[MR] [Marshalls] KEM Clarification & Directives -- Period Appearance

[Kynnyth Pyke]

Since His Majesty wasn't party to the direct communications, and was instead passing on information that I provided to him, allow me to answer.  As is appropriate, in this case the Society Earl Marshal is concerned with the appearance of fighters, rather than the broader application of this policy, which would clearly be outside the scope of his office.  As it stands, Atlantia already has already shown leadership in thie arena, by way of the existing Kingdom Law (10.1.4), and His Majesty and I are working together to ensure fighters, instructors and marshals are all aware of the obligations we have under Kingdom Law.

As His Majesty correctly stated, we are both available to assist in this matter.

Kynnyth Pyke
Earl Marshal, Atlantia


----- Original Message ----
From: Garth G. Groff <ggg9y at virginia.edu>
To: Atlantia at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2009 3:08:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MR] [Marshalls] KEM Clarification & Directives -- Period Appearance

Your Majesty,

In your recent missive to marshals you said, "the sem is pushing for the enforcement of corpora which specifically addresses that attendees at society events be properly dressed." Are you speaking here of proper protective gear for combat, or is this a broader policy governing all members at events?

Kind regards,

Mungo Napier, Archer of Mallard Lodge
(mka Garth G. Groff)

logan wrote:
> for those that havent seen this yet.  we have been talking about the confusion that some folks seem to have regarding the appearance law.  i have noticed an unacceptable trend of new fighters going to get authorized that are not in compliance with these laws (which, by the way, are now six years old).  part of the authorization process is asking the fighter if he/she is familiar with the rules.  if he/she says yes and isnt in compliance with these simple requirements they clearly are not, indeed, familiar with the rules.  another aspect of an authorization is an armour inspection.  if the fighter isnt in compliance with these rules then the inspection fails and the authorization goes no further.  period.
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> the blame lies with those that are teaching new fighters.  it is our responsibility to ensure that they are in compliance with these rules, they are prepared to engage in the authorization, and they have been properly trained.  these are all equally important.  it is unfair to your new student to not ensure that they are fully prepared to attempt an authorization and the marshals running the authorization have no wiggle room.  the earls marshal of the kingdom and the society have a responsibility to make sure that those within their staff comply with all rules equally.  the sem is pushing for the enforcement of corpora which specifically addresses that attendees at society events be properly dressed.  we fighters are not exempt from that.
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> if anyone has any questions about the law or if you are unsure whether or not you or your student are in compliance please do not hesitate to contact me or kynnyth for advice.  we are here to help you help them.   ;^)
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> regards
> 
> logan

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