Given to those who embody the spirit of the Kingdom. No more than one person may be admitted into this Order during any reign. Members of this Order may style themselves "Bears of Northshield.
Order of the Crwth:
Given for proficiency in the performing arts (dance, bardic recitation, music, theater, etc.)
Award of the Hearthstead:
Given to groups who consistently (or specifically) excel at showing hospitality and hosting events. This award is not just for SCA branches; it is for any body of people that are a "group" (like a household, or archers, or Constables, etc.)
Award of the Nordhrband:
The award will be bestowed upon gentles who have committed those heroic and specific deeds of valor, courtesy, or prowess in the arts martial and which have increased the renown and reputation of Northshield. This award is for individual deeds as opposed to constant performance. An example of the first might be leading a charge against a greater force at Pennsic, of the last, shooting a 300 IKAC.
Order of the Pyxis:
Given for putting forth great effort at researching, creating and maintaining a period persona and atmosphere.
Order of the Saltire:
Membership in this order may be offered to an individual that has shown a proven record of widespread guidance and instruction, enriching the abilities of the Northshield populace. Members of the order may bear the badge: Vert estencely argent, a saltire Or surmounted by a lozenge ploye' argent.
The Scroll of Honor:
A record of the worthy deeds of the people of Northshield and its friends. The Kingdom Herald or a deputy cares for the Scroll and insures that it is displayed at court.
Youth Awards:
Award of the Compass
given to youth for exemplary service to the kingdom
Award of the Gold Lamp
given to youth for achievement in an Art and/or Science
Award of Bellerophon
given to youth who have displayed prowess and courtesy in any of the Arts Martial.
Award of the White Owle
given to youth who demonstrate initiative in teaching.
Armigerous Awards
Award of Arms Bearing
Award of Arms
Individuals who have shown consistency of effort over time within the arts, sciences, service or arts martial and willingness to maintain involvement in the SCA.
Award of Cygnus
given to those who have performed substantial service to the Kingdom of Northshield.
Award of the Balefire
given to those who show proficiency in one or more of the Arts or Sciences, including a level of participation beyond their own personal endeavors.
Award of the Queen’s Glove
given to those who demonstrate prowess and chivalric comportment in rapier combat, including a level of participation beyond their own personal endeavors.
Award of the Griffin’s Sword
given to those who demonstrate prowess and chivalric behavior in armored combat, including a level of participation beyond their own personal endeavors.
Award of the Black Bolt
given to those who demonstrate prowess and chivalry in artillery activities, including a level of participation beyond their own personal endeavors.
Award of the Palfrey
given to those who demonstrate prowess and chivalry in equestrian activities, including a level of participation beyond their own personal endeavors.
Grant of Arms Bearing
Order of Tyr
given to those who have distinguished themselves over time by performing, with all due courtesy, outstanding service on behalf of the kingdom. Members are expected to continue conspicuous service and to help others find their own opportunities for service.
Order of Bridget’s Flame
given to those who have shown over time they enthusiastically strive for mastery in the Arts and/or Sciences, endeavoring to provide leadership and displaying courtesy. Members are expected to continue their pursuits in the Arts and/or Sciences and to help others find their own opportunities for enrichment therein.
Order of the Destrer
given to those who have, over time, demonstrated great prowess, chivalry, and leadership in Equestrian Arts. Members are expected to continue conspicuous activity in Equestrian arts, and to encourage others to become involved and proficient.
Iron Griffin Legion
given to those who have, over time, demonstrated great prowess, chivalry, and leadership in Armored Combat. Members will be responsible for continued, conspicuous activity in Armored Combat and for helping others become involved and proficient.
Order of the White Scarf
given to those who, over time, have demonstrated great prowess, chivalry, and leadership in Rapier Combat. Members will be responsible for continued, conspicuous activity in Rapier Combat and for helping others become involved and proficient.
Order of Aquila
given to those who have, over time, demonstrated great prowess, chivalry, and leadership in one or more of the Artillery Arts. Members will be responsible for continued, conspicuous activity in Artillery and for helping others become involved and proficient.
Court Barony
(highest level GOA)
Patent of Arms Bearing
Order of the Chivalry
The Chivalry consists of two equal parts: Knighthood and Mastery of Arms. No one may belong to both parts of the order at one time. When a member is admitted to the Chivalry by the Sovereign, the choice of which part of the order to join is made by the new member. The candidate must be considered the equal of his or her prospective peers with the basic weapons of tournament combat. To become a Knight, the candidate must swear fealty to the Crown of his or her kingdom during the knighting ceremony. Masters of Arms may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so.
Order of the Laurel
Members of the Order of the Laurel may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of excellence in skill and/or knowledge equal to that of his or her prospective peers in some area of the Arts or Sciences. The candidate must have applied this skill and/or knowledge for the instruction of members and service to the kingdom to an extent above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.
Order of the Pelican
Members of the Order of the Pelican may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so. The candidate must have attained the standard of service to the Society or any of its branches equal to that of his or her prospective peers, which is above and beyond that normally expected of members of the Society.