[Elfsea] Known World Handbook - Submissions needed

[Deana Covel Whitney]

Hello Everyone,
 
HE Kainin, current Editor for the next Know World Handbook, needs your help.  There are a large number of topics he has not received articles about. He wants submissions from across the Known World. He would like submissions from many different people of ALL ranks. 
 	
Look at your old notes.  Look at your handouts from Kings College, Rapier College, or a War College. Many of you might already have something half written already, or you wrote something 3 years ago that still applies. 
 
Only one Knight (in the Known World) has shared his experience about his first Tournament.  Surly there are others who will share?  Surly you have told newcomers your story before?  Be your first Tournament 20 years ago, or 20 days ago - now is the time to share your story.  (All marshal fields are encouraged.)
 
What does the concept of Chivalry mean to you?  The Knights are not the only ones who are Chivalrous, nor are they the only ones who can speak on this concept.  Share your beliefs. 

What is your favorite drill?  Share a tip or two about what you do to improve your skill. 
What is your favorite simple outfit to sew? Share it with newcomers. 
 
Were you part of SCA History?  From the founding of your group to watching the latest coronation - you have witnessed a part of our History.  Share your stand out moment.   Share what makes your kingdom great/different in both History & Customs. 
 
Last Call for submissions to the Known World Handbook is Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009.
Baron Kainin Email: kwh at sca.org
Fill out the release form as well: http://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/kwhrelease.pdf
More information about the KWH project: http://www.sca.org/kwh/index.html

Please forward this request to others – in and out of Kingdom. 

In Service,
 Hanna von Dahl, OL
 CR MoAS  

Still missing coverage on the following topics:
 
We are still looking for articles on topics including but not limited to:
•                        Basic Starter Garb - Male
•                        Basic Starter Garb - Female
•                        SCA Youth Combat Overview
•                        Preparing to Fight in the SCA
•                        Creating a Starter Rattan/Hard-Suit
•                        Fighting/Armor Kit
•                        Creating a Starter Rapier
•                        Fighting/Armor Kit
•                        Your First Tournament
•                        Fighting Etiquette
•                        Chivalry & the Concepts of Honor
•                        Basic Rattan/Hard-Suit Fighting Styles
•                        Basic Rapier Fighting Styles
•                        Basic Rattan/Hard-Suit Drills
•                        Basic Rapier Drills
•                        Brief Kingdom Histories*
•                        Specific Kingdom Customs*
*Regarding Brief Kingdom Histories and Specific Kingdom Customs: we are seeking 1-2 paragraphs describing what makes your Kingdom unique, what traditions make up the heart and soul of who your Kingdom is and what transpired to bring your Kingdom into existence. These should be exciting and enticing stories recounting the glory of your Kingdom and not just a laundry list of facts. These will likely be compiled from many different authors.


"Burn brightly without burning out." - Richard Briggs