SC - Selene gets the bird....

[Susan Fox-Davis]

>Since she probably won't mention it herself.  At Caid's Crown Tournament
>last Saturday Selene got elevated to the Order of the Pelican.
>
>Æduin of Skye
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>     Congratulations!!!!!!  *applauds, then tosses a fish*  <gd&r>
>
>     Now for us unenlightened ones, whassat??????
>
>           Ari

tosses a fish, now that's funny!

I woke up last Saturday morning with an inner voice whinging about how much 
more fun it would be to go to Caid Crown rather than opening the boxes from 
the garage and arranging the contents in the outside shed (we've recently 
moved.)  I gave into the whining for the chance to meet Selene and some 
other Caid cooks and I'm so glad I did because being there when she received 
her Pelican was really cool!

To enlighten you, Ari,

There are three Peerage Orders that may be bestowed to recognize abilities 
and skills: Pelican, Laurel and Knighthood. Being a Peer gives one the right 
to use a title other than Lord or Lady (which comes with an Award of Arms*) 
Knights are usually Sir (regardless of whether they'd be a ma'am in modern 
life, though there are Dames as well) The other orders use Master/Mistress, 
or some equivalent phrase in the language appropriate to their Persona.   IN 
addition to that little perk, one has the responsibility to continue their 
efforts as a recognized leader.

The Order of the Pelican recognizes those who have given greatly of 
themselves in service to the society.  There are awards given on a smaller 
scale, within one's shire/barony and kingdom, but being inducted into the 
Order of the Pelican indicates service well above and beyond the norm. 
Comparatively, a Knighthood is given by the Society to recognize top-level 
Fighting Skills and Chivalry, and the Laurel recognizes high level skills 
and knowledge in a craft or science.  All three Orders indicate that the 
member teaches and leads and otherwise brings the Society forward by 
assisting individuals.


* An Award of Arms is a basic level award that should be attained relatively 
early in one's SCA career, if one is actively working and playing. Having an 
AoA means you would be Lord or Lady Ari (sorry, I don't know if you are male 
or female.)



Lady Bonne
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