Questors
This Quest is as you might expect open to all and it is intended to test you in a number of areas, success in which is praiseworthy for a noble of our times, and in this Society such behaviour may be expected to set a good example.
<>So there are fifteen categories in our Quest, to complete this Quest you must succeed in a minimum of Twelve categories, and as you might expect these Twelve must include Courtesy and Etiquette.
Each category will be rated and
recorded
with a score from 1 to 10, and to succeed you must achieve an average
score of
7. It is permitted to enter more than Twelve and petition to only have
your best twelve counted. Scores will be considered and determiend by a
panel of at least Three peers of the realm, One each from the polling
orders.
While you may make as many attempts as you wish to succeed in each category, you will only have one year and one day to complete this Quest which begins on the day you declare your intention to begin, this may be done by announcement on a mailing list or the preferred method of a public announcement at an event.
Please note the standards to succeed are high because this is meant to be a challenge.
Good
luck and have
fun!
Question about the Quest
1-
Introduce your Persona
As nobles we would be expected to know who we are and where we come
from.
To succeed in this category you must document this knowledge.
Whilst this
area is to a large extent creative writing, to succeed you must create
a
believable history supported by historical references.
This category will be judged on the publication of the article in your local newsletter or on your local website.
<>2 - Courtesy and Etiquette3 -
Calligraphy
As one of high rank, you may have been fortunate enough to have learned
the
twin arts of reading and writing. You may demonstrate your skill
in this
area by producing one standard page of writing. This may be a
scroll, a letter, or a
record such as you might have kept, or any other such document as you
may
choose. You shall demonstrate your ability to write legibly and
to set
out your page in an appropriate fashion. Please document your
choice of
lettering, techniques and page layout.
This will be judged in an Arts and Sciences Competition.
<>4 - Games and PastimesThis category shall be judged in an Arts and Sciences Competition
6 -
Decorative
Arts
Such arts are recognised and appropriate ways for those of high birth
to fill
their leisure, and for those of middle rank to make their
fortunes. You
shall demonstrate your proficiency in an art such as embroidery,
lacework,
weaving, or similar. To complete this category you must create at
least
two items and document their construction.
This category shall be judges in an Arts and Sciences Competition.
7 -
Dancing
Dancing was popular throughout all levels of society and as a noble you
should be
familiar with this social art. You may demonstrate your ability
by
performing at least three dances of different kinds. You must be
able to name
the place and time of each dance and you shall have taught at least one
of
them. You may choose from the following kinds - basse dance,
bransle,
pavan, galliard, allemande, balli.
This category can be judged at your dance practice.
It should be noted that achievement of gaining admittance into the Silver Rondel will be deemed worth 10 points for this category.
8 -
Entertainment
If you would be well regarded you should consider
entertaining, you may
demonstrate your abilities in this challenging area by performing at
two
events. You may choose any form of entertainment including song,
music,
theatre, juggling, or storytelling. You may have up to two other
people
assisting in your performance and your time limit is 5 minutes.
This category may be judged as an Arts and Sciences Competition or by popular acclaim.
9 -
Everyday Life
Here you may document your knowledge of everyday routines and
occurrences, such
as, hobbies, past times, religious observances, household duties,
community
obligations, work, and so forth. While compatibility with your own
persona is desirable
do not feel limited to this.
This category will be judged on the publication of the article in your local newsletter or on your local website.
10 -
Habitat
This category covers your knowledge of where you live including your
home, your
land, and the surrounding area, including climate, sources of water,
land use,
nearby cities and towns.
This category will be judged by
your
documentation of your knowledge, as published in your local newsletter
or on
your groups website.
11 –
Food and
Beverage
Food is necessary for life; good food is a necessity of a good
life. Familiarity
with styles of food would be almost essential for a well mannered
noble.
To succeed in this category you shall document your knowledge of food
or
beverages in your area, including what was available, where it came
from,
restrictions on it, how it was stored and how it might be
prepared. You
shall also include a sample of a menu for a normal day and for a
feast.
Alternatively you may prepare and serve Two suitable dishes or produce Two potable beverages at events with appropriate documentation.
This may be judged by the Cook's Guild or as an Arts and Sciences competition.
12 -
Heraldry
Heraldry is an important aspect of the ordering of the society we try
to
emulate, for pageantry, display and for the recognition of people,
their
friends, their enemies and their things. You may successfully
demonstrate
your knowledge in this area by completing all of the following:
*Passing the Pursuivant
Extraordinary exam.
*Submitting your name and device for registration by the
*Heralding at least eight rounds of fighting, fulfilling the duties of
voice
herald for at least two events or fulfilling the duties of a court
herald.
Any Herald in charge of an event can help you with this category.
13 -
Warfare and
Political Survival Skills
Life is hard and dangerous. You may demonstrate your ability to
defend
yourself, your family or community through any of the following:
*Poisoning. To succeed you
must
document knowledge of period poisons and antidotes if any,
alternatively you
may write a robust article on the various protections against poisoning
and
famous practitioners of this dubious art. If you attend a feast
specially run
to cater to such tastes the successful rendering of 2 attendees into
victims
will gain you 3 bonus points if you survive the event yourself. (Okay I almost left this out but some may find it more fun
than I and worthy of inclusion)
To succeed in this category, you must simply attend 20 society functions, be they events or workshops, if it is a collegia or demo then your participation counts twice.
Part 1 -The Society
What time period and geographical area does the SCA seek to cover?
Where, when, and how did the SCA begin?
What is an anachronism?
Where does the Creative part fit in?
Where is the Shire of Appledore?
Part 2 -Our Part in the Known World
Where is the Kingdom of the Lochac?
Where and when did the Kingdom of the Lochac begin?
Where and when did Lochac begin?
Where is
What is
Name the Baronies of Lochac and their locations.
How many Kingdoms are there in
the Knowne
World?
Name the SCA groups on the western shores.
Name 5 guilds within Locahc.
Draw the devices of Lochac and one of the groups on the western shores.
Complete this information for Lochac:
Who were the previous Crown?
Who are the Current Crown?
Who are the heirs to the Crown?
How are our King and Queen
chosen?
How would you address the King & Queen of Lochac?
Part 3 - The Order of Precedence
What is an Order of Precedence?
Arrange these in order of precedence – Award of Arms, Royal Peer, Grant
of
Arms, Court Baron/ess, Peer, Golden Tear, Non-Armigerous Award.
What is a royal peer?
How would you address a Royal
Peer?
Name 2 Royal Peers.
How do you address Court Barons and Baronesses?
How do you address people with a Grant of Arms?
Name 6 people with a Grant of Arms.
Name the 3 polling orders or peerages?
How do you address a Peer?
Name 6 Peers on the western shores.
How do you address people with an Award of Arms and how is this
different to
people with a Golden Tear?
List the awards specific to our Kingdom, what they are for, how
recipients are
chosen, and their token if any.
List the awards that are the same throughout the SCA, what they are
for, how
recipients are chosen, and their symbols.
Part 4 - Interactions
What is the Royal Presence, where can it be, and how big is it?
How do you act when you pass by it?
How do you act when you wish to enter it?
Describe how you should act when called into court.
What courtesies should be extended to announcements made by heralds?
What courtesies should be extended to entertainers?
What is a favour, what kinds of favours exist, and what sort of things
could be
given as favours?
What is a consort and how might
a consort
act?
What is fealty?
What is a cloven fruit and how may it be dealt with?
Describe the Grievance Procedure.
Write a real award
recommendation to the
King & Queen.
Part 5 - Mundanity
What is a mundanity and why might it be thought less than desirable?
Name 3 mundanities that you have noticed at events and an easy way to
ignore or
nullify each of them.
Translate these the following into less mundane speech.
List 3 topics that should not
be discussed
publicly or loudly at events.
Part 6 - Officers
These are the people who are there to help and guide you.
Complete the following table for the Shire Officers;
Symbol
Office
Officer Holder
Responsibilities
Part 7 – “Medieval” Courtly Behaviour
What is your understanding of the following terms:
A display of either a practical knowledge or an awareness of period literature is acceptable.