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{{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of [[Angels]] 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }}
{{Territory|name=Barony of Altavia|device=[[Image:Altavia_shield.png]]|devicecaption=Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent|founded=as a canton of [[Angels]] 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983|modernlocation=San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California }}


  [[Cristofanus Castellani]] and [[Cecilia Medici]] stepped up as the seventh Baron and Baroness of Altavia at [[Altavia Anniversary 2014 | Altavia Anniversary]] on May 10, 2014.
  [[Cristofanus_and_Cecilia]] stepped up as the seventh Baron and Baroness of Altavia at [[Altavia Anniversary 2014 | Altavia Anniversary]] on May 10, 2014.


The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the [[Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge]] in 2007 and 2008.
The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the [[Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge]] in 2007 and 2008.

Revision as of 09:33, 22 October 2014

Barony of Altavia
Altavia shield.png
Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent
Information
Founded: as a canton of Angels 3/1977, became Barony 5/1983
Modern Location: San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, California
Cristofanus_and_Cecilia stepped up as the seventh Baron and Baroness of Altavia at  Altavia Anniversary on May 10, 2014.

The Barony of Altavia was the winner of the Caid Blood Donation Month and Challenge in 2007 and 2008.

Overview

Meaning: "Alta via" is Latin for "high way" or "high road", thus "Altavia" (pronounced: all-TAY-vee-ah) is a reference to the San Fernando Valley's freeway system

Established: Originally as Canton of New Albion in 3/1977, name changed to Canton of Sarn Wold in 5/1978, name changed to Canton of Altavia in 4/1982. Altavia became a Barony on 5/14/1983 (registered in 7/1983).

Area: San Fernando Valley, north of Los Angeles, Ca., including Canyon Country, formerly included Lancaster/Palmdale

Blazons:

  • Baronial Device: Argent, a fret sable and on a chief vert a laurel wreath argent. (registered 5/1982)
    • It should be no surprise that the device carries on the freeway theme. The wreath is white on green, as are the freeway signs. The fret is a reference to the Valley's freeway system.
  • Populace Badge: Per pale vert and sable, two horses rampant reguardant addorsed within a bordure argent. (registered 7/1983)
  • Populace Badge: Argent fretty sable, a chief vert. (registered 2/2003)

Heraldic officer's title: Sable Fret The herald's name is that of the principal charge of the arms.

Awards:

  • Argent Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial arts award)
  • Sable Fret of Altavia (Altavia's Baronial service award)
  • Vert Fret, Order of the (Altavia's Baronial fighting award)

Newsletter: Fret Knot, formerly Altaviana.

Fighting Unit(s): Guardians of the High Road

Motto: Theatrum, non dramatis (Theater, not drama)

Baronial History

  • Altavia's history, regalia, badges and more can be found at the baronial website [1]
  • Altavia Acres, Altavia's retirement community.

Former Territories of Altavia

Baronage

Baronial Champions

Events

Upcoming and past event information can be found on the Baronial website

Event Report Event Results
Altavia Anniversary 2014
Agincourt Tourney 2013
Altavia Anniversary 2013
Agincourt Tourney 2012
Altavia Anniversary 2012
Altavia Anniversary 2011
Altavia Anniversary 2010
Altavia Anniversary 2009
Altavia Anniversary 2008 Altavia Anniversary 2008 Altavia's Equestrian Championship 2008
Altavia Anniversary 2007
Altavia Anniversary 2006
Altavia Anniversary 2005
Altavia Anniversary 2004
Altavia Anniversary 2003

View a list of the Altavia event pages that have been created so far at Altavia Events.

More Information



Territories
Caidan Baronies: Altavia, Angels, Calafia, Dreiburgen, Dun Or, Gyldenholt, Lyondemere, Naevehjem, Nordwache, Starkhafn, Western Seas, Wintermist
Caidan Shires: Al-Sahid, Carreg Wen, Darach, Isles
Caidan Cantons: Bard's Keep, Canyons, Castle North, Cragdon, Gallavally, Mons Draconis, Peridot Isle, Poll na Gainmhe, Steinsee, Summergate, Tanwayour, Torvald, Valley Azure
Caidan Colleges: Boethius, Fenwood Knoll, Noe, Saint Artemas, Saint Firmin, San Ambrogio, San Isidore, Tour d'Yvoire, Voyagers
Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms, Known World