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Populace:Rosa Duvanova doch' Sychevna

2026-02-19T23:34:37Z

Rosa:

{{Populace|photo = [[File:440311875 10161083587074590 1416721206163984006 n.jpg|200px]]| photocaption = Roša Duvanova doch' Sycheva| photographer = Rose H. | location = [[Barony of Atenveldt]] | status = Active| device = [[File:Rosa_Duvanova_doch_Sychevna_2.1.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per pale argent and sable, two harpies addorsed counterchanged. | artist = Roša Duvanova doch' Sychevna}}
'''Roša the Rus'''
Roša is a first-generation member of the SCA with a strong focus on Service and the Arts. They use their professional background in web development, marketing, and design to create attractive and accessible websites for the Kingdom. Some of their proudest accomplishments include developing the current Kingdom and Baronial/Shire websites.

==== Heraldry ====
“Per pale argent and sable, two harpies addorsed counterchanged.”''

==== SCA Origin ====
Roša Duvanova doch' Sychevna—known in the SCA as Lady Roša—is a member of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, currently living in the Barony of Atenveldt. They have a passion for sustainability and ancient Slavic history and traditions.

They first joined the SCA in 2005.

[[File:crimsonriver1000 1-300x300.png|thumb|Shire of Crimson River]]
Their deeper involvement began in 2008 in the [[Kingdom of Meridies]], specifically in the [https://crimsonriver.meridies.org/wp/ Shire of Crimson River]. There, they learned hands-on skills through local Arts & Sciences gatherings.
[[File:CoB Heraldry.gif|thumb|College of Brymstonne]]
After returning to Atenveldt in 2009, Roša became active with the [[College of Brymstonne]] (ASU’s SCA group, part of the [[Barony of Twin Moons]]). They continued learning and sharing knowledge with the group until it disbanded in 2015.

==== Persona ====
Roša (pronounced ''RO-sha'') is an 11th-century Western Slavic traveler. This persona is mostly nomadic and travels along the trade routes of the Volga River. Roša's style is inspired by both Western Slavs and the Kievan Rus.

Their heraldry is inspired by Russian folklore—specifically the Sirin and Alkonost, mystical bird-women who represent joy and sorrow.

Roša’s name was constructed by using “Duvan”, being the Russian-language adaptation of their father's modern name. Since they originally wanted owls in their heraldry, they chose “Sychevna” (meaning “of the owl”) as the surname. The full name—Duvanova doch' Sychevna—means “Duvan The Owl’s daughter.”

== Interests & Activities ==

==== Arts & Sciences ====

* 2024: Displayed a handmade interpretation of the Pskov dress at the Kingdom Central War Practice Artisan Display
* Also showcased a hand-sewn silk headband, worn by Rus women and decorated with temple rings

==== Bardic ====

* 2025: Performed ''Arrow’s Flight'' by Mercedes Lackey for the Court Night A&S competition and received the Champion’s Choice award
* 2010: Sang [[wikipedia:Gaudete|Gaudete]], a 16th-century Latin Christmas hymn, as part of the Known World Choir at Estrella War with the [[College of Brymstonne]]. The group placed 3rd overall

== Awards ==

{| class="cuscosky" style="width: 100%;"
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/169/people/ '''Light of Atenveldt''']
| style="width:50%;" |2022-11-19
|-
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/1250/people/ '''Cypher of the Gratia Coronae''']
| style="width:50%;" |2021-02-20
|-
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/267/people/ '''Beacon of the Desert''']
| style="width:50%;" |2020-11-21
|-
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/275/people/ '''Star of the Desert - Gules''']
| style="width:50%;" |2014-06-28
|-
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/92/people/ '''Flower of the Desert''']
| style="width:50%;" |2013-06-01
|-
| style="width:50%;" |[https://op.atenveldt.org/pages/award/12/people/ '''Award of Arms''']
| style="width:50%;" |2012-07-21
|}
[https://op.atenveldt.org/people/profile/4576 Roša's Order of Precedence.]

== Offices & Positions ==

===== Kingdom =====
* Kingdom Web Minister, 2024-current
* Emergency Deputy Kingdom Web Minister, 2023-2024
* Emergency Deputy Kingdom Web Minister, 2020-2022
* Deputy Kingdom Social Media Officer, 2016-2018
* Kingdom Web Minister, 2014
* Emergency Deputy Kingdom Web Minister, 2012-2014

===== Baronial =====

* Barony of Atenveldt Chatelaine 2024-current

=== Event Staff===
* [[Fabric War]] Co-Autocrat, [[Barony of Sun Dragon]], 2025
* [[War of the Phoenix]] Deputy Promotions, 2024-current
* [[War of the Phoenix]] Web Minister, 2024-current
* [[Estrella War]] Deputy Web Minister 2020-2020
* [[Estrella War]] Web Minister, 2013-2014
* Co-Autocrat - Bachannal, [[College of Brymstonne]], 2013
* Co-Autocrat - Chocolate Revel, [[College of Brymstonne]], 2012
[[Category:Barony of Atenveldt]]

Households:Staghold

2025-12-14T00:56:46Z

Rosa:

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Now a part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]].
==History==
coming soon

==What We Do==
coming soon

==How to Find Us==

[[File:Staghold camp night.jpg|300px|thumb|Staghold Camp at night]]
[[File: |thumb|Staghold]]

==Members==
{{DEFAULTSORT:Households:Staghold_(Sleeping)}}

Households:House Foxhall

2025-12-14T00:47:39Z

Rosa:

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{{Households|photo=[[Image:Foxhall at estrellawar.jpg|200px]]|photocaption=Foxhall EW Encampent|founded=1989|status=Active |device= [[Image:Foxhallbadge.jpg|200px]]| devicecaption =Argent, a fox's mask within a bordure engrailed gules.| artist = Unknown}}
[[File:Foxhallmetal.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Foxhall Badge in brass / horse brass inspiration]]
Now part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]].

House Foxhall is a small but longstanding service oriented household in the Barony of Atenveldt, primarily consisting of Baroness Helen Jennet of Foxhall and her lineage. 

==Purpose==
Service, Arts & Sciences, Historical Research

==Motto==
Sumus insolita et insusitata / We Ourselves are Strange and Unusual

== Members==
<li>Baroness [[Helen Jennet of Foxhall]], OL, OP
<li>Meistres [[Morgaine Rhys ap Gruffydd]], OP
<li>Lady [[Adela Baxter]]
<li>Lady [[Siobhán an tSionnaigh Ruaidh]]
<li>Lady [[Caye Dance the storie-makere]]

==Friends of Foxhall==
<li>Baroness [[Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova]], OP, Lion
<li>[[Pavel]] dog of Dascha
<li>Mistress [[Catriona Katla]], OP (and family)
<li>Lord [[Mathys von Uberer]]
<li>Lady [[Katerina of Otford]]

==Membership==
Household membership has traditionally been limited to Helen Jennet, her dependents and their dependents. Friends, family and visitors are very welcome and encouraged to join us at events including Estrella War.
[[File:Foxhall camp 2.jpg|left|394x394px|alt=|border]]

==Contact==

<li>Email: [[mailto:redmorgaine.mhm@gmail.com Morgaine]]</li>
{{DEFAULTSORT:Households:House_Foxhall_(Sleeping)}}

Households:Occidentals

2025-11-21T18:22:51Z

Rosa:

{{Households}}Previously/see [[Households:Knights of St. Michael|the Knights of St. Michaels]].

Households:Households & Warbands

2025-11-21T18:21:42Z

Rosa:

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Households and Warbands are non-official groups formed by members of the [[Populace:Populace | Populace]].

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==Naming Conventions==

Households and Warbands can also be called Clans, Alliances, Companies, War Units, Ships, and more.

==Corpora Description==

According to the [[Capora]] (10/1/07), Section I. General, E. Unofficial Entities

"In many kingdoms, there are groups in which many people participate but which are not formally recognized
by the Society. These can range from highly structured guilds to loosely associated camping groups. Entities
that fall into this category can have many names, including but not limited to households, guilds, ships, and
clans. Although these entities are not recognized by the Society in any formal way, some kingdoms have
awards that can be given to these groups. Because they are not official Society groups, unofficial entities
cannot sponsor Society events."

==== Credits ====
Digital heraldic imagery created by Prior Grimald the Faithful, THL using elements found at https://heraldicart.org/
[[Category:Households and Warbands]]

Households:Occidentals

2025-11-21T18:14:20Z

Rosa:

{{Households}}Previously [[Households:The Knights of St. Michaels|The Knights of St. Michaels]].

Households:Staghold

2025-11-21T18:13:44Z

Rosa:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Households:Staghold (Defunct)}}
{{households|photo = [[File:Staghold camp gates.jpg|300px]]| photocaption = Staghold Encampment| photographer = unknown | location = [[Kingdom of Atenveldt]] | founded= Nov 1995| status = Active| device = [[File:Stagholdheraldry.jpg|200px]] | devicecaption =Sable, a stag's massacre surmounted by a sword inverted argent. | artist = Unknown}}

Now a part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]].
==History==
coming soon

==What We Do==
coming soon

==How to Find Us==

[[File:Staghold camp night.jpg|300px|thumb|Staghold Camp at night]]
[[File: |thumb|Staghold]]

==Members==
{{DEFAULTSORT:Households:Staghold_(Defunct)}}

Households:Sable Millrind

2025-11-21T18:12:45Z

Rosa:

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{{Households}}

Previously in Barony of Tir Ysgithr.
==What's in a name?==

==Purpose==

==Members==

==Membership==

==Interested==

[[category:Households and Warbands]]
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Households:Shafarat Khalida

2025-11-21T18:12:01Z

Rosa:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Households:Shafarat Khalida (Defunct)}}
{{Households}}Previously in Barony of Tir Ysgithr.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Households:Shafarat_Khalida_(Defunct)}}

Households:House Foxhall

2025-11-21T18:11:00Z

Rosa:

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Households:House Foxhall (Defunct)}}
{{Households|photo=[[Image:Foxhall at estrellawar.jpg|200px]]|photocaption=Foxhall EW Encampent|founded=1989|status=Active |device= [[Image:Foxhallbadge.jpg|200px]]| devicecaption =Argent, a fox's mask within a bordure engrailed gules.| artist = Unknown}}
[[File:Foxhallmetal.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Foxhall Badge in brass / horse brass inspiration]]
Now part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]].

House Foxhall is a small but longstanding service oriented household in the Barony of Atenveldt, primarily consisting of Baroness Helen Jennet of Foxhall and her lineage. 

==Purpose==
Service, Arts & Sciences, Historical Research

==Motto==
Sumus insolita et insusitata / We Ourselves are Strange and Unusual

== Members==
<li>Baroness [[Helen Jennet of Foxhall]], OL, OP
<li>Meistres [[Morgaine Rhys ap Gruffydd]], OP
<li>Lady [[Adela Baxter]]
<li>Lady [[Siobhán an tSionnaigh Ruaidh]]
<li>Lady [[Caye Dance the storie-makere]]

==Friends of Foxhall==
<li>Baroness [[Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova]], OP, Lion
<li>[[Pavel]] dog of Dascha
<li>Mistress [[Catriona Katla]], OP (and family)
<li>Lord [[Mathys von Uberer]]
<li>Lady [[Katerina of Otford]]

==Membership==
Household membership has traditionally been limited to Helen Jennet, her dependents and their dependents. Friends, family and visitors are very welcome and encouraged to join us at events including Estrella War.
[[File:Foxhall camp 2.jpg|left|394x394px|alt=|border]]

==Contact==

<li>Email: [[mailto:redmorgaine.mhm@gmail.com Morgaine]]</li>
{{DEFAULTSORT:Households:House_Foxhall_(Defunct)}}

Households:House Foxhall

2025-11-21T18:10:14Z

Rosa:

{{Households|photo=[[Image:Foxhall at estrellawar.jpg|200px]]|photocaption=Foxhall EW Encampent|founded=1989|status=Active |device= [[Image:Foxhallbadge.jpg|200px]]| devicecaption =Argent, a fox's mask within a bordure engrailed gules.| artist = Unknown}}
[[File:Foxhallmetal.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Foxhall Badge in brass / horse brass inspiration]]
Now part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]].

House Foxhall is a small but longstanding service oriented household in the Barony of Atenveldt, primarily consisting of Baroness Helen Jennet of Foxhall and her lineage. 

==Purpose==
Service, Arts & Sciences, Historical Research

==Motto==
Sumus insolita et insusitata / We Ourselves are Strange and Unusual

== Members==
<li>Baroness [[Helen Jennet of Foxhall]], OL, OP
<li>Meistres [[Morgaine Rhys ap Gruffydd]], OP
<li>Lady [[Adela Baxter]]
<li>Lady [[Siobhán an tSionnaigh Ruaidh]]
<li>Lady [[Caye Dance the storie-makere]]

==Friends of Foxhall==
<li>Baroness [[Dascha Alexandrovna Rostova]], OP, Lion
<li>[[Pavel]] dog of Dascha
<li>Mistress [[Catriona Katla]], OP (and family)
<li>Lord [[Mathys von Uberer]]
<li>Lady [[Katerina of Otford]]

==Membership==
Household membership has traditionally been limited to Helen Jennet, her dependents and their dependents. Friends, family and visitors are very welcome and encouraged to join us at events including Estrella War.
[[File:Foxhall camp 2.jpg|left|394x394px|alt=|border]]

==Contact==

<li>Email: [[mailto:redmorgaine.mhm@gmail.com Morgaine]]</li>

Households:Staghold

2025-11-21T18:09:15Z

Rosa:

{{households|photo = [[File:Staghold camp gates.jpg|300px]]| photocaption = Staghold Encampment| photographer = unknown | location = [[Kingdom of Atenveldt]] | founded= Nov 1995| status = Active| device = [[File:Stagholdheraldry.jpg|200px]] | devicecaption =Sable, a stag's massacre surmounted by a sword inverted argent. | artist = Unknown}}

Now a part of [[Households:Black Thistle|Black Thistle]]
==History==
coming soon

==What We Do==
coming soon

==How to Find Us==

[[File:Staghold camp night.jpg|300px|thumb|Staghold Camp at night]]
[[File: |thumb|Staghold]]

==Members==

Households:Strictu victu

2025-11-21T01:36:27Z

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Households:Sine Nomine

2025-11-20T23:28:55Z

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Households:House Keg's End

2025-11-20T23:27:23Z

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Households:H.o.W.L.

2025-11-20T23:26:43Z

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Households:Sable Millrind

2025-11-20T23:25:45Z

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{{Households}}

==What's in a name?==

==Purpose==

==Members==

==Membership==

==Interested==

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Households:C.OR.T.H.A.

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Households:Shafarat Khalida

2025-11-20T23:24:34Z

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Households:Black Thistle

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Households:The Witchy Woods Teahouse

2025-11-20T23:22:51Z

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Households:Constant Thunder

2025-11-20T23:22:11Z

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Households:Thunder

2025-11-20T23:21:42Z

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Households:Clan Nightwolf

2025-11-20T23:21:15Z

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Households:Occidentals

2025-11-20T23:20:49Z

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Households:Silverheart

2025-11-20T23:20:16Z

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Households:The 13

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Households:Del La Roc

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Households:Rogue's Haven

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Households:House Raven's Blood

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Households:Clan Dana

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Households:House Persephone

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Households:House MFFF

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Households:Manor Rose

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Households:House Inverted

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Households:House Bloodmoon

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History:Barony of Ered Sul History

2025-10-17T19:40:40Z

Rosa:

Ered Sül encompasses Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
{{Populace|photo = [[File:Aten Barony Ered Sul POPULACE.png|200px]]| photocaption = Populace badge of Ered Sul| device = [[File:Aten Barony Ered Sul.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Azure, in base three mountain peaks vert, fimbriated and snow-capped argent, in canton a laurel wreath argent| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Northern Arizona}}

== History of the Barony of Ered Sûl ==
Nestled in the cool pines of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, the Barony of Ered Sûl has a rich and storied tradition within the Kingdom of Atenveldt since 1998.
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=== Barons and Baronesses of Ered Sûl ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Baronage
!Start
!End
|-
|'''Gwylwm ab Owain Tatershal & Gwenddwyn Y Hardd'''
|July 25, 1998
|July 24, 1999
|-
|'''Antonio Biagi & Margaret Ingen Neal'''
|July 24, 1999
|September 21, 2002
|-
|'''Thomas & Rowan of Clonmacnoise'''
|September 21, 2002
|March 19, 2005
|-
|'''Gunnar & Saeunn'''
|March 19, 2005
|March 8, 2008
|-
|'''Christopher & Miana (1st Reign)'''
|March 8, 2008
|August 10, 2011
|-
|'''Henry & Eirny'''
|August 10, 2011
|July 12, 2014
|-
|'''Angus & Katerina'''
|July 12, 2014
|July 12, 2017
|-
|'''Robert & Kolfinnna'''
|July 12, 2017
|August 15, 2020
|-
|'''Christopher & Miana (2nd Reign)'''
|August 15, 2020
|August 1, 2023
|-
|'''Nilstdr Alex Lomeland & Margre of Ered Sûl'''
|August 1, 2023
|August 16, 2025
|-
|'''Adam the Fox & Jenna of Frehope'''
|August 16, 2025
|Present
|}

== Baronial Awards ==
The Barony of Ered Sûl recognizes its members through unique awards that celebrate service, courtesy, skill, and artistry:

* '''Order of the Gilded Heart''' – for great service to the Baronage and populace.
* '''Order of the Gilded Annulet''' – for extraordinary dedication to the unity and health of the Barony.
* '''Order of the Golden Tower''' – for households that provide outstanding service.
* '''Order of the Golden Star''' – for excellence in the arts and sciences.
* '''Order of the Mountain Lily''' – for those who display courtesy and grace.
* '''Order of the Gilded Shield''' – for excellence in the martial arts of war.
* '''Order of the Mount and Flame''' – for those outside the Barony who give extraordinary service.
[[category:history]]

History:Barony of Ered Sul History

2025-10-17T19:39:35Z

Rosa:

Ered Sül encompasses Flagstaff and Northern Arizona
{{Populace|photo = [[File:Aten Barony Ered Sul POPULACE.png|200px]]| photocaption = Populace badge of Ered Sul| device = [[File:Aten Barony Ered Sul.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Azure, in base three mountain peaks vert, fimbriated and snow-capped argent, in canton a laurel wreath argent| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Northern Arizona}}

== History of the Barony of Ered Sûl ==
Nestled in the cool pines of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, the Barony of Ered Sûl has a rich and storied tradition within the Kingdom of Atenveldt. Since its founding, the Barony has been guided by devoted Barons and Baronesses who have shaped its spirit of hospitality, artistry, and martial prowess. Each reign has contributed to the growth and character of the Barony, leaving a lasting legacy carried forward by its vibrant populace.
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=== Barons and Baronesses of Ered Sûl ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Baronage
!Start
!End
|-
|'''Gwylwm ab Owain Tatershal & Gwenddwyn Y Hardd'''
|July 25, 1998
|July 24, 1999
|-
|'''Antonio Biagi & Margaret Ingen Neal'''
|July 24, 1999
|September 21, 2002
|-
|'''Thomas & Rowan of Clonmacnoise'''
|September 21, 2002
|March 19, 2005
|-
|'''Gunnar & Saeunn'''
|March 19, 2005
|March 8, 2008
|-
|'''Christopher & Miana (1st Reign)'''
|March 8, 2008
|August 10, 2011
|-
|'''Henry & Eirny'''
|August 10, 2011
|July 12, 2014
|-
|'''Angus & Katerina'''
|July 12, 2014
|July 12, 2017
|-
|'''Robert & Kolfinnna'''
|July 12, 2017
|August 15, 2020
|-
|'''Christopher & Miana (2nd Reign)'''
|August 15, 2020
|August 1, 2023
|-
|'''Nilstdr Alex Lomeland & Margre of Ered Sûl'''
|August 1, 2023
|August 16, 2025
|-
|'''Adam the Fox & Jenna of Frehope'''
|August 16, 2025
|Present
|}

== Baronial Awards ==
The Barony of Ered Sûl recognizes its members through unique awards that celebrate service, courtesy, skill, and artistry:

* '''Order of the Gilded Heart''' – for great service to the Baronage and populace.
* '''Order of the Gilded Annulet''' – for extraordinary dedication to the unity and health of the Barony.
* '''Order of the Golden Tower''' – for households that provide outstanding service.
* '''Order of the Golden Star''' – for excellence in the arts and sciences.
* '''Order of the Mountain Lily''' – for those who display courtesy and grace.
* '''Order of the Gilded Shield''' – for excellence in the martial arts of war.
* '''Order of the Mount and Flame''' – for those outside the Barony who give extraordinary service.
[[category:history]]

Barony of Granite Mountain Awards

2025-10-10T16:06:34Z

Rosa: Created page with " === Order of the Golden Heart of Granite Mountain === Blazon: Per fess indented vert and sable in pale a heart and an ermine spot Or, a bordure erminois. Given to those members of the populace who have through the years continued to give extreme service, far above that normally expected of baronial subjects. === Order of the Emerald Heart of Granite Mountain === Blazon: Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a bezant charged with a heart vert, a bordure erminois..."

=== Order of the Golden Heart of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable in pale a heart and an ermine spot Or, a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have through the years continued to give extreme service, far above that normally expected of baronial subjects.

=== Order of the Emerald Heart of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a bezant charged with a heart vert, a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have through the years given outstanding and faithful service, far above that normally expected of baronial subjects.

=== Order of Fury of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, a Thor’s hammer Or and a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have displayed excellence in the performance promotion and teaching of the art of armored combat.

=== Order of Finesse of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, a rapier Or and a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have displayed excellence in the performance, promotion and teaching of the art of Rapier.

=== Order of the Peregrine of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, in saltire an arrow inverted and a bow Or, a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have displayed excellence in the performance, promotion, and teaching of the chivalrous arts of archery.

=== Order of the Beauty of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, a quill pen bendwise sinister issuant from an inkwell Or, a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who have displayed excellence in the performance, promotion and teaching in the fields of Arts and Sciences.

=== Order of the Grace of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, a vol Or and a bordure erminois.

Given to those persons who display courtesy, kindness, and grace in noble bearing to the populace of the Barony of Granite Mountain.

=== Order of the Roots of Granite Mountain ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, a tree eradicated Or and a bordure erminois.

Given to those members of the populace who demonstrate an understanding of life in these current Middle Ages, who know and use the appropriate courtesies consistently, and who demonstrate to the best of their abilities and knowledge a willingness to serve, abilities in the arts and sciences, and an interest in the arts of combat.

=== Order of the Leaf of Granite Mountain (youth award) ===
Blazon:

Per fess indented vert and sable, an oak leaf inverted bendwise sinister Or, a bordure erminois.

Given to those young people who demonstrate an understanding of life in these current Middle Ages, who know and use the appropriate courtesies consistently, and who demonstrate to the best of their abilities and knowledge a willingness to serve, abilities in the arts and sciences, and an interest in the arts of combat.

History:Barony of Granite Mountain History

2025-10-10T16:05:07Z

Rosa:

Granite Mountain encompasses Prescott and the Verde Valley in Arizona. The Barony of Granite Mountain is the youngest Barony in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The Barony became the 7th in the Kingdom and is known as “The Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt”. Granite Mountain was elevated into Baronial status at Northern War Practice on January 22nd of 2011 by Their Royal Majesties, Duke Phelan and Duchess Amirah. {{Populace| photocaption = Device badge of Granite Mountain| device = [[File:Aten Barony Granite Mountain.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a laurel wreath Or, a bordure erminois.| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Prescott, AZ}}

==List of Barons and Baronesses==

===== Our Lineage =====
The Founding Baron and Baroness who were invested that day were HE Sir Brian the Pious and HE Natal’ia Diekova Vdova Rabynovicha. Their Excellencies, Brian and Natal’ia reigned over these lands for three years.

HE Jacob the Dainty and HE Elizabetta de Wallachia, the second Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain, sat the Granite Thrones from January 2014 to March of 2014. Their Majesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Livia appointed HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress for six months, until new nobility could be invested.

HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal were invested as the third Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. They would watch over the Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt for the next three years, from September 2014 to September 2017.

HE Asrikr Thoreston and HE Jacomina Rizzardi were invested as the fourth coronet, to serve as Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. Their tenure ran from September 2017 to April 2019.

HE Conor de Carlton and HE Caroline Marie de Fontenailles were appointed to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress by Their Magesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Elizabeth in September 2019. The served from April 2019 until the next Baron and Baroness were invested.

HE Count Sir Brian Winterbourne, the Pious, founding Baron of Granite Mountain and HE Countess Lia Winterbourne, le Citolur were invested as the fourth Baron and Baroness in September 2020, a few short months before the 10th anniversary of Granite Mountain.

==Prior Baronial Champions==

==Awards==
All award information and charters [[Barony of Granite Mountain Awards|here]]

==Stories==

[[category:history]]

History:Barony of Granite Mountain History

2025-10-10T16:03:56Z

Rosa:

Granite Mountain encompasses Prescott and the Verde Valley in Arizona. The Barony of Granite Mountain is the youngest Barony in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The Barony became the 7th in the Kingdom and is known as “The Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt”. Granite Mountain was elevated into Baronial status at Northern War Practice on January 22nd of 2011 by Their Royal Majesties, Duke Phelan and Duchess Amirah. {{Populace| photocaption = Device badge of Granite Mountain| device = [[File:Aten Barony Granite Mountain.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a laurel wreath Or, a bordure erminois.| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Prescott, AZ}}

==List of Barons and Baronesses==

===== Our Lineage =====
The Founding Baron and Baroness who were invested that day were HE Sir Brian the Pious and HE Natal’ia Diekova Vdova Rabynovicha. Their Excellencies, Brian and Natal’ia reigned over these lands for three years.

HE Jacob the Dainty and HE Elizabetta de Wallachia, the second Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain, sat the Granite Thrones from January 2014 to March of 2014. Their Majesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Livia appointed HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress for six months, until new nobility could be invested.

HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal were invested as the third Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. They would watch over the Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt for the next three years, from September 2014 to September 2017.

HE Asrikr Thoreston and HE Jacomina Rizzardi were invested as the fourth coronet, to serve as Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. Their tenure ran from September 2017 to April 2019.

HE Conor de Carlton and HE Caroline Marie de Fontenailles were appointed to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress by Their Magesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Elizabeth in September 2019. The served frpm April 2019 until the next Baron and Baroness were invested.

HE Count Sir Brian Winterbourne, the Pious, founding Baron of Granite Mountain and HE Countess Lia Winterbourne, le Citolur were invested as the fourth Baron and Baroness in September 2020, a few short months before the 10th anniversary of Granite Mountain.

==Prior Baronial Champions==

==Awards==
All award information and charters [[Barony of Granite Mountain Awards|here]]

==Stories==

[[category:history]]

History:Barony of Granite Mountain History

2025-10-10T16:02:47Z

Rosa:

Granite Mountain encompasses Prescott and the Verde Valley in Arizona. The Barony of Granite Mountain is the youngest Barony in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The Barony became the 7th in the Kingdom and is known as “The Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt”. Granite Mountain was elevated into Baronial status at Northern War Practice on January 22nd of 2011 by Their Royal Majesties, Duke Phelan and Duchess Amirah. {{Populace|photo = [[File:|200px]]| photocaption = Device badge of Granite Mountain| device = [[File:Aten Barony Granite Mountain.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a laurel wreath Or, a bordure erminois.| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Prescott, AZ}}

==List of Barons and Baronesses==

===== Our Lineage =====
The Founding Baron and Baroness who were invested that day were HE Sir Brian the Pious and HE Natal’ia Diekova Vdova Rabynovicha. Their Excellencies, Brian and Natal’ia reigned over these lands for three years.

HE Jacob the Dainty and HE Elizabetta de Wallachia, the second Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain, sat the Granite Thrones from January 2014 to March of 2014. Their Majesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Livia appointed HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress for six months, until new nobility could be invested.

HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal were invested as the third Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. They would watch over the Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt for the next three years, from September 2014 to September 2017.

HE Asrikr Thoreston and HE Jacomina Rizzardi were invested as the fourth coronet, to serve as Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. Their tenure ran from September 2017 to April 2019.

HE Conor de Carlton and HE Caroline Marie de Fontenailles were appointed to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress by Their Magesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Elizabeth in September 2019. The served frpm April 2019 until the next Baron and Baroness were invested.

HE Count Sir Brian Winterbourne, the Pious, founding Baron of Granite Mountain and HE Countess Lia Winterbourne, le Citolur were invested as the fourth Baron and Baroness in September 2020, a few short months before the 10th anniversary of Granite Mountain.

==Prior Baronial Champions==

==Awards==
All award information and charters [[Barony of Granite Mountain Awards|here]]

==Stories==

[[category:history]]

History:Barony of Granite Mountain History

2025-10-10T16:01:52Z

Rosa:

Granite Mountain encompasses Prescott and the Verde Valley in Arizona. The Barony of Granite Mountain is the youngest Barony in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The Barony became the 7th in the Kingdom and is known as “The Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt”. Granite Mountain was elevated into Baronial status at Northern War Practice on January 22nd of 2011 by Their Royal Majesties, Duke Phelan and Duchess Amirah. {{Populace|photo = [[File:|200px]]| photocaption = Populace badge of Twin Moons| device = [[File:Aten Barony Granite Mountain.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a laurel wreath Or, a bordure erminois.| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Prescott, AZ}}

==List of Barons and Baronesses==

===== Our Lineage =====
The Founding Baron and Baroness who were invested that day were HE Sir Brian the Pious and HE Natal’ia Diekova Vdova Rabynovicha. Their Excellencies, Brian and Natal’ia reigned over these lands for three years.

HE Jacob the Dainty and HE Elizabetta de Wallachia, the second Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain, sat the Granite Thrones from January 2014 to March of 2014. Their Majesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Livia appointed HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress for six months, until new nobility could be invested.

HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal were invested as the third Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. They would watch over the Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt for the next three years, from September 2014 to September 2017.

HE Asrikr Thoreston and HE Jacomina Rizzardi were invested as the fourth coronet, to serve as Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. Their tenure ran from September 2017 to April 2019.

HE Conor de Carlton and HE Caroline Marie de Fontenailles were appointed to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress by Their Magesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Elizabeth in September 2019. The served frpm April 2019 until the next Baron and Baroness were invested.

HE Count Sir Brian Winterbourne, the Pious, founding Baron of Granite Mountain and HE Countess Lia Winterbourne, le Citolur were invested as the fourth Baron and Baroness in September 2020, a few short months before the 10th anniversary of Granite Mountain.

==Prior Baronial Champions==

==Awards==
All award information and charters [[Barony of Granite Mountain Awards|here]]

==Stories==

[[category:history]]

History:Barony of Granite Mountain History

2025-10-10T16:01:00Z

Rosa:

Granite Mountain encompasses Prescott and the Verde Valley in Arizona. {{Populace|photo = [[File:|200px]]| photocaption = Populace badge of Twin Moons| device = [[File:Aten Barony Granite Mountain.png|200px]] | devicecaption =Per fess indented vert and sable, in chief a laurel wreath Or, a bordure erminois.| artist = Anita Challis|Resides=Prescott, AZ}}

==List of Barons and Baronesses==
Our Lineage
The Barony of Granite Mountain is the youngest Barony in the Kingdom of Atenveldt. The Barony became the 7th in the Kingdom and is known as “The Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt”. Granite Mountain was elevated into Baronial status at Northern War Practice on January 22nd of 2011 by Their Royal Majesties, Duke Phelan and Duchess Amirah. The Founding Baron and Baroness who were invested that day were HE Sir Brian the Pious and HE Natal’ia Diekova Vdova Rabynovicha. Their Excellencies, Brian and Natal’ia reigned over these lands for three years.
HE Jacob the Dainty and HE Elizabetta de Wallachia, the second Baron and Baroness of Granite Mountain, sat the Granite Thrones from January 2014 to March of 2014. Their Majesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Livia appointed HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress for six months, until new nobility could be invested.
HE Lutold von Sonnenthal and HE Elsbeth von Sonnenthal were invested as the third Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. They would watch over the Seventh Wonder of Atenveldt for the next three years, from September 2014 to September 2017.
HE Asrikr Thoreston and HE Jacomina Rizzardi were invested as the fourth coronet, to serve as Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Granite Mountain. Their tenure ran from September 2017 to April 2019.
HE Conor de Carlton and HE Caroline Marie de Fontenailles were appointed to watch over Granite Mountain as Vicar and Vicaress by Their Magesties, Duke Morgan and Duchess Elizabeth in September 2019. The served frpm April 2019 until the next Baron and Baroness were invested.
HE Count Sir Brian Winterbourne, the Pious, founding Baron of Granite Mountain and HE Countess Lia Winterbourne, le Citolur were invested as the fourth Baron and Baroness in September 2020, a few short months before the 10th anniversary of Granite Mountain.

==Prior Baronial Champions==

==Awards==
All award information and charters [[Barony of Granite Mountain Awards|here]]

==Stories==

[[category:history]]

Knowledge Base:How To Be A Feast Steward

2025-09-05T23:30:41Z

Rosa: Created page with "'''Written by Master Thomas Towlewardie''' ==== Budget ==== The budget is part of the event bid process and is to be a part of the event steward’s bid submission. # Know your budget!! # Keep in mind the type of event when making the budget – i.e. – Birthday, Mid East Feast, Tavern Tourney, or Winter’s End # Is feast part of the site fee or a separate fee # Plan your menu accordingly ==== Menu ==== Plan each Remove to be a complete meal if possible- ex. Meat an..."

'''Written by Master Thomas Towlewardie'''

==== Budget ====
The budget is part of the event bid process and is to be a part of the event steward’s bid submission.

# Know your budget!!
# Keep in mind the type of event when making the budget – i.e. – Birthday, Mid East Feast, Tavern Tourney, or Winter’s End
# Is feast part of the site fee or a separate fee
# Plan your menu accordingly

==== Menu ====
Plan each Remove to be a complete meal if possible- ex. Meat and Vegetable.

# Event- is your event themed and does your feast match the theme?
# Royalty – may have special request(s)
# Event Steward – may have something in mind – speak to them about heir vision for the theme
# Special Occasion – wedding, investiture
# Site Restrictions – kitchen limits
# Dietary Restrictions/Needs
## Food Allergies
## Religious Restrictions
## Vegetarians
# Determine how feast is to be served
## Sample Sketch Feast:
### Remove – Appetizers – (determined by the type of feast) cheese, fruit, finger vegetables – broccoli, carrots,
### Remove – Chicken – use less expensive meat
### Remove – Vegetarian
### Remove – Beef
### Remove – Dessert

==== Recipes ====

# Cookbooks – all types i.e. cultural/ethnic/regional
# Grocery store checkout lines
# Internet

=== Pricing ===

==== Stay within budget ====

# Determine number of people to be served – get a rough count from past events.
# Use recipes as a guide – serving portions per recipe (many can be stretched by one or two servings – think about portion size and where the remove is located in the serving of the feast (which remove is it)

==== Sample feast ====
If recipes have not been used this is a very good idea

# Invite all kinds of people, especially:
## Event Steward
## Baron and Baroness
## Picky eaters
# Will let you know difficulties with recipes
## Time requirements – how far in advance can things be done
## Preparation sequences
## Cooking restrictions
## Taste preferences/adjustments
# Is it a good recipe/dish?
# Keep or trash the remove

If you find specific items on sale before the feast – buy them. E. meat, specialty items

==== Preparations for serving the feast ====

# Determine how feast is to be served
## Family Style
## Buffet Style
# Discuss hall set-up with event steward
# Determine number of servers needed for the feast – Only Peers can serve Head Table (Royalty)
# Get necessary supplies from the Regalia Officer
## Kitchen supplies/Cleaning supplies
## Table cloths
## Serving trays/utensils
## Dish rags/soap/drying towels/rubber gloves
## Lots of trash bags (big ones) – heavy duty
# Kitchen Crew
## Make sure to have at least 6-8 people in the kitchen
## Designate dish washer/dryer
## Can relieve each other
## Hall Steward – organizes servers
## Have a separate cleaning crew if you desire

==== Be organized ====

# Prepare and cook as much as possible before the event
# Ask friends to help store items in freezers if necessary
# Know restrictions of the kitchen – visit the kitchen beforehand
# Create poster of how each remove is to be plated – make it in color and label the items on the platter
# Check with royalty and determine the time when they would like the feast to be served – remember that you are working for Them to make sure the event is pleasant for everyone
# Create a schedule – STICK TO IT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
# KNOW YOUR MENU
# Put a copy of each recipe in plastic covered sheets
# Meet with servers and hall steward before the event

==== The night before ====

# Make a list of everything you will need for the event
# Pack everything you will need
# Do not forget recipes
# Do not forget ice/water for the feast as well as the kitchen crew
# Make sure kitchen crew knows when to arrive
# Make sure all frozen items – meats/soups are thawing
# Get some rest

==== Upon arriving at site ====

# Make sure to dress comfortable and appropriate for kitchen work – no dangling sleeves please, always wear comfortable shoes
# Unload everything and place in refrigerators
# Sanitize all food preparation surfaces
# Make sure you have hot water ad that all sink drains are clear
# Know what equipment you can use at the site
# Post your schedule
# Take a deep breath and remember to eat and drink – have a kitchen crew assigned to make sure to remind you to eat/drink/sit
# Check with event steward/Royalty about court times – adjust schedule if necessary
# Check with troll to get a more accurate feast count as day progresses
# Have servers check in with hall steward and have the hall steward report and have the hall steward assign/designate tables for each server

==== During the event ====

# Make sure to stay on schedule
# Check with event steward to see if court times have changed or remained the same
# Make sure kitchen stays clean as you go. This will alleviate a big headache at the close of the feast.
# Make sure hall steward knows when to call for the servers and ask the Herald to call the servers to the serving area at the appropriate time
# Go over serving procedures/positions with kitchen crew
# Plate what items you can before the serving of the feast

==== Serving the feast ====

# Have all foods ready to be plated and served
# Have royalty platters ready to be served first
# There should be a 15 minute interval between each remove
# Make sure to have at least 2 crew members clearing returned platters and 2 crew members washing as you go. You can use these people to help plate if necessary then return to cleaning duties.
# DON’T PANIC

==== At the end of the feast ====
Allow your crew to rest before final cleaning

# Be sure to thank your crew over and over again. Let them know that they are appreciated.
# Make sure your crew has had something to eat as well.
# Have your crew recognized during final court – they deserve it
# Make sure the site is cleaner than it was when you arrived
# Make sure all baronial property is packed and accounted for
# Make sure site equipment is returned to original places (if used)
# Make sure all food is removed from freezers/refrigerators/kitchen
# Set the example – be the last one out of the kitchen – you are responsible

==== Closing the event ====

# Make sure all original receipts have been turned into the exchequer
# If an advance of cash was given to purchase food/supplies for the feast, make sure to return all monies to the exchequer. You are responsible for the accounting of these funds.
# The Site Steward has a 30 day deadline from the date of the event to submit a report to the Baron and Baroness/Seneschal/Exchequer/Chronicler. Your report needs to be in the hands of the event steward in plenty of time so that their report is not late.
# Recognize anyone who assisted you with the feast in any way at the next court night. Present them with some token of appreciation.

=== Sample Schedule ===

* 8:30 am
** Arrive and unload food and store it appropriately
** Sanitize/clean and set-up kitchen
** Post schedule / plating diagrams
** Check to see if all frozen items have thawed
** Have recipes in plastic covered sheets handy

* 9:00 am
** Prepare serving trays – cover with aluminum foil and stack
** Cut remaining veggies other food items
** Make sure crew is aware of menu and serving order
** Review crew assignments/responsibilities
* 10:00 am
** Plate 1st remove if possible
* 11:00 am
** Prepare garnishes for each remove
** Get desserts cut/plated (5th remove)
* 12:00 – Noon
** Eat lunch and make sure crew eats
* 12:30 pm
** Cook chicken/Beef
* 1:15 pm
** Get ready to serve 1st remove – final garnishes
** Start plating 2nd remove
* 2:00 pm
** Serve 1st Remove
* 2:15 pm
** Serve 2nd Remove
** Start plating 3rd remove
* 2:30 pm
** Serve 3rd Remove
** Start plating 4th remove
* 2:45 pm
** Serve 4th Remove
** Finalize plating of 5th remove
* 3:00 pm
** Serve 5th Remove
* 4:00 pm
** Clean kitchen/empty trash
* 6:00 pm
** Site closes

Knowledge Base:SCA Rapier - An Overview of Styles and Resources

2025-09-05T23:25:10Z

Rosa: Created page with "== The historical aspect of SCA rapier: an overview of the styles and resources == '''Written by Doña Perin de la Serena, DWS and Don Wyllym McLeod, DWS (Sara and Bill Lewis) with gratitude to Maestra Sancha Galindo for editing.''' One of the great aspects of the SCA and other recreation groups is that many people are happy to teach each other what they know. In SCA rapier fighting, you will often see taught a simplified tradition that blends together styles from multi..."

== The historical aspect of SCA rapier: an overview of the styles and resources ==
'''Written by Doña Perin de la Serena, DWS and Don Wyllym McLeod, DWS (Sara and Bill Lewis) with gratitude to Maestra Sancha Galindo for editing.'''

One of the great aspects of the SCA and other recreation groups is that many people are happy to teach each other what they know. In SCA rapier fighting, you will often see taught a simplified tradition that blends together styles from multiple times and places. But, one of the things that is often lost in the process is where the styles came from in the first place. It can be very helpful to go back to the original sources for insight and inspiration. Treatises will often provide easily-overlooked details about the best technique to help you improve. Additionally, treatises add flair and style to your fighting that isn’t available unless you study a style from the fundamentals up. Finally, they contain instructions for how to counter most types of attacks and win fights. In short, treatises contain the knowledge you need to become a better historical fighter. And now there are many sources for translations of treatises that are easily available.

What is a treatise?

Treatises were written by period masters for their patrons and were also used to advertise their schools where they trained students. Sometimes, treatises were published as smaller books which were later collected into a single volume. Most treatises contain both written descriptions and illustrations of the techniques. We often see instructions for guards (how to stand and hold the sword) and plays (the series of actions for delivering a successful attack, defense, or counter attack based on different situations). Treatises may additionally cover concepts like tempo and measure and how to move. These concepts are often presented as how to counter the fighting style of their predecessors/contemporaries. Therefore, they assume that the reader had some knowledge about how to fight with a rapier, and were trying to present/sell their ideas as the superior method.

As these treatises were published in foreign and archaic language, we rely on people with historical fighting experience to translate the material and help interpret the text. A good interpretation will convey information that would be assumed in period, but unknown to the modern reader. Additionally, the author will use their own experience to explain what is meant by text that doesn’t come across with a strict transliteration. A good interpretation of a treatise for a style you wish to use is well worth the investment.

What are the different styles?

There are many different methods to classify sword fighting of the Renaissance. This subject defies easy classification due to the large time frame, rapid cultural development, and greater exchange of ideas across national boundaries. The “styles” of fencing, as with any science, adapted and changed to the times and technology. Some scholars prefer to group styles by the type of blade used (single-edge sharp, both edge sharp, only the tip sharp, curved, etc.). Others group by influence or founding master (Paduan, Destreza, Dardi, etc). And still others by the context of use (infantry, cavalry, peasant, civilian, courtier, formal dueling, etc.)

For this article, we have grouped the styles using a commonly accepted classification of nationality. The differences in these styles stemmed from national pride, the effect of a notable master in that area, the differences in blade manufacturing, the reasons they were fighting with a single sword, and the availability of publishing/patronage. By no means is this a comprehensive system, as we have limited the chart to styles that have multiple extant manuscripts with modern translations.

This criteria allows us to classify the styles into English, German, Central Italian, Northern Italian, and Spanish. Each of these styles will have visual differences in how the fencer holds the sword, positions the body, approaches to the opponent, and their favored methods of attack.
{| class="wikitable"
|School
|English (Company of Masters)
|German
|Central/Early Italian
|Northern/Late Italian
|Spanish (Destreza)
|-
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Masters (publ. date)
|di Grassi (1570)
|Meyer (1570)
|Marozzo (1536)
|Giganti (1606)
|de Corranza (1582)
|-
|Saviolo (1595)
|Mair
|Viggiani (1551)
|Fabris (1606)
|Naváez (1600)
|-
|Silver (1599)
|Schoeffer von Dietz (1620)
|Agrippa (1553)
|Capo Ferro (1610)
|Tibault (1630)
|-
|
|
|Dall’Agocchie (1572)
|Alfieri (1632)
|
|-
|Primary weapon
|medium length heavy rapier (hilt to navel)
|2-handed long rapier(ish) or short and heavy cutting blade
|short to medium length cutting blade
|medium to long length, light to medium weight rapier
|short length, light weight rapier
|-
|Characteristics
|Upright, heavy cutting stance. Simplified adoption of other schools. Emphasis on simplicity, disarms, and strong strikes.
|Dynamic stance with cutting, level changes, and cross-steps. Attacks as part of defense, militaristic tradition, wrestling.
|Upright stance that prefers cuts, offline attacks, and body voids. Complex systems that were derived from military traditions.
|Defensive stance favoring thrusts, small blade movement, linear footwork, and counter attacks.
|High guards/point with extended circular movements and attacks to get mechanical advantage from height and leverage.
|-
|Influence
|local tradition, Spanish+Italian
|Talhaufer, Lichtenauer, Fabris
|Dardi
|Earlier Italian (esp Agrippa), Di Grassi
|Agrippa
|-
| colspan="1" rowspan="4" |Resources
|[https://stoccata.org/about/styles/english-shortsword/ stoccata.org (English shortsword)]
|Jeffrey Forgeng translation
|Tom Leoni’s books
|[https://guywindsor.net/ guywindsor.net]
|[http://www.destreza.us/ destreza.us]
|-
|Online books by Silver
|[https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertRutherfoord Robert Rutherfoord Youtube channel]
|Jhrek W. Swanger books
|[https://vimeo.com/swordschool Guy Windsor Vimeo channel]
|[http://blackbirdsandblades.blogspot.com/ blackbirdsandblades. blogspot.com (extensive list of resources)]
|-
|[https://www.thearma.org/manuals.htm thearma.org (essay on Saviolo)]
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA-uGWYkqcWkecdQL7q4drQ5guUE2IXyG Blood and Iron Youtube channel (drills)]
|[https://marozzo.com/courses/guards-and-footwork-of-achille-marozzo/ marozzo.com (Ilkka Hartkainen)]
|Tom Leoni’s books
|
|-
|
|
|
|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsaPnXFuRAkpXYXubXsEhFtjo_Gj8cRS9 Academie Duello Youtube]
|
|}
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How do you apply what you read in a treatise to your fighting? First, acknowledge that it will take some work, but it is fun and it will improve your technique. Just reading the book isn’t going to automatically change your fighting; the trick is to practice what is shown to create muscle memory.

# If you have access to teachers who study a system you are interested in, you are in luck! Good opportunities may involve travel or crossover to other combat/recreation groups, and that is ok. If you have someone you want to learn from, ask them. Don’t assume that every sparring or practice is going to involve focused instruction. Be specific (and appreciative) in your request.
# If you want to learn more about a specific master/style, buy a copy of the treatise and read it. It is helpful to do this with a friend as you can point out interesting things you’ve learned to each other and try out the plays. Work in shorter sessions to improve retention; it is easier to focus on and learn one concept or action at a time.
# Watch videos of how to drill a play to help you make the connection between a static image and a sequence of actions. There are some excellent resources in the table to help you get started.
# Make time to drill (30 minutes a week is a good start) and do it consistently. Start with simple drills of a single action. Strive for perfection in blade placement, body mechanics and footwork instead of speed. Work with a partner to give each other feedback to make sure the technique is correct. Repeat it until it either feels ‘right’ a few times in a row or you get tired. A note for when you are working with a partner and you are the ‘bad guy’, don’t try to win the drill. Your job isn’t to try to counter the play, but to provide the sequence of events that makes the play possible. Commit to the action required from you and provide a reasonable amount of pressure and challenge to help your partner get it right.

How do I get started?

A good place to start is https://wiktenauer.com/ This is a free, searchable resource for information about period masters and treatises. Original pages or translations may be uploaded or provided in the links/references. Follow the links to learn about the treatise material, related masters, and the history. Want a bit more context? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapier

Our recommendation for a good “starter” translation for rapier that applies well in SCA and other recreation groups is Giganti’s The School, or Salle (translated by Tom Leoni) https://www.freelanceacademypress.com/venetianrapier.aspx Giganti believed in a fairly intuitive body mechanics and takes a reductionist approach with a relatively small number of plays to cover a large range of situations.

If your interest is longsword, my recommendation is Fiore’s Flower of Battle (translation by Colin Hatcher) https://www.amazon.com/Flower-Battle-MS-Ludwig-XV13/dp/0984771689/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Fiore presented a complete system from wrestling, to dagger, to longsword.

There are some online schools that have created excellent materials for interpreting plays into drills. These include [https://www.swordschool.com/ https://www.swordschool.com] from Guy Windsor, which covers a wide variety of source material and general martial training topics. In particular, there are short video clips showing individual plates from Capo Ferro that can help bring these treatises to life. https://www.academieduello.com/ is another good online school. The advantage of online schools is high-quality, easily applicable information. The downside is that only a small fraction of what they offer is free, so you will get the most out of it if you are willing to buy the content.

Find a group and go to their practice! SCA: https://www.sca.org/geography/findsca.html

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2025-09-05T23:24:53Z

Rosa:

Styles of Rapier defense [[Category:Rapier]]

Knowledge Base:How to Camp in the SCA

2025-09-05T23:21:26Z

Rosa:

'''Written by Doña Perin de la Serena, Lady Cynneburga Thorisdohter, and HL Carys Concernu'''

I love waking up in the morning to the sound of drums, the smell of camp smoke and banners flying in the breeze with the Atenveldt sun shining through. As I strap on armor and head to the field I feel like I am part of something greater, something that can actually bring the magic of another age to life.

It wasn’t always like this. My first event morning was more a jumble of the sun being too bright, the drums too loud, and being cold and sore from a night sleeping on the ground. The enjoyment of your event can be greatly affected by proper preparation, packing, and knowing some of the tips and tricks of those folks who smile and sip coffee while knocking on your tent asking if you are going to make muster.

==== Preparation for Events ====
It is a good idea to start preparing for events well in advance of the event. Write your list (a sample is on the back page) and evaluate what you are lacking. There is a wealth of options and resources for getting to the event with everything you need.

* Chatelaine and other official resources
* Renting or borrowing
* Pooling resources
* Making and acquiring

==== SCA Resources ====
It is not reasonable to expect that you will be able to make everything you need for your first event, nor is it necessary. Start with the local Chatelaine—this is an office within the SCA dedicated to helping those new to the SCA by providing resources and information. It is sometimes called the Gold Key office or Hospitaler

You can contact the Twin Moons Chatelaine at Chatelaine@BaronyOfTwinMoons.org

Or, use a search engine with the name of the nearest city plus SCA to find the local group’s web page and look there for Chatelaine contact information. You can make arrangements to borrow loaner clothes and sometimes they may have other things you can borrow or may host a Newcomer’s encampment. To borrow clothes, contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance. For camping, you want to contact the Chatelaine as soon as possible, since some events need numbers months in advance, and many groups will make plans involving setup, meals, and supplies a month in advance.

==== Renting or Borrowing ====
If you are a student or military, you are in luck! Many universities/ bases offer camping equipment rentals through their Recreation services. Most are incredibly well priced. Also, look around at nearby camping/hiking stores. You may be able to rent a tent, sleeping bag, and cot or sleeping mat. Finally, ask family, friends and neighbors if they have camping equipment you can borrow. Be prepared to tell some stories about war in exchange. Who knows, you might get them to join you next time.

==== Pooling Resources ====
The SCA can be a great community for sharing resources, work, and ideas. Even if you don’t belong to a household, it can be great fun to camp with people whose company you enjoy. Ask around. If you are willing to share the work and pay for your food and shared resources like ice and firewood, most groups will be happy to have you. This way, you don’t have to worry about fitting everything in a small car and there is another set of hands to help set up and do the occasional bit of dishes. Or, if you know of others who are camping solo, make arrangements to split some items for communal use. For instance, one person brings supplies to wash dishes whilst your neighbor brings the stove.

This also works when you get to site. If you need to borrow a broom, hammer, or lighter—ask your neighbor. If you need to move, say if you discover rain puddles under your tent, ask! Your Baron and Baroness and friends can find you space when need arises. In return, be a good neighbor by reading the site rules in the gate book and remembering that courtesy goes a long way (more on that in the survival section).

==== Making and Acquiring ====
In the long run, this is the most rewarding option. There is nothing like sitting around a fire with your friends on comfortable stools and benches while mead is warming. A period camp is incredibly cool, but keep in mind that it takes years of building and planning in addition to a trailer to haul it to war. Give yourself plenty of time for projects and critically evaluate your packing list for things you need immediately and can afford. It is best not to spend too much in case you aren’t interested in SCA camping in the long-term.

One of the first things you will want to do is go thrift store hunting. Do some basic research on your persona and what sort of things they had during that period so you know what you are looking for. If you can, take someone who has that knowledge with you. Then, go looking for items like feast gear, lanterns, tents and chairs, boots and belts, and tools. Other good places to look include military surplus stores, classified ads/Craigslist, and garage sales. Keep you eyes open, you never know when Target will have a sale on wooden bowls or you’ll pull the perfect Viking metal chair frame out of the garbage.

== War Survival Tips and Tricks ==

==== Before War ====
Write your packing list in advance and use the time to get the items you are missing.

* Set up your tent and waterproof. Make sure all of the poles, ropes and stakes are present and do any repairs.
* Figure out who you are camping with, and learn the heraldry. Often it will be on display, and you can use that to find your spot or get directions from others.
* Pre registration can make the process of entering site very low pressure. Many of the larger events will have a website with more information about this. Expect ACCEPS (the service that accepts credit cards for site fee and allows for pre-registration) to close 1-2 weeks before the event.
* Check the weather within 3 days of the event (the day before you leave is best, since all forecasts farther out than that are model driven and are less reliable). Be realistic, if it looks like it will be cold and rainy, go ahead and pack a rain poncho and those waterproof modern boots. Everyone would rather see you having a good time wearing a wool sweater and combat boots than freezing in a thin cloak and getting your slippers stuck in the mud.

==== Packing ====
Pack in reverse; your tent goes on top. You will want to remove your tent and set it up before you get out your bedding. Your pillow may end up in the dirt if you don’t, which is a very bad thing.

* Use ways to keep things dry. Plastic bins with lids kept on are great for this. Also, it gives you a small surface for putting things. Use zip lock bags for wet clothes, and pack dry emergency socks in a zip lock bag. Consider leaving a set of modern clothes in the car. Packing matches, fire starter material, and small bag of charcoal in a sealed plastic bag is good too that way no matter how bad it rains you will be able to start a fire after the storm.
* Stage things and give yourself plenty of time to walk through and see what you missed while packing.
* Packing can be like Tetris. Know your space, use heavy flat items as your base, and learn some strapping basics. Use a tarp or something large to keep items from flying out. Be smart and vigilant. Check for items sliding or shifting after traveling part of the distance. If you are nervous, caravanning with others can be a good way to have someone check your load for you and watch it on the way.
* Learn to adequately and correctly lash down your load. Do not exceed the wide load maximum and anything projecting over 4 feet beyond the edge of your truck or trailer needs a red flag at least 18” square. (Arizona Revised Statutes §28-935). Remember that it takes very little effort to crush things with a ratchet strap, and that ropes and knots can do the job equally well. Knowing a few good knots can help keep your load safe all the way from home to camp and home again, and can also come in really handy at the camp-site. And, they’re period!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6504857/The-Klutz-Book-of-Knots

and for the advanced…

http://www.ebook3000.com/Ashley-Book-of-Knots_6200.html

==== Arriving at Site ====
Hopefully, you have made arrangements for camping space. It is useful to know who in the group will be arriving first and where they are getting space. At the Front Gate (Troll), there may be a map of the site layout. There is usually group information written on the map with dry erase maker to help you find your camp. You can ask someone there to point out where your group is, the roads to take to get there, and how to find parking afterwards.

==== Setting up Camp ====
Check with the person coordinating the space to find out where to put your tent. Encampments can also be like Tetris in order to maximize the amount of communal space, and often the camp will be drawn out on graph paper or laid out before everything is erected to ensure the best fit. When you have your area, clear it of debris and check for signs of gopher holes, hostile ants, etc. Bring up issues with the camp coordinator if you need a different space. Use a shovel or rake to clear and level the space if needed. Some sites, such as agricultural fields, may have restrictions on leveling or ditches, so check the site rules. Consider digging a small trench to divert water if weather and the lay of the land conspire to flood your tent. Check for sources of shade and morning sun orientation. Sometimes camping in the shade of a large pavilion can enable you to sleep in. Look at the pathways and align your door accordingly. Also make sure you let the coordinator know ahead of time if you like to be in a quiet area of the encampment or if you have pets or kids that are loud at times. That way everyone can enjoy the event.

When setting up, the number one rule is; get off the ground. This is because cold and wet travels much faster through the ground than through air. A foam pad, a cot, and beds are great ways to do this. I have never met an air mattress that hasn’t failed at an inopportune time. Put a layer of carpet, tarp or blanket between the foam and the ground (foam=sponge) and between your air layer and you.

Items on the ground are subject to the same issues with getting wet. Keep clothing in bins or drawers. Hanging can cause the clothes to press against the side of the tent and wick in water, but is great in dry weather. A layer of tarp and/or carpet will keep things cleaner and is much nicer for walking on. Try to keep coolers in the shade and keep a flashlight or lamp somewhere you can find it in the dark.

==== Eating Right ====
Missing meals or eating junk food can leave you feeling run-down, achy and tired, and less able to enjoy yourself. Try to plan healthy meals that don’t require so much work that you are tempted to just skip them instead.

Caffeine is a harsh mistress. If you intake caffeine on a normal basis, bring what you need to make coffee or tea. On a related note, an event is a poor time to drastically change your intake of anything. Bring your medications, don’t over-indulge in food you are sensitive too, and party within your limits. Increase your water intake since you sweat more being outside.Sniff check your food for spoilage, wash hands before eating or preparing food, and be sure to cook thoroughly. Bring hand sanitizer, and bleach and rinse coolers and water jugs before filling for war. Keeping coolers out of the sun, freeze items such as stew, and limit the amount of time food is out and coolers are open to help keep food from spoiling.

Have something easily accessible for snacking such as a protein bar, shake or healthy comfort food. If you are doing a lot of fighting or walking, remember to keep an adequate calorie intake.

==== More on Clothing ====
One of the first lessons you will learn about life in the Middle Ages is the glory that is natural fibers! Linen and light weight wool will wick away sweat and as air moves through the weave, it will provide natural swamp cooling. Cotton has a similar effect, although not as effective. Heavier wool will wick away moisture…and keep it. A layer of wool or fur will keep air from passing through and trap your body heat. Metal will transfer cold and heat, leather is always hot, and silk will keep you warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot, although that is dependent on the weight of the material.

* Keep in mind that everything you wear will be subjected to dust, smoke, spilled food or drink, and possibly multiple wears. Clothes that will stand up to years of hard wear and can be washed in the machine are ideal.
* Pack a coif, a sun hat, and a warm hat. During the day, hats will provide shade. Shade keeps you cool and less sunburned. A coif will wick away sweat and cool you as it evaporates. Also, everyone is covered in dirt, overdue for a shampoo, and hasn’t seen a blow dryer or product for days—but with a coif, veil or turban, you don’t have to know that. At night, hats are essential for keeping warm. Most body heat escapes from your head, followed by your feet, so these are the most important areas for keeping warm. A hat that covers your ears is best. Wearing a hat and dry, clean socks is the best way to keep warm while you sleep.
* Dress in layers. You will be able to add and subtract layers as the temperature changes and the weight will be easier to carry than an enormous cloak of doom. Don’t forget to include gloves, a scarf, a second pair of socks, or even a second hat as candidates for layers. Plan on changing your under layer daily since it is absorbing the sweat. It can be aired out and worn again in a pinch. Changing your shirt after fighting or before the sun goes down can make a huge difference in comfort.

==== Courtesy ====
All encampments have boundaries. Some are obviously roped off, others are suggested by the ring of tents. Remember, if it isn’t a road or tent-free, it isn’t a place to walk through. If you wish to enter, go to the nearest/most obvious entrance and say “Hail to the camp”. Someone will reply and invite you in. On occasion, there may be someone standing guard. Approach the person and ask what is going on and if you may enter. If there is a private event going on, come back later.

* Don’t go into someone’s tent without permission and help keep things secure. Zip up your tent when you aren’t in camp, lock your car, and if you see someone going through a tent or things that you know belong to someone else, ask them what they are doing and if they are looking for the owner.
* Don’t leave fire pits, candles, or heaters unattended. Keep fire extinguishers handy in front of every tent and by fire pits and stoves.
* Don’t assume your children or pets will be automatically watched by the encampment; specifically ask someone to watch them before leaving them behind.
* Unattended children or pets are grounds for removal from an event.
* Tent walls will transmit sound and shadows. Be mindful.
* Make sure your trash goes into trash bins/ dumpsters and that your camp remains clean.
* Don’t leave food out. We are camping and there are wild animals in many of the areas we use.
* Once you arrive to the event and are in garb turn your cell phone to vibrate.

==== Having Fun ====
This is the whole point. All of the rest of the advice is only so that you can have the best chance of having fun. Here are some things to try while you are at an event:

* VOLUNTEER! It is personally rewarding and you get the chance to meet wonderful people and win prizes.
* Get around and see the event. Go to the battles and merchants’ row, take a camera, and ask questions. Chances are you will see someone doing something you are interested in doing too. If it is after dark, it is a good idea to take someone you trust with you.
* Plan some down time. Bring a book, take a nap, or find a quiet spot out of camp to work on a project.
* Being with the same people in close quarters for several days can be stressful—take a break.
* Help and ask for help. If you are overwhelmed or overexerting yourself, get assistance. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or for directions. If you see someone working too hard and burning out, offer to help or give them the opportunity to take a break.

==== Packing List ====

===== Tent =====

* Poles,
* ropes,
* stakes (10 inch nails),
* ground cloth/tarp,
* carpets,
* tent,
* broom
* Bedding
** Futon mattress/cot/foam pad/inflatable mattress (repair kit and inflator),
** sheets,
** pillows,
** sleeping bag,
** blankets

===== Camp gear =====

* Cooler,
* ice,
* drinking water (1 gallon/person/day minimum),
* washing water,
* lamps and mantles,
* heater,
* hammer,
* claw,
* chairs,
* flashlights,
* stove,
* matches/lighter,
* fuel,
* broom,
* trash bags,
* fire extinguishers (1 per tent, stove, and fire pit REQUIRED),
* table,
* covers for modern items,
* zip lock bags,
* sewing repair kit,
* scissors,
* can opener,
* bottle opener,
* extra batteries

===== Clothes =====

* Day clothes,
* night clothes,
* fighting clothes,
* court clothes,
* shoes, hats,
* gloves,
* cloak or jacket,
* accessories,
* totes/hangers/drawers,
* personal bag/pouch,
* jewelry/award medallions and award favors

===== Fighting gear =====

* Armor,
* weapons,
* authorization card,
* repair kit,
* fighting shoes,
* personal protection,
* duct tape

===== Toiletries =====

* Towels,
* shampoo/conditioner/soap,
* eye drops/backup glasses,
* medication/basic first aid plus antihistamines and anti-inflammatory medications,
* razor, brush,
* washcloth,
* baby wipes,
* sunscreen,
* toothbrush,
* safety pins,
* bug spray,
* roll of toilet paper

===== Food =====

* Meals,
* snacks,
* beverages (hot and cold),
* feast gear (bowl, plate, fork, knife, spoon, mug/cup),
* pots/pans/cooking utensils/teapot/coffee pot,
* dishwashing station (drying rack, 2 bins for water, soap, cloth or sponge),
* paper towels

===== Something to do =====

* Project,
* book,
* list of classes,
* camera,
* 2 hours of time for volunteering,
* notebook and pen

===== Other resources =====

* http://sandradodd.com/guestfest/camping
* http://www.dragonbear.com/packlist.html

How to Camp in the SCA

2025-09-05T23:20:40Z

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#REDIRECT [[Knowledge Base:How to Camp in the SCA]]

Knowledge Base:How to Camp in the SCA

2025-09-05T23:20:40Z

Rosa: (username removed) (log details removed)

I love waking up in the morning to the sound of drums, the smell of camp smoke and banners flying in the breeze with the Atenveldt sun shining through. As I strap on armor and head to the field I feel like I am part of something greater, something that can actually bring the magic of another age to life.

It wasn’t always like this. My first event morning was more a jumble of the sun being too bright, the drums too loud, and being cold and sore from a night sleeping on the ground. The enjoyment of your event can be greatly affected by proper preparation, packing, and knowing some of the tips and tricks of those folks who smile and sip coffee while knocking on your tent asking if you are going to make muster.

==== Preparation for Events ====
It is a good idea to start preparing for events well in advance of the event. Write your list (a sample is on the back page) and evaluate what you are lacking. There is a wealth of options and resources for getting to the event with everything you need.

* Chatelaine and other official resources
* Renting or borrowing
* Pooling resources
* Making and acquiring

==== SCA Resources ====
It is not reasonable to expect that you will be able to make everything you need for your first event, nor is it necessary. Start with the local Chatelaine—this is an office within the SCA dedicated to helping those new to the SCA by providing resources and information. It is sometimes called the Gold Key office or Hospitaler

You can contact the Twin Moons Chatelaine at Chatelaine@BaronyOfTwinMoons.org

Or, use a search engine with the name of the nearest city plus SCA to find the local group’s web page and look there for Chatelaine contact information. You can make arrangements to borrow loaner clothes and sometimes they may have other things you can borrow or may host a Newcomer’s encampment. To borrow clothes, contact the office at least 2 weeks in advance. For camping, you want to contact the Chatelaine as soon as possible, since some events need numbers months in advance, and many groups will make plans involving setup, meals, and supplies a month in advance.

==== Renting or Borrowing ====
If you are a student or military, you are in luck! Many universities/ bases offer camping equipment rentals through their Recreation services. Most are incredibly well priced. Also, look around at nearby camping/hiking stores. You may be able to rent a tent, sleeping bag, and cot or sleeping mat. Finally, ask family, friends and neighbors if they have camping equipment you can borrow. Be prepared to tell some stories about war in exchange. Who knows, you might get them to join you next time.

==== Pooling Resources ====
The SCA can be a great community for sharing resources, work, and ideas. Even if you don’t belong to a household, it can be great fun to camp with people whose company you enjoy. Ask around. If you are willing to share the work and pay for your food and shared resources like ice and firewood, most groups will be happy to have you. This way, you don’t have to worry about fitting everything in a small car and there is another set of hands to help set up and do the occasional bit of dishes. Or, if you know of others who are camping solo, make arrangements to split some items for communal use. For instance, one person brings supplies to wash dishes whilst your neighbor brings the stove.

This also works when you get to site. If you need to borrow a broom, hammer, or lighter—ask your neighbor. If you need to move, say if you discover rain puddles under your tent, ask! Your Baron and Baroness and friends can find you space when need arises. In return, be a good neighbor by reading the site rules in the gate book and remembering that courtesy goes a long way (more on that in the survival section).

==== Making and Acquiring ====
In the long run, this is the most rewarding option. There is nothing like sitting around a fire with your friends on comfortable stools and benches while mead is warming. A period camp is incredibly cool, but keep in mind that it takes years of building and planning in addition to a trailer to haul it to war. Give yourself plenty of time for projects and critically evaluate your packing list for things you need immediately and can afford. It is best not to spend too much in case you aren’t interested in SCA camping in the long-term.

One of the first things you will want to do is go thrift store hunting. Do some basic research on your persona and what sort of things they had during that period so you know what you are looking for. If you can, take someone who has that knowledge with you. Then, go looking for items like feast gear, lanterns, tents and chairs, boots and belts, and tools. Other good places to look include military surplus stores, classified ads/Craigslist, and garage sales. Keep you eyes open, you never know when Target will have a sale on wooden bowls or you’ll pull the perfect Viking metal chair frame out of the garbage.

== War Survival Tips and Tricks ==

==== Before War ====
Write your packing list in advance and use the time to get the items you are missing.

* Set up your tent and waterproof. Make sure all of the poles, ropes and stakes are present and do any repairs.
* Figure out who you are camping with, and learn the heraldry. Often it will be on display, and you can use that to find your spot or get directions from others.
* Pre registration can make the process of entering site very low pressure. Many of the larger events will have a website with more information about this. Expect ACCEPS (the service that accepts credit cards for site fee and allows for pre-registration) to close 1-2 weeks before the event.
* Check the weather within 3 days of the event (the day before you leave is best, since all forecasts farther out than that are model driven and are less reliable). Be realistic, if it looks like it will be cold and rainy, go ahead and pack a rain poncho and those waterproof modern boots. Everyone would rather see you having a good time wearing a wool sweater and combat boots than freezing in a thin cloak and getting your slippers stuck in the mud.

==== Packing ====
Pack in reverse; your tent goes on top. You will want to remove your tent and set it up before you get out your bedding. Your pillow may end up in the dirt if you don’t, which is a very bad thing.

* Use ways to keep things dry. Plastic bins with lids kept on are great for this. Also, it gives you a small surface for putting things. Use zip lock bags for wet clothes, and pack dry emergency socks in a zip lock bag. Consider leaving a set of modern clothes in the car. Packing matches, fire starter material, and small bag of charcoal in a sealed plastic bag is good too that way no matter how bad it rains you will be able to start a fire after the storm.
* Stage things and give yourself plenty of time to walk through and see what you missed while packing.
* Packing can be like Tetris. Know your space, use heavy flat items as your base, and learn some strapping basics. Use a tarp or something large to keep items from flying out. Be smart and vigilant. Check for items sliding or shifting after traveling part of the distance. If you are nervous, caravanning with others can be a good way to have someone check your load for you and watch it on the way.
* Learn to adequately and correctly lash down your load. Do not exceed the wide load maximum and anything projecting over 4 feet beyond the edge of your truck or trailer needs a red flag at least 18” square. (Arizona Revised Statutes §28-935). Remember that it takes very little effort to crush things with a ratchet strap, and that ropes and knots can do the job equally well. Knowing a few good knots can help keep your load safe all the way from home to camp and home again, and can also come in really handy at the camp-site. And, they’re period!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/6504857/The-Klutz-Book-of-Knots

and for the advanced…

http://www.ebook3000.com/Ashley-Book-of-Knots_6200.html

==== Arriving at Site ====
Hopefully, you have made arrangements for camping space. It is useful to know who in the group will be arriving first and where they are getting space. At the Front Gate (Troll), there may be a map of the site layout. There is usually group information written on the map with dry erase maker to help you find your camp. You can ask someone there to point out where your group is, the roads to take to get there, and how to find parking afterwards.

==== Setting up Camp ====
Check with the person coordinating the space to find out where to put your tent. Encampments can also be like Tetris in order to maximize the amount of communal space, and often the camp will be drawn out on graph paper or laid out before everything is erected to ensure the best fit. When you have your area, clear it of debris and check for signs of gopher holes, hostile ants, etc. Bring up issues with the camp coordinator if you need a different space. Use a shovel or rake to clear and level the space if needed. Some sites, such as agricultural fields, may have restrictions on leveling or ditches, so check the site rules. Consider digging a small trench to divert water if weather and the lay of the land conspire to flood your tent. Check for sources of shade and morning sun orientation. Sometimes camping in the shade of a large pavilion can enable you to sleep in. Look at the pathways and align your door accordingly. Also make sure you let the coordinator know ahead of time if you like to be in a quiet area of the encampment or if you have pets or kids that are loud at times. That way everyone can enjoy the event.

When setting up, the number one rule is; get off the ground. This is because cold and wet travels much faster through the ground than through air. A foam pad, a cot, and beds are great ways to do this. I have never met an air mattress that hasn’t failed at an inopportune time. Put a layer of carpet, tarp or blanket between the foam and the ground (foam=sponge) and between your air layer and you.

Items on the ground are subject to the same issues with getting wet. Keep clothing in bins or drawers. Hanging can cause the clothes to press against the side of the tent and wick in water, but is great in dry weather. A layer of tarp and/or carpet will keep things cleaner and is much nicer for walking on. Try to keep coolers in the shade and keep a flashlight or lamp somewhere you can find it in the dark.

==== Eating Right ====
Missing meals or eating junk food can leave you feeling run-down, achy and tired, and less able to enjoy yourself. Try to plan healthy meals that don’t require so much work that you are tempted to just skip them instead.

Caffeine is a harsh mistress. If you intake caffeine on a normal basis, bring what you need to make coffee or tea. On a related note, an event is a poor time to drastically change your intake of anything. Bring your medications, don’t over-indulge in food you are sensitive too, and party within your limits. Increase your water intake since you sweat more being outside.Sniff check your food for spoilage, wash hands before eating or preparing food, and be sure to cook thoroughly. Bring hand sanitizer, and bleach and rinse coolers and water jugs before filling for war. Keeping coolers out of the sun, freeze items such as stew, and limit the amount of time food is out and coolers are open to help keep food from spoiling.

Have something easily accessible for snacking such as a protein bar, shake or healthy comfort food. If you are doing a lot of fighting or walking, remember to keep an adequate calorie intake.

==== More on Clothing ====
One of the first lessons you will learn about life in the Middle Ages is the glory that is natural fibers! Linen and light weight wool will wick away sweat and as air moves through the weave, it will provide natural swamp cooling. Cotton has a similar effect, although not as effective. Heavier wool will wick away moisture…and keep it. A layer of wool or fur will keep air from passing through and trap your body heat. Metal will transfer cold and heat, leather is always hot, and silk will keep you warm when it is cold and cool when it is hot, although that is dependent on the weight of the material.

* Keep in mind that everything you wear will be subjected to dust, smoke, spilled food or drink, and possibly multiple wears. Clothes that will stand up to years of hard wear and can be washed in the machine are ideal.
* Pack a coif, a sun hat, and a warm hat. During the day, hats will provide shade. Shade keeps you cool and less sunburned. A coif will wick away sweat and cool you as it evaporates. Also, everyone is covered in dirt, overdue for a shampoo, and hasn’t seen a blow dryer or product for days—but with a coif, veil or turban, you don’t have to know that. At night, hats are essential for keeping warm. Most body heat escapes from your head, followed by your feet, so these are the most important areas for keeping warm. A hat that covers your ears is best. Wearing a hat and dry, clean socks is the best way to keep warm while you sleep.
* Dress in layers. You will be able to add and subtract layers as the temperature changes and the weight will be easier to carry than an enormous cloak of doom. Don’t forget to include gloves, a scarf, a second pair of socks, or even a second hat as candidates for layers. Plan on changing your under layer daily since it is absorbing the sweat. It can be aired out and worn again in a pinch. Changing your shirt after fighting or before the sun goes down can make a huge difference in comfort.

==== Courtesy ====
All encampments have boundaries. Some are obviously roped off, others are suggested by the ring of tents. Remember, if it isn’t a road or tent-free, it isn’t a place to walk through. If you wish to enter, go to the nearest/most obvious entrance and say “Hail to the camp”. Someone will reply and invite you in. On occasion, there may be someone standing guard. Approach the person and ask what is going on and if you may enter. If there is a private event going on, come back later.

* Don’t go into someone’s tent without permission and help keep things secure. Zip up your tent when you aren’t in camp, lock your car, and if you see someone going through a tent or things that you know belong to someone else, ask them what they are doing and if they are looking for the owner.
* Don’t leave fire pits, candles, or heaters unattended. Keep fire extinguishers handy in front of every tent and by fire pits and stoves.
* Don’t assume your children or pets will be automatically watched by the encampment; specifically ask someone to watch them before leaving them behind.
* Unattended children or pets are grounds for removal from an event.
* Tent walls will transmit sound and shadows. Be mindful.
* Make sure your trash goes into trash bins/ dumpsters and that your camp remains clean.
* Don’t leave food out. We are camping and there are wild animals in many of the areas we use.
* Once you arrive to the event and are in garb turn your cell phone to vibrate.

==== Having Fun ====
This is the whole point. All of the rest of the advice is only so that you can have the best chance of having fun. Here are some things to try while you are at an event:

* VOLUNTEER! It is personally rewarding and you get the chance to meet wonderful people and win prizes.
* Get around and see the event. Go to the battles and merchants’ row, take a camera, and ask questions. Chances are you will see someone doing something you are interested in doing too. If it is after dark, it is a good idea to take someone you trust with you.
* Plan some down time. Bring a book, take a nap, or find a quiet spot out of camp to work on a project.
* Being with the same people in close quarters for several days can be stressful—take a break.
* Help and ask for help. If you are overwhelmed or overexerting yourself, get assistance. Don’t be afraid to ask questions or for directions. If you see someone working too hard and burning out, offer to help or give them the opportunity to take a break.

==== Packing List ====

===== Tent =====

* Poles,
* ropes,
* stakes (10 inch nails),
* ground cloth/tarp,
* carpets,
* tent,
* broom
* Bedding
** Futon mattress/cot/foam pad/inflatable mattress (repair kit and inflator),
** sheets,
** pillows,
** sleeping bag,
** blankets

===== Camp gear =====

* Cooler,
* ice,
* drinking water (1 gallon/person/day minimum),
* washing water,
* lamps and mantles,
* heater,
* hammer,
* claw,
* chairs,
* flashlights,
* stove,
* matches/lighter,
* fuel,
* broom,
* trash bags,
* fire extinguishers (1 per tent, stove, and fire pit REQUIRED),
* table,
* covers for modern items,
* zip lock bags,
* sewing repair kit,
* scissors,
* can opener,
* bottle opener,
* extra batteries

===== Clothes =====

* Day clothes,
* night clothes,
* fighting clothes,
* court clothes,
* shoes, hats,
* gloves,
* cloak or jacket,
* accessories,
* totes/hangers/drawers,
* personal bag/pouch,
* jewelry/award medallions and award favors

===== Fighting gear =====

* Armor,
* weapons,
* authorization card,
* repair kit,
* fighting shoes,
* personal protection,
* duct tape

===== Toiletries =====

* Towels,
* shampoo/conditioner/soap,
* eye drops/backup glasses,
* medication/basic first aid plus antihistamines and anti-inflammatory medications,
* razor, brush,
* washcloth,
* baby wipes,
* sunscreen,
* toothbrush,
* safety pins,
* bug spray,
* roll of toilet paper

===== Food =====

* Meals,
* snacks,
* beverages (hot and cold),
* feast gear (bowl, plate, fork, knife, spoon, mug/cup),
* pots/pans/cooking utensils/teapot/coffee pot,
* dishwashing station (drying rack, 2 bins for water, soap, cloth or sponge),
* paper towels

===== Something to do =====

* Project,
* book,
* list of classes,
* camera,
* 2 hours of time for volunteering,
* notebook and pen

===== Other resources =====

* http://sandradodd.com/guestfest/camping
* http://www.dragonbear.com/packlist.html