Trimarian Rapier Rules - Kingdom of Trimaris

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………… 3 I. COMBAT AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS……………………………………… 4 A. General…………………………………………………………………………… B. Minor Authorizations……………………………………………………………… II. RULES OF THE LISTS…………………………………………………………………… 5 Applications of the Rules of the Lists…………………………………………………...6 III. CONVENTIONS…………………………………………………………………………… 7 A. General information……………………………………………………………… B. Behavior on the field……………………………………………………………… C. Target Areas……………………………………………………………………… D. Melee Engagement in Trimaris…………………………………………………… 8 IV. USE OF WEAPONS AND PARRYING DEVICES……………………………………… .9 V. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BLOWS………………………………………………………9 VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………… ………..11 a. Protective Gear Definitions…………………………………………………………… b. Helms / Masks……………………………………………………………………… c. Neck Armor…………………………………………………………………………12 d. Body Armor…………………………………………………………………………… i. Using very stretchy materials as armor……………………………………12 ii. Armor drop testing…………………………………………………………… e. Hand Protection………………………………………………………………………… f. Additional requirements for Cut & Thrust combatants…………………………… 13 VII. WEAPONS STANDARDS A. Single-Handed Weapons and Parrying Devices…………………………………… 14 a. Blades……………………………………………………………………….. b. Blade Flexibility Testing………………………………………………… 15 B. Two-Handed Rapiers…………………………………………………………………16 MARSHAL’S SECTION VIII. MARSHALLING CONCERNS IN RAPIER COMBAT………………………………………17 IX. PROCEDURES FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF MARSHALS………………………18 A. General Requirements……………………………………………………………. B. Warranted Marshals vs. Authorized Marshals……………………………………. C. Reporting… ………………………………………………… 19 X. COMBAT INJURY PROCEDURES……………………………………………………… 23 XI. GUIDELINES FOR MARSHALLING ON THE FIELD………………………………… A. As Marshal in Charge……………………………………………………………… B. Marshalling Single Combat……………………………………………………… 24 C. Marshalling Melees……………………………………………………………… 25 XII. COMBAT AUTHORIZATION PROCEDURES……………………………………………. XIII. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION GUIDELINES………………………………………………27 A. General Information…………………………………………………………………. B. Sample Armor Inspection…………………………………………………………… C. Sample Weapons Inspection………………………………………………………… XIV. MARSHAL RESPONSIBILITIES, CHAIN OF COMMAND, AND REPORTING 28 A. Reporting………………………………………………………………………… XV. PROCEDURES FOR GRIEVANCES AND SANCTIONS………………………… 29 A. Grievances and Disputes………………………………………………………… B. Sanctions………………………………………………………………………… APPENDICES 1. TESTING STANDARDS FOR SCA RAPIER COMBAT...................................................................... 2. PROCEDURES FOR EXPERIMENTATION IN RAPIER COMBAT................................................. 3. PROCEDURES FOR CREATION OF A DROP TESTER.................................................................... 4. PROCEDURES FOR USE OF A DROP TESTER................................................................................. 5. BLADE TYPES AND CONVENTIONS............................................................................................21. 2
INTRODUCTION T his handbook is the latest revision of the Kingdom of Trimaris SCA rapier rules, rules that have been slowly evolving since the Board of Directors formally recognized rapier combat as an ancillary activity of the SCA in September of A.S. XIV (1979). Within these pages are a lot of experience, effort and knowledge gathered from all corners of the Known World. But keep in mind that no person is perfect and therefore no rule set produced by a person is perfect. As you will hear over and over, nothing replaces common sense and good judgment. These rules attempt to codify the game as played today, to standardize the language we use, avoid ambiguities and allow us some common ground with respect to the game we play. These rules set fundamental standards for rapier combat in the Kingdom of Trimaris: SCA. In keeping with Corpora, Trimaris retains the right to add rules, which establish more restrictive standards. All fighters and marshals of Trimaris are responsible for knowing these rules. Rules are designed to promote safe rapier combat in the Kingdom of Trimaris. However, no matter how clear or accurate, rules cannot replace common sense, good judgment, and concern for the participants. If a question arises when applying these standards, choose the answer that promotes the greatest degree of safety for all participants. I hope that everyone enjoys the new opportunities opening before them to further their study of swordplay. Until we can cross blades or sit down to a conversation, I remain yours in joyful service. Done by my hand this 1 st Day of February 2011 Dona Abhinn ingen Artain O.L., Trimaris’ Kingdom Rapier Marshal 2010-2012 Credits to Don Aedan Aylwyn and Don Coinneach Micha Moray Revisions and Edits to match Rapier Marshals’ Handbook with Trimaris Marshals’ Handbook by Don Tomas mac Odhrain, Trimaris KRM July 2012 Those rules which come directly from the SCA Rapier Marshal’s Handbook are in Boldface 3
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Page 7 and 8: III. CONVENTIONS A. GENERAL INFORMA
Page 9 and 10: DEATH FROM BEHIND: In Trimaris, and
Page 11 and 12: VI. ARMOR REQUIREMENTS The followin
Page 13 and 14: 4. No skin shall be bared. There sh
Page 15 and 16: Weapons may use a hand guard such a
Page 17 and 18: MARSHAL’S SECTION VIII. MARSHALLI
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Page 25 and 26: G. EQUIPMENT INSPECTION GUIDELINES
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