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Principality

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eltlael
An [[SCA]] '''Principality''' is an area within an SCA [[Kingdom]] ruled by a [[Prince]] and [[Princess]]. For an area to become a principality, [[Corpora]] requires it to have:

*At least 100 [[SCA_membership|SCA member]]s.
*Candidates for all [[Great Officer]] positions.
*A [[name]] and [[device]] registered with the [[College of Arms]].
*Consensus from the local members that they want to become a principality.
*A record of active [[event]]s & participation.
*Enough [[peer]]s to provide leadership and knowledge.
*Enough good [[fighter]]s to contest the [[Coronet tournament]].
*"A body of principality [[law]]".

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Longsword

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racorrelr
The '''longsword''' is considered by some to the symbol of the Western [[knight]]. Refered to by some as a 'bastard' or 'hand and a half sword', it remained an oft carried [[weapon]] by a [[knight]] or [[man at arms|men at arms]], even in times when he would rely primarily on other weapons in actual [[war]].

The [[blade]] was sharpened on both edges and [[fencing]] [[master]]s would often teach strikes with the false or 'back' edge of the blade. The longsword typical retains a straight or near-straight [[crossguard]] even in ages when other guards were proving more suitable for [[combat]]. Many believe this has to do with the [[religious]] [[symbolism|imagery]] of the [[cross]] the sword makes when viewed point down.

==Longsword Fechtbucher==
A number of [[period]] [[fechtbuch]]er or [[fechtbuch|fencing manuals]] have survived from [[fencing master]]s such as [[Talhoffer]], [[Liechtenauer]] and [[Vadi]] allowing us to develop a reasonable understanding of actual combat techniques of this [[weapon]], should one wish to do so.

==Longsword vs Arming Sword==
Separate to the longsword, but often confused with the same, is the weapon that has come to be known as the [[arming sword]]. The confusion is fostered by the reference in the popular [[roleplaying]] game [[Dungeons and Dragons]] and brought into [[recreationist]] societies by those that play the same. The primary (and some say only) difference is that the [[arming sword]] is used primarily used one handed (allowing the use of a [[shield]] or [[buckler]]) and the longsword is used primarily (some say only) with two hands precluding the use of a defensive device. This is because an [[arming sword]]'s [[blade]] is shorter than the longsword, and the [[hilt]] typically lacks enough room to place both hands in a comfortable combat position.

[[category:weapons]]
[[category:swords]]
[[category:artefact (medieval)]]

Corpora

2007-10-08T18:51:15Z

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paslit
#REDIRECT [[SCA Corpora]]

User:Piotr Zavilov

2007-10-08T18:41:11Z

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c4tzelrolc
My [[persona]] [[name]] is '''Piotr Zavilov''', otherwise known as '''Shane Brandes'''. An [[organ]]ist for a [[church]], with a peculiar interest in things [[medieval]], [[stone carving]] being a chief interest.

Games Guild of Ealdormere

2007-10-08T18:40:48Z

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monlic4t
The '''Games Guild of Ealdormere''' is an open organization of [[medieval]] [[game]]s enthusiasts within the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]]. Our primary goal is to teach folks about medieval games, and spread our love for them.

Though the guild is based in [[Ealdormere]], it has members and sister-[[guild]]s in various other [[kingdom]]s. The Guild's membership is open to anyone who is interested, whether they reside within the Kingdom of Ealdormere or not. The only requirements are that you register yourself with the Head of the Guild and, when at an event in a Guild function, represent us to the best of your abilities.

It was founded in November [[AS]] 36 ([[2001]]), with the guild's charter being signed by His Majesty Aaron and Her Majesty Rustique.

== External Links ==
* The Games Guild home page - http://www.lozengy.net/gamesguild/
* The Guild mailing list - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/games_guild/

[[category:games]]

Steward

2007-10-08T18:08:22Z

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domletola
A '''steward''' was responsible for the management of a [[household]], like a [[seneschal]]. The scope of their powers and duties varied depending on the size of the household. Some were large enough that the steward managed the land and finances for the entire estate.

In [[Scotland]], the [[Stuart]] family derived their name from being stewards to the [[royal]] house.

In [[Heraldry]], stewards are represented by the Cornucopia, the Horn of Plenty.

==Stewards in the SCA==

'''Steward''' is sometimes used within the [[SCA]] as an alternative title to [[autocrat]], especially when one wishes to be more [[period]]. A '''steward''' can also refer to someone who manages the service at [[feast]] - announcing courses and directing servers.
[[category:occupation (medieval)]]

Stitch

2007-10-08T18:05:40Z

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acelrac
==Stitch (Sewing)==
A '''stitch''' is a pattern of forcing [[thread]] up through [[fabric]] then back down. The pattern can be repeated. Stitches can be decorative (cf. [[Embroidery]]) for trimming and ornamenting [[clothing]] or accessories, or functional for holding two or more pieces of fabric together to make clothing, [[clothing|garb]], or accessories.

==Stitch (Health)==
A '''stitch''' is also slang for a cramp: a "stitch in your side" means a painful shortness of breath.

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