Guardians of the Oasis of Fontaine
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Award of Arms |
| Chartered On | November 8, A.S. XXXVIII (2003) |
| Reign | Duncan, Baron and Mary, Baroness |
| Precedence | Award of Arms |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "O.G."; medallion bearing the badge |
Overview
The Guardian of the Oasis of Fontaine (OG) is a Barony-level Award of Arms recognizing individuals who have enriched the fighting arts of the Barony through service, teaching, and personal skill. Recipients are entitled to bear the badge of the Order and use the post-nominal letters O.G.. The award was established by the Charter for the Guardian of the Oasis on November 8, A.S. XXXVIII (2003) by Duncan, Baron of Fontaine dans Sable and Mary, Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, attested by Tatianna Pavlovna Sokolova, White Stag Principal Herald and Rowland McCain, Black Fountain Pursuivant.
Purpose and Recognition
The Guardian of the Oasis honors those who have demonstrated extraordinary skill in SCA-style weaponry, including armored combat, rapier, or archery. Recipients are recognized for their leadership, teaching, and honorable behavior both on and off the field. Members are styled as Guardians of the Oasis and may bear the post-nominals O.G..
Precedence
This award carries the precedence of an Award of Arms, ranking above a simple Award of Arms but below awards of higher precedence.
Badge and Regalia
The insignia of the Order consists of a medallion bearing the badge of the Order.
Scroll Text
Open wide the gates and proclaim to all, we _________ and _________, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable, by the Grace of Their Royal Majesties, send greetings. Having observed the feats of arms and good works of ___________ who has laboured long and hard in Our Lands, we are minded this day to admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Guardians of the Oasis.
We command you to render us and our Barony with the excellence of skill and knowledge that you have shown in the martial arts. Furthermore, we confer upon [Lord/Lady/Noble] ______ the right to bear the badge of the Order.
Given by Us this _______day of _______, Anno Societatis _______, being _________ in the common era.
__________ Baron __________ Baroness
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Guardians of the Oasis:
See Also
- Awards of the Barony of Fontaine dans Sable
- Martial Awards