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A&S If you are new to the SCA, sometimes it can seem like we are speaking a different language. For new people and experienced members alike, this is the reference page for when you are at a loss. Hopefully this page contains all the confusing words you've been pondering over, and answer's most of your questions. Most of the offices' descriptions loosely came from "A New Members' Guide to the Socitey for Creative Anachronism" © 2000 The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. Information on this page will be updated as soon as it becomes available.
Seneshal - The Seneshal is the representative for the local group in the outside world. Inside the group, they act as the chief administrative officer. They are responsible for coordinating the happenings of the local group and overseeing the other officers.
Knight Marshall -The Knight Marshall is in charge of armored fighter training, safety on the combat field, and enforcing the armor regulations for Heavy Combat Fighting.
Rapier Marshall - The Rapier Marshall is in charge of armored fighter traning, safety on the combat field, and enforcing the armor regulations for Rapier Combat Fighting.
Archery Marshall - The Archery Marshall is in charge of armored fighter training, safety on the combat field, and enforcing the armor regulations for Combat and Target Archery Fighting.
Equestrian Marshall - The Equestrian Marshall is responsible for safety of the horses and riders, the setup of equestrian-safe and equestrian-only areas and general rules, procedures and safety in any regards to Equestrian activities.
Youth Marshall - The Youth Marshall is responsible for armored youth fighter training, safety on the combat field, and enforcing the armor regulations and other specific Minor Combat regulations for Youth Combat Fighting.
Exchequer/Reeve - The Exchequer or Reeve is in charge of all the financial affairs of the group.
Minister of Arts and Sciences - The Minister of Arts and Sciences coordinates the study and practice of the pre-17th Century arts and sciences activities of the group. The Minister of A & S is also responsible for working with the Provost to organize classes.
Provost - The Provost is the acting head of the University of Meridies within the local groups. The provost is responsible for scheduling classes, maintaining local class records and for forwarding all class information to the Royal University.
Pursuivant/Herald - The local Heraldic officer is in charge of helping people reserch their names and heraldic devices, making sure they are appropriate and accurate for the time period and geographical area desired.
Chronicler - The Chronicler publishes the group's newsletter, which can range from a simple schedule of upcoming events to a booklet containing articles by local members.
Chatelaine/Hospitaler - The Chatelaine or Hospitaler is responsible for welcoming new and prospective members and introducting them to the Society's activities. They are also responsible for organizing activities to attract new members.
Gold Key - The Gold Key Officer is responisble for keeping and maintaing all of the Shire's loaner items, including clothes, feast gear, and any other items the group members have donated for loaning use. They are also responsible for making sure the items are returned in good shape and a timely fashion.
Quartermaster - The Quartermaster is in charge keeping and maintaining the group trailer and all articles inside, which are items that have been bought by or donated to the group, including banners, road signs, and group owned pavillions to name a few.
Minister of Children - The Minister of Children is responsible for fostering the interest and education of the children of the group through participation in Society activities which they can take part. They are also responsible for overseeing the children's activities at events.
Chirurgeon - The Chiurgeon is someone who is certified in the modern world in First Aid and is available at practices and events to provide help for minor injuries and organize the planning for more difficult ones if or when they arise.
Historian - The Historian's job is to record the history of the group by the collecting and keeping of flyers, newsletters, news clippings, video records and reports. They are responsible for the compilation of a group history that can be easily looked at and comprehended.
Waterbearer - The Waterbearer is responsible for providing hydration for the fighters and other members of the group.
Constable/High Sheriff - The Constable/High Sheriff is responsible for the smooth running of an event. They are responsible for making sure that Society procedures AND modern laws are being properly followed, and are responsible for the general security of the event.
Webminister/Webmistress - The Webminister/Webmistress is in charge of maintaining the group's webpage and keeping the information updated.
Below are the Kingdom Handbooks for our offices, or in some cases, the closest item to it. Please note that most of these handbooks are .PDF files and require Acrobat Reader on your PC to view. The .DOC files can be opened with Microsoft Word (not Works), and the .HTM and .HTML files are regular webpages. The file type is noted to the right of each article listed.
| Seneschal Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Knight Marshall Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Rapier Marshall Handbook | (.htm) |
| Archery Marshall Handbook | (.html) |
| Equestrian Marshall Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Youth Combat Rules | CIT Youth Marshall Handbook (.doc) |
| Reeve/Exchecquer Fiscal Policies | CIT Exchequer Handbook (.pdf) |
| Minister of A & S Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Provost Handbook | RUM Handbook, pg.4 (.pdf) |
| Herald Handbook | Section XIII. Local Heralds and Heralds at Large (.html) |
| Society Chronicler's Policies | CIT Chronicler Handbook (.pdf) |
| Chatelaine/Hospitaler Handbook | (.doc) |
| Gold Key Handbook | Chatelaine Handbook pgs. 21-23, covers loan items (.doc) |
| Quartermaster Handbook | Chatelaine Handbook pgs. 21-23, covers loan items (.doc) |
| The Meridian Ministry of Children | CIT Minister of Children Handbook (.htm) |
| Chiurgeon Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Historian Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Constable/High Sheriff Handbook | (.pdf) |
| Electronic Publication Policies | CIT Webminister Handbook (.pdf) |
| **Note: CIT mean Closest Item To, when there is an absence of an actual handbook. | |
Hold - Hold is a very important term used during combat, usually by the Marshall(s), meaning FREEZE! It is used for safety, whether it's someone standing too close to the fighting, or someone has had an armor malfunction, it means freeze right now, something needs to be done.
Oyez - Oyez (pronounced O-Ye) is a very common SCA phrase, meaning Attention! It is mostly used by the Herald(s) to get everyone's attention for announcements, or during a large loud gathering, like Court or Feast, to quiet everyone and point attention to something.
SCAdian - Just like being "Roman" if you live in or something came from Rome, this term replies to anything that is part of the SCA. We use the term instead of "for the SCA" or "in the SCA". Example: "Do you have a SCAdian name yet?" is a bit shorter than "Do you have a name for SCA use yet?"