Shattered Crystal
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Shattered Crystal is a Barony in the Midlands Region of the Middle Kingdom. The Barony of Shattered Crystal is the local SCA branch for Madison and St. Clair counties, and the surrounding areas of Southwestern Illinois (including St. Clair, Madison, Macoupin, Jersey, Hillboro, Bond, Clinton, Washington, Marion, Jefferson, Randolph, and Monroe).
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Brief History
The Barony was established in 1988 to encompass the greater St Louis Metro East area. The Barony's holdings now extend down to the southern tip of the state (Carbondale and Marion) as the Canton of Black Stone Forge.
The nine lozenges in the group's heraldry represent the nine individuals who were the driving force behind the start of the Barony.
Barons and Baronesses
The lands are currently held in fief by Her Excellency, Baronessa Petrona da Manciano.
Past Coronets:
1. Baron Leopold and Baroness Rabiah
2. Baron William and Baroness Rabiah
3. Baroness Alphia Biraz-pars and Baron Colin
4. Baron Philippe de Lyon and Baroness Rowan Connor
5. Baron Maxmilian von Fallingbostel and Baroness Caroline de Mercier
6. Daimyo Kurro Ookami (2017-2019) and Baronessa Petrona da Manciano (2017-Present)
Events
Annual events held in the Barony of Shattered Crystal are:
- Crystal Chamfron, a predominantly equestrian event that usually occurs in April.
- For Hands, an Arts & Sciences event that occurs in September, there are a variety of classes available along with heavy and rapier fighting
- Crystal Ball, in November. The event is centered around dance classes and the Ball at night, heavy fighting and rapier are also available. The Ball is pleased to boast live music for at lesat the first several sets. A lavish feast is generally offered. Typically welcomes some 350 guests.
Baronial Orders and Awards
- Award of the Azure Stanchion
- Order of the Crystal Beacon
- Order of the Crystal Elite
- Order of the Crystal Point
- Order of the Crystal Orb
- Award of the Crystal Shard
- Award of the Lapis Militatis
- Order of the Lapis Rose
- Award of the Seed Pearl
- Award of the Sakura
- Award of the Topaz Barb
- Order of Baroness' Pride
- Order of the Baron's Own
Baronial Champions
- Armored Champion--Maitre Philippe de Lyon
- Rapier Champion--Lord Cristen Fynlo
- Cut and Thrust Champion--Kurosawa Hayao-san
- Archery Champion--Lord Wylie of Shattered Crystal
- Thrown Weapons Champion--Lord Brock Nash
- Equestrian Champion--Mistress Lora Greymare
- Court Artisan-- Her Ladyship, Mwynwen Ysingidd
- Court Bard-- His lordship, Fintain MacAldin
- Court Poet-- lady Asa the Nine-Fingered
- Baronial Destroyer--Lord Brock Nash
External Links
http://www.shatteredcrystal.org/
