigi
2006 Andros Korkyrates
2005 Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso & Yazida bint Zarif
2004 Jeanne-Marie Dubois
2003 Meenakshi da Gama
2002 Cecily de Heselington
2001 Regana van Kortrijk
2000 László Rózsa
1999 Beatricia Carmela Mercante
1998 Valentine Michael de la Fere
1997 Klaus von Nachtwald
1996 Klaus von Nachtwald
1995 Brianna Chevreuil
1994 Maximillian Steanbrycg (now known as Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso)
1993 Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Alexandre d'Avigné
1992 Brigit O’Breslin and Magnus Rothach
1991 Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Irel Krist of Starre Inn
1990 Marisela de Broide
1989 Francesca di Pavia
1988 Morguen ni Lochsolas
1987 Elizabeth Freemountain and Morguen ni Lochsolas
1986 Idunn Felinnoir
1985 Marged Tylluan Fach and Betva a Bedwyn

The Doge of Caer Galen

A humorous and honorary title given to especially colorful members of the barony.

  • Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven
  • His Zippiness Rüdeger Günther Marenholtz
  • His Zippiness Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso
  • His Serenity Madoch Greyson

Amhránaí Bard

Formerly known simply as the Bard of Caer Galen, the role was retitled to Amhránaí Bard by Their Excellencies Bryn and Ronan in May of 2025. The Bard of Caer Galen is selected at intermittent events throughout the year.

Baronial Orders and Awards

  • Order of the Arch of Caer Galen (BA) – Outstanding service to the Barony ("Builders of the Arch")
  • Order of the St. Michael with the Harp (CBM) – Excellence in martial affairs
  • L’Ordre du Cochon Volant (CV) – Remarkable achievements against great odds
  • Saint Louis with the Staff (BC) – For long-time participation (15+ years)
  • Order of the Dancing Monkey (DM) – Those who bring joy and laughter to the Barony
  • Order of the Hedgehog (CF) – For exceptional young people under 16
  • Order of the Golden Nightingale (CNS) – For excellence in the arts
  • L’Ordre du Poignard Noir (BPN) – Exceptional personal service to the Coronet
  • Order of Saint William the Cooper (BCW) – Good works for the Barony and its people
  • Order of the Storytellers (SCG) – Inspirational individuals whose grace and actions inspire others

Culture

Caer Galen is known throughout the kingdom for its whimsical traditions, colorful titles, and deep appreciation of art, hospitality, and community storytelling. Its populace takes pride in encouraging both levity and dedication, supporting a wide array of talents.

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