Informal Recognition:
The Bunny Tail:
Also known as a "Piece of Tail". This is
usually the first Baronial recognition a person gets and is used
to acknowledge that a newcomer is now "one of us" and is a valued
member of the Barony.
Baronial Awards:
The Order of the Hare Salient:
This is the Baronial-level
service award and is given for outstanding service to the Barony
of Skraeling Althing.
The Order of the Friends of the Hare:
This award is the
equivalent of the Order of the Hare Salient, but is given to people
from outside the Barony of Skraeling Althing or to people who
are leaving the Barony to move elsewhere.
The Order of the Black Hare:
This award is given in recognition
of outstanding achievement and contributions to the Arts and Sciences
within the Barony of Skraeling Althing.
The Order of the Hare Valiant:
This award is given in recognition
of outstanding achievement and contributions to the Martial Arts
within the Barony of Skraeling Althing. The "Martial Arts" include:
armoured combat, rapier combat, archery and equestrian activities.
Great Chalice of Skraeling Althing:
This award is given to an individual or individuals who are seen as exemplars
of authenticity in their recreation, and whose qualities of service, hospitality,
courtesy, dress and deportment are foremost. Specifically, it recognizes the
person or persons who have advanced the cause of authenticity in diverse aspects
of Baronial life. This award is open to any member of the Barony regardless of rank
or office. As this award will make the recipient(s) the Baronial Cup Bearer(s),
it will be presented in succession.
Order of the Tantony:
This award is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and
contributions within the SCA by a member of the Barony of Skraeling Althing
who is less than 16 years of age. The Tantony is the smallest bell in a
carillon of bells. Even the smallest voice contributes to the harmony of the
Barony.
The Origin of the Tantony in Period
The word "tantony" is a corruption of the phrase "tithe of St Anthony" and
was originally used to refer to the runt of a litter of pigs. St. Anthony
the hermit, was a swineherd, and is often represented with a belled pig.
Friars of certain Hostels and Convents in England and France (sons of St.
Anthony), were granted the privilege of allowing their swine to roam free in
the streets to forage for food. Local farmers would tithe one pig from a
litter to the Church and would often therefore donate the runt of the
litter. These pigs were belled so that when they roamed free, the locals
would know they were St. Anthony's pigs and would allow them to forage
unmolested. These pigs became know as "tantony pigs" and the smallest of the
church bells was given this name also in reference to these small animals.