Palmer's Lantern of the Outlands
Overview
The Order of the Palmer's Lantern (CPL) is a Kingdom-level award given for artistic endeavors that enrich the Society but fall outside the typical realm and time period of the SCA. This is a non-armigerous award. Recipients are styled as Companions of the Order and may use the post-nominals "CPL." The premier recipients were Bree of Caer Galen and Rhiannon O’Connemara.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Palmer's Lantern recognizes those whose artistic contributions enrich the lives of others in ways that defy traditional categorization. It is for those who bring a unique and modern artistry to the Kingdom, and whose work lights the way for new and innovative ways to serve the Society.
Recipients are styled as Companions of the Order and may use the post-nominal letters CPL.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the badge:
(Fieldless) A lantern per pale vert and Or.
Scroll Text
Hearken to the words of ___ and _____, King and Queen of these great Outlands. Mighty are the warriors of the Kingdom, and talented its artisans. But there are those who enrich the lives of those around them in ways that defy description. One such good gentle is _____, and We are minded to name [him/her/them] as a Companion of the Order of the Palmer's Lantern, in recognition of all [he/she/they] does to serve this Kingdom.
We also grant [him/her/them] the right to wear the badge of the Order, to wit: (Fieldless) a lantern per pale vert and Or, as a sign of [his/her/their] great merit.
Done by Our hands this day of _____, Anno Societatis_____, being ______ Gregorian.
_______ King _______Queen
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions of the Palmer's Lantern:
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Bree of Caer Galen | 2019-02-23 |
| Rhiannon O’Connemara | 2019-02-23 |
| Kal-baror Gellir | 2022-01-15 |
| Batu Mongo | 2022-12-17 |
| Calin al-Zarqa | 2023-01-07 |
| Donald Walker | 2023-09-02 |
| Barb of the Shriners Hall | 2024-12-21 |
| Kryshtof Orelenko | 2025-03-22 |
| Sigfrid von Bremen | 2025-04-11 |
