History of Caer Galen

THE SAINTS OF CAER GALEN

Being an affirmation of saints that were declared by Pope Anne Bigod

All of the Saints are based on real people who shaped Caer Galen throughout these many years. It is the fervent hope of Pope Anne that anyone reading this is inspired to learn more about these saints and, in their own time and way, attempt great and wonderful things for the glory of Caer Galen!

Red fireball with harp and flames

Saint Michael with the Harp

Patron Saint of Warriors and the Reckless


Known miracles: 1 – Returned from the dead, many times


Symbols: Heraldic fireball, bat

Crozier, blue cane with fancy swirl at top

Saint Louis with the Staff


Patron Saint of Grumpy People, Actors


Known miracles: None. “Kids these days think everything is miraculous.

In my day, we just did stuff.”


Symbol: crozier

A read Bowen knot outlined in gold

Saint Douglas MacAndrew


Patron Saint of Leaders, Redemption, Whiskey-drinkers


Known miracles: 1 – a plague of scorpions attacked his Barony and Douglas made them all fall asleep with his voice. 2 – Gave enlightenment to the people in the form of whiskey


Symbols: A read Bowen knot outlined in gold (aka a Douglas Knot), Papal Miter, Sword covered by an aspen leaf

Saint Kiriel of Windhover Cliff


Patron Saint of Justice, Bards


Known miracles: Anyone who visited her land was blessed with wit.


Symbols: a kestrel hovering, a prairie dog with an arrow

Saint Cecily with the Cup


Patron Saint of Equestrians, Scholars, Vintners


Known miracles: 1 – had an amphora of never-ending wine. 2 – In her presence,

yarn never runs out


Symbols: Wine amphora, drop spindle, book

Saint Demelza of the Chair


Patron Saint of Patient People, Quiet Glee


Known miracles: brought joy to a despondent Midwinter feast by inventing

Caer Galen Musical Chairs


Symbol: a broken chair

barrel with golden cup

Saint William the Cooper


Patron Saint of Rebels, Cartographers


Known miracles: Was seen at four different places simultaneously


Symbols: a barrel with a chalice, a wooden hand plane, a figure with their face obscured

This Hagiography is printed by the Scriptorium of the Caer Galen College of Cardinals and Black Dragon Society, Anno Societatus LVII