Laws of the Principality of Vindheim, May 21 2022

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Laws of the Principality of Vindheim

1. LAW AND THE WORD OF THE CORONET



1.1. The Word of the Coronet is Law, subject only to the Word of the Crown of Ansteorra and the order of precedence established in the governing documents of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (the “SCA”).

1.2. Any proclamation of the Coronet of Vindheim becomes the Law of the Principality from the moment it is spoken by the Coronet at court, subject only to the Word of the Crown of Ansteorra and the order of precedence established in the governing documents of the SCA.

1.3. Until a proclamation of the Coronet has been published in the Principality and Kingdom newsletter, no subject of the Coronet shall be considered to be breaking the law if acting, through ignorance, contrary to that proclamation.

1.4. Only those proclamations of the Coronet approved by the Crown and published in the official Principality and Kingdom newsletter shall become permanent amendments to Principality Law. All other proclamations are understood to be in effect only for the duration of the Coronet's reign, and shall lapse with the investiture of a successor.

1.5. The Kingdom and Principality websites shall maintain the most current version of the Laws, which shall be accepted as published. Principality Law shall not need to be printed to be considered published.

1.6. It is the responsibility of the Principality Seneschal to ensure that any law changes that have been properly approved and proclaimed be published as specified by the governing documents of the SCA.

1.7. Amendments to laws, officer handbooks, and financial policies must be publicly read into Court and published in the applicable Law, Handbook, or Financial Policy before they are fully in effect.

1.8. Awards

1.8.1. Under direction of the Crown of Ansteorra, it shall be the right of the Coronet to distribute such armigerous and Kingdom non-armigerous awards as are specified in Kingdom Law.



1.8.2. It shall be the right of the Coronet to award and distribute any such Principality non-armigerous awards as may be approved by the Coronet and published in Principality law.

2. OFFICERS



2.1. The Greater Officers of the Principality of Vindheim are the Seneschal, the Herald, the Earl Marshal, the Minister of Arts and Sciences, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and the Chronicler.

2.2. These officers shall have the same duties within the Principality as do their superior officers in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. They shall report to their respective Kingdom Officer. Principality officers are considered deputies of their appropriate Kingdom Officer.

2.2.1. Each officer of the Principality is responsible for encouraging and assisting their subordinate officers in the performance of their required duties to ensure the smooth functioning of the Principality. As part of this responsibility, each officer shall maintain regular communications with their subordinates.

2.2.2. With sufficient evidence that an officer is not fulfilling the duties of that office, the Coronet may petition their Kingdom officer for removal and replacement.

2.3. Each Greater Officer shall appoint one deputy capable of assuming the office at any time. This deputy need not be the permanent replacement in cases where a replacement for the officer is needed. Each officer may appoint deputies to serve specific functions of the office.

2.4. Principality Officers shall follow warranting requirements as outlined in Kingdom Law.

3. ACHIEVING THE CORONET; RIGHTS OF FEALTY BETWEEN CORONET AND POPULACE



3.1. The Vindheim Coronet Sovereign and Consort shall attain their Coronets in the following manner:

3.1.1. The Sovereign shall have won by combat in a Coronet List at a duly authorized Coronet Tournament. The Consort shall have been the inspiration of the Sovereign at that tourney.

3.1.2. Investiture of the Coronet shall occur at the court following the successful conclusion of the Coronet Tournament.

3.2. Coronet Oath.

3.2.1. Upon Investiture, the Vindheim Coronet Sovereign and Consort-elect shall swear their fealty to the Crown of Ansteorra and to the people of the Principality of Vindheim, to uphold the laws of the Principality of Vindheim, the Kingdom of Ansteorra, and the Society. That oath shall be given to the reigning Coronet Sovereign and Consort or to the Crown in their place and be witnessed by the Principality Seneschal or their representative and the Principality Earl Marshal or such members of the marshallate and Chivalry of Ansteorra as have witnessed the Coronet lists and shall bear witness to the validity of the claims of the tournament winner and consort.

3.2.2. In recognition of the fact that fealty is a reciprocal oath, and that the Vindheim Coronet Sovereign and Consort are considered by the Coronet oath to be Liege Nobility to each and every subject of Vindheim, the following shall be the rights of every subject of Vindheim as granted by the Coronet and law:

3.2.2.1. The Right of Complaint to the Coronet. It shall be the right of every subject of Vindheim to address grievances directly to the Coronet, as outlined in the Society Grievances procedures.

 

4. CORONET TOURNAMENTS, CONDUCT OF COMBAT, AND SUCCESSION



4.1. Coronet Tournaments.

4.1.1. There shall be two Coronet Tournaments a year, held approximately the Second weekend in June and December. The Coronet Investitures shall be held at the court following the tournament. Dates shall be announced at the first of each year. The locations shall be rotated throughout the region, with any group eligible to place bids.



4.1.2. Coronet Tournament locations shall be selected using the priority bid system described in Sections 4.2.5 and 4.2.6.

4.1.3. Branches wishing to host a Coronet event must submit a written bid to the Coronet, Principality Exchequer, and Principality Seneschal. This bid must provide the specifics of event steward, date, location, and accommodations for the List and Investiture. Final bid approval shall be verified by the Coronet who shall be reigning during the event.

4.1.4. The following points shall be considered with regard to bids:

4.1.4.1. Any group within the Principality that meets Society, Kingdom, and Principality Law for hosting a fighting event may place a bid.

4.1.4.2. Bids, once accepted, can only be changed by agreement of the Coronet, the Principality Seneschal, and the Principality Exchequer,

except as may be necessary to meet Society, Kingdom, or

Principality law.

4.1.5. A branch that has not held a Coronet event in as many times as there are eligible branches may submit a bid that asserts priority. In the case of multiple priority bids, the branch that has not held a Coronet event in the longest time shall receive higher priority. A priority bid that meets the standards set forth in these Laws shall be strongly considered in preference to any other bid. The final decision for the winning bid shall rest with the Principality Financial Committee. Groups below the level of Barony and Province shall receive priority for bids ahead of Baronies and Provinces.

4.1.6. For purposes of priority, new groups shall be counted as if they held the Coronet event immediately prior to their establishment. In the case that this creates a tie for priority, the event, if acceptable to the Principality Financial Committee, shall be awarded to the new group.

4.1.7. The Principality Seneschal shall have primary responsibility for working with the hosting branch. The event steward of the Coronet event shall be responsible to the Principality Seneschal, who is in turn responsible to the Coronet in all matters involving the Coronet Tourney and Investiture. Any decision to replace the appointed event steward shall be made by the Principality Seneschal after consultation with the Coronet.

4.2. Conduct of Combat

4.2.1. All authorized Vindheim Armoured Fighters have the right to petition to compete in the Coronet Lists of the Principality of Vindheim unless they are in violation of the rules of the lists, the Bylaws or governing documents of the Society, or the laws of the Principality or Kingdom. All Entrants must be acceptable to the Coronet of Vindheim.

4.2.2. By entering the Coronet Lists, the Entrants declare their loyalty to the Coronet, the Principality Laws, the Populace of Vindheim, and the Crown of Ansteorra.

4.2.3. Requirement for entry into the list are:

4.2.3.1. All competitors and their consorts must hold a valid membership with the SCA, Inc. when they submit their Letter of Intent to enter the Coronet list. Membership must be valid through the entirety of the possible Reign of the Coronet and have an expiration that is after the date of the following Coronet Tournament. Proof of membership must be presented to the Principality Seneschal when submitting their Letter of Intent for the tournament.

4.2.3.2. All competitors and their consorts must have physically resided in and participated on a regular basis in the Principality during the most recent 12 months.

4.2.3.3. Entrants must reside in the Principality for the duration of their reign.

4.2.3.4. Entrants must be acclaimed by the Coronet, after consultation with the Principality Seneschal, as being acceptable to enter the list.

4.2.3.5. The Competitor’s consort must be present at the tournament.

4.2.4. Each fighter, by entering the Coronet Lists, declares that should they prove victorious, they shall be invested in the court following the Coronet Lists and be able to attend the following Coronet Tournament and the Investiture of their successor, for no one shall compete for the Coronet of Vindheim without intending to win. Each competitor entering the Coronet Lists shall fight for a consort. This person shall be willing and able to attend their Investiture, the following Coronet Tournament, and the Investiture of their successor.

4.2.5. The conduct of combat, rules of the lists, and the requirements for arms and armor shall be exactly as stated in the laws of the Kingdom of Ansteorra except that the Coronet, and the Earl Marshal of the Principality shall act in the place of the Crown and Kingdom Earl Marshal where so stated. The final responsibility for the lists shall rest with the Principality Earl Marshal.

4.2.6. Letters of intent to participate in the Coronet Tournament shall be required and must be submitted to the Coronet and to the Principality Seneschal. A list of combatants shall be created and published via email or other official methods of communication prior to the Tournament. In this communication the Coronet shall also announce the format for the coming Tournament.

4.3. Succession.

4.3.1. The Competitor and Consort who achieves victory in the Coronet Tournament shall be the successors.(See Section 3).

4.3.2. No Competitor or Consort may succeed themselves.

4.3.3. If, during the reign, a single Coronet is unable or unwilling to continue the reign, the position shall remain vacant for the remainder of the reign.

4.3.4. Should both the Vindheim Coronets for any reason whatsoever be unable or unwilling to complete their reign, the Crown of Ansteorra shall fulfill the role of Coronet until a Coronet Tournament can be scheduled.

5. BRANCHES



5.1. Elevation of any branch to the status of Barony or Province shall be in accord with the Laws of the Kingdom of Ansteorra and the governing documents of the SCA, Inc. The petition for such status shall be given to the Coronet of Vindheim and the Principality Seneschal for approval prior to being submitted to the Crown and Kingdom Seneschal.

5.2. A new branch below the level of Barony or Province may be founded within the Principality when such a proposed branch has met the requirements set forth in Ansteorra and Society Law, when approved by the Society Seneschal, and when such a proposed branch shall find favor with the Coronet of Vindheim, and be granted existence by the Crown of Ansteorra.

6. PRINCIPALITY EVENTS



6.1. Any Principality events, up to two per reign, which are accepted and placed on the calendar, shall receive priority over any other events in scheduling.

6.2. If the event is sponsored by a branch, all financial obligations and profits and/or losses are handled according to Principality Financial Policy.

7. TEXT OF PRINCIPALITY AWARDS

>7.1 Bastion of Vindheim, The Order of the





A. Establishment of the Order

a. There shall exist in Vindheim an Order which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) only once per reign unto such persons who exemplify the spirit of the Dream in Vindheim and inspire the populace to greater deeds and service. The candidate should be a person that Vindheim relies upon for the betterment of the Principality, using their skills and talents, and by whose absence the Principality would be greatly deprived of a valuable member. This Order shall be called the Order of the Bastion of Vindheim, hereinafter referred to as the Order.

b. Companions of the Order shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as a Bastion of Vindheim.

c. Companions of the Order are charged with working together as a group for the betterment of the Principality.

 

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Order shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim Order or honor.

b. If the Order is given to a person who is already in precedence, then his or her precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Investiture of the Order

a. The Order shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a Companion of the Order shall be publicly proclaimed by the Vindheim Coronet(s) in open court.

c. Persons being selected must be present to receive membership in the Order.

d. The Award shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

D. Holders of the Order

a. The number of holders of the Order shall not be limited.

b. Holders of the Order shall retain their Order despite any change in residence or age.

E. Insignia

a. The badge of the Order shall be [Fieldless] A stepped wall with a tower gules charged with a mullet of six points Or.

b. Holders of the Order shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Order.

F. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 30th, AS LVI, AD 2022.

7.2 Clavis Clavium of Vindheim, The Award of the





A. Establishment of the Award

a. There shall exist in Vindheim an award which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such persons who have given especial service in attendance to the persons of the Vindheim Coronet(s). The candidate should exemplify the pinnacle of service and respect for the Vindheim Coronet(s), the laws of the Principality of Vindheim, and the Kingdom of Ansteorra. This award shall be called the Clavis Clavium of Ansteorra, hereinafter referred to as the Award.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as “Holder of the Clavis Clavium.”

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Award shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim award or honor.

b. If the Award is given to a person who is already in precedence, then his or her precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Bestowal of the Award

a. The Award shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a holder of the Award shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet(s) or their representative in open court.

 

D. Holders of the Award

a. The number of holders of the Award shall not be limited.

b. Holders of the Award shall retain their award despite any change in residence or age.

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Vindheim Coronet(s) shall be the Principals of the Award.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

F. Insignia

a. The badge of the Award shall be [Fieldless] A ring of three keys sable within and conjoined to a hexagon voided Or.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Order.

c. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to wear a key with the personal sigil of the awarding Territorial Royalty. This key shall be distinguished from the key distributed for the Clavis of Vindheim by color and/or design.

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, May 21st, AS LVII, AD 2022.

7.3 Clavis of Vindheim, The Award of the





A. Establishment of the Award

a. There shall exist in Vindheim an award which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such persons who have faithfully served in attendance to the Vindheim Coronet(s). The candidate should exemplify faithful service and respect for the Vindheim Coronet(s), the laws of the Principality of Vindheim, and the Kingdom of Ansteorra. This award shall be called the Clavis of Vindheim, hereinafter referred to as the Award.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as “Holder of the Clavis of Vindheim.”

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Award shall be non-armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim award or honor.

b. If the Award is given to a person who is already in precedence, then his or her precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Bestowal of the Award

a. The Award shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a holder of the Award shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet or their representative in open court.

D. Holders of the Award

a. The number of holders of the Award shall not be limited.

b. Holders of the Award shall retain their award despite any change in residence or age.

 

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Vindheim Coronet(s) shall be the Principals of the Order.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

F. Insignia

a. The badge of the Award shall be (Fieldless) A key palewise gules within and conjoined to a hexagon voided Or.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to wear a key with the personal sigil of the awarding Territorial Royalty.

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, May 21st, AS LVII, AD 2022.

7.4 Crimson Bowl of Vindheim, Order of the





A. Establishment of the Order

a. There shall exist in the Principality of Vindheim a non armigerous order given up to twice per reign by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such person(s) who embody the spirit of Vindheim even though they are not residents thereof. The inductee(s) should:

1. Reside outside the borders of Vindheim; and

2. Exhibit love, dedication, and service which truly embodies the Vindheim ideal.

This Order shall be known as the Order of the Crimson Bowl of Vindheim and shall hereinafter be referred to as the Order.

b. Companions of the Order shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as a “Companion of Order of the Crimson Bowl of Vindheim” and to be so styled and announced in procession.

c. Companions of the Order shall have certain privileges. Those privileges are:

1. The Right to Be Heard a.

Companions of the Order shall have the right to have their opinions polled on Principality matters as if they were residents of the Principality. b.

The polling opinions of the Companions of the Order shall carry the same weight as if they were residents of the Principality.

2. The Right to Compete a.

Companions of the Order shall have the right to compete for Principality ceremonial honors. b.

These ceremonial honors include, but are not limited to, Vindheim Chivalric Champion, Vindheim Rapier Champion, Vindheim Arts & Sciences Champion, etc.

3. The Right to Display a.

Companions of the Order shall have the right to use, display, and/or wear the populace badge(s) of Vindheim.

 

B. Arms and Precedence of the Order

a. The Order shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim award or honor.

b. If the Order is given to a person who is already in precedence, then their precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Investiture in the Order

a. The selection of a Companion of the Order shall be publicly proclaimed by the Vindheim Coronet(s) in open court.

b. Persons being selected must be present to receive membership in the Order.

c. The Award shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

D. Membership in the Order

a. The number of holders of the Order shall not be limited.

b. Companions of the Order shall retain their award despite any change in residence or age.

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Vindheim Coronet(s) shall be the Principals of the Order.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

F. Badge and Insignia of the Order

a. The badge of the Order shall be [Fieldless] a footed bowl quarterly gules and sable charged with a mullet of six points Or.

b. Companions of the Order shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Order.

c. Companions of the Order shall be entitled to use a bowl quarterly gules and sable charged with a mullet of six points Or.

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 16, LVI, 2022.

7.5 Crimson Firebolt of Vindheim, Award of the





A. Establishment of the Award

a. There shall exist in Vindheim a non-armigerous award which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such persons who have distinguished themselves in the Martial pursuits. The candidate should show an example of prowess or inspiration in their respective marshallate field as witnessed by the Vindheim Coronet(s). This award shall be called the Crimson Firebolt, hereinafter referred to as the Award.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as “Holder of the Crimson Firebolt of Vindheim.”

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Award shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim award or honor.

b. If the Award is given to a person who is already in precedence, their precedence shall remain unchanged.

 

C. Bestowal of the Award

a. The Award shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a holder of the Award shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet(s) or their representative in open court.

D. Holders of the Award

a. The number of holders of the Award shall not be limited.

b. Holders of the Award shall retain their award despite any change in residence or age.

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Vindheim Coronet(s) shall be the Principals of the Order.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

F. Insignia

a. The badge of the Award shall be [Fieldless] a thunderbolt gules winged Or.

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to wear a badge of the award.

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 30, LVI, 2022.

7.6 Golden Comb of Vindheim, Order of the





A. Establishment of the Order

a. There shall exist in Vindheim a non-armigerous order into which members, who are younger members of the Society that have not reached their majority, shall be inducted by the Vindheim Coronet(s) in recognition of service above that which is normally expected of them. This order shall be called The Order of the Golden Comb of Vindheim, hereinafter referred to as the Order.

b. Members of the Order shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as Member of the Order of the Golden Comb of Vindheim.

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Order shall be non-armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Vindheim award or honor.

b. If membership in the Order is bestowed upon a person who is already higher in precedence than stated above, then his or her precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Investiture in the Order

a. Members shall be inducted into the order at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a member to the order shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet(s) or their representative in open court.

D. Holders of the Award

a. The number of holders of the Award shall not be limited.

b. Holders of the Award shall retain their award despite any change in residence or age.

F. Insignia

a. The badge of the Award shall be [Fieldless] A beehive quarterly sable and gules beset by and conjoined to five bees enarched proper

b. Holders of the Award shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Order.

 

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 30th, AS LVI, AD 2022.

7.7 Silver Fountain of Vindheim, Order of the





A. Establishment of the Order

a. There shall exist in the Principality of Vindheim a non armigerous Order which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such persons who have offered public service to others and the Vindheim community through the performing arts, including but not limited to bardcraft, music, vocal heraldry, and dance. The candidate should use their performing skills and talents to contribute to the ambiance, atmosphere, and splendor of Vindheim in our public spaces. This Order shall be called the Silver Fountain of Vindheim, hereinafter referred to as the Order.

b. Members of the Order shall be entitled to be styled and announced in procession as “Member of the Order of the Silver Fountain of Vindheim.”

B. Arms and Precedence

a. The Order shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Principality of Vindheim Order or honor.

b. If the Order is given to a person who is already in precedence, their precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Investiture of the Order

a. The Order shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a member of the Order shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet(s) or their representative in open court.

D. Membership in the Order

a. The number of members of the Order shall not be limited.

b. Members of the Order shall retain their Order despite any change in residence or age.

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Vindheim Coronet(s) shall be the Principals of the Order.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

F. Insignia of the Order

a. The badge of the Order shall be (Fieldless) A natural fountain argent issuant from the top a mullet Or.

b. Holders of the Order shall be entitled to wear the badge of the Order.

G. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 16, LIV, 2022.

 

7.8 Wellspring of Vindheim, Order of the





A. Establishment of the Order

a. There shall exist in the Principality of Vindheim an Order which shall be given by the Vindheim Coronet(s) unto such persons who have completed projects in the arts that qualify as acts of service that benefit others and the Vindheim community. These may be impressive singular projects or consistent long-serving artistic service. This Order shall be known as the Order of the Wellspring of Vindheim, and shall be hereinafter referred to as the Order.

b. Members of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the suffix “Member of the Order of the Wellspring of Vindheim” and be so styled and announced in procession.

B. Arms and Precedence of the Order

a. The Order shall be non armigerous and carry no rank or precedence beyond any other Principality of Vindheim Order or honor.

b. If the Order is given to a person who is already in precedence, their precedence shall remain unchanged.

C. Investiture of the Order

a. The Order shall be given at the discretion of the Vindheim Coronet(s).

b. The selection of a holder of the Order shall be announced publicly by the Vindheim Coronet(s) or their representative in open court.

D. Membership in the Order

a. The number of Members of the Order shall not be limited.

b. Members of the Order shall retain their membership in the Order despite any change in residence or age.

E. Principals of the Order

a. The Sovereign and Consort of Vindheim shall be the Principals of the Order.

b. Principals of the Order shall share all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership in the Order.

E. Insignia

a. The badge of the Order shall be [Fieldless] A shaduf conjoined at the bucket to a well Or.

b. Companions of the Order shall be entitled to wear the Badge of the Order.

F. Creation and Revisions

a. Created by Romanius Vesperianus and Deanna della Penna, April 16, LVI, 2022.



______________________ ___________________

Romanius Scipio Vesperanius Dated

Prince



______________________ ___________________

Deanna della Penna Dated

Princess



______________________ ___________________

HL Rebekah Aleyn Dated

Seneschal

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