Shattered Crystal
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About
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).
Heraldry
- Arms/Device - Azure, a lozenge within a laurel wreath within eight lozenges in mascle argent.
Territories
Baronial Lineage
Shattered Crystal Baronage
The lands are currently held in fief by Their Excellencies, Baroness Berengaria Mordaunt and Baron Avery Austringer.
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 (2017-2022)
7. Baroness Berengaria Mordaunt and Baron Avery Austringer (2022-Present)
Baronial Orders and Awards
Fighting Awards and Orders
- Award of the Partisan of Shattered Crystal
- Order of the Bolewerk of Shattered Crystal
Arts and Sciences
- Award of the Crystal Orb
- Order of the Sakura of Shattered Crystal
Services
- Award of the Shard of Shattered Crystal*
- Order of the Azure Stanchion*
Other
- Order of the Lapis Rose
- Order of the Beacon of Shattered Crystal
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.
Heraldry History
The name Shire of the Shattered Crystal was registered with the SCA College of Heralds in October of 1982. It was updated to Barony of the Shattered Crystal in May of 2022.
The name Barony of the Shattered Crystal was registered in May of 2022.
The heraldic device blazoned "Azure, a lozenge within a laurel wreath within eight lozenges in mascle argent." was registered in July of 1984.
The award name Order of the Azure Stanchion was registered in May of 2022.
The award name Award of the Beacon of the Shattered Crystal was registered in April of 2023.
The award name Order of the Orb of the Shattered Crystal was registered in April of 2023.
The award name Award of the Shard of the Shattered Crystal was registered in April of 2023.
Events
Annual events held in the Barony of Shattered Crystal are:
- Crystal Chamfron, a predominantly equestrian event that usually occurs in April.
- Feast of the Chase, in October. This event is themed as a visit to the baron and baronesses' fall hunting lodge. Various martial and A&S activities happen during the day, and at night main hall is turned into a gaming den.
Baronial Champions
- Armored Champion--Maitre Philippe de Lyon
- Rapier Champion--Lord Kurosawa Hayao
- Cut and Thrust Champion--Kurosawa Hayao
- Archery Champion--Lord Wylle of Shattered Crystal
- Thrown Weapons Champion--Lord Brock Nash
- Equestrian Champion--Mistress Lora Greymare
- Court Artisan-- Her Ladyship, Mwynwen Ysingidd called Strawberry
- Baronial Destroyer--Lord Brock Nash
- Arts and Sciences Champion: Lady Aldrin inn Gladi
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