October 23, 2021

Award of Saint Clairiel - October 2021

The Order of Saint Clairiel is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have performed minor miracles within the Barony. 
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The Order of Saint Clairiel was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows: 
Now before all those present know that we Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands are minded to recognize the many miracles attributed to Claricia de la Mere, but specifically for her creation and maintenance of Internebbles. We hereby recognize her as a member of our Order of Saint Clairiel. Done by our hands this twenty third day of October Anno Societatis 56 at our (ir)regular event.

The recipient of this award was unable to attend Regular Event, so it was presented at our last baronial court as baron and baroness on April 6, 2022.

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Award of the Argent Cresset - October 2021

The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
The Award of the Saint Alfred was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
Draw near to hear the words of Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands. It is proper to honor those who excel in the arts and share their enthusiasm with others while enriching our lands. Therefore, we are minded to recognize Forester Gladius the Alchemist as a bowyer in our service and present unto him an Award of the Argent Cresset. Done this twenty third day of October, A.S. 56 at our (ir)regular event.
The recipient of this award was unable to attend Regular Event, so it was presented at our last baronial court as baron and baroness on April 6, 2022.

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Award of Saint Alfred - October 2021

The Award of Saint Alfred is an award given by the Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands to individuals who have given service to the Barony.
The Award of the Saint Alfred was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
All should know that we, Crispin and Gianna, fifth baron and baroness of Cleftlands to do hereby recognize our subject Tryggr Gillason for the commitment to service as shown while acting as the baronial iron key. Therefore, we grant unto him the award of Saint Alfred. It shall be done this 23rd day of October A.S. 56 at our Regular Event in the Cleftlands.
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Order of the Azure Chalice - October 2021

The Order of the Azure Chalice recognizes individuals who have provided exemplary and long-standing service and dedication to the Barony, and who have done such work as to add to the enduring legacy of the Cleftlands.
The Order of the Azure Chalice was created on pergamenata with Windsor-Newton gouache and Speedball calligraphy ink. The text reads as follows:
Immense wealth is symbolized by the overflowing cup, as the bounty is so great that it cannot be contained within a single vessel. The Barony of the Cleftlands is in this manner enriched by the people who rally under her banner. We, Crispin and Gianna, fifth Baron and Baroness of our line, know well that there are many among our ranks who dedicate themselves to the cultivation of our plentiful lands. Their acts have shaped not only the landscape, but the very bedrock upon which the barony nobly stands. It is this tireless service in all forms which contributes to our shared prosperity and enriches our populace so that the Barony of the Cleftlands remain a fertile field in which the seeds of dreams may grow. That which nourishes these lands where the river once burned must be celebrated. Henceforth, let it be known to all nobles and gentles present that it is both our honor and privilege to recognize Robert atte Northclyfe as a member of our Order of the Azure Chalice. With this distinction is granted the right to bear the badge, Fieldless, a chalice azure within and conjoined to an annulet argent estencelly gules, henceforth without let or hindrance. Done by our hands this 23rd day of October, Anno Societatis 56, at our Regular Event in the Cleftlands.
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