You are ready to be more involved in the SCA. Here are some links which may be useful.
Many useful links for basic information – SCA Basics (external link)
- Clothing (Garb):
- Making Medieval Clothes and Items Over 40 articles on Medieval and Renaissance clothing and accessories, including “How To’s”; links to costuming resources
- Introduction to Garb (external link) Quick tips on making men & women’s tunics, headcoverings, belts and pouches; by Mistress Cynthia du Pré Argent
- Practical Worksheet for tunic construction (external link)More detailed instructions on making a tunic/gown; by Mistress Cynthia du Pré Argent
- Some basic patterns are covered in the SCA’s Forward Into the Past (external link) pamphlet.
- The SCA Without Breaking the Bank (external link) Tips on affordable ways to put together your garb (even if you can’t sew!), armor, tablewear, camping gear, etc.
- Who to be in the SCA:
- What is an SCA Name? (external link)
- Choosing a Society Name: Hints for Newcomers (external link)
- Medieval Names Archive (external link)
- Choosing a Name & Creating a Persona (external link)
- How do you get to be king? Who can use noble titles? How should I address people?
See “Who is Who?” chapter of Forward Into the Past (external link)
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- Heraldry
- What is an SCA Heraldic Device? (external link)
- About Heraldic Display (external link)
- A Guide to the Heraldic Submissions Process (external link)