A Free Scholar is a rank within the Ealdormere Academy of Defence. They are given a Green Scarf as mark of their rank.

A free scholar must :

• Have at least one primary authorization and be proficient in at least two forms from the secondary forms list
• Have at least two years of experience as an authorized fighter
• Wear period garb in the list
• Be involved in at least one other aspect of the SCA
• Have obtained an appointment as a MOFIT

To earn the rank of Free Scholar, the Prizor must fight 30 bouts, followed by a minimum of 15 minutes of open challenges.

Include, but are not limited to:

• Have Fun!
• Get that Marshals Warrant
• Work with other fencers in training and guidance
• Keep working on technique and weapons forms, especially period forms
• Begin a research project

Lady Adelle Bicknell (March 2015) Lady Aidan Lann Ottardottir Dan Blair Donald Jacob Murray THL Eyrny Ormarrsdottir Lord Gavin MacAidan His Excellency Gerrard Carpentarius THL Lars Eriksson Lord Magnus Rasmussen Lady Merewen de Sweynesheie Lord Sebastian Greenwood THL Vladislav cel Inalt Lord Zarek Guay