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<div>===Useful Heraldry links===<br />
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[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
* [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.s-gabriel.org/heraldry/ Academy of Saint Gabriel - Medieval Heraldry Archive]<br />
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[http://dragon_azure.tripod.com/UoA/AnimalBlazonry.html Blazoning of Creatures by Eldred Ælfwald]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Kingdom_of_Lochac&diff=39588Kingdom of Lochac2009-07-06T06:49:56Z<p>Actreal: Updated Crowns of Lochac</p>
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<div>{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Lochac|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[image:Armsoflochac.png|200px]] | caption = [[Quarterly]] [[azure]] and [[argent]], on a [[cross]] [[gules]] a [[crown]] between four [[mullet]]s of six points, [[in canton]] a [[laurel wreath]] [[argent]]. | founded = A.S. XXXVII | king = Siridean| queen = Siban | area = [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]] (New Zealand branches [[Kingdom of Caid]])}}<br />
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The '''Kingdom of Lochac''' comprises all [[SCA]] [[groups]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]]. <br />
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When the SCA groups in a region fulfill [[kingdom|certain criteria]] (as specified by [[Corpora]]), they can become a [[kingdom]], provided sufficient [[member]]s wish to do so. This occurred in [[Australia]] in July [[2002]]. The New Zealand groups joined the new kingdom at the Lochac [[May Crown tourney (Lochac)|May Crown]], [[2003]].<br />
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The Australian groups were previously the [[Principality]] of Lochac, part of the [[Kingdom of the West]]. The New Zealand groups were formerly part of the [[Kingdom of Caid]].<br />
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The name ''Lochac'' comes from the writings of [[Marco Polo]], where he catalogs the lands to the south. Lochac is described as a land south of Java with a [[sovereign]] [[king]]. Late [[16th century|sixteenth century]] [[map]]s can be found with Luchac, Beach and Maletur forming part of a large mainland area in the position of [[Western Australia]].<br />
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==[[Heraldry]]==<br />
The [[device]] of the Kingdom of Lochac is: ''[[Quarterly]] [[azure]] and [[argent]], on a [[cross]] [[gules]] a [[crown]] between four [[mullet]]s of six points, [[in canton]] a [[laurel wreath]] [[argent]]''.<br />
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==Kingdom devices==<br />
{| border="1" spacing="0"<br />
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! Image<br />
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| King<br />
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|Queen<br />
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| Populace badge<br />
| [[Image:lochacpopulace.JPG|96px]]<br />
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==Awards==<br />
*Golden Tear - For service. An AoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*Golden Lily - For Arts & Sciences.(was known as the Lily). An AoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*Golden Sword - For Skill & Prowess in Heavy Combat.(Was known as the Hasta Belli).An AoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*The nock - For Skill & Prowess in Archery. An AoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*The Rapier - For Skill & Prowess in Rapier Combat. An AoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*White Scarf - Outstanding Excellence in Rapier combat. An GoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*Lochac Company of Archers - Outstanding Excellence in Archery. An GoA is generally also awarded if the recipient doesn't have one.<br />
*Lochac Order of Grace - Give to the persion the King & Queen find most thoughtful of all (in Their Kingdom), dignified in carriage and gracious in spirit and thought.<br />
*Prix Jongleur - For excellence in the arts of entertainment.<br />
*Prometheus - For teaching.<br />
*The Rowan - given to those who have displayed exceptional and consistent grace and courtesy to all.<br />
*The Silver Helm - those fighters in Lochac who made a determined effort to improve their appearance in the field of combat.<br />
*The Cross of Lochac - Given to people in other Kingdoms who help and support Lochac. <br />
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==[[Royalty]]==<br />
The current [[Crown]] of Lochac are TRM [[Gabriel de Beaumont]] and [[Constanzia Moralez y de Zamora]].<br />
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The past [[Royalty]] of Lochac are:<br />
#[[Alfar of Attica]] and [[Elspeth Turberville]] (aka [[Gudrun Bodvarsdottir]])<br />
#[[Cornelius von Becke]] and [[Morwynna Branwynt]]<br />
#[[Alaric of Bangor]] and [[Nerissa de Saye]]<br />
#[[&AElig;dward Stadefæste]] and [[Yolande Kesteven]]<br />
#[[Draco of Jorvik]] and [[Serena of the Black Ness]] (aka [[Asa Beiskalda]])<br />
#[[Stephen Aldred]] and [[Mathilde Adycote of Mynheniot]]<br />
#[[Cornelius von Becke]] and [[Morwynna Branwynt]]<br />
#[[&AElig;dward Stadefæste]] and [[Yolande Kesteven]]<br />
#[[Draco of Jorvik]] and [[Asa Beiskalda]] (aka [[Serena of the Black Ness]])<br />
#[[Alfar of Attica]] and [[Gudrun Bodvarsdottir]] (aka [[Elspeth Turberville]])<br />
#[[Hugh the Little]] and [[Therasa Commins]]<br />
#[[Berenger of Nancy]] and [[Bethan of Brockwood]]<br />
#[[Siridean Maclachlin]] and [[Siban ineagan Ui Robartaigh]]<br />
#[[Theuderic Batavii]] and [[Engelin Teufel]]<br />
#[[Gabriel de Beaumont]] and [[Constanzia Moralez y de Zamora]]<br />
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==[[Peer]]s==<br />
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[[Duke]]s<br />
#[[Cornelius von Becke]]<br />
#[[&AElig;dward Stadefæste]]<br />
#[[Draco of Jorvik]]<br />
#[[Alfar of Attica]]<br />
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[[Duchess]]es<br />
#[[Morwynna Branwynt]]<br />
#[[Yolande Kesteven]]<br />
#[[Asa Beiskalda]] (aka [[Serena of the Black Ness]])<br />
#[[Gudrun Bodvarsdottir]] (aka [[Elspeth Turberville]] )<br />
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[[Count]]s<br />
#[[Alfar of Attica]]<br />
#[[Cornelius von Becke]]<br />
#[[Alaric of Bangor]]<br />
#[[&AElig;dward Stadefæste]]<br />
#[[Draco of Jorvik]]<br />
#[[Stephen Aldred]]<br />
#[[Hugh the Little]]<br />
#[[Berenger of Nancy]]<br />
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[[Countess]]es<br />
#[[Gudrun Bodvarsdottir]] (aka [[Elspeth Turberville]])<br />
#[[Morwynna Branwynt]]<br />
#[[Nerissa de Saye]]<br />
#[[Yolande Kesteven]]<br />
#[[Asa Beiskalda]] (aka [[Serena of the Black Ness]])<br />
#[[Mathilde Adycote of Mynheniot]]<br />
#[[Therasa Commins]]<br />
#[[Bethan of Brockwood]]<br />
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[[Viscount]]s<br />
#[[Reynardine de Clifford]]<br />
#[[Elffin O'Mona]]<br />
#[[Corin Anderson]]<br />
#[[Valerian Zakharevitch Druzhinnik]]<br />
#[[Styvyn Longshanks]]<br />
#[[Haos Windchaser]]<br />
#[[Kane Greymane]]<br />
#[[Gerald Swinford]]<br />
#[[Yumitori no Kiyoshi]] (aka [[Alywin Graham the Flamehaired]])<br />
#[[John of Skye]]<br />
#[[Brusi Anderson of the Shetlands]]<br />
#[[Alfar of Attica]]<br />
#[[Cornelius von Becke]]<br />
#[[Bran of Lochiel]]<br />
#[[Peter du Gaunt Noir]]<br />
#[[Finnain the Red]]<br />
#[[Alaric of Bangor]]<br />
#[[Ragnar Magnusson]]<br />
#[[Boris of Mordenvale]]<br />
#[[Vladimir Ivanovich Kurgan]]<br />
#[[&AElig;dward Stadefæste]]<br />
#[[Gui von Oberhausen]]<br />
#[[Gawyne d'Ibelin]]<br />
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[[Viscountess]]es<br />
#[[Eleanor Lyttelhayles]]<br />
#[[Talietha of Brynn Innes]]<br />
#[[Gabriella della Santa Croce]]<br />
#[[Rowena of Loxton]]<br />
#[[Rhyllian of Starfire Retreat]]<br />
#[[Rowan Perigrynne]]<br />
#[[Bryony of the Bees]]<br />
#[[Keridwen the Mouse]]<br />
#[[Eibhleann O'Ceileachair]]<br />
#[[Rhianwen ni Dhiarmada]]<br />
#[[Alisaundre de Kilmaron]]<br />
#[[Ingerith Ryzka]]<br />
#[[Gabrielle of Greenwood]]<br />
#[[Catherine Digby of Sherbourne]]<br />
#[[Susannah of Nottingham]]<br />
#[[Morwynna Branwynt]]<br />
#[[Cairstiona Macbethaine]]<br />
#[[Isabeau of Riverhaven]]<br />
#[[Muirghein ni Ghrainne]]<br />
#[[Lucrezia Lorenz]]<br />
#[[Gudrun Bodvarsdottir]] (aka [[Elspeth Turberville]])<br />
#[[Nerissa de Saye]]<br />
#[[Bliss of Taine]]<br />
#[[Constance von Rothenberg]]<br />
#[[Huraiwa]]<br />
#[[Yolande Kesteven]]<br />
#[[Aefled of Otterburne]]<br />
#[[Liadan]]<br />
#[[Yve d'Angely]]<br />
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== Groups ==<br />
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See [[Groups in Lochac]]<br />
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==Regular Events==<br />
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===Crown Tournaments and Coronations===<br />
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Lochac's [[Crown tournament]]s occur during [[May Crown tourney (Lochac)|May]] and [[November Crown tourney(Lochac)|November]], and [[Coronation]]s occur in January ([[12th Night (Lochac)|12th Night]]) and July ([[Midwinter (Lochac)|Midwinter]]). See [[bidding for a crown event]] if you or your [[group]] is interested in hosting one of these [[event]]s.<br />
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===Other Regular Kingdom Events===<br />
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* [[Bal d'Argent]]<br />
* [[Rowany Festival]]<br />
* [[Inter-College War]]<br />
* [[Combined Guilds Day]]<br />
* [[Canterbury Faire]]<br />
* [[Great Northern War]]<br />
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==External Links==<br />
* [http://www.sca.org.au/lochac/ Lochac homepage]<br />
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{{SCA Kingdom}}<br />
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Lochac]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=User:Actreal&diff=39587User:Actreal2009-07-06T06:46:15Z<p>Actreal: </p>
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<div>Actreal is known within the SCA as Domhnall na Moicheirghe, Pursuivant Extraordinary in Stormhold, Lochac.<br />
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===Useful Heraldry links===<br />
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[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
* [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.s-gabriel.org/heraldry/ Academy of Saint Gabriel - Medieval Heraldry Archive]<br />
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[http://dragon_azure.tripod.com/UoA/AnimalBlazonry.html Blazoning of Creatures by Eldred Ælfwald]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Barony_of_Stormhold&diff=39586Barony of Stormhold2009-07-06T06:44:31Z<p>Actreal: Fixed numbering of barons by splitting out Vicars</p>
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<div>{{SCA Barony box|name = Stormhold|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[Image:Stormhold.jpg|153px]] | caption = No goutes no glory | founded = A.S. XXIII | baron =Hanbal al Barbary| baroness = Ute von Tangermunde | area = Melbourne (Australia) | kingdom = [[Lochac]]}}<br />
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The '''Barony of Stormhold''' is a [[SCA]] [[groups|branch]] in the [[Kingdom of Lochac]]. It covers central, western and northern [[Melbourne]], [[Australia]] plus Western Victoria, being the oldest group in the state. The [[Barony]] has one [[Canton]]. The [[Canton of Caern Fail]] covers Ballarat, Bendigo, the Golden Triangle and the Surf Coast. The [[College of St Bartholomew]] is based at the [[University]] of Melbourne. The [[Shire of Arrowsreach]] and the [[Shire of Krae Glas]] were formerly cantons of the barony. The [[Canton of Dubh Thrain]] is now disbanded.<br />
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==History==<br />
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The first Baron and Baroness of Stormhold were Styvyn Longshanks and Rhyllian of Starfire Retreat. Their reign was interrupted when Styvyn and Rhyllian won the Lochac [[Coronet tournament]], and became [[Prince]] and [[Princess]] of Lochac in [[A.S. XXIV]].<br />
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Barons and Baronesses of Stormhold:<br />
# [[Viscount]] Styvren Longshanks ([[KSCA]], resigned) and [[Viscountess]] Rhyllian of Starfire Retreat, [[OP]]<br />
#* ''[[Vicar]]'' - Morgan ap Idris<br />
# Alain Bartholomieu Lorenz, OP and Viscountess Lucrezia Lorenz<br />
# Sven Stormdriven, OP and Ingibjorg Ambadottir<br />
# Rudolf von der Drau and Nicolette Dufay, OP<br />
# Gwynfor Lwyd, OP and Gwir verch Madog<br />
# Hugh the Little, KSCA and Theresa Cummins<br />
#* ''[[Vicar]]'' - Mirriam Galbraith, [[OL]]<br />
# Rodrigo of Abbotsford, Sara Van Den Hove<br />
# Hanbal al Barbary, Ute von Tangermunde<br />
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An interesting note is that until Rodrigo and Sara, none of the Barons and Baronesses, except for Gwynfor and Theresa, were native Melbournians. Styvren was born in [[New Zealand]], Rhyllian is a native of Mildura, Alain was raised near Sheparton, Sven and Lucrezia were from Adelaide, Ingibjorg was from Canberra, as was Hugh, and Rudolf, Nicolette and Gwir are all [[America]]n. From an SCA standpoint, Rodrigo, Sara, Styvren, Alain, Gwynfor and Theresa started in the SCA in Stormhold, Rhyllian in the [[Shire of Quimera de Oro]] (Mildura, Victoria), Sven and Ingibjorg in the Shire/Barony of Innilgard (Adelaide, South Australia), Rudolf and Nicolette in the [[Barony of Ynys Fawr]] (Hobart, Tasmania), Gwir in the [[Barony of Settmour Swamp]] (New Jersey, USA) and Hugh in Politarchopolis (Canberra, ACT). Of the [[Vicar]]s, Morgan started in Stormhold and Mirriam in [[Innilgard]]. Alain, Nicolette and Gwynfor served as [[Seneschal]] of Stormhold at various times, as did Morgan.<br />
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After the sudden departure of the sixth Baron and Baroness, Sir Hugh the Little and Baroness Therasa Commins, during [[Rowany Festival]] [[A.S. XXXIX]], Miriam Galbraith was appointed as vicar. On June 24th, [[A.S. XXXXI]] Rodrigo and Sara became the seventh Baron and Baroness Stormhold. Both are natives of Melbourne, and both started their SCA careers here. The eighth baron and baroness, Hanbal and Ute, were invested on 3rd July [[A.S. XLIV]].<br />
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==Annual Events==<br />
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The most famous annual Stormhold [[event]] is the [[William Marshall]] [[tourney]] and [[feast]], held in early December. Stormhold also holds an annual [[Stormhold Winter Feast|Winter Feast]].<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Stormhold/Baronial Level Awards]]<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
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* [http://www.sca.org.au/stormhold/ Barony of Stormhold web site]<br />
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{{Lochac Barony}}<br />
[[Category:Baronies (SCA)|Stormhold]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Order_of_Precedence&diff=39514Order of Precedence2009-06-02T00:17:13Z<p>Actreal: Fixed Lochac OP link</p>
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<div>==Historical Order of Precedence==<br />
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''The Book of Keruynge'', printed in 1508 gives the following advice to marshals and ushers regarding precedence:<br />
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:The [[Marshall]] and ussher muste knowe all the estates of the [[church|chyrche]] and the hyghe estate of a [[king|kynge]] with the blode [[royal|royall]].<br />
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:* The estate of the [[Pope]] hath no pere<br />
:* The estate of an [[emperor|Emperour]] is nexte<br />
:* The estate of a [[king|kynge]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[cardinal|cardynall]]<br />
:* The estate of a kynges sone a [[prince|prynce]]<br />
:* The estate of an [[archbishop|archebysshop]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[duke]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[bishop|bysshop]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[marquis|Marques]]<br />
:* The estate of an [[earl|erle]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[viscount|vycount]]<br />
:* The estate of a [[baron]]<br />
:* The estate of an [[abbot]] with a myter<br />
:* The estate of the chefe Judges and the [[mayor|mayre]] of [[London]]<br />
:* The estate of an abbot without a myter<br />
:* The estate of a [[knight bachelor|knigh bacheler]]<br />
:* The estate of [[prior|pryour]] dene [[archdeacon|archedeken]] or [[knight|knyght]]<br />
:* The estate of the mayster of the rolles<br />
:* The estate of other Justyces & barons of the cheker<br />
:* The estate of the mayre of [[Calais|Calays]]<br />
:* The estate of a provyncyall a doctour dyvyne<br />
:* The estate of a prothonathe is above the popes collectour and a doctour of bothe lawes<br />
:* The estate of hym that hath ben mayre of London and servaunt of the lawe.<br />
:* The estate of a mayster of the chauncery and other worshypfull prechours of pardon and clerkes that ben gradewable, & all other ordres of chastyte persones and preestes worshypfull merchauntes & gentylmen all these may syt at the [[squire|squyers]] table.<br />
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==SCA Order of Precedence==<br />
In the [[SCA]], the order of Precedence is a listing of all the people who have received [[award]]s, ordered from the highest ranking to the lowest. Ranking (or precedence) is determined by the highest level of award received, and the date an award of that level was first given to the recipient. The earlier a person received an award, the higher they appear on the order of precedence.<br />
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Generally speaking, the SCA Order of Precedence is, from highest to lowest:<br />
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*[[King]] and [[Queen]] of the [[Kingdom]] in question<br />
*[[King]]s and [[Queen]]s of other Kingdoms<br />
*[[Prince]]s and [[Princess]]ess, usually local first, then foreign<br />
* [[Duke]]s and [[Duchess]]s<br />
* [[Count]]s and [[Countess]]es<br />
* [[Viscount]]s and [[Viscountess]]es<br />
* Bestowed [[peer|Peerage]]s<br />
*In Kingdom [[Grant of Arms|Grant Bearing Awards]] (if any)<br />
* [[Grant of Arms|Grants of Arms]]<br />
*In Kingdom [[Award of Arms|AoA Bearing Awards]] (if any)<br />
* [[Award of Arms|Awards of Arms]]<br />
* non-armigerous awards<br />
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Note that if person A had received a [[laurel]] and a [[pelican]] in the last year, an person B had received a [[laurel]] three years ago, person B would be ranked higher, having reached peerage level first. The fact that someone has obtained a second award at a certain level does not add to their precedence.<br />
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The sitting [[Royalty]] rank above all others on the Order of Precedence. Individual [[kingdom]]s may have additional rank gradations for [[Kingdom Level Award]]s and [[Baronial Level Award]]s. For example, [[An Tir]] has a permanent award, the Lion of An Tir, which ranks higher than a [[Duke]] or [[Duchess]] within An Tir. An Tir also includes Landed and formerly [[Landed Baron]]s and Baronesses on its order of precedence. <br />
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The placement of Territorial [[Baron]]s and Baronesses depends on the [[Kingdom]] and sometimes on location within a Kingdom. Often they rank below [[Royal Peer]]s (ie. after Viscounts), in other places they may be placed differently. In the [[East]] Territorial Barons rank just below current Royalty , as long as they are in their own lands. So a Baron "at home" is higher on the OP than a Duke. Otherwise, they fall just after bestowed Peers.<br />
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There is also [[IKA|a wide variation]] as to the treatment of [[Court Barony|Court Baronies]]. For example, in the [[East]] it may be given with '''or''' without a [[Grant of Arms]], which can affect the placement of the recipient rather dramatically.<br />
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[[Great Officer|Kingdom Officer]]s are sometimes given a place of precedence.<br />
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===Kingdom Orders of Precedence=== <br />
* [[Kingdom of the West]] - http://heralds.westkingdom.org/Awards/OPMEN.HTM<br />
* [[Kingdom of East]] - http://jducoeur.org/Prec/<br />
* [[Kingdom of Middle]] - http://www.midrealm.org/op/<br />
* [[Kingdom of Atenveldt]] - http://www.atenveldt.org/Heraldry/OrderofPrecedence.aspx<br />
* [[Kingdom of Meridies]] - http://creon.dominohosting.biz/creon/Torch.nsf<br />
* [[Kingdom of Caid]] - http://www.sca-caid.org/herald/op.html<br />
* [[Kingdom of Ansteorra]] - http://www.ansteorra.org/regnum/herald/OP/ <br />
* [[Kingdom of Atlantia]] - http://op.atlantia.sca.org/ <br />
* [[Kingdom of An Tir]] - http://www.antirheralds.org/awards/OP/op.html <br />
* [[Kingdom of Calontir]] - http://calontir.sca.org/herald/op/op.html<br />
* [[Kingdom of Trimaris]] <br />
* [[Kingdom of Outlands]] - http://www.unm.edu/~kballar/heraldry/wimble/whoswho.html<br />
* [[Kingdom of Drachenwald]] - http://op.drachenwald.sca.org/<br />
* [[Kingdom of Artemisia]] - http://www.dogphilosophy.net/~art/op.html<br />
* [[AEthelmearc|Kingdom of �Æthelmearc]] - http://www.contrib.andrew.cmu.edu/~grm/aethelmearc-op.html<br />
* [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] - http://wolfium.com/search.php<br />
* [[Kingdom of Lochac]] - http://www.sca.org.au/canon/<br />
[[category:SCA]][[category:awards]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=User:Actreal&diff=39489User:Actreal2009-05-21T05:10:53Z<p>Actreal: </p>
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<div>===Useful Heraldry links===<br />
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[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
* [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.s-gabriel.org/heraldry/ Academy of Saint Gabriel - Medieval Heraldry Archive]<br />
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[http://dragon_azure.tripod.com/UoA/AnimalBlazonry.html Blazoning of Creatures by Eldred Ælfwald]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=User:Actreal&diff=39474User:Actreal2009-05-14T22:58:34Z<p>Actreal: Added link</p>
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<div>===Useful Heraldry links===<br />
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[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
* [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.s-gabriel.org/heraldry/ Academy of Saint Gabriel - Medieval Heraldry Archive]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=User:Actreal&diff=39415User:Actreal2009-05-01T05:48:10Z<p>Actreal: </p>
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<div>===Useful Heraldry links===<br />
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[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
* [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
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[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=User:Actreal&diff=39414User:Actreal2009-05-01T05:46:18Z<p>Actreal: Started list of links</p>
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<div>Useful Heraldry links:<br />
<br />
[http://anplica.net/articles/basics.html Anpliça Fiore's Basics of Heraldry]<br />
<br />
[http://www.modaruniversity.org/Heraldry.htm Modar's Heraldry]<br />
- [http://www.modaruniversity.org/vocal.htm Modar's Vocal Heraldry]<br />
<br />
[http://www.therotunda.net/heraldry/index.html Yves' Rotunda - Heraldry]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=SCA_Rhapsody&diff=32296SCA Rhapsody2007-04-18T09:13:50Z<p>Actreal: Spelling fix</p>
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<div>'''SCA Rhapsody''' is an example of a [[filk]] song from outside the [[SCA]] set to the tune of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.<br />
<br />
It portrays the SCA in a negative light and is based (rightly or wrongly) on the perceptions of a few [[Australia]]n [[metal weapons groups|reenactors]]. It is a good example of the (oft good natured) satire and rivalry between the SCA and other groups.<br />
<br />
It was sung at the [[Brisbane Medieval Fayre and Tournament]] circa 2003. Author unknown.<br />
<br />
Key: <br />
*SCAdian<br />
*''Chorus''<br />
*'''Reenactor'''<br />
<br />
==SCA Rhapsody==<br />
<br />
:Is this a real life?<br />
:Is this just fantasy?<br />
:I am a lord knight ''with a''<br />
:Name of verbosity<br />
<br><br />
:Plastic on my thighs,<br />
:My tabard disguises me.<br />
:I'm just a shy boy ''shy boy''<br />
:But I'll go to Rowany,<br />
:Because it's<br />
:''Easy come, easy go,<br />
:''Anachronisms all on show.<br />
:Don't matter who I sleep with,<br />
:Doesn't really matter to me.<br />
:To me.<br />
<br><br />
:Marshal, I just killed a man.<br />
:Put a sword up to his head.<br />
:Did a flick shot, now he's dead.<br />
:Marshal, I've fought well and won,<br />
:But now the crowd just laughs<br />
:And walks away.<br />
<br><br />
:Marshal, oo oo oo oo.<br />
:Got a splinter in my thigh,<br />
:With combat morris dancing<br />
:On the morrow,<br />
:Carry on, party on,<br />
:As if hist'ry never happened.<br />
<br><br />
:But wait,<br />
:I am undone.<br />
:The pol'tics aren't fine,<br />
:Belly aching all the time.<br />
:Goodbye everybody,<br />
:I've got to go.<br />
:Gotta leave you all behind,<br />
:Join a real group.<br />
<br><br />
:Marshall, oo oo oo oo<br />
:''Join a real group''<br />
:The egos make me cry,<br />
:Sometimes wish I'd never had joined<br />
:At all.<br />
<br><br />
:<Instrumental><br />
<br><br />
:I've done a little heraldry<br />
:On the side.<br />
:''Scarlet moose, scarlet moose.<br />
:''Let us call the costume Nazi's.<br />
:''With wooden swords we're fighting,<br />
:''Cause metal ones are fright'ning me''.<br />
<br><br />
:Wear some camo ''Wear some camo''<br />
:Wear some camo ''Wear some camo''<br />
:Wear some camo have a Coke.<br />
:A can of coke ''co oh oh oh coke''<br />
<br><br />
:I'm just a SCAdian,<br />
:Nobody loves me.<br />
:''He's just a Scadian <br />
:''With no authenticity. <br />
:''Look at his armour,<br />
:''A monstrosity!<br />
:Now I'm ready for the show,<br />
:Will you let me go-oh?<br />
:'''No way mate!<br />
:'''No! We will not let you go!<br />
:''Let him go!<br />
:'''No way mate!<br />
:'''We will not let you go!<br />
:''Let him go!<br />
:'''No way mate!<br />
:'''We will not let you go!''' ''Never!<br />
:'''Not with that Velcro''' ''Never!<br />
:'''You'll jeopardise the show.<br />
:''Oh let him go oh oh oh oh<br />
:'''No, no, no, Velcro!<br />
:''Armour failure. Armour failure!<br />
:''Armour failure with Velcro.<br />
:But Mitre 10 has duct tape,<br />
:Put aside for me.<br />
:For me! For me!<br />
<br><br />
:<Instrumental><br />
<br><br />
:So you think you can make fun of me on the fly?<br />
:So you think you can mock me and laugh at my thighs?<br />
:Ohh maybe! <br />
:If you'd made your gear maybe,<br />
:Then you find out<br />
:Your armour would be just as real<br />
:''Oo yeah. Tupperware''<br />
:It's the thought that matters.<br />
:Not the history.<br />
:It's the thought that matters.<br />
:Hist'ry the way it should be.<br />
<br><br />
:<Instrumental><br />
<br><br />
:''We still don't like Velcro<br />
:''Rip!''<br />
[[category:filk]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Kingdom_of_Lochac&diff=32095Kingdom of Lochac2007-04-09T09:14:38Z<p>Actreal: Update king & queen</p>
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<div>{{SCA Kingdom box|name = Lochac|color = blue|metal = white|device = [[image:Armsoflochac.png|200px]] | caption = Quarterly azure and argent, on a cross gules a crown between four mullets of six points, in canton a laurel wreath argent. | founded = A.S. XXXVII | king = Alfar II | queen = Gudrun II | area = [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] | parent = [[Kingdom of the West]] (New Zealand branches [[Kingdom of Caid]])}}<br />
<br />
The '''Kingdom of Lochac''' comprises all [[SCA]] [[groups]] in [[Australia]] and [[New Zealand]] (as of Lochac [[May Crown tourney (Lochac)|May Crown]], [[2003]]). <br />
<br />
The Australian groups were previously the [[Principality]] of Lochac, part of the [[Kingdom of the West]]. The New Zealand groups were formerly part of the [[Kingdom of Caid]].<br />
<br />
The name ''Lochac'' comes from the writings of [[Marco Polo]], where he catalogs the lands to the south. Lochac is described as a land south of Java with a [[sovereign]] king. Late [[16th century|sixteenth century]] [[map]]s can be found with Luchac, Beach and Maletur forming part of a large mainland area in the position of [[Western Australia]].<br />
<br />
When the [[SCA]] groups in a region fulfill [[kingdom|certain criteria]] (as specified by [[Corpora]]), they can become a [[kingdom]], provided sufficient [[member]]s wish to do so. This occurred in [[Australia]] in July [[2002]].<br />
<br />
As of September [[2006]], the [[seneschal]] of the Kingdom of Lochac is [[Emrys Tudur]] and the [[King]] and [[Queen]] are Draco of Jorvik and Asa Beiskalda.<br />
<br />
==Regular Events==<br />
<br />
===Crown Tournaments and Coronations===<br />
<br />
Lochac's [[Crown tournament]]s occur during [[May Crown tourney (Lochac)|May]] and [[November Crown tourney(Lochac)|November]], and [[Coronation]]s occur in January ([[12th Night (Lochac)|12th Night]]) and July ([[Midwinter (Lochac)|Midwinter]]). See [[bidding for a crown event]] if you or your group is interested in hosting one of these events.<br />
<br />
===Other Regular Kingdom Events===<br />
<br />
* [[Bal d'Argent]]<br />
* [[Rowany Festival]]<br />
* [[Inter-College War]]<br />
* [[Combined Guilds Day]]<br />
* [[Canterbury Faire]]<br />
<br />
==See Also==<br />
<br />
* [[Groups in Lochac]]<br />
<br />
===External Links===<br />
* http://www.sca.org.au/lochac/<br />
<br />
{{SCA Kingdom}}<br />
[[Category:Kingdoms (SCA)|Lochac]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=To_participate_in_the_SCA_on_a_small_budget&diff=32075To participate in the SCA on a small budget2007-04-06T09:52:25Z<p>Actreal: /* Barter your time and skills for room/board with established households. */</p>
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<div>You may hear people saying that the [[SCA]] is an expensive hobby. That can be true, but it can also be a great hobby to enjoy on a budget. Many people are poor students, with low end jobs, some [[fabric]] remnants, a [[basket]], and perhaps a [[wood]]en [[cup]] when they start out in the SCA. Yet they still manage to participate. What've you got? I bet you can make it go farther than you think ;)<br />
<br />
== Bargain hunt! ==<br />
*If you look, you can find all kinds of things for very very little. <br />
*Haunt sale sections and [[charity shop|charity/op/thrift shops]] for things you need, like used wooden [[bowl]]s and baskets. Check for cheap [[leather]] garments and large [[wool]] and [[linen]] pants. Also look for cheap woollen blankets and old (not thermal lined) curtains - if it is large enough you can cut around stains or tears. If you sew, this is a great way to get cheap "fabric", just cut off the seams and findings. Piecing garb is very [[period]]. <br />
*Early on, you can get away with spending relatively little on garb and [[feasting gear]]. <br />
*Many people on a budget recycle old fabric and try to buy fabric when they have a little extra cash. <br />
*Save up and buy the reference books you cannot live without, or spend spare time in your local library.<br />
*shop on the discount table of your fabric shop. If you can learn to tell fabric content by feel rather than the label, you can pick up some unlabelled bargains at the fabric shop. Don't forget to look in the remnant bin, especially in the upolstery section - 1m of brocade might not make a whole garment, but it might make a nice bodice or a cheap trim.<br />
*Learn to think latterally about where you buy things. Soft furnishing suppliers often sell off excess fabrics (many of which are nice brocades). Cheap childrens necklaces may be just as good as overpriced fake [[pearl]] [[bead]]s. The [[metal]] bits on the [[belt]] on the throwout table may make a nice [[brooch]].<br />
<br />
== Pack a picnic. Really.==<br />
*A good low-cost way to feed oneself is to bring simple food with you to events - [[bread]], [[cheese]], [[apple]]s. <br />
<br />
== Barter your time and skills for room/board with established [[household]]s. ==<br />
*One can often trade work for food (wash dishes for dinners at camping events, for example)<br />
*Bake bread (which is fairly simple and inexpensive to do, but is very time-costly) or make some other dish as your contribution to your groups food for the weekend. <br />
*Ask friends to let you 'room' with them in their spacious [[pavilion]] or large [[tent]] until you can afford a tent of your own. <br />
*Get rides with friends to events, in exchange for gas/petrol money.<br />
*Ask if you might be able to attend the feast as a server or kitchen help at discount prices due to financial hardship. Be prepared to do the work you sign up to fairly and well.<br />
*If the event steward offers discounts for financial hardship, or you think they might be able to, ask well in advance, don't leave it until the last minute.<br />
<br />
== Use your time instead of your money.==<br />
*Make your own simple [[jewellery]], and keep an eye out for [[medieval]] looking things in unexpected places. <br />
*Make your own garb from bargain-priced or recycled cloth. <br />
*Go to libraries after class or work and research there. <br />
*Save things that will be useful in making reasonably period looking other things. <br />
*Spend time doing it (whatever 'it' is) yourself, if you can. Nearly all of your kit can be reasonably authentic (or at least reasonably [[medievaloid]]), if you take the time to try.<br />
*If you discover a talent for a craft, trade what you make for other goods or favours. People often prefer trade to paying you money - you'll get better deals. Sometimes your patron may even pay for good materials if you have the time to provide manpower.<br />
<br />
== Dress simply and comfortably to start with.==<br />
*Simple [[garb]] is often cheaper and easier to sew when you are just starting out.<br />
*Patterns and instructions are easily available on the web.<br />
*It's very easy to be authentic with an undertunic, a [[tunic]], [[trews]], and a [[cloak]], or an undergown, overgown, [[veil]] and a [[cloak]].<br />
*you can make a small wardrobe of three or four pieces and layer them appropriately to the weather for comfort.<br />
*Nearly all the most long-lasting starter garb is 'simple'. You may find you like it that way.<br />
*Remember that, in period, people usually only had a few sets of outer clothes and lots of underclothes. Don't fall for the modern "must have a new outfit for each event" mindset!<br />
*A cloak can just be a blanket pinned at the shoulder. Pin carefully to leave no holes and it can be returned to the bed later.<br />
*Layered tunics are often warmer than a cloak on a windy day. Modern thermal underclothes can add warmth if they don't show.<br />
<br />
== Borrow what you do not have, and be honourable about returning it.==<br />
*"[[Oldtimers]]" often have assembled a large amount of clothing and gear over the years and have things to loan to new people starting out. Ask who is willing to take you under ther wing.<br />
*Often you can borrow garb and sometimes other things from your group. Talk to your local [[hospitaller]].<br />
*If your local hospitaller has no clothing in your size, they may be willing to find some fabric for you to make up into clothing and let you be the first person to wear it, if you turn it into clothing.<br />
<br />
== Be willing to learn and willing to share what skills you already possess. ==<br />
*Ask where to shop and share your own thrifty tricks and techniques<br />
*Teach others how to do things you already do, like [[sewing]], [[dancing]], [[juggling]] or [[singing]]. <br />
<br />
== Be social!==<br />
*This is a social activity, and often it's one's friends who take you to the first event. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you want to do this more often!<br />
<br />
== External Links==<br />
*[http://jauncourt.i8.com/hints.htm#newbie This article is based on an original article previously published by Lady Marguerie de Jauncourt.] <br />
[[category:SCA]]<br />
[[category:starting out]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=To_participate_in_the_SCA_on_a_small_budget&diff=32074To participate in the SCA on a small budget2007-04-06T09:51:09Z<p>Actreal: /* Bargain hunt! */ spelling fix</p>
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<div>You may hear people saying that the [[SCA]] is an expensive hobby. That can be true, but it can also be a great hobby to enjoy on a budget. Many people are poor students, with low end jobs, some [[fabric]] remnants, a [[basket]], and perhaps a [[wood]]en [[cup]] when they start out in the SCA. Yet they still manage to participate. What've you got? I bet you can make it go farther than you think ;)<br />
<br />
== Bargain hunt! ==<br />
*If you look, you can find all kinds of things for very very little. <br />
*Haunt sale sections and [[charity shop|charity/op/thrift shops]] for things you need, like used wooden [[bowl]]s and baskets. Check for cheap [[leather]] garments and large [[wool]] and [[linen]] pants. Also look for cheap woollen blankets and old (not thermal lined) curtains - if it is large enough you can cut around stains or tears. If you sew, this is a great way to get cheap "fabric", just cut off the seams and findings. Piecing garb is very [[period]]. <br />
*Early on, you can get away with spending relatively little on garb and [[feasting gear]]. <br />
*Many people on a budget recycle old fabric and try to buy fabric when they have a little extra cash. <br />
*Save up and buy the reference books you cannot live without, or spend spare time in your local library.<br />
*shop on the discount table of your fabric shop. If you can learn to tell fabric content by feel rather than the label, you can pick up some unlabelled bargains at the fabric shop. Don't forget to look in the remnant bin, especially in the upolstery section - 1m of brocade might not make a whole garment, but it might make a nice bodice or a cheap trim.<br />
*Learn to think latterally about where you buy things. Soft furnishing suppliers often sell off excess fabrics (many of which are nice brocades). Cheap childrens necklaces may be just as good as overpriced fake [[pearl]] [[bead]]s. The [[metal]] bits on the [[belt]] on the throwout table may make a nice [[brooch]].<br />
<br />
== Pack a picnic. Really.==<br />
*A good low-cost way to feed oneself is to bring simple food with you to events - [[bread]], [[cheese]], [[apple]]s. <br />
<br />
== Barter your time and skills for room/board with established [[household]]s. ==<br />
*One can often trade work for food (wash dishes for dinners at camping events, for example)<br />
*Bake bread (which is fairly simple and inexpensive to do, but is very time-costly) or make some other dish as your contribution to your groups food for the weekend. <br />
*Ask friends to let you 'room' with them in their spacious [[pavilion]] or large [[tent]] until you can afford a tent of your own. <br />
*Get rides with friends to events, in exchange for gas/petrol money.<br />
*Ask if you might be able to attend the feast as a server or kitchen help at discount prices due to finacial hardship. Be prepared to do the work you sign up to fairly and well.<br />
*if the event steward offers discounts for financial hardship,or you think they might be able to, ask well in advance, don't leave it until the last minute.<br />
<br />
== Use your time instead of your money.==<br />
*Make your own simple [[jewellery]], and keep an eye out for [[medieval]] looking things in unexpected places. <br />
*Make your own garb from bargain-priced or recycled cloth. <br />
*Go to libraries after class or work and research there. <br />
*Save things that will be useful in making reasonably period looking other things. <br />
*Spend time doing it (whatever 'it' is) yourself, if you can. Nearly all of your kit can be reasonably authentic (or at least reasonably [[medievaloid]]), if you take the time to try.<br />
*If you discover a talent for a craft, trade what you make for other goods or favours. People often prefer trade to paying you money - you'll get better deals. Sometimes your patron may even pay for good materials if you have the time to provide manpower.<br />
<br />
== Dress simply and comfortably to start with.==<br />
*Simple [[garb]] is often cheaper and easier to sew when you are just starting out.<br />
*Patterns and instructions are easily available on the web.<br />
*It's very easy to be authentic with an undertunic, a [[tunic]], [[trews]], and a [[cloak]], or an undergown, overgown, [[veil]] and a [[cloak]].<br />
*you can make a small wardrobe of three or four pieces and layer them appropriately to the weather for comfort.<br />
*Nearly all the most long-lasting starter garb is 'simple'. You may find you like it that way.<br />
*Remember that, in period, people usually only had a few sets of outer clothes and lots of underclothes. Don't fall for the modern "must have a new outfit for each event" mindset!<br />
*A cloak can just be a blanket pinned at the shoulder. Pin carefully to leave no holes and it can be returned to the bed later.<br />
*Layered tunics are often warmer than a cloak on a windy day. Modern thermal underclothes can add warmth if they don't show.<br />
<br />
== Borrow what you do not have, and be honourable about returning it.==<br />
*"[[Oldtimers]]" often have assembled a large amount of clothing and gear over the years and have things to loan to new people starting out. Ask who is willing to take you under ther wing.<br />
*Often you can borrow garb and sometimes other things from your group. Talk to your local [[hospitaller]].<br />
*If your local hospitaller has no clothing in your size, they may be willing to find some fabric for you to make up into clothing and let you be the first person to wear it, if you turn it into clothing.<br />
<br />
== Be willing to learn and willing to share what skills you already possess. ==<br />
*Ask where to shop and share your own thrifty tricks and techniques<br />
*Teach others how to do things you already do, like [[sewing]], [[dancing]], [[juggling]] or [[singing]]. <br />
<br />
== Be social!==<br />
*This is a social activity, and often it's one's friends who take you to the first event. Don't be afraid to ask them for help if you want to do this more often!<br />
<br />
== External Links==<br />
*[http://jauncourt.i8.com/hints.htm#newbie This article is based on an original article previously published by Lady Marguerie de Jauncourt.] <br />
[[category:SCA]]<br />
[[category:starting out]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Where_to_begin&diff=32073Where to begin2007-04-06T09:48:03Z<p>Actreal: Minor fixes</p>
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<div>Wondering '''where to begin?''' Here's a few hints to get you started. <br />
<br />
==Who Do You Want to Be Today?==<br />
You might like to think about what you are interested in.<br />
<br />
===That's Interesting===<br />
Are you interested in:<br />
* certain activities, like:<br />
**[[combat|fighting]]?<br />
**[[cooking]]?<br />
**making [[armour]]?<br />
**making [[garb|clothing]]<br />
**making [[weapons|swords or axes]]<br />
**[[woodworking]]<br />
* a particular [[culture]], such as:<br />
**[[Celt]]s<br />
**[[Greek]]s<br />
**[[Norman]]s<br />
**[[Saxon]]s<br />
**[[Roman]]s<br />
**[[Viking]]s<br />
* a particular time, such as:<br />
**[[5th century BC]]<br />
**[[4th century BC]]<br />
**[[3rd century BC]]<br />
**[[2nd century BC]]<br />
**[[1st century BC]]<br />
**[[1st century]]<br />
**[[2nd century]]<br />
**[[3rd century]]<br />
**[[4th century]]<br />
**[[5th century]]<br />
**[[6th century]]<br />
**[[7th century]]<br />
**[[8th century]]<br />
**[[9th century]]<br />
**[[10th century]]<br />
**[[11th century]]<br />
**[[12th century]]<br />
**[[13th century]]<br />
**[[14th century]]<br />
**[[15th century]]<br />
**[[16th century]]<br />
**[[17th century]]<br />
**[[18th century]]<br />
**[[19th century]]<br />
**[[20th century]]<br />
<br />
Any of these reasons are good. You might choose a period basely on the fact you fancy the way you'd look in a [[doublet]].<br />
<br />
==Locked On==<br />
Well since you've decided one, it's time to decide the others. You may find that you will take up other aspects later on.<br />
===Talk to the Animals===<br />
Here's where a little bit of [[research]] comes in.<br />
Look around, in [[book]]s, online and talk to people about these different times (the category '''Starting Out''' at the bottom of this page may help here) and find out where you feel most at home. When listening to others, you will probably find that they will be very keen about their own [[period]] so they may seem to very persuasive, but in the end, you need to be comfortable with what your doing. <br />
<br />
===Waaargh! These Guys Aren't Any Fun===<br />
If you want to be a [[Viking]] and the group you found only does [[Tudor]] court-like activities or is a World War II infantry unit, then you will need to seek out [[recreationist sites|other recreationist]]s who are more in tune with the way you think. <br />
They are out there. Sometimes they might not be very local, but sometimes that's just they way it is.<br />
<br />
Go [[recreationist sites|here]] to try and find a group for you. A bit of effort here, can save you grief later one.<br />
<br />
==...My Kind of Scum==<br />
You found a group who do what you think you'd like to do. You've checked out their website and think they'll be fun.<br />
<br />
So go and talk to them. [[Recreationist]]s, in general, will be some of the nicest people you will come across. Since they know that some people think their hobby a little odd, they may be a little quiet at first, but let them know that you are interested in what they are doing and they tend to become chatterboxes.<br />
<br />
==I Haven't a Thing to Wear==<br />
Don't worry and don't rush out and buy or make something straight away. Most groups have [[loaner gear|club kit]] that they can bung you in so that you don't look out of place. If you want to have a go at [[combat|fighting]] they will probably have something there too. This is not always the case, but it is quite common.<br />
<br />
Now is the time to see if this is ''really'' the period you want to do. Does it turn out that to be a 95th Rifler you'll need some very expensive kit and it turns out it wasn't quite what you expected?<br />
<br />
Find this out now before buying heaps of stuff.<br />
<br />
==Target Confirmed==<br />
You definitely have found the group you like. They look how you would like to look, behave the way you would like to behave and do the activities that you want to do.<br />
<br />
What now? Nows the time to buy or make sure gear. I would recommend a basic, servicable outfit. Nothing too fancy, but make it out of the appropriate [[fabric]]. Some people never get out of this first outfit, so you'd best do it reasonably well. You will find that you make some small (or large) mistakes in the beginning. <br />
<br />
===Nollij===<br />
Your best defence against an expensive mistake is knowledge. <br />
*Talk to the others in the group and find out what they recommned. They might have patterns you can use, a helpful soul to guide you or a specific supplier of ready made goods.<br />
<br />
*Keep [[research]]ing. New information surfaces all the time and what was right fifteen years ago, may have been re-interpreted a little later on.<br />
<br />
==Dances with Wolves==<br />
You have your basic outfit. What now?<br />
<br />
Whatever you like. Look at who else has similar interests. Get together and work on a project. They might have resources that you will find very interesting. There might be others doing something you had not thought of and find that that activity is really good fun, or you might have an interest none of the others in the group have looked into yet. You can never have enough knowledge and finding the information can be a source of both frustration at time and great satisfaction. <br />
<br />
Just keep having fun.<br />
<br />
==Confucius Say...==<br />
Some friendly words of advice:<br />
*You don't have to have the poshest kit, to look great.<br />
*Don't make the uncommon, common.<br />
* Sometimes, less is more.<br />
* "Insert Tab A into Slot A". This means means you should attempt to ensure that you theme your outfit.<br />
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<div>A '''fuller''' is a groove positioned into the surface of a [[blade]] in order to lighten the blade. The loss in strength of the blade is reduced as the centre of a blade does not significantly undergo either tension or compression during a [[cutting stroke]]. <br />
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During a [[thrust]], however, the groove weakens the blade if the fuller is large. Consequently thrusting blades such as a [[rapier]] typically have a [[diamond blade]] cross-section.<br />
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This groove may be found at the back of a [[backsword]] or in the centre of a two-edged [[sword]].<br />
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[[category:weapon parts]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Law&diff=32071Law2007-04-06T03:38:55Z<p>Actreal: Spelling fixes</p>
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<div>Any society is governed by laws that are set down so as to make life as organised and regimental as possible, in order that people can face each day knowing how the rest of the world is going to act... within reason.<br />
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In medieval [[England]] there were statute law -- the laws laid down by the King and Parliament -- and common law, which was based on [[custom]]. From the time of the Conquest on, the [[King]]'s justices sought out the different local practices regarding law and [[crime]], and, having distilled out those found to be unreasonable or impratical, created a uniform code which could be applied everywhere. To this, then, were added the [[statute]]s as made from time to time, which overrode the common law.<br />
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[[Lawyer]]s practise '''law''', the art of prosecuting and defending claims relating to an area's [[laws]] and offering advice on the said laws. Lawyers have been around for many millenia but in [[period]] they were trained in [[universities]]. Given the plot of [[Shakespeare]]'s [http://mydatapages.com/merchant_of_venice.html "Merchant of Venice"] and the character Portia, [[User:Cian|I]] suspect that it was mainly a male profession.<br />
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Acting contrary to law is a [[crime]].<br />
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==Law in the SCA==<br />
The [[SCA]] has its own laws. Most are serious regulations for the safe and legal enjoyment of the game, and carry punishments for transgressing them, typically [[banishment]].<br />
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Other SCA laws are more lighthearted, particularly [[Kingdom]] laws; in the [[Kingdom of Ealdormere]] for example, [[coffee]] and [[chocolate]] are [[period by consensus|legally medieval]] by fiat of the Crown.<br />
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These range from laws on [[combat]], to definitions of [[award]]s, to [[banishment]]. There is a hierarchy of SCA laws such that laws on a higher level always supersede any laws established at a lower level. For instance, a [[mundane]] law set outside the Society takes precedence over any SCA-internal law.<br />
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SCA laws can be changed by different individuals and groups, depending on the law. Laws are mainly modified by the [[BoD]], the [[Crown]] and the Kingdom [[Seneschal]].<br />
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Some [[tradition]]s in the SCA have been maintained for so long that they seem like laws.<br />
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Some SCA laws have been controversial, such as the [[Midrealm]]'s [[Ban on Regions]].<br />
[[Period]] laws ranged from [[tax]]es to the [[sumptuary laws|colour]]s and [[fabric]]s you could wear.<br />
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=== The precedance of laws for Lochac ===<br />
(based on the Seneschal's webpage [http://www.sca.org.au/seneschal/index.php/standard/18 www.sca.org.au/seneschal/index.php])<br />
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* [[Australia]]n and [[New Zealand]] laws<br />
* SA Associations Incorporation Act ([[Australia]]n State law)<br />
* Constitution of the [[SCAA|SCA (Inc in South Australia)]]<br />
* [[SCA]] - [[SCAA]] Operating Agreement (international franchising) <br />
* [[SCAA]] Financial Policy<br />
* [[Corpora]] of the [[SCA]] (which includes by-laws only valid in the USA)<br />
* [[Seneschal]]'s Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* Administrative Handbook of the [[College of Arms]] (Society-wide)<br />
* Society [[Chirurgeon]]'s Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* Armoured [[Combat]] Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* [[Rapier]] Combat Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* [[Archery]] Combat Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* [[Equestrian]] Handbook (Society-wide)<br />
* [[Siege Engine]] Rules (Society-wide)<br />
* Laws of the [[Kingdom]] of [[Lochac]]<br />
* The Word of the [[Crown]]<br />
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[[Guild]]s also have internal laws defined by their [[charter]]. These are below any other laws, as are [[household]] laws.</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Triple_peer&diff=32070Triple peer2007-04-06T03:32:16Z<p>Actreal: Fixed red link</p>
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<div>A '''Triple Peer''' is a person who has been raised to all three [[peer|Great Orders of Peerage]] in the [[SCA]]; that is, they hold [[rank]] in the [[Order of Chivalry]], the [[Order of the Pelican]] and the [[Order of the Laurel]]. Triple peers are extremely rare, as they must have demonstrated not only [[martial]] prowess (the Chivalry), exemplary [[service]] to the [[Society]] (the Pelicans), and excellence in [[arts and sciences]] (the Laurels).<br />
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You may hear or see a triple peer being referred to as ''[[Master]] Master [[Sir]] [[SCA name|NAME]]'' or ''[[Mistress]] Mistress [[Sir]] NAME''. (See [[title stacking]])<br />
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''See also:''<br />
* [[Alphabet soup]] - abbreviating awards in the SCA<br />
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<div>'''Tincture''' is the word [[Herald]]s use for colour. There are three kinds of tincture: [[colours]], [[metal]]s and [[fur]]s. With one exception, everything on a heraldic [[device]] must be in these tinctures. Colours are sometimes [[blazon]]ed as being [[counterchanged]] within the device.<br />
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== Colours ==<br />
The five colours, in approximate order from most to least common, are:<br />
* [[Sable]] ([[black]])<br />
* [[Gules]] ([[red]])<br />
* [[Azure]] ([[blue]])<br />
* [[Vert]] ([[green]])<br />
* [[Purpure]] ([[purple]])<br />
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Less commonly used in heraldry are the three [[stains]]:<br />
*[[Tenné]] (orange)<br />
*[[Sanguine]] (deep blood red) <br />
*[[Murrey]] (mulberry)<br />
These are not recognised in [[SCA]] heraldry.<br />
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== Metals ==<br />
The two metals are:<br />
*[[Or]] ([[yellow]] or [[gold]])<br />
*[[Argent]] ([[silver]] or [[white]])<br />
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== Furs ==<br />
The furs are many, but the most common ones are:<br />
*[[Ermine]] (black ermine spots on a white field)<br />
*[[Counter-ermine]] (white ermine spots on black)<br />
*[[Erminois]] (black ermine spots on yellow)<br />
*[[Pean]] (yellow ermine spots on black)<br />
*[[Vair]] (a regular pattern of blue and white)<br />
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(Note that counter-ermine is called ermines in the literature, but we use the longer name to help stave off typos.)<br />
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== Proper ==<br />
The one exception to these tinctures is called '[[proper]]'. If an creature has a normal, unarguable colouration, then it may be described as proper. For example, a tree proper would have a brown trunk and green leaves, or a man proper would be pale pink (in [[Europe]] at least). This has some implications for matters of [[contrast]]. If there is no normal colour for a creature - lions, for example, can be anything from white through yellow to black - or if it's a [[heraldic beast|mythical beast]], then it doesn't have a proper colour, so this exception doesn't apply.<br />
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== Tinctures Chart ==<br />
The following table shows the tinctures and their black and white equivalents.<br />
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<td width="14%"><div align="center"><strong>Silver</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="14%"><div align="center"><strong>Gold</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="14%"><div align="center"><strong>Red</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="14%"><div align="center"><strong>Blue</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="14%"><div align="center"><strong>Green</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="9%"><div align="center"><strong>Purple</strong></div></td><br />
<td width="21%"><div align="center"><strong>Black</strong></div></td><br />
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<td height="30"> <div align="center">[[Argent]]</div></td><br />
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<td><div align="center">[[Gules]]</div></td><br />
<td><div align="center">[[Azure]]</div></td><br />
<td><div align="center">[[Vert]]</div></td><br />
<td><div align="center">[[Purpure]]</div></td><br />
<td><div align="center">[[Sable]]</div></td><br />
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[[Category:Heraldry]][[Category:Device heraldry]]</div>Actrealhttps://cunnan.lochac.sca.org/index.php?title=Barony&diff=32055Barony2007-04-03T13:34:08Z<p>Actreal: Spelling fix</p>
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<div>A '''barony''' (plural ''baronies'') are the lands held by a [[baron]]. It could also mean the rank of a baron or his time in that office.<br />
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==Baronies with the SCA==<br />
A '''barony''' within the [[SCA]] is a large [[groups|branch]] within and subject to the administration of a [[Kingdom]], or [[Principality]] if there is one. They administer the branches within their borders, and have a [[Baron]] and [[Baroness]], the ceremonial representatives who are appointed by the [[Crown]] usually after a polling of some kind. Baronies can (and usually do) have their own [[baronial level award]]s.<br />
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Advancement to barony can only occur if the following are in place:<br />
* 25 [[SCA_Membership|SCA member]]s<br />
* Set of [[officer]]s acceptable to the [[Crown]] (and the [[Coronet]], if applicable)<br />
* A registered name and [[device]]<br />
* Consensus favouring advancement by the population of the proposed barony, and the [[Crown]].<br />
* A [[baron]] and/or [[baroness]] must be selected at the time of application.<br />
* A strong record of activity in a variety of fields of endeavour.<br />
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A Palatine Barony is unusual in that the ceremonial head is selected by some sort of competition, often a [[heavy fighting|heavy weapons]] tournament, but sometimes an [[Arts and Sciences]] competition. The Baron/Baroness therefore change with some regularity.<br />
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''Refer to [[Corpora]] at http://www.sca.org/docs/welcome.html for more information''<br />
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