Kingdom Law - Awards - Revision history

Kerry McSaveney: /* Immigrant arms */

2026-06-03T08:00:49Z

Immigrant arms

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	#Groups that are not baronies may give local recognition without consultation with the Crown.		#Groups that are not baronies may give local recognition without consultation with the Crown.
	#These are not awards and carry no precedence.		#These are not awards and carry no precedence.
	===Immigrant arms===		==Immigrant arms==
	#The Kingdom of Lochac recognizes the arms and orders awarded by other kingdoms of our Society.		#The Kingdom of Lochac recognizes the arms and orders awarded by other kingdoms of our Society.
	#Armigers moving to Lochac will be placed on the Lochac Order of Precedence as though they had received the equivalent Lochac awards.		#Armigers moving to Lochac will be placed on the Lochac Order of Precedence as though they had received the equivalent Lochac awards.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Other {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards */

2026-06-03T07:58:14Z

Other {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards

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	The Gratia Coronae is a royal cypher and a token of thanks from the Crown for actions above and beyond for the kingdom and Knowne World during the COVID-19 pandemic.		The Gratia Coronae is a royal cypher and a token of thanks from the Crown for actions above and beyond for the kingdom and Knowne World during the COVID-19 pandemic.

	==Other ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards~~==		==Other awards==
	===Baronial ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards~~===		===Baronial awards===
	The ~~{{Edit}}<del>Landed </del>~~territorial ~~b{{/Edit}}aronages~~ of each ~~{{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}arony~~ have the right to establish non-armigerous orders and awards to be recognized solely within the borders of their ~~{{Edit}}b{{/Edit}}arony~~.		The territorial baronages of each barony have the right to establish non-armigerous orders and awards to be recognized solely within the borders of their barony.
	===Local ~~{{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}ecognition~~===		===Local recognition===
	#Groups that are not baronies may give local recognition without consultation with the Crown.		#Groups that are not baronies may give local recognition without consultation with the Crown.
	#These are not awards and carry no precedence.		#These are not awards and carry no precedence.
	===Immigrant ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~===		===Immigrant arms===
	#The Kingdom of Lochac recognizes the ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ and ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ awarded by other ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdoms~~ of our Society.		#The Kingdom of Lochac recognizes the arms and orders awarded by other kingdoms of our Society.
	#Armigers moving to Lochac will be placed on the Lochac ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rder~~ of ~~{{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}recedence~~ as though they had received the equivalent Lochac awards.		#Armigers moving to Lochac will be placed on the Lochac Order of Precedence as though they had received the equivalent Lochac awards.

Kerry McSaveney: /* The Order of the Coronaria */

2026-06-03T07:54:12Z

The Order of the Coronaria

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	===The Order of the Coronaria===		===The Order of the Coronaria===
	#The Order of the Coronaria comprises those who have served Lochac as Viscountess or Vicereine before Lochac became a kingdom.		#The Order of the Coronaria comprises those who have served Lochac as Viscountess or Vicereine before Lochac became a kingdom.
	#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and their ~~Heirs~~ and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.		#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and their heirs and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.
	#The order shall be non-armigerous.		#The order shall be non-armigerous.
	#There is no official token for the award.		#There is no official token for the award.

	===Augmentation of arms===		===Augmentation of arms===
	#An augmentation of arms is a special and very rare honour.		#An augmentation of arms is a special and very rare honour.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Royal cyphers */

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Royal cyphers

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	The Order of Taillefer may be bestowed on those who by way of performance consistently entertain the populace of the kingdom.		The Order of Taillefer may be bestowed on those who by way of performance consistently entertain the populace of the kingdom.
	===Royal cyphers===		===Royal cyphers===
	The Crown may create and award royal cyphers to those people who have been thoughtful and helpful to the Crown, or the King or Queen separately, during their reign.		#The Crown may create and award royal cyphers to those people who have been thoughtful and helpful to the Crown, or the King or Queen separately, during their reign.
	These may also be proclaimed as a King's cypher or a Queen's cypher.		#These may also be proclaimed as a King's cypher or a Queen's cypher.

	===The Mouse Guard===		===The Mouse Guard===
	The Mouse Guard is given in recognition of the contribution given to our kingdom by children between the ages of 4 and 13 years.		The Mouse Guard is given in recognition of the contribution given to our kingdom by children between the ages of 4 and 13 years.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Award of Arms */

2026-06-03T07:49:13Z

Award of Arms

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	The Order of the Vox Coronae may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for excellence and sustained service in voice and silent heraldry.		The Order of the Vox Coronae may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for excellence and sustained service in voice and silent heraldry.

	==Award of ~~Arms~~==		==Award of arms==
	#The Crown shall bestow an award of arms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.		#The Crown shall bestow an award of arms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.
	#Gentles granted an award of arms are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.		#Gentles granted an award of arms are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.

Kerry McSaveney: /* General */

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General

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	#In addition to the armigerous orders, the Crown may create orders that do not in themselves convey the right to bear arms, nor do they convey any rank in the Order of Precedence		#In addition to the armigerous orders, the Crown may create orders that do not in themselves convey the right to bear arms, nor do they convey any rank in the Order of Precedence
	#The awards granted by the Coronets of the former Principality of Lochac were non-armigerous.		#The awards granted by the Coronets of the former Principality of Lochac were non-armigerous.
	#Those orders are now closed and membership of these orders does not convey rank:		##Those orders are now closed and membership of these orders does not convey rank:
	##Order of the Roman Lilies		###Order of the Roman Lilies
	##Order of the Silver Tear		###Order of the Silver Tear
	##Order of the Silver Nock		###Order of the Silver Nock
	##Order of the Silver Rapier		###Order of the Silver Rapier
	##Order of the Silver Sword		###Order of the Silver Sword

	===The Order of the Rowan===		===The Order of the Rowan===
	The Order of the Rowan is given to those who have displayed exceptional and consistent grace and courtesy to all.		The Order of the Rowan is given to those who have displayed exceptional and consistent grace and courtesy to all.

Kerry McSaveney: /* Non-{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rmigerous {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders */

2026-06-03T07:46:13Z

Non-{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rmigerous {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders

Kerry McSaveney: /* Award of Arms */

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Award of Arms

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	==Award of Arms==		==Award of Arms==
	#The Crown shall bestow an ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.		#The Crown shall bestow an award of arms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.
	#Gentles granted an ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.		#Gentles granted an award of arms are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.
	#They shall rank below the armigerous ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}chievement~~ and above the non-armigerous ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~.		#They shall rank below the armigerous orders of achievement and above the non-armigerous orders.
	#This award shall have the effect of converting devices, previously registered with the College of Heralds, to ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~, and of directing those who have not yet registered armoury to design and register ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~.		#This award shall have the effect of converting devices, previously registered with the College of Heralds, to arms, and of directing those who have not yet registered armoury to design and register arms.

	==Non-{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rmigerous {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders==		==Non-{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rmigerous {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders==
	===General===		===General===

Kerry McSaveney: /* Orders of {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}chievement */

2026-06-03T07:39:01Z

Orders of {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}chievement

Kerry McSaveney: /* Court Baronies */

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Court Baronies

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	==Court Baronies==		==Court Baronies==
	#The title of Court Baron or Court Baroness may be offered to those the Crown wishes to honour, for those whose contributions have enriched the kingdom in unique ways.		#The title of Court Baron or Court Baroness may be offered to those the Crown wishes to honour, for those whose contributions have enriched the kingdom in unique ways.
	:GUIDELINE: Traditionally, this award is bestowed upon retiring territorial baronages. See also "Grants of arms".		#:GUIDELINE: Traditionally, this award is bestowed upon retiring territorial baronages. See also "Grants of arms".
	#This title carries with it an award of arms, and those entitled shall stand in precedence between holders of grants of arms and orders of achievement.		#This title carries with it an award of arms, and those entitled shall stand in precedence between holders of grants of arms and orders of achievement.
	#The title of Court Baron/Baroness may be used by all who attain this title.		#The title of Court Baron/Baroness may be used by all who attain this title.

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	#This award shall have the effect of converting devices, previously registered with the College of Heralds, to arms, and of directing those who have not yet registered armoury to design and register arms.		#This award shall have the effect of converting devices, previously registered with the College of Heralds, to arms, and of directing those who have not yet registered armoury to design and register arms.

	==Non-~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rmigerous {{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~==		==Non-armigerous orders==
	===General===		===General===
	#In addition to the armigerous ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~, the Crown may create ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ that do not in themselves convey the right to bear arms, nor do they convey any rank in the ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rder~~ of ~~{{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}recedence~~		#In addition to the armigerous orders, the Crown may create orders that do not in themselves convey the right to bear arms, nor do they convey any rank in the Order of Precedence
	#The awards granted by the Coronets of the former Principality of Lochac were non-armigerous.		#The awards granted by the Coronets of the former Principality of Lochac were non-armigerous.
	#Those ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ are now closed and membership of these orders does not convey rank:		#Those orders are now closed and membership of these orders does not convey rank:
	##Order of the Roman Lilies		##Order of the Roman Lilies
	##Order of the Silver Tear		##Order of the Silver Tear
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	The Order of the Silver Helm is given to those combatants who consistently present a good looking and period appearance on the field.		The Order of the Silver Helm is given to those combatants who consistently present a good looking and period appearance on the field.
	===The Order of the Cross of Lochac===		===The Order of the Cross of Lochac===
	The Order of the Cross of Lochac may be given to those who have performed service to the ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~, but who are not citizens of Lochac.		The Order of the Cross of Lochac may be given to those who have performed service to the kingdom, but who are not citizens of Lochac.
	===The Order of Taillefer===		===The Order of Taillefer===
	The Order of Taillefer may be bestowed on those who by way of performance consistently entertain the populace of the ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~.		The Order of Taillefer may be bestowed on those who by way of performance consistently entertain the populace of the kingdom.
	===Royal ~~{{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}yphers~~===		===Royal cyphers===
	The Crown may create and award ~~{{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}oyal {{Edit}}c{{/Edit}}yphers~~ to those people who have been thoughtful and helpful to the Crown, or the King or Queen separately, during ~~{{Edit}}t{{/Edit}}heir~~ reign.		The Crown may create and award royal cyphers to those people who have been thoughtful and helpful to the Crown, or the King or Queen separately, during their reign.
	These may also be proclaimed as a King's ~~Cypher~~ or a Queen's ~~Cypher~~.		These may also be proclaimed as a King's cypher or a Queen's cypher.
	===The Mouse Guard===		===The Mouse Guard===
	The Mouse Guard is given in recognition of the contribution given to our ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~ by children between the ages of 4 and 13 years.		The Mouse Guard is given in recognition of the contribution given to our kingdom by children between the ages of 4 and 13 years.
	===The Company of the Pride of Lochac===		===The Company of the Pride of Lochac===
	The Pride of Lochac is given by the Crown to groups, such as households, who have as a group made noteworthy contribution to the ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~.		The Pride of Lochac is given by the Crown to groups, such as households, who have as a group made noteworthy contribution to the kingdom.
	===The Order of the Rose===		===The Order of the Rose===
	#The Order of the Rose comprises those who have served as Consort to the Sovereign, in the Kingdom of Lochac, or in the Principality of Lochac, as defined in Corpora.		#The Order of the Rose comprises those who have served as Consort to the Sovereign, in the Kingdom of Lochac, or in the Principality of Lochac, as defined in Corpora.
	#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and ~~{{Edit}}t{{/Edit}}heir~~ Heirs, and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.		#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and their Heirs, and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.
	#The order shall be non-armigerous.		#The order shall be non-armigerous.
	===The Order of the Coronaria===		===The Order of the Coronaria===
	#The Order of the Coronaria comprises those who have served Lochac as Viscountess or Vicereine before Lochac became a ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~.		#The Order of the Coronaria comprises those who have served Lochac as Viscountess or Vicereine before Lochac became a kingdom.
	#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and ~~{{Edit}}t{{/Edit}}heir~~ Heirs and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.		#Members of this order are charged with supporting and assisting the Crown and their Heirs and encouraging chivalric and courteous behaviour among all members of the Society.
	#The order shall be non-armigerous.		#The order shall be non-armigerous.
	#There is no official token for the award.		#There is no official token for the award.
	===Augmentation of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~===		===Augmentation of arms===
	#An ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ugmentation~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ is a special and very rare honour.		#An augmentation of arms is a special and very rare honour.
	#~~Given only a few times in the history of the {{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom, it~~ entitles the recipient to register an addition or alteration to their ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ in consultation with the awarding Crown.		#It entitles the recipient to register an addition or alteration to their arms in consultation with the awarding Crown.
	#An ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ugmentation~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~ may be granted to a group or individual at the discretion of the Crown.		#An augmentation of arms may be granted to a group or individual at the discretion of the Crown.
	#In the case of an individual, it would normally be for exceptional and/or prolonged service to the Kingdom of Lochac.		#In the case of an individual, it would normally be for exceptional and/or prolonged service to the Kingdom of Lochac.
	===The Order of the Catkin===		===The Order of the Catkin===
	The Order of the Catkin is bestowed upon those who have consistently enhanced the game for families by providing children’s activities and spaces.		The Order of the Catkin is bestowed upon those who have consistently enhanced the game for families by providing children’s activities and spaces.
	===Gratia Coronae===		===Gratia Coronae===
	The Gratia Coronae is a royal cypher and a token of thanks from the Crown for actions above and beyond for the ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~ and Knowne World during the COVID-19 ~~{{Edit}}p{{/Edit}}andemic~~.		The Gratia Coronae is a royal cypher and a token of thanks from the Crown for actions above and beyond for the kingdom and Knowne World during the COVID-19 pandemic.

	==Other {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards==		==Other {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}wards==

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	#Court Barons and Baronesses are entitled to be addressed as "Your Excellency".		#Court Barons and Baronesses are entitled to be addressed as "Your Excellency".

	==Orders of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}chievement~~==		==Orders of achievement==
	===Overview===		===Overview===
	#The Crown shall bestow membership to the armigerous ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ to those they deem deserving.		#The Crown shall bestow membership to the armigerous orders to those they deem deserving.
	#The ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}chievement~~ in Lochac shall have the following common characteristics:		#The orders of achievement in Lochac shall have the following common characteristics:
	#Elevation to these ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ shall confer upon the holders an ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~, if those persons are not already armigerous.		#Elevation to these orders shall confer upon the holders an award of arms, if those persons are not already armigerous.
	#Members in these ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.		#Members in these orders are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.
	#These ~~{{Edit}}o{{/Edit}}rders~~ are all equal in precedence, and shall rank below the Court Barons and Baronesses and above holders of an ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward~~ of ~~{{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms~~.		#These orders are all equal in precedence, and shall rank below the Court Barons and Baronesses and above holders of an award of arms.
	===The Order of the Golden Tear===		===The Order of the Golden Tear===
	The Order of the Golden Tear may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for substantial and considerate service to the ~~{{Edit}}k{{/Edit}}ingdom~~.		The Order of the Golden Tear may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for substantial and considerate service to the kingdom.
	===The Order of the Star and Lily===		===The Order of the Star and Lily===
	The Order of the Star and Lily may be bestowed upon to those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the arts and sciences.		The Order of the Star and Lily may be bestowed upon to those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the arts and sciences.
	===The Order of the Rapier===		===The Order of the Rapier===
	The Order of the Rapier may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the field of ~~{{Edit}}r{{/Edit}}apier~~ fighting.		The Order of the Rapier may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the field of rapier fighting.
	===The Order of the Golden Sword===		===The Order of the Golden Sword===
	The Order of the Golden Sword may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the field of armoured combat.		The Order of the Golden Sword may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the field of armoured combat.
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	The Order of the Nock may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the fields of archery and/or missile combat.		The Order of the Nock may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the fields of archery and/or missile combat.
	===The Miles Regni===		===The Miles Regni===
	The Miles Regni (Soldier of the Kingdom) may be bestowed by the Crown to those who have supported the army of Lochac in any significant manner, including siege weapons and non~~{{Edit}}~~-~~{{/Edit}}~~contact participants.		The Miles Regni (Soldier of the Kingdom) may be bestowed by the Crown to those who have supported the army of Lochac in any significant manner, including siege weapons and non-contact participants.
	===The Order of Prometheus===		===The Order of Prometheus===
	The Order of Prometheus may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for excellence in teaching.		The Order of Prometheus may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for excellence in teaching.
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	The Order of Hector may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for excellence in equestrian activities.		The Order of Hector may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for excellence in equestrian activities.
	===The Lochac Order of Grace===		===The Lochac Order of Grace===
	The Lochac Order of Grace may only be awarded once per reign to that person the ~~{{Edit}}<del>Queen</del>~~ Consort~~{{/Edit}}~~ regards as having displayed exceptional courtesy.		The Lochac Order of Grace may only be awarded once per reign to that person the Consort regards as having displayed exceptional courtesy.
	===The Order of the Golden Poyntel===		===The Order of the Golden Poyntel===
	The Order of the Golden Poyntel may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the ~~{{Edit}}s{{/Edit}}cribal {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rts~~ for the Lochac College of Scribes.		The Order of the Golden Poyntel may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the scribal arts for the Lochac College of Scribes.
	===The Order of the Vox Coronae===		===The Order of the Vox Coronae===
	The Order of the Vox Coronae may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for excellence and sustained service in voice and silent heraldry.		The Order of the Vox Coronae may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for excellence and sustained service in voice and silent heraldry.

	==Award of Arms==		==Award of Arms==
	#The Crown shall bestow an {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward of {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.		#The Crown shall bestow an {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}ward of {{Edit}}a{{/Edit}}rms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.