Section 1 – Appointments

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

Section 1.1 – Consort’s Escort/Guard

It shall be the right of the Sovereign Consort during Their reign to establish an Escort or Guard, naming to it unbelted fighters of competence (including rapier fighters and other combatants). It shall be the duty of the Escort or Guard to come to the aid of the Sovereign Consort should it become necessary and within their power. This body may be known as the Princess’ / Prince’s /Consort’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 the Sovereign Consort to act as advisor(s) to the Escort/Guard.

Section 1.2 – Consort’s Artisans

It shall be the right of the Sovereign Consort during Their reign to establish a Company of Artisans, naming to it skilled members of the populace who are not Companions of the Laurel. It shall be the duty of the Artisans to assist the Sovereign Consort when it is within their power. This body may be known as the Princess’ / Prince’s / Consort’s Artisans, as appropriate.

One or more Councilors to the Artisans, selected from the peers of the realm, may be appointed by the Sovereign Consort 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 Sovereign Consort of the Mists during Their reign to choose a Champion who shall defend Their honor and come to Their aid should it become necessary and within their power. This person may be known as the Princess’ / Prince’s / Consort’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 Banner Bearer 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 this office. The Banner Bearer will fight at the Sovereign’s side when both are upon the field of battle. At the pleasure of the Sovereign, the Banner Bearer may take the field with the banner without the Sovereign’s presence.

Section 1.6 – Sovereign’s Lance

The Prince’s / Princess’ /Sovereign’s Lance is the personal armed guard for the Sovereign when They are in battle. The unit shall consist of fighters appointed by the Sovereign. Appointment and term is for the current Reign. The Lance shall attend the Sovereign upon the field of battle when able. There may be one named as officer over the Lance who shall carry the title Oberst (Colonel) of the Sovereign’s Lance, to be chosen by the Sovereign 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 month before Mists Fall Investiture. The sitting Bard shall preside over the selection of their successor. The incoming Bard shall be invested at a time and place of the Coronet’s choosing, usually at Fall Investiture. The duties of the Bard are as follows:

• The Bard shall have a work prepared for each major Principality event, the works to be collected in a single book handed from Bard to Bard.
• The Bard should be prepared to entertain at the request of the Coronet, and may be requested to compose special pieces from time to time.
• The Bard shall at all times endeavor by teaching and by example to exemplify the ideals of the Mists bardic tradition.
• 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 possible. The Bard shall be served at Principality feasts after the Principality Sovereign and Consort, and the Crown if They be present, and before the populace.
• The Bard shall be under the following geas, that is to say, the prohibition of his office: The Bard may not refuse to perform for the Coronet of the Mists or for anyone under the age of twelve except that the Coronet shall take precedence.

Section 1.9 – Silver Muse

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

The criteria for winning the competition is as follows:

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

The competitor must make a contribution to the Principality gift basket, or may instead create an item of regalia; competitors are encouraged to speak with the Principality Regalia Minister if a regalia item is their choice, 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 to a Mists subject who greatly supports and advances the equestrian arts in the Principality. The Equestrian Champion is charged with continuing in these efforts, and serves until the next Investiture, or at the pleasure of the Coronets.

Section 1.11 – Rapier Champion of the Mists

Twice per year, at each Coronet Tournament, a rapier tournament will be held to determine the Rapier Champion of the Mists. The winner of the tournament will be invested at the next Investiture and shall hold the title for six (6) months. During this time, it is the duty and privilege of the Rapier Champion to represent the Principality on the field and to encourage and promote rapier combat within the Principality. The Rapier Champion is responsible for running (or for arranging to have run) the tournament to choose their successor. The regalia of this position is a 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), an archery tournament will be held to determine the Archery Champion of the Mists. The winner of this tournament 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 Archery Champion to represent the Principality on the field and to encourage and promote archery within the Principality. The Archery Champion is responsible for running (or for arranging to have run) the tournament 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 Coronets.  From this group the Coronets may choose a Youth Champion to represent the Principality.  Prowess, grace, and courtesy will all be used to determine the Youth 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  to present any such armigerous awards as may be approved 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 be entered 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 exceptional courtesy, chivalry, and service to the Principality.

Section 3.2 – Order of the Corolla Nebulorum

The Order of the Corolla Nebulorum may be given 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 are courteous 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. The Bard of the Mists, during their year’s tenure in office, shall be considered the chief of the Order and organize 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 to those fighters, both melee and missile, whose field appearance is exemplary and recognizable as being from a time period within the scope of the governing documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Candidates for this Order must have done a significant portion of the research and/or construction of their armor, garments, and accessories themselves. All members of this Order shall also be charged with maintaining their on-field appearance 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 and courtesy 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 contributions to 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 the defense 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 bearing 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 their consort shall receive the Honor of the Silver Ivy. Those who receive this Honor shall continue to be models of honor and inspiration to all within the Principality.

Section 4.2 – Torse of Honor

The Torse of Honor may be awarded to an unbelted fighter who has shown particular courtesy, chivalry, and/or valor in the Coronet Lists. This award is to be given out at the Coronet 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 been particularly helpful to Them during Their reign. The token of this honor is not provided by Regalia but is 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 an encampment with a medieval atmosphere during the reign in which it is awarded. This honor shall be presented no more than once per reign. The recipient(s) of this honor shall display the official banner during the following reign, after which the banner shall be returned to the Coronet. Past recipients of this honor may display 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 courtesy that 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 Highnesses in a significant fashion. The token of this honor is not provided by Regalia but is provided by the Coronet to be unique 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 and chivalrous but, though their actions, have inspired such courteous behavior in others thus forming an ever growing link throughout their community.

Section 4.8 – Honor of the Lancers of the Mists

At the discretion of the Coronet Sovereign, those who have served as the Oberst (Colonel) of the Lance may be entered 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 dance competition as Saltator (m) or Saltatrix (f) de Nebula.

Section 4.10 – Silver Spoon

There may 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 the cooking competition.

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

It is the responsibility of the Coronet 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 in an official court and published within nine months of that reaffirmation.