Poignard Noir of Caer Galen
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| Award Level | Barony |
|---|---|
| Award Type | Service |
| Chartered On | April 18, A.S. XLIX (2015) |
| Reign | King Hrothgar and Queen Ingridr |
| White Stag | Randal Carrick |
| Number of Recipients | 20 |
| Precedence | Non-Armigerous |
| Entitles Use of | Post-nominals "BPN" |
Overview
The Poignard Noir of Caer Galen (BPN) is a Barony-level non-armigerous award given for outstanding personal and discreet service to the Coronet (Baron and Baroness) that goes above and beyond what is normally expected.
The award's origin is rooted in a specific need for discretion. It was created to honor individuals who handle internal issues or provide support in a manner that is helpful but does not draw significant public attention. Its name, which translates to "Black Dagger," reflects this discreet nature.
The Order was formally chartered on April 18, A.S. XLIX (2015) by King Hrothgar and Queen Ingridr of the Outlands, with the charter attested by Randal Carrick, White Stag Principal Herald. The premier recipient was Ian of Nightsgate.
Purpose and Recognition
The Poignard Noir recognizes service that is often performed quietly and behind the scenes, yet is instrumental to the affairs of the Barony and its Coronet. Recipients are styled as Bearers of the Poignard Noir and may use the post-nominal letters B.P.N..
This is a non-armigerous award, meaning it does not grant the right to bear arms.
Badge and Regalia
Members of the Order may bear the registered badge:
Fieldless, a dagger bendwise sinister sable.
Recipients also receive a medallion or other rendition of the badge.
Scroll Text
Unto all those who come by these letters present do We, ___________ and __________, Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send Greetings.
Let all know that the vast and diverse service given to Ourselves and the Barony of Caer Galen by ___________, spanning nearly every field of endeavor within the Society, has been instrumental in the affairs of Caer Galen. We are therefore minded this day to admit [him/her/them] to the Order of the Poignard Noir, that all may know of the great deeds [he/she/they] [has/have] done for [his/her/their] Coronet. If they so choose to declare this honor, they may bear the badge of the order, namely: Fieldless, a dagger bendwise sinister sable.
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 Bearers of the Poignard Noir:
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ian of Nightsgate | 2003-12-13 |
| Eldric Icepusher | 2005-10-22 |
| Anna de Apperleye | 2006-02-04 |
| Maria Castelana | 2006-05-07 |
| Signy von Velden | 2006-08-19 |
| Zoraya de Navarra | 2007-05-20 |
| Andros Korkyrates | 2008-07-26 |
| Gareth of Gryphon's Nest | 2008-07-26 |
| Shoshanah Simkhah bas Ruven | 2009-05-09 |
| Yazida bint Zarif | 2011-12-10 |
| Thomas Vandale | 2014-06-07 |
| Béla Kós | 2016-09-03 |
| Çinara Ybarra | 2016-11-01 |
| Deotrich Hiltipard | 2016-12-06 |
| Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata | 2017-05-27 |
| Wolfgang Sebastian Kolhammer | 2018-06-30 |
| Adam Carmychel | 2018-08-04 |
| Nerissa Della Badessa | 2018-08-04 |
| Belinda Froste | 2021-12-04 |
| Matilda de Seton | 2024-06-01 |