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==Overview==
==Overview==
''Meaning'': The name Quintavia alludes to the phenomenon that, due to its geographical size, traveling anywhere in the Shire usually involves at least five major roads. The heraldry, with all its divisions, represent these roads. It also represents that the Shire is situated in the middle of Massachusetts, sandwiched between two other groups.
'''Meaning''': The name Quintavia alludes to the phenomenon that, due to its geographical size, traveling anywhere in the Shire usually involves at least five major roads. The heraldry, with all its divisions, represent these roads. It also represents that the Shire is situated in the middle of Massachusetts, sandwiched between two other groups.


''Established'': April 1978
'''Established''': April 1978


''Blazon'': Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, on a pale between in base two laurel wreaths, in chief a laurel wreath, all counterchanged.
'''Blazon''': Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, on a pale between in base two laurel wreaths, in chief a laurel wreath, all counterchanged.


''Heraldic officer's title'': Milestone Pursuivant
'''Heraldic officer's title''': Milestone Pursuivant


''Awards'': Keepers (recognition of distinction) and Defenders (champions)
'''Awards''': Keepers (recognition of distinction) and Defenders (champions)


''Newsletter'': The Milestone, published quarterly in March, June, September, and December (approximately).
'''Newsletter''': ''The Milestone'', published quarterly in March, June, September, and December (approximately), and ''The Waypost'', a short update published the other months.


''Fighting Unit(s)'':
'''Fighting Unit(s)''':
Quintavia Company of Archers (name and badge registered January 1986) has the following badge:
Quintavia Company of Archers (name and badge registered January 1986) has the following badge:


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Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, a pale counterchanged overall two arrows inverted in saltire gules.
Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, a pale counterchanged overall two arrows inverted in saltire gules.


==Current Officers==
==Awards Received==
Seneschal - Lord Aleksei Dmitriev
In August of 2016, the Shire of Quintavia was the first recipient of the [[Company of Fellowship]], given by the hand of [[Kenric III and Avelina III]]. The Company of Fellowship is awarded once per reign to a local group who displays exceptional hospitality, service to the kingdom, and cooperation with other groups.
:Deputy Seneschal - Mistress Constance de Saint Denis
:Deputy Advisor to the Seneschal - Mistress Susana Del Lago
Exchequer - Lady Teresa Giani
:Deputy Advisor to the Exchequer - Mistress Eleanor le Brun
Milestone Pursuivant - Lady Rosiana von Schaffausen
:Deputy Herald - Lady Caitriona of Greenwood Isle
Minister of Arts and Sciences - Mistress Fiona O'Maillé o chaun Coillé
:Deputy Minister of Arts and Science - Baroness Cassandra Böll von Bayer
:Deputy Minister of Arts and Science - Mistress Constance de Saint Denis
Knight Marshal - Lord Benjamin Black


Marshal of Fence/Youth Combat Marshal - Mistress Xandra Rozina Xiberras Galea
The group receives a banner to display alongside their heraldry: Azure, a saltcellar shedding salt within an orle argent. The initials of the bestowing King and Queen are added to the banner.


Chatelaine - Lady Fortune St. Keyne
[[Image:Comp_of_Fellowship.png|150px]]


Chronicler - Lord Murdoch MacRae
==Current Officers==
:Deputy Chronicler - Lady Bianca Anguissola
Please see the [http://quintavia.eastkingdom.org/shire-officers/ Shire website] for the list of current officers.
Web Minister - Lord Finan Archer
:Deputy Web Minister (Scheduling) - Lady Teresa Giani
Minister of Youth - Lady Toi Poisson de Mortagne


Captain of Archers - Countess Thyra Eiriksdottir
==Current Defenders and Keepers==
:Deputy Captain of Archers - Baroness Clarice of Lochleven
'''Defenders'''
Minister of Lists - Pemestnik Andreiko Eferiev


Thrown Weapons Marshal - Lord Brokk Jarlsson
The Defenders are the Shire of Quintavia’s Champions. They have won the right to bear their titles through our annual Defender’s Tourney, wherein each Defender must design and execute a tourney or competition to choose their successor. The regalia of the Defender is a cape bearing the Shire's heraldry and the symbol for their field. A list of previous Defenders can be found on [http://quintavia.eastkingdom.org/home-page/defenders/ here].
:*Arts & Sciences: Baroness [[Marieta Charay]]
:*Heavy List: Sir [[Hrafn Bonesetter]]
:*Rapier: Lord [[Gabreil Roberts]]
:*Archery: [[Dunecan Morgan]]
:*Thrown Weapons: [[Arngrimr Meinfretr]]


Dance Mistress - Countess Thyra Eiriksdottir
'''Keepers'''
:Deputy Dance Minister - Lord Hermankyn


==Current Defenders and Keepers==
The Keepers are awards given to an individual (or sometimes a pair of individuals) who have shown the most improvement over the previous year in skill as well as promoting their area to others. They may not necessarily be the best, but have done ''their'' best while displaying courtesy and chivalry in the performance of their skill. The new recipient(s) each year are agreed upon in consultation with past recipients and the seneschal. All Keepers, past and present, may wear a badge bearing the Quintavia colors and the symbol of their area. A list of past Keepers can be found [http://quintavia.eastkingdom.org/home-page/keeper-awards/keeper-recipient-list/ here].
*Defenders:
:Arts & Sciences: Lady Tola knitýr
:Heavy List: Hrafn Bonesetter
:Rapier: TBD
:Archery: Lord Sojourner of Quintavia
:Thrown Weapons: Lady Bianca Anguissola


* Keeper of the Chalice
* Keeper of the Chalice
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_chalice_sm.png|75px|right]]
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_chalice_sm.png|75px|right]]
<pre>Award for Arts and Sciences, created 1997
<pre>Award for Arts and Sciences, created 1997
Current Keeper: HRH Thyra Eiriksdottir</pre>
Current Keeper: Mistress Xandra Rozina Xiberras Galea </pre>
* Keeper of the Light
* Keeper of the Light
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_lantern_sm.png|75px|right]]
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_lantern_sm.png|75px|right]]
<pre>Award for Service, created 1997
<pre>Award for Service, created 1997
Current Keeper: Lady Francesca Teresa Giani</pre>
Current Keeper: Lady Ada Wright</pre>
* Keeper of the Torse
* Keeper of the Torse
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_torse_sm.png|75px|right]]
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_torse_sm.png|75px|right]]
<pre>Award for Heavy List Combat, created 1997
<pre>Award for Heavy List Combat, created 1997
Current Keeper: Elrick</pre>
Current Keeper: Elijah</pre>
* Keeper of the Golden Arrow
* Keeper of the Golden Arrow
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_arrow_sm.png|75px|right]]
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_arrow_sm.png|75px|right]]
<pre>Award for Archery, created 1999
<pre>Award for Archery, created 1999
Current Keeper: Lord Finan Archer</pre>
Current Keeper: Baroness Clarice of Lochleven</pre>
* Keeper of the Silver Blade
* Keeper of the Silver Blade
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_blade_sm.png|75px|right]]
[[Image:Quintavia_badge_blade_sm.png|75px|right]]
<pre>Award for Rapier Combat, created 2010
<pre>Award for Rapier Combat, created 2010
Current Keeper: Mistress Xandra Rozina Xiberras Galea</pre>
Current Keeper: David</pre>


==Web Site==
==Web Site==
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==Map of Quintavia==
==Map of Quintavia==
[[Image:shiremap.JPG|600px]]
[[Image:Quintavia_map.JPG|600px]]


{{Territories}}
{{Territories}}

Revision as of 10:07, 4 March 2018

Shire of Quintavia
Quintavia.png
Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, on a pale between in base two laurel wreaths, in chief a laurel wreath, all counterchanged.
Information
Founded: April 1978
Location: Metro-West & Worcester Co., MA

Overview

Meaning: The name Quintavia alludes to the phenomenon that, due to its geographical size, traveling anywhere in the Shire usually involves at least five major roads. The heraldry, with all its divisions, represent these roads. It also represents that the Shire is situated in the middle of Massachusetts, sandwiched between two other groups.

Established: April 1978

Blazon: Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, on a pale between in base two laurel wreaths, in chief a laurel wreath, all counterchanged.

Heraldic officer's title: Milestone Pursuivant

Awards: Keepers (recognition of distinction) and Defenders (champions)

Newsletter: The Milestone, published quarterly in March, June, September, and December (approximately), and The Waypost, a short update published the other months.

Fighting Unit(s): Quintavia Company of Archers (name and badge registered January 1986) has the following badge:

Quintavia archer arms.png Per fess indented of three points vert and argent, a pale counterchanged overall two arrows inverted in saltire gules.

Awards Received

In August of 2016, the Shire of Quintavia was the first recipient of the Company of Fellowship, given by the hand of Kenric III and Avelina III. The Company of Fellowship is awarded once per reign to a local group who displays exceptional hospitality, service to the kingdom, and cooperation with other groups.

The group receives a banner to display alongside their heraldry: Azure, a saltcellar shedding salt within an orle argent. The initials of the bestowing King and Queen are added to the banner.

Comp of Fellowship.png

Current Officers

Please see the Shire website for the list of current officers.

Current Defenders and Keepers

Defenders

The Defenders are the Shire of Quintavia’s Champions. They have won the right to bear their titles through our annual Defender’s Tourney, wherein each Defender must design and execute a tourney or competition to choose their successor. The regalia of the Defender is a cape bearing the Shire's heraldry and the symbol for their field. A list of previous Defenders can be found on here.

Keepers

The Keepers are awards given to an individual (or sometimes a pair of individuals) who have shown the most improvement over the previous year in skill as well as promoting their area to others. They may not necessarily be the best, but have done their best while displaying courtesy and chivalry in the performance of their skill. The new recipient(s) each year are agreed upon in consultation with past recipients and the seneschal. All Keepers, past and present, may wear a badge bearing the Quintavia colors and the symbol of their area. A list of past Keepers can be found here.

  • Keeper of the Chalice
Quintavia badge chalice sm.png
Award for Arts and Sciences, created 1997
Current Keeper: Mistress Xandra Rozina Xiberras Galea 
  • Keeper of the Light
Quintavia badge lantern sm.png
Award for Service, created 1997
Current Keeper: Lady Ada Wright
  • Keeper of the Torse
Quintavia badge torse sm.png
Award for Heavy List Combat, created 1997
Current Keeper: Elijah
  • Keeper of the Golden Arrow
Quintavia badge arrow sm.png
Award for Archery, created 1999
Current Keeper: Baroness Clarice of Lochleven
  • Keeper of the Silver Blade
Quintavia badge blade sm.png
Award for Rapier Combat, created 2010
Current Keeper: David

Web Site

Map of Quintavia

Quintavia map.JPG


Eastern Territories
Crown Principalities/Regions: Tir Mara, Northern Region, Central Region, Southern Region
Baronies/Provinces: Østgarðr, An Dubhaigeainn, Bergental, Beyond the Mountain, Bhakail, Bridge, Buckland Cross, Carillion, Carolingia, Concordia of the Snows, Dragonship Haven, Endewearde, Havre des Glaces, Iron Bog, L'ile du Dragon Dormant, Malagentia, Ruantallan, Settmour Swamp, Smoking Rocks, Stonemarche
Shires: Anglespur, Ar n-Eilean-ne, Avonmore, Barren Sands, Blak Rose, Bois Ardent, Caer Adamant, Coill Tuar, Coldwood, Eisental, Frosted Hills, Glenn Linn, Hadchester, Hartshorn-dale, La Selve d'Aure, Lyndhaven, Midland Vale, Montevale, Mountain Freehold, Nordenhalle, Northern Outpost, Old Stonebridges, Owlsherst, Panther Vale, Quintavia, Rusted Woodlands, Smithwick, Wyndhame
Cantons/Ridings: Appleholm, Aschehyrst, Black Icorndall, Bowman's Rest, Brokenbridge, Distant Shore, Dragon Forge, Dragon's Aerie, Fennbrycg, Forestgate, Gryphonwald, Hawkes Reache, Ivyeinrust, Keep by the Endless Sea, Lions End, Marwick, Northpass, Ravenhill, Sea Tyger's Rhyn, Seashire, Towers, Wyndriche, Ynys Y Gwaun
Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms