Barony of Windmasters' Hill Heraldry Pages
(updated 04/27/09)

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What Do Heralds Do?

Heralds coordinate verbal announcements at events during the day and at court.  They also help people  research and submit medieval names and devices (heraldic designs). For larger groups, Heralds may also maintain the group "Order of Precedence," which is a list of awards that members have received.
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Barony of Windmasters' Hill (Central NC)
Lord James of Middle Aston, Pursuivant  (James Wagner)
[Exp 01/01/2010]
106 Rex Place, Louisburg, NC 27549
(see Baronial Phone List for phone number)
herald at windmastershill.org
Canton of Attillium (Fayetteville, NC area)
Eric of Attillium, Coronet [Exp 05/30/2010]
 
Canton of Buckston-on-Eno (Durham, NC area)
Lady Rhieinwylydd verch Einion Llanalehaearn, Pursuivant
[Exp 01/01/2010]
ladyrae966 AT gmail DOT com
Canton of Elvegast (Raleigh, NC area)
Orla of Elvegast
[Exp 04/30/2009]
orla.elvegast AT gmail DOT com
Canton of Kappellenberg (Chapel Hill, NC area)
Lady Margaret Cochrane
[Exp 01/01/2010]
margaretcochrane AT earthlink DOT net
Canton of Nimenefeld (Fuquay-Varina, NC area)
Jonet Nycholl
[Exp 06/01/2009]
(919) 516-3706
janetnycholl AT hotmail DOT com
Why Awards Exist

[The following is condensed from Herzog Thoman Shadan Secarius' article "Why Awards Exist"]

One of the best things about the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is the opportunity it presents to learn about medieval arts & sciences, fighting, archery, etc. Here you'll find people who have a greater or lesser degree of skill and/or knowledge about these activities. Some people are more involved in making things "happen"; that is, they spend time and energy working to make the Society a more fun and functional place.

On a one-to-one basis you may have respect for these people, their work, skills or knowledge. Respect for one another is the root of chivalrous behavior, and therefore a major component of the SCA. Like most clubs and organizations, there is a formal recognition process that exists in the SCA: Awards.

Awards are given by the Royalty and the seated Baronage, to recognize the achievements and contributions made by individuals in the Kingdom and in the Baronies. They're not meant to substitute for individual respect, but rather to show respect on the Kingdom or Baronial level, and to hold the individual up as an ideal.

The decision on who deserves what awards is based on recommendations submitted by the general populace. Usually, the Crown and the Baronage will consult with others as to the accuracy and appropriateness of the recommendation. Some awards confer membership in an Order.  The Kingdom level Orders are polled by the Crown to learn the consensus regarding the recommendation. But anyone can send in an award recommendation for anyone for any award or Order membership, and the King and Queen or the Baronage will consider it.
How to Recommend Someone for Baronial or Kingdom Level Awards

If you're not sure what awards there are, click this link and scroll down to see descriptions of the  Windmasters' Hill baronial level awards. Links to Kingdom and Society level awards appear on the same page in the left hand column.

If you're not sure what awards each person has, you can look it up on the Atlantian Order of Precedence.

Great advice advice about writing award recommendations
Online recommendation form for Kingdom and Society level awards

Windmasters' Baronial award recommendations should be sent to their excellencies at baron@windmastershill.org and baroness@windmastershill.org.

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