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[the-merry-otter]

Medieval Posture ™

[scalochac]

The Barony of Innilgard (Adelaide) held its armored combat championship over the weekend. #mysca #lochac #innilgard Photos courtesy of Holly Taylor

[yaninus-de-venoix]

Hi there!

I think I bumped into your tumblr due to your music, but I just joined my local SCA barony!! (Innilgard, of the Kingdom of Lochac)

I was wondering if you could direct me towards some resources on how to make armour, I'm mostly doing rapier atm but I was talking to one of the ladies who does heavy and she mentioned her gambeson was legal for both rapier and heavy.

All good if you can't, you just seem friendly and knowledgeable.

Yours in service,

A freshly realised sword lesbian

Whoops, sorry it took me so long to reply! I saw the ask and then forgot it existed...

Congrats on joining the SCA! Always excited to see more sword lesbians ^-^

As for resources, I don’t know a ton off the top of my head. One of the knights in my area made a post aimed at very beginners here (https://www.arboreafalls.com/post/let-s-talk-about-armor) that should help you get a sense of the bare minimum you need to get started. Poking around online, this guide (https://tinyurl.com/227y4m2t) seems pretty decent, although it’s more focused on the setup rather than how to actually make armor.

Otherwise, you should take a look at the armor requirements for your kingdom (you said you’re from Lochac, right? here: https://sca.org.nz/wiki/index.php?title=Armoured_Combat:Armour_Requirements). Usually gambesons are a “nice to have”, for comfort rather than a requirement, so as long as your rapier gambeson is sturdy enough it should be fine. If you’re doing rapier, your gorget should work fine for heavy as well, rapier gorgets actually have stricter rules since you’re dealing with pointier weapons. Also, depending on your size and what your local heavy practice looks like, many fight practices have loaner gear available. If there’s loaner gear that fits you, that can be a good way to get started and at least see if you like it.

Best of luck!

[the-merry-otter]

Photos of my 14th century garb from the camping event

[the-merry-otter]

Aight, now that the bag (involving the infamous silk lining, pictured bottom right in all its blueness) is finished, I know the sword fits, and the relevant people are happy with it, I can show it off!

It’s made to hold a rapier sword - specifically the rapier belonging to the rapier champion of the barony. It was just intended to be for like, ease of storage, and ‘it would be cool if it looked kinda nice but no stress’ (not exact words, but that was the vibe). But uh, I don’t do things by halves, so now it’s effectively a piece of regalia in its own right. I guess.

Anyway, I’m honestly pretty happy for how it came out! I tried two new things (making a drawstring, and the specific technique of gathering used) which, while they weren’t difficult, makes me feel like I’ve gained +5 to XP. And I have to admit, it does look kinda nice.

[scalochac]

Wonderful art by Timothy Bruce Ide celebrating Lochac’s first female knight, Sir Eva! Posted @withregram • @sca.ynys.fawr This squirrel caricature of Sir Eva is absolutely stunning! There is talent everywhere in our awesome kingdom of @scalochac. Artist Timothy Bruce Ide: "Sir Eva von Danzig the Squirrel, also known as the Beast of Innilgard, leads her forces to victory against the enemies of her barony! #mysca #sca #lochac #caricature #artist #drawing #femaleknight #whitebelt #blackbelt #beautiful #stunning #squirrel #thebeast #talent #artist #loveit #homage #story #medieval #knight #knights #victory #heraldry https://www.instagram.com/p/CAa3Tw9no3O/?igshid=2dpr2n0n5q4o

[scalochac]

Their Majesties enjoyed the Innilgard Baronial Rapier Championship this weekend #mysca #lochac #rapier #fencing #renaissance #medieval Photos by Holly Taylor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu0kExMHBe0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l6c44622uh4e

[scalochac]

Some beautiful photos of the feast hall from the recent Royal visit to the Barony of Innilgard #Adelaide #Lochac #mysca Photo credit to Mistress Elena