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RANK, TITLE & TINCTURE
Organizational Structure
The Kingdom of Onondaga operates the way we think a medieval kingdom might have. While sometimes democratic in nature, very often it was not. This Kingdom is no different and is loosely patterned along the lines of a Monarchy and the Feudal System.
Royalty
The Royalty of the Kingdom of Onondaga will consist of the King / Queen (Your Majesty) and Prince / Princess (Your Highness) inclusive of all applicable members of the Royal Household and will be identified by the following tincture color ribbon or tassel:
King / Queen – Purpue (Purple)
Prince / Princess – Azure (Blue)
(Reserved for the Household of our Sovereign Liege)
Nobility
Titles of Nobility in the Kingdom of Onondaga may be awarded for outstanding contributions and/or years of service to the Realm or our Sovereign Liege and will be identified by the following tincture color ribbon or tassel:
Duke / Duchess - 16 to 20 years service – Vert (Green)
Marquess / Marquise - 11 to 15 years service – Gules (Red)
Earl / Countess - 6 to 10 years service – Ore (Yellow/Gold)
Baron / Baroness - 2 to 5 years service – Argent (White/Silver)
(Open to all Active Adult Members at the Award of the Sovereign Liege Only)
The Kingdom of Onondaga will recognize titles of Royalty and/or Nobility from other like organizations for the purpose of address and courtesy. However, they may not be automatically eligible for privileges reserved for the Nobility of the Kingdom of Onondaga.
Gentry
The Gentry of the Kingdom of Onondaga refers to the military orders and enforcement officers of our Guild, Whose primary duty is to enforce our rules of conduct and faithfully execute the general orders to: “keep watch over, warn, protect, shield and/or defend the Sovereign Liege, Members of Court and then any Member of the Kingdom of Onondaga .”
Sergeant of the Royal Guard – Active Member - 2 to 5 years of service
Royal Guard - Active Member - 1 year service
Knight – Active Member - 2 to 5 years service – Sable (Black)
Reserve Guard - Associate Member
Squire - Associate Member (in service to a Knight)
(Open to all Active Adult Members – By Appointment Only)
General Populace
The General Populace of the Kingdom of Onondaga is the core of our Guild and refers to ALL members receiving the Official Award Pin of the Realm and they should register as soon as practical so their names can be added to the Royal Scrolls.
Privateers / Pirates
Vikings / Barbarians
Fairies / Mythical Creatures
Wenches / Tavern Owners
Scots / Irish / Poles / Romans / English / and even a few French!
Lad / Lass / Master / Maiden / Lord / Lady
Including all you other folk!
(Open to all Active Members, Associate Members and Approved Minor Children)
Governing Council
The Governing Court and Council of the Kingdom of Onondaga is responsible for the planning of “Official Kingdom” events and/or functions throughout the year in accordance to with stated objectives as further outlined in Article 6 of our By-Laws and currently includes:
Master-at-Arms (Seneschal) - Active Member - 3 years of service
Captain of the Royal Guard - Active Member - 3 years of service
Commodore of the Royal Navy - Active Member - 3 years of service
Sergeant of the Royal Guard - Active Member - 2 years of service
Tax Collector - Active Member - 2 years of service
Scribe - Active Member – 1 year service
Herald - Active Member – 1year service
Wizard - Active Member – 1 year service
(Open to all Active Adult Members – By Appointment Only)
RANK, TITLE & TINCTURE
Organizational Structure
The Kingdom of Onondaga operates the way we think a medieval kingdom might have. While sometimes democratic in nature, very often it was not. This Kingdom is no different and is loosely patterned along the lines of a Monarchy and the Feudal System.
Royalty
The Royalty of the Kingdom of Onondaga will consist of the King / Queen (Your Majesty) and Prince / Princess (Your Highness) inclusive of all applicable members of the Royal Household and will be identified by the following tincture color ribbon or tassel:
King / Queen – Purpue (Purple)
Prince / Princess – Azure (Blue)
(Reserved for the Household of our Sovereign Liege)
Nobility
Titles of Nobility in the Kingdom of Onondaga may be awarded for outstanding contributions and/or years of service to the Realm or our Sovereign Liege and will be identified by the following tincture color ribbon or tassel:
Duke / Duchess - 16 to 20 years service – Vert (Green)
Marquess / Marquise - 11 to 15 years service – Gules (Red)
Earl / Countess - 6 to 10 years service – Ore (Yellow/Gold)
Baron / Baroness - 2 to 5 years service – Argent (White/Silver)
(Open to all Active Adult Members at the Award of the Sovereign Liege Only)
The Kingdom of Onondaga will recognize titles of Royalty and/or Nobility from other like organizations for the purpose of address and courtesy. However, they may not be automatically eligible for privileges reserved for the Nobility of the Kingdom of Onondaga.
Gentry
The Gentry of the Kingdom of Onondaga refers to the military orders and enforcement officers of our Guild, Whose primary duty is to enforce our rules of conduct and faithfully execute the general orders to: “keep watch over, warn, protect, shield and/or defend the Sovereign Liege, Members of Court and then any Member of the Kingdom of Onondaga .”
Sergeant of the Royal Guard – Active Member - 2 to 5 years of service
Royal Guard - Active Member - 1 year service
Knight – Active Member - 2 to 5 years service – Sable (Black)
Reserve Guard - Associate Member
Squire - Associate Member (in service to a Knight)
(Open to all Active Adult Members – By Appointment Only)
General Populace
The General Populace of the Kingdom of Onondaga is the core of our Guild and refers to ALL members receiving the Official Award Pin of the Realm and they should register as soon as practical so their names can be added to the Royal Scrolls.
Privateers / Pirates
Vikings / Barbarians
Fairies / Mythical Creatures
Wenches / Tavern Owners
Scots / Irish / Poles / Romans / English / and even a few French!
Lad / Lass / Master / Maiden / Lord / Lady
Including all you other folk!
(Open to all Active Members, Associate Members and Approved Minor Children)
Governing Council
The Governing Court and Council of the Kingdom of Onondaga is responsible for the planning of “Official Kingdom” events and/or functions throughout the year in accordance to with stated objectives as further outlined in Article 6 of our By-Laws and currently includes:
Master-at-Arms (Seneschal) - Active Member - 3 years of service
Captain of the Royal Guard - Active Member - 3 years of service
Commodore of the Royal Navy - Active Member - 3 years of service
Sergeant of the Royal Guard - Active Member - 2 years of service
Tax Collector - Active Member - 2 years of service
Scribe - Active Member – 1 year service
Herald - Active Member – 1year service
Wizard - Active Member – 1 year service
(Open to all Active Adult Members – By Appointment Only)
