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!
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
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
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
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