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Principality of Cynagua

The geographic area of Northern Central Valley & Sierras of California & the Northwest portion of Nevada.

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Portions of Northern California & Central California, Japan, Guam, Korea, & Thailand.

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The geographic area of the Greater San Francisco & Monterey Bay areas in California.

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The geographic area of the state of Alaska.

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A&S Competitions

Western Artificer

Wreath of Athena

Cynagua Competitions

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About

Competitions are a great way to showcase your Arts & Sciences projects, or, perhaps a way to inspire you to create something new. Most Kingdom and Principality level events include an A&S competition with a theme.

Competitions are judged by a variety of folks– not just Laurels! The judges will often offer feedback on what you did well and how you can improve in the future.  

Would you like to help judge?  Contact the Arts and Sciences Minister to volunteer.

 

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Western Artificer

The Kingdom Arts and Sciences Champion shall be known as the Western Artificer. They shall be selected by the cumulative highest nine (9) scores stemming from a year-round Arts and Sciences competition, the cycle of which shall begin at June Crown and end at the Arts & Science Tournament. This competition shall be overseen by the Minister of Arts and Sciences, or their delegate. The Crown shall recognize the winner of the competition and induct them into the Order of the Western Artificer at Arts & Sciences after the final competition has been scored.

 

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2026-2027 Competition Categories

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Wreath of Athena

The Wreath of Athena is an opportunity to display your Arts and Sciences for the entire Kingdom! You don’t need documentation to display your entry, although documentation is welcome. Finished works or works in progress are both acceptable.  There are no judging sheets, but participants are welcome to leave a comment card if they would like to receive feedback from the populace on their entry. Members of the populace are encouraged to come to view the displays and show their appreciation by dropping a bead in the tray corresponding to the display number.

The Wreath of Athena Displays happen at each Crown Tournament.  The typical schedule is as follows:

  • Displays may be dropped off at the Arts & Sciences Pavilion after Morning Court (start of Invocation) and should be registered in before the first round of the Crown Tournament.
  • The populace is invited to view displays up until Crown Finals.
  • Displays may be picked up from the Arts & Sciences Pavilion after Finals are over.
  • The Wreath of Athena will be awarded in Evening Court

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Mercy Grym

Mercy Grym

Arts and Sciences Minister

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