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Squire

2005-08-06T15:00:43Z

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A '''squire''' is an attendant of a [[knight]] who may act as their [[shield-bearer]] and assist them in various other ways. Traditionally, they are [[rank]]ed below the knight but higher than a [[gentleman]]. There is no guarantee that they will ever become a knight themselves.

It came to also mean an [[England|English]] country gentleman. A related term "[[esquire]]" still exists in England to this day and is widely used in the US by attorneys (male and female!) to designate their profession.

==Squires in the SCA==
This is a hard topic to discuss, as squiredom can mean many things to many different people in the [[SCA]]. ''In my view'', being a squire does NOT mean that you are any better than any other member of the [[society]]. Different knights choose squires for different reasons, and expect different things from their squires. It is something that has to be discussed when the opportunity arises. I believe squiredom is a relationship where a [[knight]] believes that he has something to offer his squire, and is mutually beneficial to both parties. At the bare minimum, this would normally mean that the knight will help the squire in their [[combat]] training, but may also aim to help the squire better understand and practise [[chivalry|chivalric]] behaviour.

Squires can be recognised by a red [[belt]] that often has their knight's [[device]] painted on the end. This shows that you have [[fealty]] and a duty to your knight.

As I said, there are many different views with regards to squiredom and my views may totally go against those of another person.

Cecily ferch Madog's tuppence on squires:

Without disagreeing with any of the above, I would say that the most important thing in a knight/squire relationship is that both parties are clear on what their expections and requirements are ''from the outset'' and that there is ample opportunity as time passes and circumstances change for free discussion on whether the relationship is still working, and if not, what improvements could be made. A squire is not a slave and being in fealty should not mean that one must follow blindly and without the right to question or give feedback in an appropriate manner. <i>"Fealty doesn't mean you follow the King when he decides to gallop over a cliff. It means you're holding him back."</i> On the other hand, becoming a squire, especially to a "hot" knight, should not be viewed as some guaranteed fast-track to becoming a knight oneself, that can be readily abandoned if that doesn't happen.

Squire

2005-08-06T14:59:53Z

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A '''squire''' is an attendant of a [[knight]] who may act as their [[shield-bearer]] and assist them in various other ways. Traditionally, they are [[rank]]ed below the knight but higher than a [[gentleman]]. There is no guarantee that they will ever become a knight themselves.

It came to also mean an [[England|English]] country gentleman. A related term "[[esquire]]" still exists in England to this day and is widely used in the US by attorneys (male and female!) to designate their profession.

==Squires in the SCA==
This is a hard topic to discuss, as squiredom can mean many things to many different people in the [[SCA]]. ''In my view'', being a squire does NOT mean that you are any better than any other member of the [[society]]. Different knights choose squires for different reasons, and expect different things from their squires. It is something that has to be discussed when the opportunity arises. I believe squiredom is a relationship where a [[knight]] believes that he has something to offer his squire, and is mutually beneficial to both parties. At the bare minimum, this would normally mean that the knight will help the squire in their [[combat]] training, but may also aim to help the squire better understand and practise [[chivalry|chivalric]] behaviour.

Squires can be recognised by a red [[belt]] that often has their knight's [[device]] painted on the end. This shows that you have [[fealty]] and a duty to your knight.

As I said, there are many different views with regards to squiredom and my views may totally go against those of another person.

Cecily ferch Madog's tuppence on squires:

Without disagreeing with any of the above, I would say that the most important thing in a knight/squire relationship is that both parties are clear on what their expections and requirements are ''from the outset'' and that there is ample opportunity as time passes and circumstances change for free discussion on whether the relationship is still working, and if not, what improvements could be made. A squire is not a slave and being in fealty should not mean that one must follow blindly and without the right to question or give feedback in an appropriate manner. "Fealty doesn't mean following the King when he decides to gallop over a cliff. It means holding him back." On the other hand, becoming a squire, especially to a "hot" knight, should not be viewed as some guaranteed fast-track to becoming a knight oneself, that can be readily abandoned if that doesn't happen.

Kingdom of Trimaris

2005-08-06T14:45:45Z

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Trimaris|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[image:Trimarisdevice.gif]] | caption = Argent, on a fess wavy between two triskeles azure a crown of five points, each point tipped with a mullet, argent, between overall a laurel wreath counterchanged. | founded = A.S. XX | king = Baldar Langstrider | queen = Asa Flaxenhair | area = Most of Florida, [[Antarctica]], [[Panama]], Mars, Luna | parent = [[Kingdom of Meridies]]}}

The '''Kingdom of Trimaris''' is an [[SCA]] [[kingdom]] that geographically covers the majority of [[Florida]] and [[Panama]], and also lays claim to [[Antarctica]], Mars, and the Moon.

The current [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Trimaris are HRM Baldar Lonstrider and HRM Asa Flaxenhar . The current [[Crown Prince]] and [[Crown Princess]] are HRH Gaston and HRH Judith.

[[Barony|Baronies]] of this kingdom are:
* [[Barony of An Crosaire]]
* [[Barony of Darkwater]]
* [[Barony of Wyvernwoode]]
* [[Barony of Oldenfeld]]

In all, there are 25 [[groups]] in the Kingdom of Trimaris.

Web page: http://www.trimaris.org/

{{SCA Kingdom}}
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Trimaris]]

Kingdom of Trimaris

2005-08-06T14:44:12Z

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{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Trimaris|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[image:Trimarisdevice.gif]] | caption = Argent, on a fess wavy between two triskeles azure a crown of five points, each point tipped with a mullet, argent, between overall a laurel wreath counterchanged. | founded = A.S. XX | king = Baldar Langstrider | queen = Asa Flaxenhair | area = Most of Florida, [[Antarctica]], [[Panama]] | parent = [[Kingdom of Meridies]]}}

The '''Kingdom of Trimaris''' is an [[SCA]] [[kingdom]] that geographically covers the majority of [[Florida]] and [[Panama]], and also lays claim to [[Antarctica]], [[Mars]], and the [[Moon]].

The current [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Trimaris are HRM Baldar Lonstrider and HRM Asa Flaxenhar . The current [[Crown Prince]] and [[Crown Princess]] are HRH Gaston and HRH Judith.

[[Barony|Baronies]] of this kingdom are:
* [[Barony of An Crosaire]]
* [[Barony of Darkwater]]
* [[Barony of Wyvernwoode]]
* [[Barony of Oldenfeld]]

In all, there are 25 [[groups]] in the Kingdom of Trimaris.

Web page: http://www.trimaris.org/

{{SCA Kingdom}}
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Trimaris]]