L’Ordre du Cochon Alé of Caer Galen
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Non-Armigerous Order |
| Chartered On | September 11, A.S. XLV (2010) |
| Reign | King Alrik III and Queen Salomea |
| White Stag | Omar Mohammed Mirzazadeh |
| Number of Recipients | 3 |
| Precedence | Non-Armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "CA" |
Overview
L'Ordre du Cochon Alé (CA) is a Barony-level non-armigerous award given for achieving the seemingly impossible. The name, which translates to "The Order of the Winged Pig," was originally "L'Ordre du Cochon Volant."
The Order was first intended to be a one-time award for Margaida da Gama for her feat of reconciling conflicts and unifying the populous of the Barony of Caer Galen, leading to its elevation from a Shire. However, circumstances left the order open, and it was later given to Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso and Yazida bint Zarif before being officially chartered and confirmed as an open award. The charter was amended on September 11, A.S. XLV (2010) by King Alrik III and Queen Salomea of the Outlands, and attested by Omar Mohammed Mirzazadeh, White Stag Principal Herald.
Purpose and Recognition
The Order of the Cochon Alé honors those who achieve monumental feats against nigh insurmountable odds. Recipients are styled as Companions du Cochon Alé and may use the post-nominal letters C.A..
This is a non-armigerous award, meaning it does not grant the right to bear arms or any other form of precedence.
Badge and Regalia
The insignia of the Order is a rendition of a flying pig. A registered badge for the order has not been approved by the College of Arms.
Scroll Text
Unto all who come by these present letters do We, __________ and __________, Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send Greetings.
Throughout time, those who have undertaken tasks known to be impossible have met with ridicule from the unkind, sighs of pity from the merciful, and derision and scorn from the rest. And yet some few great and noble gentles among us labor ever onward in pursuit of that which cannot be done. Those who are able to achieve these ends are the stuff of legend, living on in the tales of bards long after the brief light of their mortal life has faded and gone. Such a person is ____________ who did ____________ (description of endeavor). Long has this task been thought impossible, not just throughout the Outlands but in regions peregrine and remote. It is in recognition of this monumental achievement in defiance of all chance that We do on this day take and admit [him/her/them] into the Order of the Cochon Alé that all may know of the miracles [he/she/they] has wrought.
Done by Our Hands this _____ day of _________, Anno Societatis _________, being _____ in the common reckoning of years.
____________Baron _________Baroness
Recipients
The following individuals have been named Companions du Cochon Alé:
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Margaida da Gama | 2004-09-18 |
| Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso | 2007-12-08 |
| Yazida bint Zarif | 2007-12-08 |