The talent, devotion and generosity of Caer Galenites is beyond measure. The following awards were chartered to recognize the great efforts of our populace. Their Excellencies encourage all to send letters of recommendation nominating Caer Galenites for any of these awards. You may also contact Their Excellencies directly at Baron@caergalen.org and Baroness@caergalen.org.

For the scribes, the standard award text is listed below the award description. Reasonable departures from the standard texts are allowed, but please consult with Their Excellencies first.

Order of the Arch
Order of Saint Michael with the Harp
L'Ordre du Cochon Alé
Order of Saint Louis with the Staff
Order of the Foal
Order of the Golden Nightingale
Order of the Monkey
L'Ordre du Poignard Noir
Order of Saint William the Cooper
Order of the Book and Harp
Order of the Harp and Chalice
The Harp of Caer Galen

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Order of the Arch - given to those persons who have given outstanding service to the Barony, above and beyond that service normally expected of subjects of the Crown. The holders of this award shall be styled as Builders of the Arch, and shall be entitled to place the letters B.A. after their names. The insignia of the order will be some rendition of two pillars supporting an arch, or the badge of the order once it has been approved by the College of Arms.

Unto all who come by these letters present do We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send joyous Greetings.
Having heard much good of (recipient's name) whose constant service has shown forth to the enhancement of good Caer Galen, it is Our pleasure to admit [him/her] as a Companion of the Order of the Arch.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of Saint Michael with the Harp - given to those persons who have enhanced the Glory of Caer Galen through their excellence in martial affairs. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Order Bards Militant, and shall be entitled to place the letters C.B.M. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be a blue leather garter buckled about the upper arm of the recipient, or the badge of the order once it has been approved by the College of Arms.

Know ye all who come by these letters present that We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send greetings.
It is just and fitting that those gentles who have distinguished themselves in martial endeavor, in the furtherance of their art as well as the example of their virtue, honor, and prowess, should be recognized according to their merits. We therefore admit (recipient's name) into the Order of Saint Michael with the Harp. Henceforth [he/she] shall be styled as a Companion of the Bards Militant, with all rights and responsibilities appertaining to that rank.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



L'Ordre du Cochon Alé - given to those persons who have achieved seemingly impossible results against nigh insurmountable odds. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions du Cochon Alé, and shall be entitled to place the letters C.A. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be the some rendition of a flying pig, or the badge of the order once it has been approved by the College of Arms.

Unto all who come by these present letters do We, (name) and (name), 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 (recipient's name) 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] into the Order of the Cochon Alé that all may know of the miracles [he/she] has wrought.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of Saint Louis with the Staff - given to persons of long time participation in the affairs of Caer Galen, spanning at least fifteen (15) years. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Band of Curmudgeons, and shall be entitled to place the letters B.C. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be a golden cane or a walking stick, which shall display the badge of the order once it has been passed by the college of arms.

Raise trumpets to ear, and know all ye who come by these large letters that We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen, send most audible greetings and salutations.
Know you all that the ancient gentle who now stands unsteadily before you is none other than the legendary and venerable (recipient's name), whose youth has given way to shrinking bones and graying pate whilst [he/she] did dwell within the fair reaches of Caer Galen. We do therefore admit [him/her] this day as a member of the Ancient and Honorable Order of Saint Louis with the Staff. Henceforth [he/she] shall be styled and numbered among the Band of Right Crusty Curmudgeons of Caer Galen. We confer upon [him/her] the right to mutter and grouse, to reminisce and inform sundry green stripling whippersnappers about how much better things were in [his/her] day. We furthermore charge [him/her] to stand as [he/she] has stood, albeit bent and labored by age, a paragon of the virtue that has ever held [him/her] in high esteem amongst the less aged members of Our populace.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of the Foal - given to those persons under sixteen (16) years of age who have shown themselves to be an asset to the Barony. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Order of the Foal, and shall be entitled to place the letters C.F. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be the some rendition of a horse. Subject to the approval of the College of Arms, the badge of the order shall be: Azure, a horse couchant or.

Unto all who come by these letters present do We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send Greetings.
We have seen that (recipient's name) has proven [himself/herself] exemplary in [his/her] learning, manners, and industry among the youth of Our Barony. We are therefore minded this day to admit [him/her] to the Order of the Foal.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of the Golden Nightingale - given to those persons who have enhanced the Glory of Caer Galen through their achievements in the Arts. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Order of the Golden Nightingale, and shall be entitled to place the letters C.G.N. after their names. Subject to approval by the College of Arms, the badge of the order shall be: Azure, a nightingale close or.

Proclaim to all gentles and nobles and let it be known by these present letters that We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen, send due commendations and greetings.
Just as the powerful, melodious, sweet, rich and varied song of the Nightingale brings beauty to the gardens and fields, so too do the great artisans of Caer Galen bring beauty to our days. (recipient's name) has brought such splendor to Caer Galen. It is therefore with great pleasure that We elect to recognize [his/her] unequalled skills and talents this day by admitting [him/her] to the Order of the Golden Nightingale.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of the Monkey - given to persons who have brought much joy and laughter to the Barony of Caer Galen. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Dancing Monkey, and shall be entitled to place the letters D.M. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be the some rendition of a dancing monkey, or the badge of the order once it has been approved by the College of Arms.

Unto all those who come by these letters present do We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send greetings.
As the dancing of the merry monkey brings lighthearted laughter to those who watch it play, so too do the actions of certain individuals bring joy and delight to all. It is not just Our duty but also Our pleasure to recognize and encourage those individuals who bring fun to all they do. It is therefore that We do invest (recipient's name) into the Order of the Monkey. We charge that [he/she] continue to bring the same level of festivity and frolic to all, leaving always in [his/her] wake a trail of stardust and the memory of happy music.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



L'Ordre du Poignard Noir - given to those persons who have given outstanding personal service to the Coronet, above and beyond that service normally expected of subjects of the Crown. The holders of this award shall be styled as Bearers of the Poignard Noir, and shall be entitled to place the letters B.P.N. after their names. The insignia of the order shall, subject to the approval of the College of Arms, consist of some rendition of a black dagger.

Unto all those who come by these letters present do We, (name) and (name), 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 (recipient's name), 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] to the Order of the Poignard Noir, that all may know of the great deeds [he/she] has done for [his/her] Baron and Baroness.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of Saint William the Cooper - given to those persons who have done good works for the Barony and the People of the Barony. Individuals may receive this award multiple times, but not more than once in any four month period. The holders of this award shall be styled as Bearers of the Chalice of Saint William the Cooper and shall be entitled to place the initials B.C.W. after their names. Multiple recipients shall be styled "twice bearer of the chalice" or "thrice bearer" or "four times bearer," as appropriate. The insignia of the order shall be some rendition of a chalice, to be determined by the Caer Galen Ray-du-Soleil herald and registered when possible.

(Note: The text, including the line breaks marked below with a *, may not be changed.)
Unto all those who come by these letters present do (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen send joyous greetings. *
Cognizant of the great works and efforts for *
Our barony, willing that gratitude for deeds *
Our subjects do be expressed and recognized, *
Know ye all that (recipient's name) *
Is one who does more for Caer Galen than *
Expected by any stretch of Our imagination. *
In recognition whereof, We charge that [he/she] be hailed and welcomed to the Order as a [.../twice/thrice/etc.] Bearer of the Chalice of Saint William the Cooper.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



Order of the Book and Harp - given to those persons who have been inspirational to others by their grace and actions. The holders of this award shall be styled as Storytellers of Caer Galen, and shall be entitled to place the letters S.C.G. after their names.

Unto all those who come by these letters do We, (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen, send greetings.
There walk among us good gentles whose grace, wisdom, and bearing do stand as high example to us all. Know ye all by these letters that (recipient's name) is one such person, and stands as a shining example of all these qualities of true worth. We do therefore admit [him/her] this day as a member of the Order of the Book and Harp. Henceforth [s/he] shall be styled and numbered among the revered Storytellers of Caer Galen.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



The Order of the Harp and Chalice - given to those individuals who so love their Barony that they give of themselves freely, sometimes sacrificing personally to make sure the barony as a whole is enriched. The holders of this award shall be styled as Companions of the Order of the Harp and Chalice, and shall be entitled to place the initials C.H.C. after their names. The insignia of the order shall be a blue and gold braid bearing some rendition of a golden chalice charged with a harp.

Harps ring and trumpets sound as the words of (name) and (name), Baron and Baroness of Caer Galen, resonate throughout the hall. Chivalry and gallantry, grace and gentility: these are the hallmarks of a true and honored subject.
Whereas (recipient’s name) has demonstrated through [his/her] continued dedication, personal sacrifice, and hard work for love of [his/her]Barony, and comportment above and beyond those of mortal beings, We are minded this day to create [him/her] a Companion of the Harp and Chalice.
We charge [him/her] to continue to be an example of all virtues we hold dear in this Society.
Done by Our Hands this (date) day of (month), Anno Societatis (year), being (year) in the common reckoning of years.



The Harp of Caer Galen - This isn't a Baronial award per se, but it is one of the highest honors Caer Galen can give its people. Once a year, at the Midwinter Revel, the populace votes on the person who has contributed the most to the Barony and who most embodies the spirit of Caer Galen. Past Harps include:

2010 - Hayashi Yo'ichirou Norikata
2009 - Mirabel de Malmesberie
2008 - Shoshanna Simcha bat Reuven and Anna de Apperleye
2007 - Jeanne Dyfrigi
2006 - Andros Korkyrates
2005 - Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso and Yazida bint Zarif
2004 - Jeanne-Marie Dubois
2003 - Meenakshi da Gama
2002 - Cecily de Heselington
2001 - Regana van Kortrijk
2000 - László Rózsa
1999 - Beatricia Carmela Mercante
1998 - Valentine Michael de la Fere
1997 - Klaus von Nachtwald
1996 - Klaus von Nachtwald
1995 - Brianna Chevreuil
1994 - Maximillian Steanbrycg (now known as Massimiliano Pontieri dal Sasso)
1993 - Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Alexandre d’Avigne
1992 - Brigit O’Breslin and Magnus Rothach
1991 - Elizabeth O’Byrnne and Irel Krist of Starre Inn
1990 - Marisela de Broide
1989 - Francesca di Pavia
1988 - Morguen ni Lochsolas
1987 - Elizabeth Freemountain and Morguen ni Lochsolas
1986 - Idunn Felinnoir
1985 - Marged Tylluan Fach and Betva a Bedwyn




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