Orders of the Adrian Empire

More information on these Imperial orders may be found in Imperial Estates Writ #18 . Information on local orders may be found under the appropriate Subdivisions.


The Imperial Order of the Fleur-di-Lis.

Non-voting Order granted by vote of the Imperial Estates. Members of this Order have the following rights and privileges:

  • Nominate for the titles of Lord/Lady and Baron/ess. If approved by the Local or Imperial Crown, the nominating member of the Order shall bestow the title;
  • Nominate for Imperial and Royal awards. If approved by the Local or Imperial Crown, the nominating member of the Order shall bestow the award;
  • In keeping with the Spirit of the Order and the Law, mindful of the Standards of the Imperial College of Arms, and respecting those functions traditionally performed by the Church of Adria: nominate for any other distinction, perform ceremonies and other functions, administer oaths, create and confer non-precedence-bearing distinctions and awards, and create non-precedence-bearing orders and induct members thereto;
  • Sit with Imperial Crowns as Peers and approach them without bowing; have Imperial precedence as members of the Imperial Family;
  • Be addressed as Imperial Highness; New members may be nominated from within the Order. Members are appointed by the Imperial Estates General.
Members:
  • Sir Nikolai Belsky (of Terre Neuve), inducted at the Order's inception
  • Sir Bear Mathghamhain Kilshannig (of Sangrael), inducted at the Order's inception
  • Sir Jehan Alexandre Chrysostom Antoine Michel de St. Albain-Annecy von Hapsburg (of Esperance), inducted at the Order's inception
  • Dame Jericho Gutte d'Or (of York), inducted ???
  • Dame Katherine Marshal of London (of Esperance), inducted July 2002
  • Sir Nigel Seymor of Huntingdon (of Brandenburg), posthumously inducted July 2004

The Imperial Order of the Table Round.

Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a Companion of the Order. Candidates must hold Knighthoods in at least three different disciplines, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current membership of the Order.

The Imperial Order of Saint Joan.

Candidates may petition for membership or may be approached by a Companion of the Order. Candidates must be female and hold at least one Knighthood in any discipline, and be approved by unanimous consent of the current membership of the Order.

The Imperial Order of the Comet.

This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per reign, and grants precedence equal to that of Barony. It is given to individuals who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute outstandingly to the betterment of the Adrian Empire and its populace.

The Imperial Order of the Nebula.

This Order is given by the Imperial Crown at most once per reign, and grants precedence equal to that of Baron (non-Landed). It is given to individuals who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute significantly to the betterment of the Adrian Empire and its populace.

The Imperial Orders of the Lion, Harp, Quill, and Talbot.

These are the four non-Knightly Orders created to reward prowess in the fields of Combat, Arts, Ministry, and Archery, respectively. The badge for each Order has a red background, with the symbol of the Order in gold. These Orders are given by the Imperial Crown only once per reign to as many individuals as the Crown sees fit at the time, and grant precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady.

The Royal Star (also known as the Star of Adria).

This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals new to medieval recreation who through their enthusiasm and dedication contribute to the betterment of the chartered subdivision or the Empire and its populace.

The Royal Order of the Crown Companions.

This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals who display high standards of chivalry and good fellowship who by their period activities and demeanor contribute to the enjoyment and realism of events. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady.

The Royal Order of the Queen’s Guard.

These are the ancient Arms of the Empire, which have been retained to honour the most noble and chivalrous of our Combatants. This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given annually by any Imperial, Kingdom, or Ducal Crown to individuals who display extraordinary skill, chivalry, and style on the battlefield.

The Noble Order of the Crown Guards.

This Order grants precedence equal to that of Lord or Lady. This award is given by any Great Estate (Knight Third Level, Founding Viscount, March, or Count/ess Royal) to individuals who display extraordinary examples of courage, chivalry and grace on the battlefield.

The Crown Seal of Excellence.

Given once per reign by the Imperial Crown to guilds and other non-Estate groups for achieving excellence in their field of work. Bears no precedence, but groups so honoured may augment their arms with a gold fleur-de-lis.

The Rising Star of Adria.

Given no more than once per reign by the Imperial Crown to young Estates within the Empire for exceeding all expectations with recruitment, enthusiasm, or excellence. Bears no precedence, but Estates so honoured may augment their arms with a gold star.