Barony of Vulkanfeldt

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1 Barony of Vulkanfeldt Per chevron gules and Or upon a sun a laurel wreath all counterchanged within a bordure embattled sable Study Guide Order of Sergeantry Sergeant Gallant Yeoman - Courtier Shannon O Duncan Baron Vulkanfeldt Regina O Duncan Baroness Vulkanfeldt Purpure, two rapiers in saltire Or a mushroom in chief argent Argent masoned sable, a violet purpure slipped and leaved vert, seeded Or within a border purpure Anno Societatis XLVI

2 Letter from the Baron and Baroness Congratulations! You have taken the first step toward the Vulkanfeldt Sergeantry Trials. If you have this Study Guide in hand, you have presented yourself before us in court and announced your intent to participate. The Trials will commence this year, being 2013 in the year of our Lord, in conjunction with testing of our wonderful neighbors, the Barony of Wastekeep, hosts for the trials. Date and location will be announced at a future time. The day of the Trials will be a full day of testing (oral and written), fighting, armor inspections, dance, games, a Court of Love, and during the evening feast the bardic presentations. The Trials will be a long and arduous day. Testing will be judged on a point system, with 80% required for a passing score. As this is not a camping event, for those traveling from outside our area, we suggest that you contact either ourselves or one of our local Sergeantry regarding overnight accommodations. Attempting the rank of Sergeant, Gallant, Yeoman, Artisan or Courtier will no doubt be one of the most difficult tasks you undertake in the SCA. We rejoice at your excitement as you leaf through the Study Guide the first time, and sympathize with you as your studies engulf your days. The Study Guide you hold in your hands includes what our expectations in regard to Heraldry, Geography, Dance, Courtly Love, Bardic Presentation, Games, Armor / Armor Inspection, Weapons, the Baronesses Question, and specific requirements for Sergeant, Gallant, Yeoman, Courtier. You have our well wishes and our support. Remember that the Trials are intentionally designed to be tough and to challenge you to reach new limits. Many of the aspects you will be tested upon are considered Peer-Like Qualities. Even if peerage is not your ultimate goal, having these skills may be useful in many aspects of your life. Shannon O Duncan Baron Vulkanfeldt Regina O Duncan Baroness Vulkanfeldt Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 2 of 7

3 The Trials A multi-faceted tournament covering all aspects of the Trials will be held at which candidates for the following ranks will be tested and selected. The Baron and Baroness, currently active members of the Sergeants, Gallants, and Yeoman (hereafter referred to as the Sergeantry) and members of the Courtier for the Barony of Vulkanfeldt will be charged with the responsibility of judging the candidates fulfillment of the requirements of the rank. The Baron and Baroness or their representatives are responsible for the assembly and verification of the results of the Sergeantry and Courtier Trials. The final decision rests solely with the Baron and Baroness. Sergeant: A baronial honor for heavy-combat fighters who have completed a set of requirements and are obliged to swear fealty to the Baroness. Gallant: A baronial honor for rapier-combat fighters who have completed a set of requirements and are obliged to swear fealty to the Baroness. Yeoman: A baronial honor for archers who have completed a set of requirements and are obliged to swear fealty to the Baroness. Courtier: A baronial honor for excellence in service. Courtiers have completed a set of requirements and are obliged to swear fealty to the Baron and Baroness. Artisan: A baronial honor for excellence in arts and sciences. Artisans have completed a set of requirements and are obliged to swear fealty to the Baron and Baroness. Multiple Qualifications Members trying for multiple (two or more) qualifications will be required to re-test as if for the first time. The reason for this being, Each member shall strive to maintain their skills, and to increase them, to such extent that, should Coronet or Crown need them, they are ready. The Candidate may bypass certain tests with the authorization of the Baron and Baroness. Each individual who becomes a member of the Order of Sergeantry and/or Courtier of Vulkanfeldt shall be entitled to Rights given no others in the Barony. Yet with privilege comes duty and responsibility. Order of the Sergeantry & Order of the Courtier Duties and Responsibilities Sergeantry (Sergeant, Gallant, and Yeoman): Each member shall swear a personal Oath of Fealty to the Baroness of Vulkanfeldt and, through her, to the Crown of An Tir. Courtier: Each member shall swear a personal Oath of Fealty to the Baron of Vulkanfeldt and, through him, to the Crown of An Tir. Each member shall protect and defend the Barony of Vulkanfeldt, its people and its honor with all their effort. Each member shall be in the forefront in the instruction of novices in all matters. Each member shall strive to maintain their skills, and to increase them, to such extent that, should Coronet or Crown need them, they are ready. Each member shall act as role models, mentors, ambassadors, administrators, etc. Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 3 of 7

4 Each member shall uphold the ideals of Chivalry, courtesy, and nobility with their every word and deed. Each member shall assist in the organization and running of succeeding Trials. Should a member of the Order attain Peerage in the area they have tested for (i.e., from Sergeant to Chivalry), he/she must resign from the Order, return to Their Excellencies the symbols of their rank, and as shall thereafter be known as Sergeant (et. al.) Emeritus. Order of the Sergeantry & Order of the Courtier Duties and Responsibilities Each member has the right to wear upon their persons the Regalia of the Order: o Sergeant: a brown belt with a buckle bearing the Order s badge o Gallant: a brown sash worn around the left bicep bearing the Order s badge o Yeoman: a brown bracer bearing the Order s badge o Courtier: a medallion bearing the Order s badge o Artisan: a medallion bearing the Order s badge Each member has the right to use the title Sergeant, Gallant, Yeoman, Artisan or Courtier Each member has the right to form the Baroness s Guard of Honor in audience, in Court, and on the fields of war Each member may recommend to the Baron and/or Baroness changes to the Trials requirements for elevation to this rank Each member will receive a scroll in certification of attainment to this rank to be presented at the next year s Trials Other privileges shall be extended as deemed appropriate by Her Excellency the Baroness of Vulkanfeldt or by His Excellency the Baron of Vulkanfeldt Contacts Baron and Baroness Vulkanfeldt Shannon and Regina O Duncan Shannon Duncan and Reggie Brulotte UWChem@aol.com (509) Sergeantry of Vulkanfeldt Sgt. Rurik Gjafvaldsson Ron Mansfield Sergeant of Wastekeep 5/1998 Sgt. Qoyor Shingqotai (Tai Tjorkillsdatr) Teri Stine Sergeant of Wealdsmere 9/2001 Sgt. Tio Bargagna Tio Levine Sergeant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2012 Sgt. Murcadh Dal Cais Pat Chambers Sergeant of Stromgard 9/2000 Sgt. Raginmund Ahrens von Danzig Raymond Whittum Sergeant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2006 Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 4 of 7

5 Sergeants Emeritus of Vulkanfeldt Sir Osrik Rolfsson, KSCA Kelly Coursey Sergeant of Wealdsmere 9/2001 Sergeant Emeritus 1/2007 Sergeant Emeritus of other Baronies Residing in Vulkanfeldt Thegn Rolf Longbow, KSCA Jim Pechtel Sergeant of Wastekeep 7/1986 Sergeant Emeritus 7/1991 Duke Cedric Blackwell Rolfsson, KSCA Tyler Everett Sergeant of Wastekeep 5/1993 Sergeant Emeritus 7/1998 Master Heinrich von Salza, KSCA Chuck Alexander Sergeant of Wastekeep 8/1989 Sergeant Emeritus 5/1993 Gallants of Vulkanfeldt Gallant Diego Ortiz del Valley Geoffrey Blake Gallant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2006 Gallant Dalbach MacDara David Campbell Gallant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2012 Shannon O Duncan, Gallant, Yeoman, Artisan Shannon Duncan Gallant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2009 Gallants Emeritus of Vulkanfeldt Doña Amberly Sylvanus, OWS, OGGS Gallant of Vulkanfeldt 8/2010 Gallant Emerita 5/2011 Yeoman of Vulkanfeldt Shannon O Duncan, Gallant, Yeoman Shannon Duncan Yeoman of Vulkanfeldt 8/2007 Courtiers of Vulkanfeldt Courtier Julia Sempronia Sara Urdahl Courtier of Vulkanfeldt 8/2010 Courtier Cler de Cieux Courtier of Vulkanfeldt 8/2010 Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 5 of 7

6 Artisans of Vulkanfeldt Shannon O Duncan, Gallant, Yeoman, Artisan Shannon Duncan Artisan of Vulkanfeldt 8/2012 Artisan Fiona ni Conchuir Tanya Smuin Artisan of Vulkanfeldt 8/2012 Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 6 of 7

7 Order of the Sergeantry, Courtier and Artisan Chivalry, Courtesy, and Etiquette Members of the Order of Sergeantry and Order of Courtier must display the traits of Chivalry, Courtesy, and Etiquette. While there is no specific Trial in this area the Candidate should remember that everyone you encounter is your judge, and her Excellency will solicit their opinion at various times. Court Presentation On the morning of the Trials, the Candidate s Sponsor will present the Candidate in Court to Their Excellencies and the populace of Vulkanfeldt. The Candidate will present their calligraphed petition to Their Excellencies. Petition Each Candidate must submit a hand calligraphic petition to the Baron and/or Baroness as appropriate requesting permission to participate in The Trials. This petition must be presented in Court for admittance into the Trials. While it is required that the applicant hand-letter his or her own petition, no advantage will be given for the quality of the document beyond that it must be legible and must be hand written or hand printed in a medieval hand with translation provided as necessary. Petitions may be read aloud in Court at Her Excellency s request. Sponsor Each Sergeantry Candidate must be sponsored by a member of the Order and Rank that they wish to obtain or by a member of the Chivalry, Pelican, Laurel, White Scarf, or OGGS as it pertains to the Candidates rank for which they are testing. Heraldry To demonstrate knowledge of heraldry the Candidate must blazon their own device and must have submitted said device for registration with the College of Heralds. If you should need assistance, please contact our Herald. (It will be an expectation, if accepted.) Candidates must display their device, passed or not, on some personal item: shield, armor, garb, etc. These items are to be displayed during the Court Presentation. Introduction to Sergeantry Trials Revised 8/13/12 Page 7 of 7