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'''Combat''' refers to [[armed]] or [[unarmed]] physical conflict between groups or i * one who holds the field at the end of the conflict

...combat]] at [[SCA]] [[event]]s must know and abide by. Knowledge of these rules is tested when a [[fighter]] undergoes the [[authorisation]] process to pro == Rules of the List ==

...onception of '''chivalry''' tainted by the [[mythology|fairytale]] version of history, where perfect [[knight]]s in shining [[armour]] fought [[dragon]]s ...ers are required to behave in a chivalrous manner (''see Rule 6 of [[Rules of the list]]''). Everyone else should aspire to being chivalrous as well.

.... Prior to this there had been [[King of Arms|Kings of Arms]] with no one of them expressly senior. ...st '''Society Marshal''', is the [[corporate]] officer responsible for all combat activity in the [[SCA]].

...merely "acting" officers and may not be permitted to undertake all actions of the office. The [[groups|Branch]] officers must also be [[warrant]]ed. Authorisation is also a means of testing a [[combatant]]'s level of safety. You don't have to be a good [[fighter]] to be authorised, just a sa

...rsations. A defining feature of roleplaying is the existence of a scenario of some kind which the players or participants must address. There are variou ...s simulated through non-physical means. More information about these sorts of games can be found at the [http://larpaweb.net/news.php LARPA Homepage].

There are many different designs of helm through the years. Some general descriptions are: ...s the top and back of the head with metal flaps covering the ears and part of the cheeks.

...r [[period]]. '''Reenactment''' groups usually have a [[minimum standard]] of [[fighting kit|equipment]] and [[clothing]]. These are usually not too stri ...s due to its inference that the only activity available in these groups is combat, and thus is considered by some to be derogatory.

...concur with the assertion that "Being a banner-bearer is a nice, easy way of getting out onto the war field without having to do anything." ...the edge of the battlefield without taking any active part in the conduct of battle, that is a significant responsibility.

...amic]]s. Armour has been primarily a way to protect oneself from harm in [[combat]] and military engagements. Armour parts may be manufactured using a wide variety of materials and forms. During the [[Middle Ages]], [[cloth]], [[leather|soft

'''Children''' are the offspring of humans. Smaller and more immature than the adult they may sometimes be refe ...marrying]] them to the appropriate people. Children also provided a source of labour.

It consists of: ...le) that may be parallel, barrelled or tapered and for the most part, made of [[wood]].

''This is the test version of the main page. Feel free to try out any proposed changes here.'' Welcome to [[Cunnan]], a [[Wiki]] collecting information for re-enactors of the [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]].

...also does not have a [[minimum standard]] of authenticity. The activities of the SCA have more to do with ...interlocking hobbies. However, this de-emphasis on authenticity in favour of a broader and more inclusive experience sometimes draws criticism from more

...ilitary force]] and its allies and auxiliaries on a [[war field]]. Not all of these are [[martial]] [[weapon]]s. ...decision of the [[Marshal-in-charge]] and the independent risk evaluations of each [[fighter]].

...owed for [[plate armour|full plate]] covering, thus reducing the necessity of a shield. ...ecorated, and by the middle of the [[medieval]] era an elaborate system of rules around this decoration had developed, known as [[heraldry]].

Hi! Welcome to the show. You've been adding a lot of content lately. Check the [[Help:Editing|How to edit a page]] link to get ...r events held there aer the only additions I can think of. Some tidying up of the Ruling Nobility section would also be good, but it's pretty obvious tha

...ring throughout [[Europe]]. There were many attempts to ban tourneys, most of which failed dismally. There were different styles of [[combat]] in tournament. Some were mounted and some were down on foot.

...he [[Middle Ages]] and [[Renaissance]] with a heavy slant towards members of the [[SCA]]. ...se you can think of. Cunnan should be applicable worldwide, so be mindful of [[Cunnan:Regional_point_of_view|regional differences]] - use comments such

...f [[sword]]-fighting that became popular in late [[period]]. With the rise of the [[musket]], heavy [[Plate Armour|plate armour]] became almost useless a ...In February 2015, the [[Order of Defense]] was approved by the SCA [[Board of Directors]] to be added as a new SCA [[peerage]].