Kingdom of Alluran/Medals and Ribbons

Introduction

The Kingdom of Alluran awards medals and ribbons to its nobles in recognition of service to the realm. Each medal or ribbon provides recognition of some act performed, or office held by that noble.

When medals and ribbons are displayed upon a noble's formal military uniform, they should be displayed in the order listed. Medals should be displayed two or three abreast, dependent upon the size of the medal. Ribbons should be displayed three across, in as many ranks as required to display all of the ribbons ot which a noble is entitled.

Medals

Royal Crown	This rarest of medals is worn by those who have at one time sat upon the very throne of the Kingdom of Alluran.
Order of Alluran	Signifies membership in the prestigious Order of Alluran, an arm of the Church of Alluran. Rather than being presented by the Kingdom, this medal is awarded by the Elder Members of the Church of Alluran.
High Marshal's Crest	The High Marshal's Marshal's Crest is presented to a knight of the realm who has served in the office of High Marshal.
Staff and Balance	The Staff and Balance is awarded to all nobles who have served the Kingdom in the capacity of Arch Priest.
Golden Harvest	The Golden Harvest is awarded to all nobles who have served the Kingdom in the capacity of Royal Treasurer.
Order of Valor	Awarded to nobles who have committed acts of extreme bravery in defense of the realm.
Shield of Alluran	Awarded to a noble who has taken a wound in the course of their service to the Kingdom of Alluran. The medal is colored silver for a minor wound, and gold for a life-threatening wound. The addition of small gems denotes additional presentations of this medal. It is possible for a noble to receive and wear both the silver and gold variants of this medal.
Marshal's Chevron	The Marshal's Chevron is presented to a knight of the realm who has led warriors into combat in the role of a Marshal.

Ribbons

Founder of Alluran	Awarded to the founding members of the realm: Those who joined the Kingdom within the first few weeks of its founding. Those nobles who joined the Kingdom within the first seven days of its founding are entitled to surround the ribbon with a golden frame.
Steward of the Realm	Awarded to a knight who has been entrusted with the stewardship of a region of the Kingdom, and served as regional lord. The addition of a silver shield denotes service as a Duke or Duchess.
Tournament Champion	Awarded to the noble who places first or second in a tournament, either swords or jousting. Gold for a champion, silver for a second place finish. A noble may be awarded each variant of this ribbon a single time.
Siege of Eno	Awarded to nobles who helped defend the city of Eno against the invading forces of Enweil, Luz de Bia, and Irombrozia.
Battle of Xween	Awarded to nobles who participated in the battles in Xween, achieving victory against the overwhelming forces of Luz de Bia. This battle was a turning point in the history of the Kingdom, and proved to all of Beluaterra that the Kingdom of Alluran was a force with which to be reckoned.
Battle of Avengmil	Awarded to nobles who aided Riombara in the defense of the region of Avengmil against the invading daimon hordes led by the Netherworld daimon hero Arcane. This ribbon also marks the Kingdom's first encounter with the daimon invaders.
First Daimon Expeditionary	Awarded to nobles who participated in the first expedition north to help in the allied assault on the daimon strongholds in Jedinchel.
Peninsula Defense	Awarded to nobles who participated in an extended military campaign to defend the southern peninsula during the daimon invasions. A noble may be awarded this ribbon a total of six times. Second and subsequent awards are denoted by the addition of silver stars. This ribbon was first awarded following the campaign to defend the city of Grehk against Alfredo and his army of Lost Souls, which ended in the destruction of the daimon hero Wispy.

Recipients

This page will list the knights of the Kingdom, and provide a list of medals and ribbons they have been awarded.

In Remembrance

This page is reserved for nobles who no longer owe allegiance to the Kingdom, either through their death in service, or through a change in allegiance. In either case, their services will be remembered here for all to see.