Section 1  – Appointments

These Appointments may be made by the Coronet or chosen via competition.

Section 1.1 – Princess’ (Prince’s) Escort/Guard

It shall be the right of the Consort during Her/His reign to establish an Escort or Guard, naming to it unbeltedfighters of competence (including rapier fighters and other combatants). It shall be the duty of the Escort orGuard to come to the aid of the Consort should it become necessary and within their power. This body maybe known as the Princess’ Escort or Guard, or the Prince’s Escort or Guard, as appropriate.

One or more Councilors to the Escort/Guard, selected from the peers of the realm, may be appointed by theConsort to act as advisor(s) to the Escort/Guard.

Section 1.2 – Princess’ (Prince’s) Artisans

It shall be the right of the Consort during Her/His reign to establish a Company of Artisans, naming to itskilled members of the populace who are not Companions of the Laurel. It shall be the duty of the Artisans toassist the Consort when it is within their power. This body may be known as the Princess’ Artisans or thePrince’s Artisans, as appropriate.

One or more Councilors to the Artisans, selected from the peers of the realm, may be appointed by theConsort to act as advisor(s) to the Artisans.

Section 1.3 – Court of the Mists

It shall be the right of the Coronet during Their reign to establish a Court.  It shall be the duty of the Court to assist the Coronet when it is within their power. From this group the Coronet may name a Head(s) of Court.

One or more Councilors to the Court, selected from the peers of the realm, may be appointed by the Coronet to act as advisor(s) to the Court.

Section 1.4 – Consort’s Champion

It shall be the right of the Consort of the Mists during Her/His reign to choose a Champion who shall defendHer/His honor and come to Her/His aid should it become necessary and within his/ her power. He/She maybe known as the Princess’ Champion or the Prince’s Champion, as appropriate.

Section 1.5 – Banner Bearer

A Banner Bearer may be chosen in a manner that pleases the Sovereign during whose reign that BannerBearer serves. The manner of determination may be announced and carried out prior to Investiture.Appointment and term is for the current Reign.

The Banner Bearer will be given a battle-suitable banner and be charged with maintenance of regalia for thisoffice. The Banner Bearer will fight at the Sovereign’s side when both are upon the field of battle. At thepleasure of the Sovereign, the Banner Bearer may take the field with the ban- ner without the Sovereign’spresence.

Section 1.6 – Prince’s (Princess’) Lance

The Prince’s (Princess’) Lance is the personal armed guard for the Sovereign when He/She is in battle. The unitshall consist of fighters appointed by the Sovereign. Appointment and term is for the current Reign. TheLance shall attend the Sovereign upon the field of battle when able. There may be one named as officer overthe Lance who shall carry the title Oberst (Colonel) of the Prince’s (Princess’) Lance, to be chosen by theSovereign for the individual’s skill in the arts of war.

Section 1.7 – Captain General of the Mists Army

It shall be the right of the Coronet during Their reign to name a Captain General. The Captain General will be charged with leading the forces of the Mists at wars, and with the maintenance of regalia for this office. Regalia shall consist of a token of the Order of the Corolla Nebulorum cast in bronze, pendant from a chain of steel. At the Sovereign’s will, the Captain General may take the field with the army without the Coronet’s presence. If the Captain General is not a holder of the Corolla Muralis, this office will include that award (entered separately into the Award List).The purpose of this office is to give the Principality armies a cohesive command structure on the battlefield.

Section 1.8 – Bard of the Mists

The Bard of the Mists shall be chosen in an annual competition which will take place at least one monthbefore Mists Fall Investiture. The sitting Bard shall preside over the selection of his or her successor. Theincoming Bard shall be invested at a time and place of the Coronet’s choosing, usually at Fall Investiture. Theduties of the Bard are as follows:

• The Bard shall have a work prepared for each major Principality event, the works to be collected in asingle book handed from Bard to Bar
• The Bard should be prepared to entertain at the request of the Coronet, and may be requested tocompose special pieces from time to ti
• The Bard shall at all times endeavor by teaching and by example to exemplify the ideals of the Mistsbardic
• The Bard shall be part of the Royal retinue and shall attend Their Highnesses at Principality events,sitting at the right hand of the Sovereign when possibl The Bard shall be served at Principality feastsafter the Principality Sovereign and Consort, and the Crown if They be present, and before thepopulace.
• The Bard shall be under the following geas, that is to say, the prohibition of his office: The Bard may notrefuse to perform for the Coronet Sovereign and Consort of the Mists or for anyone under the age oftwelve except that the Coronet Sovereign and Consort shall take preceden

Section 1.9 – Silver Muse

An annual Arts and Sciences competition will be held. The competition will begin at Spring Coro- net andcontinue through Fall Investiture. This competition will be conducted by the Arts and Sciences Minister or adesignated deputy, in consultation with the Coronet. The victor of this competition shall be known as theSilver Muse. The appointment and regalia shall pass from the current holder to the winner of the competitionat Fall Investiture or the next possible event thereafter.

The criteria for winning the competition is as follows:

Participation in at least 5 Mists A&S competitions. To qualify, the entry must receive at least 50% of theavailable points for that competition. At least one entry must include a “teaching” component – a Do ItYourself handout or some other form of “how to do what I did” instruction. This information (with thepermission of the entrant) will be published via the Mists website to further the shared knowledge within thePrincipality.

The competitor must make a contribution to the Principality gift basket, or may instead create an item ofregalia; competitors are encouraged to speak with the Principality Regalia Minister if a regalia item is theirchoice, to ensure they are creating an item that is needed.

Section 1.10 – Equestrian Champion

At the Coronet’s pleasure, a Mists Equestrian Champion may be appointed. This shall be a position granted toa Mists subject who greatly supports and advances the equestrian arts in the Principality. The Equestrianchampion is charged with continuing in these efforts, and serves until the next Investiture, or at the pleasure ofTheir Highnesses.

Section 1.11 – Rapier Champion of the Mists

Twice per year, at each Coronet Tournament, a rapier tournament will be held to determine the RapierChampion of the Mists. The winner of the tournament will be invested at the next Investiture and shall holdthe title for 6 months. During this time, it is the duty and privilege of the RCM to represent the Principality onthe field and to encourage and promote rapier combat within the Principality. The RCM is responsible forrunning (or for arranging to have run) the tournament to choose their successor. The regalia of this position isa baldric.

Section 1.12 – Archery Champion of the Mists

Once per year, on or about the time of Spring Coronet Tournament (allowing for site limitations   for archery),an archery tournament will be held to determine the Archery Champion of the Mists. The winner of thistournament will be invested at Spring Investiture and shall hold the title for one year. During this time, it is the duty and privilege of the ACM to represent the Principality on the field and to encourage and promote archery within the Principality. The ACM is responsible for running (or for arranging to have run) thetournament to choose their successor.

Section 1.13 – Youth Champion of the Mists

Once per reign, a youth fighting tournament may be held to present the youth fighters to the Prince/Princess.  From this group the Prince/Princess may choose a Youth Champion to represent the Principality.  Prowess, grace, and courtesy will all be used to determine the Champion.  They will be invested immediately and serve for the duration of the reign.  During their term they may be considered an honorary part of the Guard at the pleasure of the Coronet.

Section 1.14 – Champion of the Mists

There may come a time when the Principality Sovereign’s sword must be felt, yet They are unable to be present. It shall be the right of the Sovereign to name a Champion of the Mists during Their reign to come to Their aid where there is cause. 

The Champion of the Mists shall represent the Sovereign on martial fields as directed by the Coronet and shall answer the Coronet’s call to arms should it become necessary and within their power.

Section 2 – Awards

Awards are given by the Coronet. Awards may be given only once to any individual.

It shall be the right of the Coronet Sovereign and Consort to present any such armigerous awards as may beapproved by the Crown of the West.

Section 3 – Orders

Entry to Orders is granted by the Coronet, and individuals, once made members of an Order, may not beentered into that Order again, with the exception of the Order of the Corolla Nebulorum.

Section 3.1 – Order of the Pegasus

The Order of the Pegasus may be given to any children or young persons who have shown exceptionalcourtesy, chivalry, and service to the Principality.

Section 3.2 – Order of the Corolla Nebulorum

The Order of the Corolla Nebulorum may be given by the Coronet to those persons who have in any outstanding way enriched the Principality. The Corolla shall be a pendant hanging from a single ribbon or multiple ribbons depending on the number of Corollas the recipient has received. An individual may only be inducted into each suborder one time.

• The Corolla Aulica is awarded for service to the Principality and hangs from a white ribbon.
• The Corolla Vitae is awarded for achievement in the Arts and Sciences and hangs from a blue ribbon.
• The Corolla Muralis is awarded for leadership, prowess, or contribution to the Principality in the martial disciplines and hangs from a green ribbon.

Section 3.3 – Princess’ Order of Grace

It shall be the right of the Princess of the Mists to award the Princess’ Order of Grace to those who arecourteous to all. It is customary to grant this recognition sparingly.

Section 3.4 – Order of Les Dames de la Mer

The Order of Les Dames de la Mer shall be awarded to those who have served as Consort of the Mists.Members of this order shall be models of honor and grace to all those in the Principality.

Section 3.5 – Order of the Golden Branch

The Order of the Golden Branch is made up of all those persons who have served as Bard of the Mists.Membership in this Order carries with it an Award of Arms if the person has not already received one. TheBard of the Mists, during his or her year’s tenure in office, shall be considered the chief of the Order andorganize the activities of the Order in the teaching of bardic skills and the bardic traditions.

Section 3.6 – Order of the Armure Epatant

The Order of the Armure Epatant may be awarded by the Coronet Sovereign and Consort to those fighters,both melee and missile, whose field appearance is exemplary and recognizable as being from a time periodwithin the scope of the governing documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Candidates for thisOrder must have done a significant portion of the research and/ or construction of their armor, garments, andaccessories themselves. All members of this Order shall also be charged with maintaining their on-fieldappearance and encouraging others to follow their example.

Section 3.7 – Order of Jaffa

The Order of Jaffa may be awarded to those who simultaneously display the heights of puissance andcourtesy on the field of war.

Section 3.8 – Order of the Cheval Argent

Those who foster and support the equestrian arts within the Principality may be awarded the Cheval Argent.

Section 3.9 – Order of the Stylus Nebulorum

This award shall be given to those individuals who either by the quality of their calligraphy and illumination,or by their service to the Scribal Arts of the Principality deserve recognition. The Coronets, at Their pleasure,may recognize any member of the Order as an Exemplar of the Order, for continued outstanding contributionsto the Scribal Arts.

Section 3.10 – Order of the Iron Lance

This award shall be given to those war units that have repeatedly come to the aid of the Coronet or thedefense the Principality in times of war and thereby won renown for the Principality.

Section 3.11 – Order of the Beacon of the Mists

The Order of the Beacon of the Mists shall be awarded to those individuals for their continued enrichment of the Principality through unfailing, extraordinary service that surpasses general expectations over an extended period of time. This recognition may be given by the Coronet only once per reign to an individual, or couple whose deeds are so intertwined they cannot be justly recognized separately. The token for the award shall be any token bearding a torch, beacon, lantern, lighthouse, flame, or other item that similarly casts light, within an engrailed border.  It may be personalized to suit the recipient(s).

Section 3.12 – Order of the Stalwart Heart

The Order of the Stalwart Heart shall be awarded to those individuals who with generosity of time and spirit, work to make those difficult times easier on those affected in times of hardship and adversity. This award shall recognize those that help people both within our Society and the greater world beyond. The token shall be a coin stamped with a seawolf engrailed and the stalwart heart of the Mists.

Section 4 – Honors

Honors are granted by the Coronet. An individual may receive the same honor multiple times.

Section 4.1 – Honor of the Silver Ivy

The fighter who achieves the final round of the Coronet List but does not prevail and his/her consort shallreceive the Honor of the Silver Ivy. Those who receive this Honor shall continue to be models of honor andinspiration to all within the Principality.

Section 4.2 – Torse of Honor

The Torse of Honor may be awarded by the Coronet Sovereign and Consort to an unbelted fighter who hasshown particular courtesy, chivalry, and/or valor in the Coronet Lists. This award is to be given out at theCoronet tournament after the lists and may only be given once per reign.

Section 4.3 – Consort’s Favor

It shall be the right of the Consort of the Mists to award the Consort’s Favor to those who have beenparticularly helpful to Her/Him during Her/His reign. The token of this honor is not provided by Regalia butis provided by each Coronet to be unique to their reign.

Section 4.4 – Honor of the Period Encampment

The Honor of the Period Encampment shall be awarded to an individual or household who presents anencampment with a medieval atmosphere during the reign in which it is awarded. This honor shall bepresented no more than once per reign. The recipient(s) of this honor shall display the official banner duringthe following reign, after which the banner shall be returned to the Coronet. Past recipients of this honor maydisplay a pennon of similar design, created by their own hands.

Section 4.5 – The Honor of the Coeur d’Azur

This honor is given to those individuals, wherever situate, who have shown great courage, service, or courtesythat has enriched the Principality and inspired the Populace of the Mists.

Section 4.6 – Coronet’s Favor

The Coronet’s Favor is given to those individuals who, by their actions, have assisted Their High- nesses in asignificant fashion. The token of this honor is not provided by Regalia but is provided by the Coronet to beunique to each reign.

Section 4.7 – Link of Courtesy

This award shall be given to those individuals who Their Highnesses have found to not only be courteous andchivalrous but, though their actions, have inspired such courteous behavior in others thus forming an evergrowing link throughout their community.

Section 4.8 – Honor of the Lancers of the Mists

At the discretion of the Sovereign, those who have served as the Oberst (Colonel) of the Lance may beentered into the Honor of the Lancers of the Mists.

Section 4.9 –Saltator de Nebula

There shall be a dance competition held at Coronet Tournament and Investiture events. The Coronet may, upon consultation with the Arts and Sciences Minister or their appointed deputy, name the victor of the dancecompetition as Saltator (m) or Saltatrix (f) de Nebula.

Section 4.10 – Silver Spoon

There shall be a cooking competition held at Coronet Tournament and Investiture events. The Coronet may,upon consultation with the Arts and Sciences Minister or their appointed deputy, name a victor of thecooking competition.

Section 5 – Publication of Appointments, Awards, Orders and Honors

It is the responsibility of the Coronet Sovereign and Consort bestowing an appointment, award or honor to ensure that the type of recognition, the date it was given, and the full name of the recipient be published in the Order of Precedence within nine months of the date of the proclamation of recognition. Recognitions not published within this time limit must be reaffirmed by the Coronet Sovereign and Consort in an official court and published within nine months of that reaffirmation.