Kingdom Law - Awards

Awards

Awards

Source of awards

1. The Crown is the font of all awards.
2. The sole power to bestow patents, grants and awards of arms rests with the Crown.
3. The Crown hereby grants to the Coronet of each principality the right to offer awards of arms to subjects of the principality, and to offer a patent of arms with the title of Viscount or Viscountess to those who have served the principality in the capacity of Sovereign or Consort for a full reign.
4. The Crown specifically reserves the right to grant patents and create peers for any other reason unto themselves.

Publication of awards

1. All bestowals of awards shall be proclaimed in court, or in some other public place at an event published in advance in Pegasus, to the Kingdom of Lochac at large.
2. It is the responsibility of the Crown giving arms or other awards, to notify both the Crux Australis Herald and the Kingdom Chronicler of the award, the date given, and the full name of the recipient within three months.
3. The officers will then ensure the information is added to the Order of Precedence and published in Pegasus.

Signatures

1. The signatures of the Crown shall not be forged on any scroll or other document without express permission of the Crown.
2. Signatures of previous Crowns may be forged on award scrolls after the end of their reign, provided the signatures used are based on that used by that Crown during their reign.
   1. For this purpose, a copy of the Crown's reign signature must be sent to the Provost of the College of Scribes during each reign, or supplied on request if their reign has already ended.
   2. Any former kingdom or principality royalty who are not readily contactable or who do not supply a reign signature on request may have their name written at the bottom of an award scroll by the Provost of Scribes or the Provost's delegate.

Order of precedence

1. The Order of precedence within Lochac is as follows:
   1. The Crown of Lochac
   2. The Royal Heirs of Lochac
   3. Current territorial baronages, according to date of creation of the barony:
      1. Rowany
      2. Innilgard
      3. River Haven
      4. Aneala
      5. Stormhold
      6. Ynys Fawr
      7. Politarchopolis
      8. Southron Gaard
      9. Saint-Florian-de-la-rivière
      10. Ildhafn
      11. Mordenvale
      12. Krae Glas
   4. Current Greater Officers of State:
      1. Kingdom Seneschal
      2. Crux Australis Herald
      3. Earl Marshal
      4. Minister of Arts and Sciences
      5. Chancellor of the Exchequer
      6. Kingdom Chronicler
      7. Kingdom Chirurgeon
      8. Kingdom Constable
      9. Kingdom Chatelaine
   5. Dukes and Duchesses
   6. Counts and Countesses
   7. Viscounts and Viscountesses
   8. Peers of the Realm
   9. Companions of the Order of the White Scarf and the Lochac Company of Archers
   10. Companions of the orders of distinction, conferring a grant of arms, and those bearers of a grant of arms without membership in an order of distinction
   11. Court Barons and Baronesses
   12. Members of the armigerous orders of achievement
   13. Those members of the populace holding an award of arms.
2. Rank within the orders is determined solely by the date the award was given.
3. For the territorial rulers, precedence is determined by the date of inauguration of the territory to its current group level.
4. As per Section VI.12 6.11.3 (Immigrant arms), precedence-bearing awards from other kingdoms carry an identical position of precedence to the corresponding Lochac award.
5. Awards granted to a branch, guild or other organised group that carry precedence do not convey that precedence onto the individual members of that group.

Royal peerages

1. The royal peers, as defined in Corpora, are the Dukes and Duchesses, Counts and Countesses and Viscounts and Viscountesses.
2. Royal peerages earned in the Kingdom of Lochac are accompanied by patents of arms.
3. People receiving such patents shall be assumed to fulfil the basic requirements for the elevation to the peerage.

Patents of arms

1. Bestowed peerages are the Order of Chivalry, the Order of the Laurel, the Order of the Pelican,and the Order of Defense, and the Order of the Mark, as defined in Corpora.
2. Elevation to these right noble orders shall convey a patent of arms.
3. Membership in each of the bestowed peerage orders confers the same level of precedence.
4. All members of the respective orders have the right to advise the Crown regarding selection of members for their orders, and no member may be excluded from a conclave convened for that purpose unless under sanctions by the Crown as described in Corpora X.A.2's section on sanctions. X.A.2 is not the correct Corpora reference - that one is right of appeal to the Board. Potentially X.B?

The polling orders of distinction

Overview

1. Polling orders of distinction in Lochac have the following characteristics:
   1. The selection of members of these orders will be at the pleasure of the Crown after consultation with the existing members of the respective orders.
   2. Elevation to these orders shall confer upon the holders a grant of arms, if that person is not already a holder of a grant of orms.
   3. These orders are equal in precedence, and shall rank below the peerage and above the grant-level orders of distinction

Lochac Company of Archers

1. Membership of the Lochac Company of Archers shall be has been bestowed by the Crown to those who have demonstrated high achievement, chivalry and service to the kingdom in the field of archery missile weapons.
2. With the Order of the Mark opened as the pinnacle order of ranged pursuits, the Lochac Company of Archers is closed to new members and will no longer be polled by the Crown.
3. It shall be a recognised tradition in Lochac to address members of the company as "Captain".
4. The duties of the members of this company shall be are to promote and encourage their art within the Kingdom of Lochac.
5. They are to advise the Earl Marshal and the Kingdom Archery Marshal on, and do research into, aspects of the art of missile weapons including, but not limited to: combat standards, tactics, marshalling, training, period research, qualification and competition.

Order of the White Scarf of Lochac

1. Membership of the Order of the White Scarf of Lochac has been bestowed by the Crown upon those who have demonstrated high achievement, chivalry and service to the Kingdom in unarmoured (rapier) combat.
2. With the Order of Defense opened as the pinnacle order of rapier combat, the Order of the White Scarf is closed to new members and will no longer be polled by the Crown.
3. It shall be a recognised tradition in Lochac to address members of the Order as "Don" or "Doña".

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1. The duties of the members of this order are to promote and encourage their art within the Kingdom of Lochac.
2. They are to advise the Earl Marshal and the Kingdom Rapier Marshal on, and do research into, all aspects of the art of rapier combat including, but not limited to: combat standards, tactics, marshalling, training, period research, qualification and competition.

The Grant-level orders of distinction

Overview

1. Alongside the grant of arms, there shall be three orders of distinction in Lochac, and they shall have the following common characteristics:
2. Elevation to these orders shall confer upon the holders a grant of arms, if that person is not already a holder of a grant of arms.
3. All bearers of grants of arms are entitled to be addressed as "The Honourable".
4. The grant of arms and these orders are all equal in precedence, and shall rank below the polling orders of distinction and above the Court Barons and Baronesses.

Grants of Arms

1. The Crown may bestow a grant of arms to any individual whose substantial, unremitting, and excellent service or ability is of great value to the kingdom.
   • GUIDELINE: For example, holding the position of a territorial baronage for a term of four years or longer, or holding a Kingdom Office for a full two-year term, and in either case performing its duties in an exemplary fashion.

The Order of the Silver Pegasus

1. The Order of the Silver Pegasus may be given to those who have distinguished themselves over time by performing outstanding service.
2. They shall also have demonstrated chivalry, courtesy and courtly behaviour.

The Order of the Cockatrice

1. The Order of the Cockatrice may be given to those who have distinguished themselves over time by showing outstanding skill in the arts &and sciences.
2. They shall also have demonstrated chivalry, courtesy and courtly behaviour.

The Order of the Red Wyvern

1. The Order of the Red Wyvern may be given to those who have distinguished themselves over time by performing outstanding service and great prowess in the martial arts
2. They shall also have demonstrated chivalry, courtesy, and courtly behaviour both on and off the field of combat.
3. Such prowess can include skills in armoured combat, archery, rapier, the equestrian arts, siege warfare, or leadership on the warfield.

Court Baronies

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The title of Court Baron/Baroness may be used by all who attain this title.
4. Court Barons and Baronesses are entitled to be addressed as "Your Excellency".
5. GUIDELINE: Traditionally, this award is bestowed upon retiring territorial baronages. See also VI.6.ii above.

Orders of achievement

Overview

1. The Crown shall bestow membership to the armigerous orders to those they deem deserving.
2. The orders of achievement in Lochac shall have the following common characteristics:
3. Elevation to these orders shall confer upon the holders an award of arms, if those persons are not already armigerous.
4. Members in these orders are entitled to be addressed by any of the titles deemed appropriate for this rank by the College of Arms.
5. 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 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 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 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 may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour, for achievement in the field of armoured combat.

The Order of the Nock

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 (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 may be bestowed upon those the Crown finds deserving of honour for excellence in teaching.

The Order of Hector

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 may only be awarded once per reign to that person the Queen Consort regards as having displayed exceptional courtesy.

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 scribal arts for the Lochac College of Scribes.

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.

Award of Arms

1. The Crown shall bestow an award of arms to those individuals who they deem deserving of recognition for their various achievements.
2. 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.
3. They shall rank below the armigerous orders of achievement and above the non-armigerous orders.
4. 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-armigerous orders

1. 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
2. The awards granted by the Coronets of the former Principality of Lochac were non-armigerous.
3. Those orders are now closed and membership of these orders does not convey rank:
   1. Order of the Roman Lilies
   2. Order of the Silver Tear
   3. Order of the Silver Nock
   4. Order of the Silver Rapier
   5. Order of the Silver Sword

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 Silver Helm

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 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 may be bestowed on those who by way of performance consistently entertain the populace of the kingdom.

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. These may also be proclaimed as a King's Cypher or a Queen's Cypher.

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 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 kingdom.

The Order of the Rose

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The order shall be non-armigerous.

The Order of the Coronaria

1. The Order of the Coronaria comprises those who have served Lochac as Viscountess or Vicereine before Lochac became a kingdom.
2. 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.
3. The order shall be non-armigerous.
4. There is no official token for the award.

Augmentation of arms

1. An augmentation of arms is a special and very rare honour.
2. Given only a few times in the history of the kingdom, it entitles the recipient to register an addition or alteration to their arms in consultation with the awarding Crown.
3. An augmentation of arms may be granted to a group or individual at the discretion of the Crown.
4. 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 is bestowed upon those who have consistently enhanced the game for families by providing children’s activities and spaces.

Gratia Coronae

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 awards

Baronial awards

The Landed 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 recognition

1. Groups that are not baronies may give local recognition without consultation with the Crown.
2. These are not awards and carry no precedence.

Immigrant arms

1. The Kingdom of Lochac recognizes the arms and orders awarded by other kingdoms of our Society.
2. Armigers moving to Lochac will be placed on the Lochac order of precedence as though they had received the equivalent Lochac awards.