Just looked at the most recent copy of the Complete Participants Handbook. Ansteorra has no variances from Society in these regards so the rules I posted are correct.<br><br>Sior Tomás<br>Central Regional Knights Marshal<br>
<br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 7/30/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Tomas Niallagain</b> <<a href="mailto:siortomas@gmail.com">siortomas@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
Please allow me to make a couple of corrections.<br> 1) In Ansteorra, there is only 1 separate fighter authorization and that is fiberglass spear (any length)<br><br> 2) Shield construction. -- there are many recommendations about durability and weight but the rules are: from the Marshals Handbook, since the complete participants handbook is currently off line.
<br> Section VI. subsection<br> I. Shields<br>1. Shields shall be edged with leather, padding, or other covering or constructed in such a way as to minimize damage to rattan weapons or other fighters.<br>2. No bolts, wires, or other objects may project more than 3/8 inch (9mm) from any part of a shield without being padded. Rounded shield bosses are not considered to be projections.
<br><br> Kingdom rules are allowed to be more restrictive but I do not remember any currently in place beyond the Society rules stated above. I will double check with the Earl Marshal and if I am mistaken will post to the list any correction.
<br><br><span>Iorek, f</span>or you information, I would highly recommend you read the Complete Participants handbook prior to attempting to be authorized. You will be tested on your knowledge of the rules as well as how safe a fighter you are. The Handbook will also act as a guide in constructing any part of your armour, weapons, or shield. While it obviously does not contain step by step instructions it does contain materials permitted and prohibited where appropriate, minimum diameters and thicknesses, etc.
<br><br>Sior Tomás<br>Central Regional Knight Marshal<div><span class="e" id="q_11417770031a703b_1"><br> <br><br><br><div><span class="gmail_quote">On 7/26/07, <b class="gmail_sendername">Mark Wandrey</b> <<a href="mailto:falconsword@tx.rr.com" target="_blank" onclick="return top.js.OpenExtLink(window,event,this)">
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">My thanks to all those who answered questions (Yes,
even Crandal). I'm getting close, and my gear comes together. Still waiting on
helm and gorget from Ashcraft Baker, but everthing else is almost ready so I'm
starting to excercise and build a shield. Hoping to go for qualification in a
couple weeks.</font></div>
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<div><font face="Arial" size="2">Iorek Bjornson</font></div>
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<div>There are no stupid questions.....( Crandal be quiet :-) ) there are
separate auth. for fiberglass spear , siege, and bow but those are all I can
think of. I personally would not pass any shield less than 1/4inc, but would
prefer at least 3/8 in. Also if you are using wood make sure to reinforce the
edge with something...rawhide, aluminum tract etc... </div>
<div>Yis</div>
<div>Lord Lochlan Dunn<br>Knight Marshal Elfsea<span><br><br><b><i>Mark Wandrey
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have a couple questions for our marshall or anyone familiar enough with
<br>the kingdom rules to answer authoratatively.<br><br>1) What is the
minimum shield material requirement. I spoke with Crandal who <br>verified
there is no size minimum, but what must it made of? I know it has <br>to be
sturdy enough to survive contact, but can it be thinish hardwoo, or
<br>something comperable?<br>2) Does our kingdom require multiple
authorizations to fight? Sword & <br></span>Shield. Great Short. Mace and
Shield. Florentine . etc. When I was in <span><br>An Tir it was one test,
you're done. But in Midrealm it was muliple <br>authorizations.<br><br>Sorry
if the questions are stupid, what do you expect from a 1400 year ol
<br>Norseman?<br><br>Iorek Bjornson
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