https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/ 2026-04-09T10:16:40+00:00 https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/ https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/lib/tpl/dokuwiki/images/favicon.ico text/html 2024-04-17T17:14:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:anno_societatis&rev=1713374053&do=diff Anno Societatis Anno Societatis (Latin for “In the Year of the Society”) is the count of years in the Society for Creative Anachronism. A.S. I is held to haven begun on May 1st, 1966 C.E. when the first tournament took place. A.S. is often used to replace C.E. dates on scrolls, correspondence, and other matters pertaining to the Society. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:apprentice&rev=1679955170&do=diff Apprentice An Apprentice is a student in a formal relationship with a member of the Order of the Laurel. The terms of this relationship is entirely dependent on both the Laurel and the Apprentice. Apprentices in History From the 13th century an apprentice was a youth who was undergoing training in a trade and had not yet completed his training. As a result he would not as yet have been acccepted into a guild as a journeyman. text/html 2024-04-17T17:14:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:corpora&rev=1713374070&do=diff Corpora Corpora is the term used for the policies governing historical re-creation within the Society for Creative Anachronism, and those policies applicable to the entire Society. Corpora serves as a framework for the structure of the historical re-creation activities of the Society, and applies equally to all branches worldwide, regardless of corporate affiliation. The various Board-approved Policies of Society officers provide guidance for the operations of those offices. Kingdoms may follo… text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:dry_site&rev=1679955170&do=diff Dry Site A Dry Site is a location where an event is held at which no alcohol is permitted whatsoever. This is different from a “discreetly damp” site, which allows hidden alcohol, or a wet site, which allows open alcohol. Often schools and churches are dry sites. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:inter-kingdom_anthropology&rev=1679955170&do=diff Inter-Kingdom Anthropology Inter-Kingdom Anthropology (or IKA) is the practice of comparing cultural differences between various Kingdoms within the Society for Creative Anachronism. Because of the large size of the SCA, many Kingdoms have developed their own traditions and customs over almost half a century. text/html 2024-04-17T17:14:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:ket&rev=1713374078&do=diff KET KET is an acronym for Kingdom Event Tithe. See Kingdom Event Tithe text/html 2024-04-17T17:14:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:kingdom_event_tithe&rev=1713374084&do=diff Kingdom Event Tithe The Kingdom Event Tithe is a $1 fee that is charged on any non-discounted adult's entrance fee to an official event. As the Kingdom does not directly host any events, and thus does not receive income directly from the site fees, this tithe allows the Kingdom to having funding. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:knight&rev=1679955170&do=diff Knight A Knight is a member of the Order of the Chivalry who is obligated to swear fealty to the Crown each reign. Symbols In addition to the symbols that are universal to members of the Order of the Chivalry, Knights wear a white belt to mark them apart from a Master-at-Arms. See Also * Order of the Chivalry * Sumptuary Law text/html 2024-10-25T12:06:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:knowne_world&rev=1729858003&do=diff Knowne World The Knowne World refers to the places where the Society for Creative Anachronism exists. The Knowne World is divided into twenty Kingdoms, each with its own set of traditions and awards. However, some awards, such as Award of Arms and Patent of Arms are recognized across the entirety of the Knowne World. text/html 2024-04-17T17:15:23+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:man_at_arms&rev=1713374123&do=diff Man at Arms A Man-at-Arms (referring to nobles of all genders; some individuals may prefer Lady-at-Arms or Noble-at-Arms) is an armoured combatant who is a dependent of another armoured combatant. In many cases, Men-at-Arms fulfill the same role as a squire, as it is a personal relationship between the master and the Man-at-Arms. Some require fealty or service of their Men-at-Arms, while others view the relationship as a declaration of mutual inspiration. As with all such relationships, it vari… text/html 2024-04-17T17:15:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:membership&rev=1713374154&do=diff Membership Membership in the SCA is offered by Corporate. Benefits Buying a membership supports the SCA as an organization. It also: * Allows one to hold an officer position (even at the Canton level you need a membership). * Gains a member discount to event site fees. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:mit&rev=1679955170&do=diff MIT MIT is an acronym for Marshal-in-Training. See Marshal in Training text/html 2024-04-17T17:16:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:mundane&rev=1713374162&do=diff Mundane The word mundane is used by SCAdians to refer to anything pertaining to life outside of SCA activities. Examples: * Mundane Name is the given, legal name of a SCAdian * Mundane Job is what a SCAdian does on a daily basis to earn a living * text/html 2025-12-07T18:56:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:order_of_precedence&rev=1765133774&do=diff Order of Precedence The Order of Precedence is a formal listing of all members of a group by rank. This rank is determined by awards given by the Crown. Within a bracket where numerous people carry the same rank, the date the award was given is used - an earlier date places an individual further up the Order of Precedence. text/html 2025-10-27T16:33:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:page_fellowship&rev=1761582807&do=diff Page Fellowship The Ealdormere Page Fellowship is an organization of youths in Ealdormere. It serves as a tracking and recognition system for what youth do within the Kingdom and the Society at large. Members of the fellowship are called Pages. In addition, there are several ranks within the Fellowship based on hours of service. text/html 2025-10-27T16:47:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:page&rev=1761583652&do=diff Page A Page is a youth who is a member of the Page Fellowship. Pages in History A page was an attendant to a nobleman, a knight, a governor or a castellan. Upon reaching seven years of age, a youth would be sent to the castle, great house or other estate of another noble family. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:persona&rev=1679955170&do=diff Persona Persona A Persona is the fictional historical personage portrayed by a participant in the SCA. One's persona can be as simple or as complex as desired: some personas are given elaborate back-stories and supplemented by meticulous research; others are merely a name and rough century based on the player's preferred clothing or armor style. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:protege&rev=1679955170&do=diff Protege A Protege is a student in a formal relationship with a member of the Order of the Pelican. The terms of this relationship is entirely dependent on both the Pelican and the Protege. Proteges in History Unlike squires and apprentices, Proteges' are entirely a Society invention. text/html 2024-04-17T17:16:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:provost&rev=1713374173&do=diff Provost A Provost is a student in a formal relationship with a member of the Order of Defense. The terms of this relationship is entirely dependent on both the Master of Defense and the provost. In Ealdormere, this is not to be confused with the rank in the Ealdormere Academy of Defence. Symbols text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:royalty&rev=1679955170&do=diff Royalty Ealdormere is governed by the Crown, which generally consists of a King and Queen. Together with Their Heirs, generally a Crown Prince, and Crown Princess they constitute the Royal Family. The person who won Crown Tournament, more often the King, is considered to rule “By Right of Arms text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:sca&rev=1679955170&do=diff SCA SCA is an acronym for (The) Society for Creative Anachronism. See Society for Creative Anachronism text/html 2024-04-17T17:16:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:scadian&rev=1713374181&do=diff SCAdian A SCAdian is a members of the Society for Creative Anachronism. Note this does not have to be a paid member - merely someone who participates in the Current Middle Ages. SCAdian is a portmanteau of SCA - the acronym for the Society - combined with a demonymic suffix. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:society_for_creative_anachronism&rev=1679955170&do=diff Society for Creative Anachronism The Society For Creative Anachronism is a medieval recreation society. It is often stated that members live out “The Middle Ages as it should have been”, for the society seeks to emulate a romantic view of the middle ages with pageantry and chivalry - and none of those pesky plagues or religious pogroms. text/html 2023-03-27T22:12:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:squire&rev=1679955170&do=diff Squire A Squire is a student in a formal relationship with a member of the Order of the Chivalry. The terms of this relationship is entirely dependent on both the knight and the squire; in fact, a knight with multiple squires will likely have different relationships with each of them. The vast differences between each knight-squire relationship make it hard to define a text/html 2023-11-13T20:10:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:start&rev=1699906209&do=diff SCAism A glossary of sorts for concepts people may encounter in the SCA. Pages * Anno Societatis * Apprentice * Corpora * Dry Site * Inter-Kingdom Anthropology * KET * Kingdom Event Tithe * Knight * Knowne World * Man at Arms * Membership * MIT * Mundane * Order of Precedence * Page * Page Fellowship * Persona * Protege * Provost * Royalty * SCA * SCAdian * Society for Creative Anachronism * Squire * Student * Sumptuary Law text/html 2024-11-18T15:36:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:students&rev=1731944202&do=diff Student A Student is a dependent in a formal relationship with a member of the Order of Defense. The terms of this relationship is entirely dependent on both the Master and the Student. Unlike with other dependents, there is no society-wide accepted terminology for this relationship; some kingdoms call their Students text/html 2025-10-27T15:36:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://wiki.ealdormere.ca/doku.php?id=scaism:sumptuary_law&rev=1761579368&do=diff Sumptuary Law Sumptuary Law was the medieval legal practice of maintaining social order by regulating the outward display of wealth and station. Violating these laws, or “dressing above your station” could be a considerable infraction, although enforcement varied considerably throughout Europe and throughout Period.