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Nine Worthies

2008-12-08T03:06:02Z

Eachuinn: Added the Nine Worthies and Nine Worthy Women of the Known World. Note: in the original works cited, Duchess Rowan is the fifth Worthy in each list.

The '''Nine Worthies''' were nine historical figures chosen by Jean de Longuyon in his ''Voeux du Paon'' in the early [[14th century]] as archetypes of [[chivalry]]. They are divided into three groups of three. Caxton, in his introduction to the first edition of Mallory's ''Morte d'Arthur'', specifically cites the Nine Worthies to place Mallory's work in context.

The three [[pagan]] or Ancient worthies were classical figures, the three [[Jewish]] or Biblical worthies were mentioned in the Old Testament and the three [[Christian]] or "Modern" worthies were more contemporary figures.

While the Nine Worthies were, and have survived, as a fixed list recognized as authoritative, medieval lists of Nine Worthy Women, where they exist, vary one from another.

== The Worthies ==

*Pagan Worthies
**Hector
**[[Alexander the Great]]
**[[Julius Caesar]]
*Jewish Worthies
**Joshua
**David
**Judas Maccabeus
*Christian Worthies
**[[King Arthur]]
**[[Charlemagne]]
**[[Godfrey of Bouillon]]

== The Worthy Women ==

Culled from a variety of sources, a representative list of the medieval Nine Worthy Women is

*Ancient Worthies
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucretia Lucretia]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veturia Veturia]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virginia_(given_name) Virginia]
*Biblical Worthies
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esther Esther]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith Judith]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jael Jahel]
*Modern Worthies
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_of_Constantinople Saint Helena]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Bridget_of_Sweden Saint Brigitta]
**[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_of_Hungary Saint Elizabeth]

== Worthies of the Known World ==

Within the living culture of the [[SCA]], which mimics many of the institutions and mechanisms of medieval societies, the role of the exemplar is useful and understandable. Indeed, selecting Nine Worthies of the SCA has at its root the same motive that drives fantasy football teams and all-time best lists.

In his collections ''The rede of Gershom'' and ''The rede of Zipporah'', Master [[Hector of the Black Height]] from the Kingdom of [[Ealdormere]] set out lists of SCAdians who provided the [[Known World]] with examples in the same way the medieval Worthies did for medieval European culture. His lists reflect the form of medieval lists; in each list are three Worthies from the earliest times, three from "middle years" and three from the present (though, happy to say, most of the Worthies from the two earlier periods are still active in the Society).

== The Nine Worthies of the Known World ==

*The Earliest Days
**[[Ardral Argo Ver Kaeysc]]
**[[Paul Bellatrix]]
**[[Cariadoc of the Bow]]

*The Middle Years
**[[Arenvald Kief av Kierstad]]
**[[Rowan Beatrice von Kampfer]]
**[[Finnvarr de Taahe]]

*The Present
**[[Brannos O'Irongardail]]
**[[David Martin Failsworth]]
**[[Ephraim ben Shlomo]]

== The Nine Worthy Women of the Known World ==

*The Earliest Days
**[[Diana Listmaker]]
**[[Marynel of Darkhaven]]
**[[Hillary of Serendip]]

*The Middle Years
**[[Eislinn the Patient]]
**[[Rowan Beatrice von Kampfer]]
**[[Leanore de Vertearbors]]

*The Present
**[[Elina of Beckenham]]
**[[Dorigen of the Grey Gate]]
**[[Kaellyn mac Dermott of Leinster]]

It may be impossible to compile an authoritative list of Worthies for the Society, a specific Kingdom or any other group. Compiling such a list is an interesting exercise in analysing what makes the SCA work well and what qualities are most valuable to the Society and its members. To circulate such a list, locally or across the Known World, both sets forth positive examplars for others and is great praise for those included in such a list.

An example of such a local list [http://eoforwiki.maven.ca/index.php/Nine_Worthies is found here].

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Nine Worthies

2008-12-08T00:52:44Z

Eachuinn: Added a representative list of Worthy Women

Ban on Regions

2008-12-05T05:55:17Z

Eachuinn: Added reference to Palymar's announcement at Ice Dragon

The '''Ban on Regions''' (also known as '''King Alen's Proscription''') was a kingdom law of the [[Midrealm]] in force from April [[A.S. XX]] to August [[A.S. XXIII]]. As recorded in the third and fourth books of the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]], the creation of [[Ealdormere]] as a [[Principality]] was a matter of some controversy. In January [[A.S. XX]] (1986) the [[Eoforwic]] [[herald|Pursuivant]] James MacAndrews submitted a proposal to the Dragon Throne, calling for the creation of a [[regional champion]], as the first step towards making [[Ealdormere]] a [[Crown Principality]].

King Alen Elegil of the Midrealm responded by calling a hurried meeting with his advisors. The so-called '''Washroom Curia''' (it was widely rumoured at the time to have been held in a public restroom at an event) resulted in the issuing of the infamous "Ban on [[region|Regions]]". Published in the April A.S. XX edition of [[pale|the Pale]], this edict attempted to halt the effort toward creating local regions within the Midrealm by forbidding the use of local [[region]]al organizations beyond those [[Shires]] and [[Baronies]] recognized by the [[Crown]]. Combined with a change in Kingdom Law raising the requirements for becoming a Principality dramatically, the practical effect of the Ban was merely to alienate the people of Ealdormere by forbidding even the name "Ealdormere" from open use. The region of [[Northshield]] was also affected by the Ban, and as Northshield and Ealdormere were [[Canada|Canadian]] territories in the [[Midrealm]], this added an additional aspect of resentment.

Tellingly, King Alen did not personally deliver the news to his northern subjects, but instead required then-Crown Prince [[Palymar of the Two Baronies]] to bear the edict to them at the next major event where many Ealdormerans would be attending. Unfortunately, the next event was the Feast of the Passing of the [[Ice Dragon]] in the East Kingdom. So the Midrealm Crown sent its Crown Prince to a foreign kingdom to tell its own subjects something terribly unpopular. The Crown's decision was much-denounced in the [[Northlands]] and, on reflection, not facing the populace at home added insult to injury.

Shortly thereafter, James MacAndrews was stripped of the office of Eoforwic Pursuivant by the [[Dragon Herald]] Baron [[Charles O'Connor]]; while the reasons given were unrelated to his proposal, in Ealdormere it was widely seen as a punitive act done on the orders of King Alen. Rather than discourage the pro-Principality faction, however, these events only strengthened an underground commitment to greater independence from the Midrealm. A number of poems and songs written during and after [http://www.bards.ca/songbooks/hector/Rise.htm "the dismal days of silence"] illustrate this point, in particular the popular and well-received [http://history.ealdormere.ca/coe/books/3-6.html#A4 "Doom of Ealdormere"] by Baron Aedan.

Many of the pro-Principality faction at this time began styling themselves "[[Wolf's-heads]]", (a euphemism for "[[outlaw]]s") and thus it was that the now-common symbolism of the [[populace badge of Ealdormere|northern wolves]] entered Ealdormerean art.

While the stringent Principality requirements would be slightly eased by King Alen himself in [[A.S. XXI]], the Ban remained in effect until the 17th Pennsic War in [[A.S. XXIII]] (1988). At the Midrealm [[War Court]], King Corwin of the Middle granted a charter making Ealdormere a Crown Principality.

The effect of the Ban on Regions is still felt in many Ealdormerean traditions today. The [[King]] and [[Queen]] of Ealdormere are sometimes styled "[[populace badge of Ealdormere|Their Lupine Majesties]]", a reference to the spirit of the wolf which carried Ealdormere through the years of King Alen's Proscription. Musical, poetic and bardic references to the time of the Ban on Regions abound, and Ealdormereans remain fiercely proud and protective of their independence.

''[[Chronicles of Eoforwic|Based on information in the Chronicles of Eoforwic]] and the [http://septentria.ealdormere.ca/History/historia_01.htm Historie of Septentria].''

== See Also ==
*The [[populace badge of Ealdormere]]
*The [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]]

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Nine Worthies

2008-12-04T20:36:27Z

Eachuinn: Typo fix.

Nine Worthies

2008-12-04T20:35:59Z

Eachuinn: Added reference to the Nine Worthy Women, added references to Ancient, Biblical and Modern Worthies. More to come!

Blade

2008-10-17T03:58:19Z

Eachuinn: Added reference to Hillary of Serendip essay.

A '''blade''' is any sharpened edge made with the intention of cutting things (but we guess you already knew that).

== 'Blades' in the SCA ==
=== Live Steel ===
Live steel (any real edged weapon) is strictly forbidden on the [[field]] by the [[rules of the list]].
If you are going to be using a [[knife]] or similar tool in a way that could hurt anyone you should make sure that no one is nearby and warn anyone who is (this seems obvious but accidents do happen). Some people in the SCA like to say "[[clear]]!" when they unsheathe blades near others.

=== Heavy fighting ===
For [[heavy fighter]]s in the [[SCA]] the "blades" on [[weapons]] used in [[combat]] are in fact strips of tape in a contrasting color along the side of the rattan to indicate the cutting edge. The weapon is "blunt" to limit serious damage being inflicted onto [[fighter]]s (although being hit hard enough with what is essentially a club can hurt anyway).

=== Fencing ===
The only group of fighters currently permitted to use a metal blade are [[fencing]] combatants. See the article on [[fencing]] for a more thorough discussion of types of weapons used.

== Re-Enactment Blades ==
Regular combat blades (called 'live steel' by [[US]] [[metal weapons groups|re-enactment groups]]) are basically blunt [[steel]] blades. In the [[UK]] the standard is to have a 2mm edge, Australia has 1.6mm edge and the majority in the US use 1.6mm. As the edge of the blade is thicker than a historical weapon they tend to be slightly heavier than their historical counterparts. Modern reenactment blade makers are quite good at balancing their weapons for use, but the quality varies.

'''Semi-sharps''' are blades that have edges much thinner than regular combat blades and tend to be used in training for [[historical swordsmanship]].

'''Sharps''' are relatively rare and are primarily used for [[living history]] displays or test cutting.

Unfortunately the cost of a weapon does not necessarily indicate its quality. It is a good idea to speak to someone who has purchased a blade from a particular company before purchasing one.

== The Role of Blades in the SCA ==

In one of her essays in [[Tourmanents Illuminated]] while serving as [[Steward of the Society]], [[Mistress]] [[Hillary of Serendip]] described non-combat sport blades carried by SCA participants as "steel jewellery". This is an insightful observation; the swords, daggers and so forth worn with our [[garb]], even if they are of functional quality, will never be used for their original purpose. They are, in their game-play or social function, just as ornamental as a bracelet or coronet, and their integral splendour through craftsmanship and adornment can and will vary just as much as the quality of necklaces or buckles vary.

Other blades worn with garb may be equally ornamental but may serve far more useful purposes than "steel jewellery"; examples include the whittling or eating knife and the camp axe.

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Philia

2008-10-17T03:48:06Z

Eachuinn: Trivial punctuation fix.

'''Philia''' is one of the three "types" of '''love'''; it refers to a fondess for, or an appreciation of, another. It also includes concepts of loyalty, to one's family and one's community, both local and political/professional. The English concept of ''friendship'' may approximate to '''philia'''.

Aristotle argued that the prerequisite for '''philia''' was self-love; he meant this in a philic sense, however, as a reflection of one's pursuit of the noble and virtuous, with friendship with others then becoming necessary as one contemplated worthy actions and shared these in discussion and thought. He also believed that a condition of '''philia''' was reciprocity, even if not to exactly equal extents.

The other two "types" of love are [[agape]] and [[eros]].
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Pheasant

2008-10-17T03:46:28Z

Eachuinn: Punctuation fix.

The [[medieval]] '''pheasant''' was very likely the Common Pheasant, ''Phasianus colchicus''. This bird is also sometimes refered to as the English Pheasant. Introduced by the [[Roman]]s to [[England]] where it was kept as a game bird but died out when they left. Reintroduced in approx. the [[10th century]] (or by the [[Norman]]s) it was hunted to extinction in the [[17th century]] and then reintroduced in the late [[19th century]].

The male is around 50 to 70 cm in length plus tail. The female is has a much duller plumage than the male.

Medieval legend has it that the cock may become entranced by its own image and thus may be captured using a mirror.

Phillip the Good of Burgundy made a "Vow of the Pheasant" in 1454 to rescue Constantinople during the [[Crusades|Third Crusade]]. He failed.

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Bardic Arts

2008-10-10T03:48:52Z

Eachuinn: Added exposition on the role and forms of Bardic Arts within the SCA

'''Bardic Arts''' in the [[SCA]] refers to a number of related [[arts]] including:

* [[singing]]
* [[storytelling]]
* [[music]] [[performance]]
* music [[composition]]
* [[poetry]]
* genealogy (especially as it pertains to the lineage of SCA [[Royalty]])

A [[bard]] was a professional poet and sometimes a singer as well. The term ''bard'' was historically used in the [[British Isles]]. In [[Europe]] such artists were known by other terms (e.g. [[minstrel]], [[skald]]). In the SCA the terms bard and minstrel are often used interchangably.

== Bardic Arts within the SCA ==

Within the SCA, bardic arts are a recognized field of artistic endeavour separate from other, related arts (e.g. poetry, balladry); there are Bardic Arts [[Laurels]], just as there are Poetry Laurels and Balladry Laurels . Medieval artists would have practiced all these arts, but the SCA sets bardic artists apart from other singers, writers and poets.

This separation reflects several very specific differences in emphasis.

First, Bardic Arts emphasize the living culture of the SCA. Songs, poetry and stories may take as their subjects typical medieval subjects; they may also feature descriptions of events and people from the [[current middle ages]].

Second, while there are exceptions to this generalization, many bardic artists in the SCA practice at least two, if not all, the major arts (song, recitation of verse and story-telling) to some degree. As a reflection of the eclectic SCA, Bardic Arts cover a wide range of genres, geographic roots and time periods, so its most successful practitioners tend to be versatile. Many bardic artists would say that the scope for experimentation with new artistic forms is one of the great appeals of Bardic Arts.

Third and possibly most importantly, Bardic Arts essentially is a performance art. While its products can be shared through a variety of recording media (CDs, audio tapes and even YouTube for music, [[newsletters]] and web sites for verse or prose text), the greatest impact the Bardic Arts have on the SCA is through live performance. This impact is manifold, including:

* entertainment;
* historical ambience at courts and feasts;
* memesis, the recording of current events, in song, verse and story; and
* didacticism, the teaching of lessons and drawing of conslusions and morals, especially through citation of positive exemplars.

The didactic function of Bardic Arts is especially important when the need for orientation of new members to the Society and their home Kingdom is considered. The poetry, songs and stories popular within the group culture serve to explain what the SCA does and how it does it in an entertaining way to new participants.

In short, Bardic Arts are an echo of the oral traditions of the medieval, illiterate and proto-literate cultures the SCA re-creates. The emphasis on live performance, the creation of and citation of images of and examples from the current middle ages, serve to build, reinforce and perpetuate our living culture.

As one [[Ealdormeran]] bard has been heard to say on numerous occasions: "I have the easiest job in the SCA. All these amazing people do all these incredible things. I just write down what they do and tell other people about them afterwards, in songs or stories or poems."

==See Also==
* [[Troubadour]]
* [[Minnesinger]]
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Finnvarr de Taahe

2008-10-09T16:02:00Z

Eachuinn: Linked to Eoforwic and Royal Citie, added Pennsic War stats.

'''Finnvarr de Taahe''' (alternatively spelled ''Finnvar'', ''Finvarr'' and ''Fionbar'' in some
manuscripts) is a very notable [[SCAdian]] dwelling in the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]].
Currently his full title is His Grace Sir Finnvarr Duke de Taahe, having been the past monarch
of the Eastrealm and the Middle Kingdom. Finvarr was [[knight]]ed in A.S. VI, raised to the
[[Order of the Pelican]] in A.S. XIII, and has been a [[triple peer]] since A.S. XXXVI, when he
was elevated to the [[Order of the Laurel]]. He was awarded the title of [[Count]] after his first
reign in the [[East Kingdom]] in A.S. VIII, and has been a [[Duke]] since A.S. XII.

Duke Finnvarr is on record in the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]] as being the first SCAdian active
in what is now [[Ealdormere]]; He is also credited with [[commission|commissioning]] the first of the Chronicles, and is mentioned repeatedly throughout them. While not now resident within the walls, he has been appointed an Alderman of the [[Royal Citie]] of [[Eoforwic]] to honour his seminal role in the foundation of the Canton, the Barony of [[Septentria]] and the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The Chronicles bear numerous references to his martial prowess, including one victory at the Spring Tourney in [[The Barony of Beau Fleuve]] in A.S. XIII as "...his first victory since he began to fight left-handed." Finnvarr has greatly influenced not only the culture of [[Ealdormere]], but of several kingdoms of the [[Known Worlde]]. Mentions of Finnvarr abound in the [[bardic]] and historic works of the [[Northland]]s, perhaps most notably in the ''[[Dialogue of Chivalrie]]'' by [[Etienne de l'Isle]].

One of His Grace's greatest distinctions is that he has not only attended each and every [[Pennsic War]], but that as of Pennsic XXXVII he has fought in every war-point battle in every one of those Wars. He is the only fighter to have fought in every Pennsic war-point battle ever.

His Grace's blazon is: ''[[Azure]] a [[Drakkar]] [[proper]] within an [[orle]] of [[mullet]]s of six [[OR]], upon the sail of the Drakkar a [[Trillium]]'', the trillium being an augmentation of arms from the [[Principality]] of Ealdormere. His Grace rarely wears these arms, however, preferring the [[badge]] of his [[household]], ''Azure a [[mullet of six points]] within an orle of mullets of six points OR.''

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Finnvarr de Taahe

2008-10-09T16:00:45Z

Eachuinn:

'''Finnvarr de Taahe''' (alternatively spelled ''Finnvar'', ''Finvarr'' and ''Fionbar'' in some
manuscripts) is a very notable [[SCAdian]] dwelling in the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]].
Currently his full title is His Grace Sir Finnvarr Duke de Taahe, having been the past monarch
of the Eastrealm and the Middle Kingdom. Finvarr was [[knight]]ed in A.S. VI, raised to the
[[Order of the Pelican]] in A.S. XIII, and has been a [[triple peer]] since A.S. XXXVI, when he
was elevated to the [[Order of the Laurel]]. He was awarded the title of [[Count]] after his first
reign in the [[East Kingdom]] in A.S. VIII, and has been a [[Duke]] since A.S. XII.

Duke Finnvarr is on record in the [[Chronicles of Eoforwic]] as being the first SCAdian active
in what is now [[Ealdormere]]; He is also credited with [[commission|commissioning]] the first of the Chronicles, and is mentioned repeatedly throughout them. While not now resident within the walls, he has been appointed an Alderman of the [[Royal Citie]] of [[Eoforwic]] to honour his seminal role in the foundation of the Canton, Barony of [[Septentria]] and Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The Chronicles bear numerous references to his martial prowess, including one victory at the Spring Tourney in [[The Barony of Beau Fleuve]] in A.S. XIII as "...his first victory since he began to fight left-handed." Finnvarr has greatly influenced not only the culture of [[Ealdormere]], but of several kingdoms of the [[Known Worlde]]. Mentions of Finnvarr abound in the [[bardic]] and historic works of the [[Northland]]s, perhaps most notably in the ''[[Dialogue of Chivalrie]]'' by [[Etienne de l'Isle]].

One of His Grace's greatest distinctions is that he has not only attended each and every [[Pennsic War]], but that as of Pennsic XXXVII he has fought in every war-point battle in every one of those Wars. He is the only fighter to have fought in every Pennsic war-point battle ever.

His Grace's blazon is: ''[[Azure]] a [[Drakkar]] [[proper]] within an [[orle]] of [[mullet]]s of six [[OR]], upon the sail of the Drakkar a [[Trillium]]'', the trillium being an augmentation of arms from the [[Principality]] of Ealdormere. His Grace rarely wears these arms, however, preferring the [[badge]] of his [[household]], ''Azure a [[mullet of six points]] within an orle of mullets of six points OR.''

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Royal Citie

2008-10-09T15:54:44Z

Eachuinn:

In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], '''Royal Citie''' is an unofficial designation for a [[Canton]] which has been awarded a special Royal [[Charter]] for great or historical service to the [[Crown]]. This designation is unique to the Canton of [[Eoforwic]] in the [[barony]] of [[Septentria]]. The Charter of the Royal Citie indicates that King [[Cariadoc]] of the [[Midrealm ]] signed the charter, making the Royal Citie truly ancient.

Accusations of [[bribe|graft]] as regards the creation of [[Eoforwic]] as a Royal Citie have never been proven. However, as the saying goes, "''Everything you've heard about Eoforwic is true.''"

== Historical Model and Customs ==

The structure of the Royal Citie is based on that of Medieval London. The "head" of the Citie is the Lord Mayor, elected by the various Guilds of the Citie annually on or around Michaelmas (29 September). In addition to the Lord Mayor, the Guilds of the Citie elect a Sheriff. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff often run as a joint ticket.

The Lord Mayor and Sheriff serve terms of one year; if the calendar permits, the hand-over of offices happens at the annual Feast of the Bear (a major event in the Barony of Septentria) which is often held in Eoforwic.

Upon retirement, Lord Mayors become Aldermen of the Citie. While the office of Alderman has no duties associated with it, Aldermen are well-respected citizens. Also, in official proclamations, the Corporation of the Royal Citie is described as "The Corporation of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

Upon retirement, Sheriffs return to the ranks of the populace.

The Lord Mayor is addressed as "Your Worship", as in "Good evening, Your Worship." The Sheriff has no formal title or form of address.

In the history of the Royal Citie there have been several female Lord Mayors. Their titles have been a matter of personal preference: variations seen have included

* Her Worship the Lord Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayoress

At feasts within the walls of the Royal Citie, after the toasts to the Crown, Heirs (if any) and the Baron and Baroness of Septentria, it is entirely correct to drink a toast to "The Corporation of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

The Citie administration includes a variety of offices and officers, ranging from Admiral to Rat-Catcher. These offices are within the gift of the Lord Mayor and are distributed at His Worship's pleasure.

The Corporation sponsor both the Night Watch of the Citie (rapier combatants) and the City Guard (heavy fighters). Accordingly, the Corporals' Courses offered by the Royal Citie have the patronage of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation formally appoints the Corporals and Corporals-Major of the City Guard and arranges for their rank insignia.

== Law and Function ==

Strictly speaking, the "Royal Citie of Eoforwic" is a [[household]] within the Society for Creative Anachronism, whose membership consists of all the members of the Canton of Eoforwic. Neither the Royal Citie nor its officers have formal precedence within the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The election of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff are a fund-raising activity. "Guilds" are registered at the time of voting, usually with silly names (e.g. "The Guild of Disappointed Maple Leafs Fans", "Tha Gild ov Peepel Hoo Kant Spel" "the Guild of Procrastinators", who always register but never get around to voting). Each guild gets one vote for Mayor and one for Sheriff. Every member of Eoforwic gets one free guild registration. Further guilds may be registered for a cash fee, on a sliding scale (i.e. the second guild costs a dollar, the third guild costs two dollars, the fourth costs five, the fifth ten and so on). Candidates often offer largesse to the populace; popular choices are baked goods, chocolate and cash to subsidize guild registration fees. The candidates with the most votes become Mayor and Sheriff respectively.

All funds realized through the electoral process create a discretionary fund held on behalf of the Lord Mayor and used for charitable or other purposes that SCA-held money can't be used for (such as flowers for a member in hospital or a keg of beer for a [Pennsic] party) at the pleasure of the populace as a whole, as approved by open vote at a regular business meeting of the Canton. The Lord Mayor's fund is entirely separate from the funds of the Canton of Eoforwic.

Individuals wishing to be appointed to a civic office for the year may wish to make a donation (large or small) to the Lord Mayor's fund.

The current Lord Mayor of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Grom of Eoforwic.

The current Sheriff of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Gunnar Halfdann of Lund.

==External Links==
*[http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ Eorforwic Homepage]
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Royal Citie

2008-10-09T15:54:05Z

Eachuinn:

In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], '''Royal Citie''' is an unofficial designation for a [[Canton]] which has been awarded a special Royal [[Charter]] for great or historical service to the [[Crown]]. This designation is unique to the Canton of [[Eoforwic]] in the [[barony]] of [[Septentria]]. The Charter of the Royal Citie indicates that King [[Cariadoc]] of the [[Midrealm ]] signed the charter, making the Royal Citie truly ancient.

Accusations of [[bribe|graft]] as regards the creation of [[Eoforwic]] as a Royal Citie have never been proven. However, as the saying goes, "''Everything you've heard about Eoforwic is true.''"

== Historical Model and Customs ==

The structure of the Royal Citie is based on that of Medieval London. The "head" of the Citie is the Lord Mayor, elected by the various Guilds of the Citie annually on or around Michaelmas (29 September). In addition to the Lord Mayor, the Guilds of the Citie elect a Sheriff. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff often run as a joint ticket.

The Lord Mayor and Sheriff serve terms of one year; if the calendar permits, the hand-over of offices happens at the annual Feast of the Bear (a major event in the Barony of Septentria) which is often held in Eoforwic.

Upon retirement, Lord Mayors become Aldermen of the Citie. While the office of Alderman has no duties associated with it, Aldermen are well-respected citizens. Also, in official proclamations, the Corporation of the Royal Citie is described as "The Corporation of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

Upon retirement, Sheriffs return to the ranks of the populace.

The Lord Mayor is addressed as "Your Worship", as in "Good evening, Your Worship." The Sheriff has no formal title or form of address.

In the history of the Royal Citie there have been several female Lord Mayors. Their titles have been a matter of personal preference: variations seen have included

* Her Worship the Lord Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayoress

At feasts within the walls of the Royal Citie, after the toasts to the Crown, Heirs (if any) and the Baron and Baroness of Septentria, it is entirely correct to drink a toast to "The Corporation of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

The Citie administration includes a variety of offices and officers, ranging from Admiral to Rat-Catcher. These offices are within the gift of the Lord Mayor and are distributed at His Worship's pleasure.

The Corporation sponsor both the Night Watch of the Citie (rapier combatants) and the City Guard (heavy fighters). Accordingly, the Corporals' Courses offered by the Royal Citie have the patronage of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation formally appoints the Corporals and Corporals-Major of the City Guard and arranges for their rank insignia.

== Law and Function ==

Strictly speaking, the "Royal Citie of Eoforwic" is a [household] within the Society for Creative Anachronism, whose membership consists of all the members of the Canton of Eoforwic. Neither the Royal Citie nor its officers have formal precedence within the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The election of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff are a fund-raising activity. "Guilds" are registered at the time of voting, usually with silly names (e.g. "The Guild of Disappointed Maple Leafs Fans", "Tha Gild ov Peepel Hoo Kant Spel" "the Guild of Procrastinators", who always register but never get around to voting). Each guild gets one vote for Mayor and one for Sheriff. Every member of Eoforwic gets one free guild registration. Further guilds may be registered for a cash fee, on a sliding scale (i.e. the second guild costs a dollar, the third guild costs two dollars, the fourth costs five, the fifth ten and so on). Candidates often offer largesse to the populace; popular choices are baked goods, chocolate and cash to subsidize guild registration fees. The candidates with the most votes become Mayor and Sheriff respectively.

All funds realized through the electoral process create a discretionary fund held on behalf of the Lord Mayor and used for charitable or other purposes that SCA-held money can't be used for (such as flowers for a member in hospital or a keg of beer for a [Pennsic] party) at the pleasure of the populace as a whole, as approved by open vote at a regular business meeting of the Canton. The Lord Mayor's fund is entirely separate from the funds of the Canton of Eoforwic.

Individuals wishing to be appointed to a civic office for the year may wish to make a donation (large or small) to the Lord Mayor's fund.

The current Lord Mayor of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Grom of Eoforwic.

The current Sheriff of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Gunnar Halfdann of Lund.

==External Links==
*[http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ Eorforwic Homepage]
[[category:SCAism]]

Royal Citie

2008-10-09T15:52:31Z

Eachuinn: Typo catching

In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], '''Royal Citie''' is an unofficial designation for a [[Canton]] which has been awarded a special Royal [[Charter]] for great or historical service to the [[Crown]]. This designation is unique to the Canton of [[Eoforwic]] in the [[barony]] of [[Septentria]]. The Charter of the Royal Citie indicates that King [[Cariadoc]] of the [[Midrealm ]] signed the charter, making the Royal Citie truly ancient.

Accusations of [[bribe|graft]] as regards the creation of [[Eoforwic]] as a Royal Citie have never been proven. However, as the saying goes, "''Everything you've heard about Eoforwic is true.''"

== Historical Model and Customs ==

The structure of the Royal Citie is based on that of Medieval London. The "head" of the Citie is the Lord Mayor, elected by the various Guilds of the Citie annually on or around Michaelmas (29 September). In addition to the Lord Mayor, the Guilds of the Citie elect a Sheriff. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff often run as a joint ticket.

The Lord Mayor and Sheriff serve terms of one year; if the calendar permits, the hand-over of offices happens at the annual Feast of the Bear (a major event in the Barony of Septentria) which is often held in Eoforwic.

Upon retirement, Lord Mayors become Aldermen of the Citie. While the office of Alderman has no duties associated with it, Aldermen are well-respected citizens. Also, in official proclamations, the Corporation of the Royal Citie is described as "The Corporation of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

Upon retirement, Sheriffs return to the ranks of the populace.

The Lord Mayor is addressed as "Your Worship", as in "Good evening, Your Worship." The Sheriff has no formal title or form of address.

In the history of the Royal Citie there have been several female Lord Mayors. Their titles have been a matter of personal preference: variations seen have included

* Her Worship the Lord Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayoress

At feasts within the walls of the Royal Citie, after the toasts to the Crown, Heirs (if any) and the Baron and Baroness of Septentria, it is entirely correct to drink a toast to "The Corporation of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

The Citie administration includes a variety of offices and officers, ranging from Admiral to Rat-Catcher. These offices are within the gift of the Lord Mayor and are distributed at His Worship's pleasure.

The Corporation sponsor both the Night Watch of the Citie (rapier combatants) and the City Guard (heavy fighters). Accordingly, the Corporals' Courses offered by the Royal Citie have the patronage of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation formally appoints the Corporals and Corporals-Major of the City Guard and arranges for their rank insignia.

== Law and Function ==

Strictly speaking, the "Royal Citie of Eoforwic" is a household within the Society for Creative Anachronism, whose membership consists of all the members of the Canton of Eoforwic. Neither the Royal Citie nor its officers have formal precedence within the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The election of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff are a fund-raising activity. "Guilds" are registered at the time of voting, usually with silly names (e.g. "The Guild of Disappointed Maple Leafs Fans", "Tha Gild ov Peepel Hoo Kant Spel" "the Guild of Procrastinators", who always register but never get around to voting). Each guild gets one vote for Mayor and one for Sheriff. Every member of Eoforwic gets one free guild registration. Further guilds may be registered for a cash fee, on a sliding scale (i.e. the second guild costs a dollar, the third guild costs two dollars, the fourth costs five, the fifth ten and so on). Candidates often offer largesse to the populace; popular choices are baked goods, chocolate and cash to subsidize guild registration fees. The candidates with the most votes become Mayor and Sheriff respectively.

All funds realized through the electoral process create a discretionary fund held on behalf of the Lord Mayor and used for charitable or other purposes that SCA-held money can't be used for (such as flowers for a member in hospital or a keg of beer for a [Pennsic] party) at the pleasure of the populace as a whole, as approved by open vote at a regular business meeting of the Canton. The Lord Mayor's fund is entirely separate from the funds of the Canton of Eoforwic.

Individuals wishing to be appointed to a civic office for the year may wish to make a donation (large or small) to the Lord Mayor's fund.

The current Lord Mayor of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Grom of Eoforwic.

The current Sheriff of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Gunnar Halfdann of Lund.

==External Links==
*[http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ Eorforwic Homepage]
[[category:SCAism]]

Royal Citie

2008-10-09T15:51:21Z

Eachuinn: Addition of much background information

In the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]], '''Royal Citie''' is an unofficial designation for a [[Canton]] which has been awarded a special Royal [[Charter]] for great or historical service to the [[Crown]]. This designation is unique to the Canton of [[Eoforwic]] in the [[barony]] of [[Septentria]]. The Charter of the Royal Citie indicates that King [[Cariadoc]] of the [[Midrealm ]] signed the charter, making the Royal Citie truly ancient.

Accusations of [[bribe|graft]] as regards the creation of [[Eoforwic]] as a Royal Citie have never been proven. However, as the saying goes, "''Everything you've heard about Eoforwic is true.''"

== Historical Model and Customs ==

The structure of the Royal Citie is based on that of Medieval London. The "head" of the Citie is the Lord Mayor, elected by the various Guilds of the City annually on or around Michaelmas (29 September). In addition to the Lord Mayor, the Guilds of the Citie elect a Sheriff. The Lord Mayor and Sheriff often run as a joint ticket.

The Lord Mayor and Sheriff serve terms of one year; if the calendar permits, the hand-over of offices happens at the annual Feast of the Bear (a major event in the Barony of Septentria) which is often held in Eoforwic.

Upon retirement, Lord Mayors become Aldermen of the Citie. While the office of Alderman has no duties associated with it, Aldermen are well-respected citizens. Also, in official proclamations, the Corporation of the Royal Citie is described as "The Corporation of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

Upon retirement, Sheriffs return to the ranks of the populace.

The Lord Mayor is addressed as "Your Worship", as in "Good evening, Your Worship." The Sheriff has no formal title or form of address.

In the history of the Royal Citie there have been several female Lord Mayors. Their titles have been a matter of personal preference: variations seen have included

* Her Worship the Lord Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayor
* Her Worship the Lady Mayoress

At feasts within the walls of the Royal Citie, after the toasts to the Crown, Heirs (if any) and the Baron and Baroness of Septentria, it is entirely correct to drink a toast to "The Corporation of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic".

The Citie administration includes a variety of offices and officers, ranging from Admiral to Rat-Catcher. These offices are within the gift of the Lord Mayor and are distributed at His Worship's pleasure.

The Corporation sponsor both the Night Watch of the Citie (rapier combatants) and the City Guard (heavy fighters). Accordingly, the Corporals' Courses offered by the Royal Citie have the patronage of the Lord Mayor and the Corporation formally appoints the Corporals and Corporals-Major of the City Guard and arranges for their rank insignia.

== Law and Function ==

Strictly speaking, the "Royal Citie of Eoforwic" is a household within the Society for Creative Anachronism, whose membership consists of all the members of the Canton of Eoforwic. Neither the Royal Citie nor its officers have formal precedence within the Kingdom of Ealdormere.

The election of the Lord Mayor and Sheriff are a fund-raising activity. "Guilds" are registered at the time of voting, usually with silly names (e.g. "The Guild of Disappointed Maple Leafs Fans", "Tha Gild ov Peepel Hoo Kant Spel" "the Guild of Procrastinators", who always register but never get around to voting). Each guild gets one vote for Mayor and one for Sheriff. Every member of Eoforwic gets one free guild registration. Further guilds may be registered for a cash fee, on a sliding scale (i.e. the second guild costs a dollar, the third guild costs two dollars, the fourth costs five, the fifth ten and so on). Candidates often offer largesse to the populace; popular choices are baked goods, chocolate and cash to subsidize guild registration fees. The candidates with the most votes become Mayor and Sheriff respectively.

All funds realized through the electoral process create a discretionary fund held on behalf of the Lord Mayor and used for charitable or other purposes that SCA-held money can't be used for (such as flowers for a member in hospital or a keg of beer for a [Pennsic] party) at the pleasure of the populace as a whole, as approved by open vote at a regular business meeting of the Canton. The Lord Mayor's fund is entirely separate from the funds of the Canton of Eoforwic.

Individuals wishing to be appointed to a civic office for the year may wish to make a donation (large or small) to the Lord Mayor's fund.

The current Lord Mayor of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Grom of Eoforwic.

The current Sheriff of the Royal Citie of Eoforwic is Lord Gunnar Halfdann of Lund.

==External Links==
*[http://sca.uwaterloo.ca/Eoforwic/ Eorforwic Homepage]
[[category:SCAism]]