Rivenoak Awards

The Heart of the Oak

This is a premier award for long term service to the Barony. Awarded to those who rendered continuing and outstanding service to the Barony, without thought of personal glory or gain. This award is limited to two per reign. The Award is only awarded at Baronial Championships. The token is a heart carved out of heart wood or heart oak.

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The Order of the Oak Wood

An award created for those who continued to give great service to the Barony and deserve special recognition. The token for this award is a short length (2") of an oak dowel, hung from a ribbon.

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The Order of Riven Oak

The original award dating from the Barony's shire days given to those who gave great service. The token is a blank disk of oak wood, hung from a ribbon.

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The Order of the Arches

Arches, structurally superior to Pillars, are used by the Barony to represent the great service that households and other groups provide the Barony. The token are golden arches conjoined at the ends to form an "M".

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The Order of the Oak Leaf

Was created to recognize those who practice and teach the various arts and sciences with in the Barony. The award token is an Oak leaf made from metal, wood, or leather, hung from a ribbon.

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The Order of the Dead Oak

This award is given for prowess in combat (including, but not limited to heavy, rapier, combat archery ...). The token is a skull hung from a ribbon.

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The Order of the Oaken Sword

This is a fighting award given to those who showed prowess and ferocity in the defense of Rivenoak during war. The token is wooden roundel with a sword depicted on it, hung from a ribbon.

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The Order of the Acorn

This is a service award to recognize those who are children and have served the Barony well. The Order of the Acorn token is a Bell, preferably in the shape of an Acorn, or a wooden acorn.

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The Order of the Sapling

An award first established by the founding Baron to recognize the service of the Barony's youth. It fell into disuse when the order of the Acorn was established. Then it was reopened as an award recognizing the Barony's Youth in arts, sciences and martial arts. The token is a representation or piece of an Oak Sapling or Tree.

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The Order of the Oak Root

Given to those who teach others of their skill in the various forms of service, the arts and sciences, the combat arts, or any other knowledge and/or skill that strengthen and enhance the Barony. The token is a representation of a root.

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The Order of the Riven Oak Balls

This award is given for bravery - people who help someone while putting themselves in real life danger. It's not given for people who do so as a regular part of their jobs. The idea is that their brave to the point of stupidity. To give it, a current member must request (or endorse it). The award token is 2 rings joined so they form a ball (sort of like a gyroscope that doesn't move hung on gold and black ribbons (one gold and one black).

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The Order of the Golden Oak Leaf

An award created to honor those individuals who have long taught and mentored the other members of the Barony. The token is a golden oak leaf, hung from a golden ribbon.

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Ancestor of Rivenoak

An honor bestowed upon those who have passed on and came from the lands of Rivenoak. Granted once the families are conferred with. There is no token, but a moment of silence is held to remember them.

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Curmudgeons of the Barony

All ex-Barons and ex-Baronesses of Rivenoak, upon completing a successful reign as Baronial Coronet (or as seen fit by the current Baronial Coronet), shall become known as Curmudgeons of the Barony in perpetuity upon their stepping down from the Baronial Coronet. This title allows them to hold the office of Curmudgeon, should they so choose.

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Baron's Favor

Granted by the Sovereign to those who have served them personally during their reign.

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The Baron's Talon

Given for service to the Baron. Changed from the Baron's Token to the Baron's Talon, September 10, 2011

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Baroness' Favor (Rivenoak)

This award is given to those who have given the Baroness (or Consort) assistance and joy. The Baroness' favor is a sign of her gratitude. It is unique to each Baroness of Rivenoak.

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Hector of Rivenoak (Heavy Weapon Champion)

This award and honor is given to the winner of the heavy fighter's tournament. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event. The favor is a leather baldric that is passed down to each champion. The champion may be called by the title of Hector.

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Ruffian of Rivenoak (Rapier Champion)

This award and honor is given to the winner of the rapier tournament. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event. The award is a red leather glove with the names of all past rapier champions, it this to be handed down. The holder of this title may also be called the "Ruffian of Rivenoak".

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Hood of Rivenoak (Archery Champion)

This award and honor is given to the winner of the archery tournament. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship or at Cynagua's Fall Cornet event. The winner of this title may also be called the "Hood of Rivenoak". The favor is a leather baldric that is passed down to each champion.

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Scarlet of Rivenoak (Thrown Weapons Champion)

This award and honor is given to the winner of the thrown weapons tournament. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship or at Cynagua's Fall Cornet event. The token is a belt favor. The champion is also called the Scarlet.

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Youth Armored Combat Champions

This award and honor is given to the winner of the Youth Armored Combat tournament. Each division is awarded separately. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event. The favor is a black favor with an acorn embroidered on it. Each division had a leaf coming out of the acorn representing it (one leaf 1st division, two leaves 2nd division, three leaves 3rd division). These are to be handed down. Titles: Skoll - 1st division, Hait - 2nd division, and Fenrir - 3rd division.

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Baroness' Guard (Closed)

An honor given to those who would serve and protect the Baroness/Consort of Rivenoak. Closed Championship: September 10, 2011 (A.S. XLVI). Added to Brute Squad.

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Brute Squad

The Brut Squad is the Baronial Guard. To be chosen by each new Baron and Baroness. The token is a Brute squad favor or Baldric.Primus Brutus- Is the Leader of the Brutes. An optional honor that the Baron or Baroness can hand out.Brute Councilor(s)- Are chosen to train and drill the Brutes in their responsibilities and the highest virtues of the Barony. An optional honor that the Baron or Baroness can give out.

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Signifer of Rivenoak (Banner Bearer)

This honor is granted by the Baron or Baroness to one who would bear the banner of Rivenoak in times of war.

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Adept of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak arts competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Arts and Sciences Champion of Rivenoak

Awarded to the overall winner of the Baronial Arts and Sciences competitions. The position is held for one year and comes with the responsibility of organizing the next year's competitions.

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Savant of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak sciences competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Confectioner of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak cooking competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Friar of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak Brewing Competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Muse of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak dance competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Skald of Rivenoak

This honor is given to the winner of the Rivenoak skaldic (bardic) competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event.

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Bard of Rivenoak (Closed)

This honor was given to the winner of the Rivenoak skaldic (bardic) competition. The competition is held during the yearly Baronial championship event. (This appears to be closed in favor of the Skald of Rivenoak.)

Listing of all Current and Past Bards of Rivenoak

Baronial Order of Consorts (Consortium)

Was created by the first Baron. After a long interim, the Order was reopened and tasked with upholding the articles of the Order's Charter as well as with those tasks needed by the Baron and Baroness of Rivenoak. Those admitted are consorts to the Barony and serve it willingly. This is the Baronial Court. The token is the Order of Consorts Favor.The Prima Consocia is chosen to guide the Consorts in the fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities. This is the Head of the Baronial Court.Consorts Councilor(s) are chosen to train and drill the Consorts in their responsibilities and duties to the Barony. An optional honor that the Baron or Baroness can give out.

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Spawn of Loki

This recognition is given to the youth who have a special talent for spreading chaos, confusion and fun wherever they go. They are admitted into this Baronial Youth Guard. Token is the Spawn of Loki Favors.

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