Marshallate Mews 

Baronial Marshal:  Lord Oliver Tarney

Persona development in the SCA concentrates on the noble classes. Members of this class (sometimes called the knightly classes) were responsible for the protection of their own lands and people from bandits and outside aggressors and usually owed military support to an overlord or other allies. This focus has made the martial arts perhaps the most visible part of our organization. At right; Our former Marshal instructs fighters at Junefaire 2005

What started in a backyard party with motorcycle helmets for helms and garbage can lids for shields has evolved into a wide variety and complexity of martial pursuits representing combat styles of the Middle Ages. All activities are subject to strict safety guidelines. It is the Marshall's primary duty to enforce these standards for the safety of both the fighters and the spectators.  And while bruises are common and even proudly displayed, serious injuries remain rare.  

Dragon's Laire holds weekly fighter practice every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Seaside Church located at 1318 Park Avenue in Bremerton. The site is adjacent to Evergreen Park.(Check out map to Seaside Church here)  If you are interested in fighting or marshalling, this is the place to begin your journey.  For fighting:  Bring armor (if you have it), and we have a few loaner pieces in case you need a bit here or there.  It is our goal within the Barony to assist everyone in any way possible. Our primary fighter practice includes armored, rapier, boffer and junior heavy. 

Archery and  thrown weapons practice are offered at an alternative site for safety reasons.   These marshallate areas are important to us.  However, at this time, we don't have facilities for them at the Evergreen  Park area. Besides, doesn't everyone bring weapons when they drop by their friend's home for a visit?   (At left Our former Chief Archer in action at May Crown AS XXXVII (2002). Notice the style and form of Thorfinn and the "just released" bow string ... Photo provided by a very proud Baronial Marshal, Caroline)

While You must be 18 to participate as an Armored fighter or Rapier Fighter, opportunities exist for our younger members to get into the action. See Youth Combat

Fighter Card:  If your card is not current, you will need an An Tir authorization card to participate at events, and you need to be comfortable in the basics to get the card.  Your Marshall can arrange that for you, too.  The most important thing  is to get the An Tir Book of Combat (commonly referred to as the ABC's) from http://www.antir.sca.org/Pubs/Abc/ABC.pdf   Read it!  Ask questions!  Know what you need for armor, what constitutes a legal blow (killing and wounding), and so forth.  Every marshal has a different guideline for authorization processing.   First question is often, "Have you read the ABC's?"   Right; a rapier combatant makes his point at Junefaire 2002

Additional opportunities:  On selected days Baron Ralg opens his workshop to those interested in constructing armor, repairs or general metal bonding topics. Please contact him to ensure he knows you are interested in attending and to confirm the shop is open this week.Below- THL Caroline and the ever vigilant Sarg. Alarcis.

In the Archives: Even our younger fighters make important contributions.   Check out young Alan's Instructions for Boffer Construction. This detailed document is easy to follow and we are proud to present it here.

We are pleased to present The Making of an An Tir Rapier or Dagger: A 12-Step Program excellently written and formatted for the web by HE Jacques de Normandie, OWS at this site. 

Heavy World of the SCA -
A  Missive on Shield Making - practical advice from an experienced hand
The Tao of Fencing  - a humorous look at some fencing basics and don't miss
The Tao of Fencing Part 2

Baronial Marshal: Combat activities.  Lord Oliver Tarney	Mistress of Lists: Keeps the combat lists. Lady Jenae
Rapier Marshal: Contact for Rapier activities. Lord Morgan von Daemerung	Equestrian Officer: Equine activities. Murakami Tsuruko
Chief Archer: Archery contact Brian of Cardiff	SeigeWeapons:   Mael-Duin MacCormaicc
Thrown Weapons: Wade of Dragon's Laire	Youth Combat: Fighting activities for youth
The Links below  are currently in PDF Format. Sergeantry Requirements: Complete requirements for those wishing to challenge to become a member of the serjeantry (Gallant, Yeoman, Serjeant) in Dragons Laire. Study Outline: Outline for study for those challenging into the serjeantry, or those wanting a deeper understanding of our play. Courtier Requirements: Complete requirements for those wishing to challenge to become a Courtier in Dragons Laire

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