Far West Awards

The Order of the Burdened Bouget

This is the Baronial service award. It was established to recognize members of the populace who have made great sacrifices of themselves in service to the Barony. The token for the order is a silver-colored bouget pendant from a red ribbon.

Listing of all Bearers of the Order of the Burdened Bouget
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The Order of the Far West Support

This honor was established by Palatine Baron Edward and Baroness Marixsa on January 4, A.S. XXVI (c.e. 1992) to recognize continued work for the growth of the Barony in such diverse areas as autocrating, running demos, feastocratting or gold key and generally lending a helping hand where needed.

Listing of all Companions of the Order of the Far West Support

The Order of the Sea Griffon

This Order recognizes those who are the very ideal of what the gentry of the current Middle Ages should be. It was established to recognize members of the populace who have made great sacrifices of themselves in service to the Barony, who have demonstrated great courtesy, chivalry, and grace at all times, and who have achieved much in the arts and sciences. This is a polling order; no member may be inducted unless the other members are in majority agreement. Every effort should be made to contact all members of the order. A majority of the members may also approach the Coronet with a candidate; however, in such a case, the Coronet is not obligated to induct members proposed by the order itself. The order was named after the principal charge on the arms of His Excellency Alwyn, Founding Baron Palatine of the Far West. The order was created by Baron Palatine Edward and Baroness Marixsa on November 3, A.S. XXVI (c.e. 1991). The token for this order is a silver-colored sea griffon on a red field, pendant from a yellow ribbon.

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The Honor of the Broken Tusk

Created in 2010 by Abe and Ii as a precurser Arts and Sciences award to the Oriental Dragon.

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The Order of the Oriental Dragon

This is the Baronial award given to recognize great skills in the arts or sciences. It is given to those who both do and teach. The token for the order is a gold-colored dragon on a billet of green jade pendant from a chain.

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The Order of the Attic Helm

This is the Baronial award given to recognize fighters of high caliber. It was established to recognize members who, in addition to fighting skills, train new fighters and show chivalry on and off the field. The token for the order is a gold-colored image of a Greek helm pendant from a red and gold ribbon.

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The Order of the Ginger Flower

This honor was established by Palatine Baroness Trude and Baron Wulfric on December 5, A.S. XXII (c.e. 1987), and is presented to fighters whose prowess on the field of battle is exceeded only by their ability to die with panache and flair.

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The Order of the Baronial Gallant

Formerly the Order of the Hibiscus. This is the Baronial award established to honor those members of the Barony who are at all times examples of courtesy and grace. The token for the order is a Golden hibiscus on a purple pendant from a purple and gold ribbon.

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The Order of Izanagi's Spear

This honor was established by Palatine Baroness Abe and Baron Ii to recognize and encourage all up and coming youths of the Barony who perform and excel in the graces, virtues, skills, and talents that the Society professes. This honor shall be given to all youths whom the Coronet deems worthy and needful of recognition by the Populace of the Barony and Society in general.

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The Order of the Empty Shell

This is the Baronial award established to honor those members of the Barony who have participated in the Barony's various activities thereby enriching it. This order is only given to members who are leaving the Barony. The token of the Order is a small empty shell pendant from a blue and silver ribbon.

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The Order of the Tempest Tossed Traveler

As travel throughout the Barony is difficult due to the distance between the different groups, Palatine Baroness Bernadette and Baron Phtuule created an award on October 23, A.S. XXXIX (2004) to recognize those that travel througout the Barony and to lands beyond our shores.

Modified May 6, A.S. LII (2017) by Robin and Amalie, as it was felt the requirements for this recognition were exceedingly difficult (see below). The new standard is: Gules for visiting Battle Rock, Argent for visiting Warrior's Gate, Sable for Vale de Draco, Or for Golden Playne. Upon achieving the four levels a member of the order will be granted the title "Commander of the Order of the Tempest Tossed Traveleler". Those who had previously completed all four levels will be grandfathered with the title of "Commander of the Order of the Tempest Tossed Traveler".

The token of the order is a colored bead representing the level achieved, suspended from a viking axe worn on a ribbon of the color of the bead assigned to the recipients home branch. A site token from an event visited that is 'outside' of the Barony may be added in conjunction to the colored beads.

(For historical purposes, the original four levels were: "Gules, Argent, Sable, and Or. For Gules, an individual must visit two groups, Argent is three groups, Sable is four groups and Or is five groups.")

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The Order of the Leaping Dolphin

Realizing that the Barony has no official way of recognizing those who have in the past served as the Coronet, Baron Palatine Edward and Baroness Marixsa created this award on January 4, A.S. XXVI (c.e. 1992). It is given by the new Coronets at their investiture to their predecessors, and none may be inducted into the order who have not ruled as Baron and Baroness. All past Coronets shall be granted this recognition and shall be inducted to the order upon successful completion of their term. Should a Coronet abdicate for whatever reason(s), induction into the order will be considered on a case by case basis by the subsequent Coronet. Induction after an abdication is not guaranteed.

Members of the order may display the Baronial badge below a baronial coronet.

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The Order of the Coronets' Appreciation

This honor was established by Palatine Baron Ulrich and Baroness Ariel in June, A.S. XXV (c.e. 1990). It is presented to those who have through some special deed or service made life easier for the Coronet.

Listing of all Companions of the Order of the Coronets' Appreciation

Far West Heavy Weapons Champion

Each Spring and Fall Coronet competitors compete to become the next Far West Heavy's Champion. The champion gets a red sash with crossed swords and holds the title for 6 months.

Listing of all Current and Past Far West Heavy Weapons Champions

Far West Rapier Champion

Each Spring and Fall Coronet competitors compete to become the next Far West Rapier Champion. The champion gets a red sash with crossed rapiers and holds the title for 6 months.

Listing of all Current and Past Far West Rapier Champions

The Baronial Guard of the Far West

The guard serves as required.

Listing of all Current and Past Members of the Baronial Guard

Arts and Sciences Champion

Winner of A&S competitions at Baronial events

Listing of all Current and Past Arts and Sciences Champions

Far West Bardic Champion

Each Spring and Fall Coronet competitors compete to become the next Far West Bardic Champion. The champion holds the title for 6 months.

Listing of all Current and Former Far West Bardic Champions

Bard of the Far West

At the Baronial Birthday each year a Bard of the Far West is chosen to support and entertain the populace at Baronial Events. The title is held for the duration of one year.

Listing of all Current and Former Bards of the Far West