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Chainmaille

2003-07-31T12:50:26Z

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'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

The New [[Varangian]] Guard groups make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. For truely tough and light maille though you cannot go past rivetted maille.

In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face - this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

In the British TV series "Robin of Sherwood" the actor playing Guy of Gisborne had to be cut out of his "sprayed string" maille after an extented fight scene in a river. The string shrunk when wet and he was fast starting to look like a pressed ham!

Most of the maille used in "Lord of the Rings" was made from rings cut from PVC pipe. The suits were still made by hand (literaly! no pliers were required), in European 4-in-1 style. No problems with these suits rusting in the New Zealand weather.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)
** http://www.karlmadsen.com ([[Karel of the Three Isles]])

New Varangian Guard

2003-07-31T12:48:46Z

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=The New Varangian Guard=

The NVG is a re-enactment group focussing on the Byzantine Empire, its allies and enemies, during the 9th to 13th centuries A.D. There are chapters of this group throughout Australia and the members of the NVG sometimes attend [[SCA]] [[event]]s.

http://www.geocities.com/svenskildbiter/NVGInc/index.html

Chainmaille

2003-07-31T12:45:15Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

The New [[Varangian]] Guard groups make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. For truely tough and light maille then you cannot go past rivetted maille.

In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face - this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

In the British TV series "Robin of Sherwood" the actor playing Guy of Gisborne had to be cut out of his "sprayed string" maille after an extented fight scene in a river. The string shrunk when wet and he was fast starting to look like a pressed ham!

Most of the maille used in "Lord of the Rings" was made from rings cut from PVC pipe. The suits were still made by hand (literaly! no pliers were required), in European 4-in-1 style. No problems with these suits rusting in the New Zealand weather.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)
** http://www.karlmadsen.com ([[Karel of the Three Isles]])

Chainmaille

2003-07-31T12:43:04Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are sometimes used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.

The Varangian guard groups make their maille from spring steel rings. By using spring steel, you can use a finer gauge of wire and still retain strength. For truely tough and light maille then you cannot go past rivetted maille.

In the [[SCA]], you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right across the spectrum; from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face - this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

In the British TV series "Robin of Sherwood" the actor playing Guy of Gisborne had to be cut out of his "sprayed string" maille after an extented fight scene in a river. The string shrunk when wet and he was fast starting to look like a pressed ham!

Most of the maille used in "Lord of the Rings" was made from rings cut from PVC pipe. The suits were still made by hand (literaly! no pliers were required), in European 4-in-1 style. No problems with these suits rusting in the New Zealand weather.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)
** http://www.karlmadsen.com ([[Karel of the Three Isles]])

Tent

2003-07-31T12:33:13Z

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'''Tents''' are the "standard" for of accomodation at any large [[period]] [[event]]. At most events you can get away with a [[mundane]] tent but wont be able to set it up near all the period style tents (that would spoil the atmosphere). If you want a period style tent or [[pavillion]] you may need to build your own, get House [[Woodrose]] to teach you how, (or pay someone to build one for you).

''See also:''
* [[Paviliion]]

Barony of Krae Glas

2003-07-31T12:32:02Z

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<div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:Krae_Glas.jpg]]</div>

'''Krae Glas''' is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, encompassing the [[College of St Monica]].

The current [[seneschal]] is Lord [[Karel of the three Isles]]. Krae Glas also boasts 31 sustaining members, 6 more than is necessary for a group to become a [[barony]].

===External links===
* http://www.sca.org.au/krae_glas/

Cigarettes

2003-07-30T15:48:14Z

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For some these are a necesary evil of the modern world. Something to be aware of

** Filtered cigarettes are banned from many camping events. Why? Because too many smokers do not consider butts to be rubbish and dump them on the ground. <br>The fibre used to make the filters will never decompose and is not good for grazing animals.<br><br> A clever way around this problem is to make a drawstring pouch large enough to hide a plastic film canister in. What do you have? One portable ashtray!

Cigarettes

2003-07-30T15:47:38Z

144.132.105.216:

For some these are a necesary evil of the modern world. Something to be aware of

** Filtered cigarettes are banned from many camping events. Why? Because too many smokers do not consider butts to be rubbish and dump them on the ground. The fibre used to make the filters will never decompose and is not good for grazing animals. A clever way around this problem is to make a drawstring pouch large enough to hide a plastic film canister in. What do you have? One portable ashtray!

Period by consensus

2003-07-30T15:43:36Z

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Generally only items considered [[period]] are really accepted at [[SCA]] [[events]]. Some few (really useful) items are considered to be "in period by consensus" due to the fact that their ommission of use would make life very much more difficult and less fun. Items like this include:
* [[duct tape]]
* [[coffee]] (for non eastern personas)
* [[cigarettes]]

etc

Period

2003-07-30T15:39:08Z

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The term '''Period''' refers to the time-frame in which the [[SCA]] operates. It is the time-frame that we are trying to recreate and covers the period prior to the 17th Century. Many people think that the SCA covers the period from 600 AD to 1600AD but corpora states it simply as "pre 17th Century."

Anything that had been discovered or was in general usage during this time-frame is acceptable to use at SCA [[event]]s unless it breaks [[mundane]] law or would be considered offensive; so no burning heretics! Although religion was the mainstay of the time, most things overtly religious are avoided. For example, no-one is going to complain if you dress as a monk, nun or inquisitor, but you will be jumped on if you try to hold a religious service in a public space. Of course what you do in your [[tent]] or [[pavillion]] is nobody's business but those in the tent with you.

By contrast, if something was invented or only in general usage outside of the above time-frame, it is considered to be [[out of period]] (often abbreviated to OOP). For example potatoes are OOP but lasagne is not.

Some few (really useful) items are considered to be "in [[period by consensus]]" due to the fact that their ommission of use would make life very much more difficult and less fun. Items like this include:
* [[duct tape]]
* [[coffee]] (for non eastern personas)
etc

== Topics ==
=== The centuries ===
*[[7th Century]]
*[[8th Century]]
*[[9th Century]]
*[[10th Century]]
*[[11th Century]]
*[[12th Century]]
*[[13th Century]]
*[[14th Century]]
*[[15th Century]]
*[[16th Century]]
*[[17th Century]]
=== Major Period Events ===
*[[Black Death]]
*[[The crusades]]
*[[discovery of the Americas]]

Pavilion

2003-07-30T15:28:03Z

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'''Pavillions''' are a form of [[tent]] used in the [[SCA]]. They sometimes have at least one open side which is used as a verandah during the day and closed up during the night (or when it [[rain]]s). Some people put a lot of effort into their pavillions. In day to day usage in the SCA pavilion is used to differentiate a period style tent from a mundane tent such as the ubiquitous dome tent or nylon A frame.

Interestingly, making a [[period]] style tent is about as expensive as buying a decent modern tent that is much smaller, and oft-times less practical. [[Gwynfor Lwyd]]'s 5.5m x 3m [[Saxon]] [[geteld]](designed and constructed by House [[Woodrose]]) is about $500 of materials and took 28 hours from woe to go, so the only additional cost is time (and how you cost your time is your business!).

There are larger pavillions which are owned by baronies and so forth (as well as by people who think that bigger is better :-).

Pavilion

2003-07-30T15:27:26Z

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Chainmaille

2003-07-30T15:10:41Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.
However, In the [[SCA]] you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right acros the spectrum from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face but this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)
** http://www.karlmadsen.com ([[Karel of the Three Isles]])

Chainmaille

2003-07-30T15:10:24Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.
However, In the [[SCA]] you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right acros the spectrum from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face but this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)
** http://www.karlmadsen.com ([[Karel of the Three Isles]]

Chainmaille

2003-07-30T15:09:01Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Chainmail''' is a material used to make [[armour]], and consists of small rings of [[metal]] put together to form a mesh. Chainmail has been used at least since the time of the [[Roman Empire]], and was an important armour material up until fully articulated plate armour became available. Several ways of linking the rings together have been known since ancient times, the most common being the 1-to-4 pattern where each ring is linked with four others.

The word '''chainmail''' is actually an [[anachronism]]. In the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]], it was simply called "mail", "maile" or "maille"; derived, through the [[Italian]] "maglia", from [[Latin]] "macula" - meaning "net". The custom of calling it chainmail was due to a mistaken belief that there were other types of maille (eg "banded maille") which have since been proven to be false.

== Manufacture ==

In [[Europe]], the 1-to-4 pattern was almost completely dominant, with 1-to-6 being seen very rarely. In [[East Asia]] (primarily [[Japan]]), chainmail was also common, but here several more patterns were utilized and an entire nomenclature developed around them. In the [[Middle East]], yet other patterns were developed and often combined with metal plates linked in with the rings.

Historically, the rings composing a chainmail armour would be riveted or welded shut, to reduce the chance of the rings splitting open when subjected to a thrusting attack or a hit by an [[arrow]].

In modern [[re-enactment]] and Live-action roleplaying games, split sprung steel washers are used. Usually a two pairs of pliers are used to bend the washers open and closed whilst "knitting" the chainmail. The resulting mail is usually heavier than traditional wire-wound mail.
However, In the [[SCA]] you will find people whose skill at making historically accurate mail varies right acros the spectrum from amateur to true artisan.

== Trivia ==

In tests during the World War I, chainmail was tested as a material for bullet proof vests, but results were unsatisfactory, as the rings would fragment and further aggravate the damage. A mail fringe, designed by Captain Cruise of the British Infantry, was also added to helmets to protect the face but this proved unpopular with [[soldier]]s, in spite of being tested proof against a three-ounce shrapnel round fired at a distance of one hundred yards (92.3m).

In many [[film]]s, chainmail is sometimes substituted for by [[knitting|knitted]] cloth spray painted with a metallic [[paint]]. There are also machines which knit metal wires to produce something which looks somewhat like mail, usually for use on things like [[butcher]]s' [[glove]]s.

== External Links ==
* Online Guild - http://www.mailleartisans.org/
* How to make chain - http://realbeer.com/jjpalmer/HowtoChain.html
* Another howto make chain - http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
* Where to buy rings:
** http://www.theringlord.com (Canada)
** http://http://www.dcwireworks.com/ (USA based but cost of shipping up to 4 via DHS is only $10US!)
** http://www.manningimperial.com/ Ballarat Victoria (good source of spring steel rings)

* Links from the [[College of St Monica]]s chainmail meeting
** http://www.theringlord.com
** http://www.thebeckoning.com/medieval/armour/chainmaile.html
** http://www.arador.com/
** http://www.geocities.com/lyanna96/warmor.html (Specifically for women)
** http://home.t-online.de/home/Tempora-Nostra/eketthm.htm
** http://www.caradoc.org/~iain/gusari.html
** http://www.chainmailconnection.com/
** http://www.chainmail.com/chainmall/cteach2.htm
** http://members.aol.com/sblades/maile.html (scary)

Saltire

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==Per Saltire==

Heraldic term: Divided into four equal parts by two diagonal lines that cross in the middle.

Saltire

2003-07-30T14:57:27Z

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==Per Saltire==

Adjective: Divided into four equal parts by two diagonal lines that cross in the middle.

Clan Blue Feather

2003-07-30T14:51:14Z

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Clan Bluefeather:

The primary reason for the establishment of Blue Feather, and for its continued existence is education: to encourage and facilitate research on homosexuality in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and to teach other members of the Society about homosexuality in the Current Middle Ages.

We also exist as a social organization, to facilitate interaction among the members of the Society, especially those who are gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
http://www.bluefeather.org

Old fart

2003-07-30T14:48:34Z

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Slang term for members of the [[SCA]] who have been around for at least 10 years

Woodrose

2003-07-30T14:47:02Z

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House Woodrose is a small household that exists in the [[Barony of Stormhold]]. It's main interests lie in the [[Arts]] & [[Sciences]], [[Period]] [[Camping]] and [[Service]]. The current members are:

== Senior Members: ==
* Baron Rudolf von der Drau (4th Baron Stormhold),
* Mistress Nicolette Dufay, OP (4th Baroness Stormhold),
* Master [[Gwynfor Lwyd]], OP (5th, and current Baron Stormhold),
* Baroness Gwir verch Madog (5th and current Baroness Stormhold),
* Lady Annabelle Debonaire (Deputy registrar for the [[SCA]] Aust),
* Lord [[Karel of the Three Isles]] ([[Seneschal]] of Krae Glas),
* Lady Aelesia de Trachdene

== Junior Members: ==
* Lady Vera Lupa,
* Lady Breana of Stormhold,
* Peregrin ap Gwynfor,
* Lochie son of Aelesia,
* Emily daughter of Aelesia,
* Isabelle daughter of Aelesia

Tent

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'''Tents''' are the "standard" for of accomodation at any large [[period]] [[event]]. At most events you can get away with a [[mundane]] tent but wont be able to set it up near all the period style tents (that would spoil the atmosphere). If yoiu want a period style tent or [[pavillion]] you may need to build your own, get House [[Woodrose]] to teach you how, (or pay someone to build one for you).

''See also:''
* [[Paviliion]]

Stick jock

2003-07-30T14:44:21Z

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Slang term for a heavy fighter

Barony of Krae Glas

2003-07-30T14:39:05Z

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<div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:Krae_Glas.jpg]]</div>

South-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The current seneschal is Lord [[Karel of the three Isles]], and the canton boasts 31 sustaining members ( 6 more than is necessary for a group to become a [[barony]]).

Its borders also encompass the [[College of St Monica]].

Barony of Krae Glas

2003-07-30T14:38:51Z

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<div style="float:right; margin: 0 0 1em 1em;">[[Image:Krae_Glas.jpg]]</div>

South-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The current seneschal is Lord[[Karel of the three Isles]], and the canton boasts 31 sustaining members ( 6 more than is necessary for a group to become a [[barony]]).

Its borders also encompass the [[College of St Monica]].

Woodrose

2003-07-30T14:34:33Z

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House Woodrose is a small household that exists in the [[Barony of Stormhold]]. It's main interests lie in the [[Arts]] & [[Sciences]], [[Period]] [[Camping]] and [[Service]]. The current members are:

== Senior Members: ==
* Baron Rudolf von der Drau (4th Baron Stormhold),
* Mistress Nicolette Dufay, OP (4th Baroness Stormhold),
* Master [[Gwynfor Lwyd]], OP (5th, and current Baron Stormhold),
* Baroness Gwir verch Madog (5th and current Baroness Stormhold),
* Lady Annabelle Debonaire (Deputy registrar for the [[SCA]] Aust),
* Lord Karel of the Three Isles ([[Seneschal]] of Krae Glas),
* Lady Aelesia de Trachdene

== Junior Members: ==
* Lady Vera Lupa,
* Lady Breana of Stormhold,
* Peregrin ap Gwynfor,
* Lochie son of Aelesia,
* Emily daughter of Aelesia,
* Isabelle daughter of Aelesia

Woodrose

2003-07-30T14:34:07Z

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House Woodrose is a small household that exists in the [[Barony of Stormhold]]. It's main interests lie in the [[Arts]] & [[Sciences]], [[Period]] [[Camping]] and [[Service]]. The current members are:

== Senior Members: ==
* Baron Rudolf von der Drau (4th Baron Stormhold),
* Mistress Nicolette Dufay, OP (4th Baroness Stormhold),
* Master [[Gwynfor]] Lwyd, OP (5th, and current Baron Stormhold),
* Baroness Gwir verch Madog (5th and current Baroness Stormhold),
* Lady Annabelle Debonaire (Deputy registrar for the [[SCA]] Aust),
* Lord Karel of the Three Isles ([[Seneschal]] of Krae Glas),
* Lady Aelesia de Trachdene

== Junior Members: ==
* Lady Vera Lupa,
* Lady Breana of Stormhold,
* Peregrin ap Gwynfor,
* Lochie son of Aelesia,
* Emily daughter of Aelesia,
* Isabelle daughter of Aelesia

Pavilion

2003-07-30T14:27:45Z

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'''Pavillions''' are a form of [[tent]] used in the [[SCA]]. They usually (always?) have at least one open side which is used as a verandah during the day and closed up during the night (or when it [[rain]]s). Some people put a lot of effort into their pavillions. In day to day usage in the SCA pavilion is used to differentiate a period style tent from a mundane tent such as the ubiquitous dome tent or nylon A frame.

Interestingly, making a [[period]] style tent is about as expensive as buying a decent modern tent that is much smaller, and oft-times less practical. [[Gwynfor Lwyd]]'s 5.5m x 3m [[Saxon]] [[geteld]](designed and constructed by House [[Woodrose]]) is about $500 of materials and took 28 hours from woe to go, so the only additional cost is time (and how you cost your time is your business!).

There are larger pavillions which are owned by baronies and so forth (as well as by people who think that bigger is better :-).

Pavilion

2003-07-30T14:17:53Z

144.132.105.216:

'''Pavillions''' are a form of [[tent]] used in the [[SCA]]. They usually (always?) have at least one open side which is used as a verandah during the day and closed up during the night (or when it [[rain]]s). Some people put a lot of effort into their pavillions. In day to day usage in the SCA pavilion is used to differentiate a period style tent from a mundane tent such as the ubiquitous dome tent or nylon A frame.

Interestingly, making a [[period]] style tent is about as expensive as buying a decent modern tent that is much smaller, and oft-times less practical. [[Gwynfor Lwyd]]'s 5.5m x 3m [[Saxon]] [[geteld]](designed and constructed by [[House Woodrose]]) is about $1000 of materials, so the only additional cost is time (and how you cost your time is your business!).

There are larger pavillions which are owned by baronies and so forth (as well as by people who think that bigger is better :-).

Woodrose

2003-07-30T14:16:13Z

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House Woodrose is a small household that exists in the [[Barony of Stormhold]]. It's main interests lie in the [[Arts]] & [[Sciences]], [[Period]] [[Camping]] and [[Service]]. The current members are:

== Senior Members: ==
* Baron Rudolf von der Drau (4th Baron Stormhold),
* Mistress Nicolette Dufay, OP (4th Baroness Stormhold),
* Master Gwynfor Lwyd, OP (5th, and current Baron Stormhold),
* Baroness Gwir verch Madog (5th and current Baroness Stormhold),
* Lady Annabelle Debonaire (Deputy registrar for the [[SCA]] Aust),
* Lord Karel of the Three Isles ([[Seneschal]] of Krae Glas),
* Lady Aelesia de Trachdene

== Junior Members: ==
* Lady Vera Lupa,
* Lady Breana of Stormhold,
* Peregrin ap Gwynfor,
* Lochie son of Aelesia,
* Emily daughter of Aelesia,
* Isabelle daughter of Aelesia