Office of the Earl Marshal of Æthelmearc

• Do you have to be Authorized to be a Marshal?
  • No, but it is strongly encouraged.
  • In an authorization one of the two signing marshals MUST be authorized in the form in which the participant is qualifying.
  • We are working on a marshal's training program for people who want to be a marshal but have never been authorized.
• Where is my Marshal Card?
  • Due to the huge expense on the Kingdom of mailing and maintaining Marshal Cards we have decided not to issue marshal cards.
  • Instead the on-line roster of marshals has been created so everyone can check & maintain their marshal status.
• Is a "Madu" a legal weapon
  • Yes.  It is a short bladeless pole-arm.
• Can Swords have a tail spike?
  • No.  Only hafted weapons (1 or 2 handed) 7.5' and under may have tailspikes.
• Are Members of the Chivalry automatically Marshals?
  • No.  You must be a member to be a marshal.
  • In most cases Members of the Chivalry will be given a marshal's warrant as long as they request one from the Earl Marshal and are members of the SCA.
  • Members of the Chivalry presenting membership cards, who are not warranted marshals, will be allowed to perform field marshal duties with the exception of authorizations.
• Can anyone be a "Line Marshal"?
  • Only Warranted Marshals, Members of the Order of Chivalry, and authorized participants are to be allowed onto a Live List.
  • A "Live List" is defined as "the list after the begin signal (ie. Lay On) has been announced."
  • Anyone can call a hold. 
  • People can stand on the sidelines, hold a stick, and call themselves "line marshals" and help enforce safety at the edge of the list.  However these people may not enter the list without first calling a hold.
  • Likewise Line Marshals may not perform inspections, authorizations, or other marshallate duties.
• What is the difference between New Authorization and a Renewal Authorization?
  • New Authorization involves following the authorization procedures as if the person were never authorized. 
  • Renewal authorization does not involve anything more than the filling of the appropriate paperwork to keep participant current.

If you have a questions please submit it to: ae.marshal@aethelmearc.org

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