Metal

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==Metal ([[Heraldry]])==
The '''metals''' are one of the types of [[heraldic]] [[tincture]]s (along with [[colours]] and [[fur]]s). A metal is either ''[[or]]'' ([[gold]] or yellow) or ''[[argent]]'' ([[silver]] or white).

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==Metal (Item)==
The [[middle ages]] made extensive use of metals for all aspects of life. Metal, however, was hard to [[mine]] (and therefore expensive) and difficult to work, especially very useful metals like [[iron]] and its derivative, [[steel]]. Common people would have had little access to rare metals, and even [[nobility]] would have felt the pinch when buying large amounts of [[metal]], such as a suit of [[armour]] or [[tableware]].

Metals like [[bronze]], [[iron]] and [[steel]] for were used for [[weapon|weapons]] and [[armour]]; [[iron]], [[bronze]], [[lead]], [[pewter]] and [[brass]] for [[tool|tools]] and other items; [[copper]], [[silver]] and [[gold]] for [[money]] and [[jewelry]].

In [[ancient]] times only seven basic metals were known: gold, silver, copper, iron, quicksilver ([[mercury]]), lead, and [[tin]] (white lead). Other period metals such as brass, bronze, pewter, and steel are all alloys.

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This page is intended to be a guide to the [[SCA]]'s version of historical [[recreation]] for those who are [[newbie|new]] to the whole scene. Unfortunately not everything will be here initially, but hopefully with time this will become a good place to access much of the (ever changing) information contained in this [[wiki]].

Anything that isn't answered below, feel free to ask on the [[Newbie Questions and Answers page]].

==The basics==
* What is historical [[reenactment]]?
===and the SCA?===
* What defines the [[SCA]] compared to [[recreation group|other groups]]?
* Why do people join the SCA?
* What is this thing about [[persona]]s?

==Dressing the part==
* What sort of [[clothing|clothes]] do I need to wear?

==Going to events==
* What sort of [[event]]s does the SCA run?
* As a [[newcomer]], what can I join in?

==Talking the talk==
* All I hear are confusing terms. What do they [[SCAism|mean]]?
* Do I have to learn how to [[customs|behave]] a special way?

==Bringing the stuff==
* What do I need to bring to an event?
** [[feasting gear]]
** [[camping list]]

==Learning the crafts==
* I want to learn to do [[embroidery]]. Who should I talk to? What about [[heraldry]] and other [[arts]]?

==Fighting in diverse styles==
Fighting in diverse styles covers an huge range of subjects. There is [[heavy combat]] (armored combat using [[rattan]] weapons), [[rapier]] (recreating the Art of Defense with lighter [[armor]] and [[steel]] or [[fibreglass]] [[replica fencing weapon|period fencing sword]]s and techniques, sometimes also called fencing), [[combat archery]] (again, lighter armor and using "pull" weight limited [[bow]]s and [[crossbow]]s with [[shaft]]s ending in a rubber [[blunt]] to recreate missile combat) and [[seige weapon]]ry ([[trebuchet]]s, [[catapult]]s, [[Ballistae]] and the like). You may also see demonstrations of [[live steel]] combat at an SCA event from time to time, but the SCA does not partake in this form of combat.

Most forms of combat require you to wear some protective [[armour]], learn some safety rules, and prove you can play safely before you can get out on the field. The best way to begin is to ask your group [[Marshall]] about fighter trainings in your local area. (see [[how to contact people]])

===Heavy Fighting===
Roughly, here are what I see as the most common breakdowns of style:

''Weapon style'' - These are very broad categories indeed. The skills and tactics needed to use [[sword and shield]] depend on what sort of [[sword]] and [[shield]] you use. A longish [[broadsword]] and small [[buckler]] are completely different to use than a shorter sword with a low profile [[thrusting tip]] and a large [[heater]] are, for example.
* [[sword and shield]]
* [[two-handed weapon]]
* [[mass weapon and shield]]
* [[pike]]

''School of style'' (these are just a few that I identify for my purposes. There are undoubtedly many more, and others may categorise styles differently)
* Oldcastle
* Headless Household
* Guildemar/Jade school
* Bellatrix
* An Tir
* Duke Brannos
* Duke Patrick
* Stahlgeist
* Ansteorran scutum

''Approach to combat'' - here are some of the categories that I use to help me "work out" opponents. Most people are predominantly 2 or 3 of these categories in combination (i.e. Aggressive/speed/long range fighter), but, again, most fighters can also change it up a bit to suit how they feel or their opponent. For example, I think of myself as a Passive, counter-punching, speed based surgical fighter. Having figured out what sort of fighter you are may help determine what weapons styles and fighting styles would suit you, and how best to apply this knowledge to become a successful fighter.

* Aggressive
* Defensive
* Active
* Passive
* Counter-puncher
* Close range
* Medium range
* Long range
* Extreme Range
* Surgical
* Combination
* Speed
* Building
* Static
* Mobile/gumby
* Mobile/movement
* Tricky

==Who's who?==
*People who have earned a [[rank]] by being good at something are called [[Peer]]s collectively, and [[Laurel]]s, [[Pelican]]s, or [[Knight]]s depending upon what they were good at.
*People who have won the right to rule a territory are called [[Royal Peer]]s. This includes current rulers ([[King]], [[Queen]], [[prince]], [[princess]]) and also former rulers [[Duke]]s, [[Duchess]] etc)
*Some people are delegated to be the representative of the rulers in an area eg. [[Baron]], [[Baroness]].
*Some people have been rewarded for their past services eg. [[Baron|court baron]], [[grant of arms]].
*[[Officer]]s are people who organise things within the Society ([[Autocrat]]s, [[Feastocrat]]s, [[Herald]]s, [[Marshal]]s, etc), ,
*Some [[award]]s convey a [[title]] with them, but they are very few.
*Most of the above groups of people have distinctive items of apparel that they may (or may not) wear which will mark their rank (eg. [[white belt]] for knights), and many have specific titles that can be used to refer to them. These are discussed under each entry.
*[[Alternate titles]] are sometimes used by the above people to fit in better with the culture they portray (eg [[Graf]] for a [[Germany|German]] [[Count]]). Refering to them by the standard [[England|English]] titles given above will not be considered offensive (if you are new, they'll probably be pleased that you even know what rank they have).

==Where am I?==
* You seem to have different terms for different [[groups|branches]]. So where am I?

==Authenticity, documentation, research==
* [[authenticity|How medieval]] do I have to be?
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Ypotryll

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[[Image:Ypotryll.gif|right|Ypotryll]]
An '''ypotryll''' is a [[mythology|mythical]] [[heraldic beast]] with the head of a [[boar]], the body of a [[camel]], feet of a [[goat]], and the tail of a [[snake|serpent]], along with huge tusks and teeth, glowing [[red]] eyes, and a huge penis.

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Metal

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