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Courtesy and chivalry are the SCA’s hallmark.
Courtesy and chivalry are the SCA’s hallmark.
The active practice of courtesy and chivalry is what sets the Society apart from any other organization. Each person in the Society is considered a gentleperson unless their actions prove otherwise. Courtesy involves simple politeness, common sense and the Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated.
The active practice of courtesy and chivalry is what sets the Society apart from any other organization. Each person in the Society is considered a gentleperson unless their actions prove otherwise. Courtesy involves simple politeness, common sense and the Golden Rule: treat others as you wish to be treated.
Courtesy is expected for everyone at all times.
Courtesy is expected for everyone at all times.
Rudeness is discouraged, and anyone whose conduct is grossly offensive will be asked to leave. However, don’t worry if you don’t know all the mannerisms, titles, traditions, etc. – that comes with time and practice. Most participants can remember when they were first learning, and are quite willing to help newcomers pick up the manners and mores of the Current Middle Ages.
Rudeness is discouraged, and anyone whose conduct is grossly offensive will be asked to leave. However, don’t worry if you don’t know all the mannerisms, titles, traditions, etc. – that comes with time and practice. Most participants can remember when they were first learning, and are quite willing to help newcomers pick up the manners and mores of the Current Middle Ages.
It is discourteous to talk during court or while the herald is speaking.
It is discourteous to talk during court or while the herald is speaking.
The herald is the King’s voice, and ignoring them is like ignoring the King. During court keep side conversations to a minimum. If you do need to carry on a conversation, kindly move away from court to avoid disrupting those around you.
The herald is the King’s voice, and ignoring them is like ignoring the King. During court keep side conversations to a minimum. If you do need to carry on a conversation, kindly move away from court to avoid disrupting those around you.
An attempt at medieval dress is requested.
An attempt at medieval dress is requested.
The Society is for participating, not watching. Medieval garb helps everyone get into the spirit of things! Clothing is often available for loan at the Pavilion of Gold Key, which flies a green banner with a vertical gold key.
The Society is for participating, not watching. Medieval garb helps everyone get into the spirit of things! Clothing is often available for loan at the Pavilion of Gold Key, which flies a green banner with a vertical gold key.
A favor is a symbol given by a consort to their fighter.
A favor is a symbol given by a consort to their fighter.
A favor represents a mutually agreed upon intent, and is seen as a symbol of friendship and/or love. The recipient and the giver of a favor each hold the responsibility to behave courteously and chivalrously, as their actions reflect on the honor of each other. The consort has inspired their champion to greater glory by virtue of grace, beauty, and adoration, and as such, will bestow a favor to their fighter.
A favor represents a mutually agreed upon intent, and is seen as a symbol of friendship and/or love. The recipient and the giver of a favor each hold the responsibility to behave courteously and chivalrously, as their actions reflect on the honor of each other. The consort has inspired their champion to greater glory by virtue of grace, beauty, and adoration, and as such, will bestow a favor to their fighter.
Always ask permission before entering a pavilion or handling someone’s equipment.
Always ask permission before entering a pavilion or handling someone’s equipment.
A pavilion is a noble’s home away from their castle; please don’t enter or touch unless invited to.. Weapons, both real and tournament, are considered intensely personal, and should never be touched without the owner’s permission. However, the owner will often grant permission, and will usually talk your ear off to boot.
A pavilion is a noble’s home away from their castle; please don’t enter or touch unless invited to.. Weapons, both real and tournament, are considered intensely personal, and should never be touched without the owner’s permission. However, the owner will often grant permission, and will usually talk your ear off to boot.
What is Period?
What is Period?
Period refers to our reference of time in history as practiced in the SCA. Generally speaking the SCA adheres to the time prior to 1600.
Period refers to our reference of time in history as practiced in the SCA. Generally speaking the SCA adheres to the time prior to 1600.
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