Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
Rapier Marshals Handbook - Midrealm / Middle Kingdom
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Rev: 2.0<br />
20 th of July, A.S. XXXV<br />
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EDITOR'S NOTES<br />
This handbook (and all current revisions of the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Kingdom</strong> <strong>Marshals</strong> handbooks) is now formatted in a<br />
modular system to allow marshals to quickly access information in each section. We have clarified in some<br />
areas, added more detail in others, and cleared up some of the ambiguity. Some of the terminology has been<br />
standardized and we have tried to use acronyms clearly and only where it made sense. Because of the<br />
proliferation of the Martial Arts in the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Kingdom</strong> the venerable terms "fighter" and "fencer" are<br />
considered vague, inaccurate and of questionable historical relevance. In all cases in this handbook "fencer",<br />
"combatant", "rapier combatant" or "rapier combat participant" mean the same thing. It is perhaps a little<br />
awkward to surrender our beloved "fencer" label, but in the interests of clarity, we have decided to go with the<br />
more descriptive terms.<br />
This handbook is published in regular US paper format (8.5 x 11), and in several common electronic formats on<br />
the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Kingdom</strong> Earl Marshal's Website: http://www.midrealm.org/marshal/handbook/ for downloading.<br />
Updates are published in the <strong>Middle</strong> <strong>Kingdom</strong> newsletter, The PALE, and on the Earl Marshal's website as well.<br />
Times New Roman is the default font. Please note that only the appendices have been included in the publication<br />
of this handbook. The supplements are separate publications available only on the website.<br />
Errors or omissions should be reported to the <strong>Kingdom</strong> <strong>Rapier</strong> Marshal and the Adjutant (<strong>Kingdom</strong> Deputy<br />
Marshal for Information and Publications) as listed in the PALE and on the website.<br />
I would like to thank everyone who proofed, caught discrepancies and requested clarifications in the proofing<br />
and production of this handbook.<br />
I have enjoyed managing this project and hope you all find it to be the improvement that we sought to provide<br />
our fellow marshals and participants. Until we are next met in combat or camaraderie, I remain as always<br />
In Bold Service to the Crown and the Dream<br />
Baron Lewis Michael Patrick Blackmore OP CDH CRC CW CSO<br />
Patrick A. Giese<br />
Adjutant for Marshallate Information and Publications
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