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Goblet

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tacoacel
A drinking utensil, often made out of [[pewter]] or another [[metal]], but also [[ceramics]], [[glass]], or [[wood]]. Generally a rounded [[cup]] upon a stem with a flat base to stand upon.

== External Links ==
* [http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/EventsExhibitions/Permanent/medieval/objects/record.htm?type=object&id=137805 Wineglass] made in Italy or southern France in the early 16th century

[[category:tableware]][[Category:artefact (medieval)]]

King

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bocrel
A '''king''' is the male [[monarch]] of a [[nation]]. Historically these were determined primarily by [[heir|hereditary]] succession. Depending on nation and time frame, this [[title]] was primarily passed through the eldest of the male line but [[becoming king|exceptions to this rule]] could occur and disputes could arise.

As the title of King is considered to outrank [[Queen]] in [[England]] and elsewhere, the husband of somebody who is Queen in her own right is not known as King, but as Prince Consort.

==King ([[Game]]s)==
In many [[game]]s the king holds a position of great importance. Frequently if the king is lost (or about to be lost) the game is considered over. Examples of this include [[chess]], [[tafl|hnefetafl]] and [[kubb]].

The king also appears in [[card]]s as one of four kings of various [[suit]]s. In [[draught]]s, the king is a [[crown]]ed piece that is given greater movement than the uncrowned pieces.

==Kings in the SCA==
In the [[SCA]], the choice of who will next [[becoming king|become King]] is determined by victory in the [[Crown tournament]], or by being the consort of the victor in a Crown Tournament. The King uses the [[arms]] of the [[Kingdom]], the [[Royal]] [[crown]] and other [[regalia]] for the duration of the [[reign]].

When a King steps down, he becomes a [[Count]] (or a variant appropriate to his [[persona]]) if he has reigned once and a [[Duke]] if he has reigned twice or more.

When [[Addressing Royalty|speaking to the King or the Queen]], the proper form of address is your Majesty (or your Majesties).

===Alternate Titles===

The SCA recognises the following [[alternate titles]] in other [[language]]s as the equivalent to King:

<table border cellpadding=10 cellspacing=0>
<tr>
<th>Language</th>
<th>Alternate Form</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Albanian]]</td>
<td>Mbret</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Arabic]]</td>
<td>Malik / Sultan</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Catalan]]</td>
<td>Rei</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Czech]]</td>
<td>Kral</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Danish]]</td>
<td>Konge</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Dutch]]</td>
<td>Koning</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Estonian]]</td>
<td>Kuningas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Finnish]]</td>
<td>Kuningas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[French]]</td>
<td>Roi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[German]]</td>
<td>KÃ¶nig</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Greek]]</td>
<td>Basilï¿½us</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Hebrew]]</td>
<td>Melech</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Hungarian]]</td>
<td>Kiraly</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Icelandic]]</td>
<td>Konungur</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Irish Gaelic]]</td>
<td>RÃ</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Italian]]</td>
<td>Re</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Latin]]</td>
<td>Rex</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Middle Norwegian]]</td>
<td>Konung</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Old English]]</td>
<td>Cyning / Kyng</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Old Norse]]</td>
<td>Konungr</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Polish]]</td>
<td>Krï¿½l</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Portuguese]]</td>
<td>Rei</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Romanian]]</td>
<td>Rege</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Russian]]</td>
<td>Tsar</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Scots Gaelic]]</td>
<td>RÃ¬gh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Spanish]]</td>
<td>Rey</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Swedish]]</td>
<td>Konung</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Turkish]]</td>
<td>Krall</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>[[Welsh]]</td>
<td>Brenin / Teyrn</td>
</tr>
</table>

== See Also: ==
[[Honorific]]

== External Links ==
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarch
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Token

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altreltr
'''Tokens''' are given out in the [[SCA]] for a number of reasons, such as winning a [[tournament]].

[[Favour]]s given as signs of love are sometimes called "[[tokens]]" in the SCA, and as such should preferably be of personal significance to giver and reciever. Ordinary favours (not tokens) do not imply any love interest by themselves, merely that you uphold someone's honour for reasons of friendship or political alliance.

Tokens of esteem may also be given in the SCA. For example you might recieve a [[tassel]] for winning a tournament, or a small metal charm or similar in honour of your travelling ([[wayfaring]]) a long way to an event. These type of tokens can also be freely displayed in similar manner to favours, but do not imply that you are representing the group that gave the token.

== Regional Differences ==
The difference between a favour and a token varies from kingdom to kingdom. In [[Meridies]], the definitions of a [[favour]] and token are the opposite of what is described above, with a token being a casual gift of honor and a favour being reserved for romantic intent. In the [[East Kingdom]], the term favour is used for all of the above. In [[Ealdormere]], the practice of giving ''site tokens'' (often of [[pewter]]) is a common method of showing that someone has paid their [[site fee]] for attending an [[event]], and ''reign tokens'' are sold to commemorate the reign of each [[King]] and [[Queen]] (all proceeds go to the [[Royal Travel Fund]]).

In some places, the terms favour and token also refer to specific physical objects. A favour in this case is a piece of [[fabric]], often worn on the [[belt]], illustrated with some [[device]] or insignia. It can represent an office or a group affiliation as well as more personal relationships. A token can be any trinket worn on a string, and can also refer to a [[site token]].

== External Links ==
* [http://hometown.aol.com/noramunro/Tokens/index.htm Lovely survey of period love tokens]
*A 12th C scene of a bride giving her husband a [http://www.abdn.ac.uk/stalbanspsalter/english/commentary/page057.shtml ring and sword belt as romantic tokens] before he departs to fight, with commentary on their significance as symbols of fidelity.
[[category:SCAism]]

Electrical tape

2007-10-27T23:18:11Z

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domgetvar
'''Electrical tape''' is often used in the [[SCA]] to mark your possessions through some set combination of colours. This is vital when trying to work out whose [[arrow]]s are whose following a [[war]]. The colours are also used to highlight various components of [[weapon]]s and equipment, like a [[rapier]] tip, [[sword]] edge or even a [[tent]]'s guy ropes.
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