Kingdom of Caid name, device, badge submission forms can be procured from the Baronial Herald or online at the Kingdom website.
• The SCA Heraldry Page (SCA, Inc)
• Laurel Sovereign-of-Arms Home Page (SCA, Inc)
• An Overview of SCA Heraldry (SCA, Inc)
• "The Awards and Honors of Caid"
• "Search the Online Ordinary and Armorial Database (SCA, Inc)"
• "Alternative Titles in the SCA (SCA, Inc)"
• "The Kingdom of Caid Heraldry Page"
• "Name information approved by Laurel " (Note: If you use any of these sites for documentation you must provide copies of the pages with the internet address and the author information included.)
• Monthly Heraldy report by the Baronial Herald
Anyone can write a letter of recommendation for any award. Recommendations need not be a long letter a paragraph or 2 is plenty for Kingdom AoA level awards. For Baronial level awards a couple sentences either in hard copy or e mail is usually sufficient. Click here to see the Order of Precedence . A hard copy is also available look up the awards any individual has received.
The Serpent's Talon, Serpent's Flame, Golden Trident and Ordre du Coeurde de Serpent letters or e-mails are sent to the Baron and Baroness of Calafia. A paragraph stating why you are recommending the person for the award is ideal.
For the Gilded Thimble, make recommendations to the secretaries of the Order (currently Lady Abigail Chandler of Caithness).
To be polled for the Order of Leodamus you must subscribe to the Serpent's Tongue and reside in Calafia and be at the Leodamus Tourney.
Recommendations for a Kingdom level awards should be addressed to the King and Queen with copies to the Baron and Baroness. It is a good idea to also send a copy to the Head of Their Majesties court.
For Society level awards, the recommendation letters are addressed to the Secretary for the Order in Caid, (Pelican, Laurel or Knight) and copies to all the above.
The Order of the Serpent's Talon is given after consultation with the current members of the Order, for Calafian fighters who have succeeded in tournament combat, have maintained a period appearance, have participated in the arts or service to the Society, and who are exceptionally chivalrous.
The Order of the Serpent's Fang is given to recognize those fighters whose virtue and skill best represent Calafia on the tournament field. The companions of this Order are selected from members of the Rapier and the Unarmored Combat Guilds of Calafia whom not only excel in prowess on the field, but also strive to improve their forms of combat. Additionally, they provide a continuous example of appearance, chivalry, service and leadership for other members of the Barony to emulate.
The Order of the Serpent's Flame is given for artistic talent and the teaching of a specific art within the barony.
The Trident is awarded for service and leadership to the barony of Calafia. This is service to the Barony and not to your household or War band.
The Order of the Serpent's Heart is a children's award for those who have made a contribution to the barony; one who sets an outstanding example of maturity or chivalry for other children, or a child with exceptional artistic talent who has encouraged other children to learn about the Middle Ages and to become involved in the Society by his/her example.
The Order of the Gilded Thimble is given for improvement and skill in Costuming. Authenticity, attention to detail, workmanship and research are among the criteria considered. New members are decided by the current members of the Order. Contact the order for more information or to make a recommendation.
This award is given in honor of Lord Leodamus of Thebes by the populace to a Calafian who puts the barony's needs above his (or her) own and works to bring divided groups (or individuals) together. This is a special and rarely given award. All Calafian's subscribing to the Serpent's Tongue are polled at the annual Leodamus of Thebes Tournament.
Last updated on July 17, 2002 (Calafia Web Team) Webmaster