Society for Creative Anachronism

On June 5, 2024, the Board of Directors of Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) Inc. held an extraordinary conference call to discuss the progress of a path to a prowess related peerage for target archery, combat archery, siege weapons, thrown weapons, and equestrian martial activities. This item was moved from the scheduled conference call of May 30, 2024, to allow for appropriate robust discussion on the matter.

During the call, a range of opinions and options were discussed. The Board was highly appreciative of the feedback they had received from around the Knowne World and wished to acknowledge the passionate opinions expressed which shows a membership who cares deeply about the direction of the SCA.

The Board remained committed to finding that next step, noting again that compromises would be necessary, and no solution will satisfy universally. There was robust discussion of the existing paths that were seen for equestrian activities reflecting that there was potential for inclusion with the Chivalry and the Order of Defense given weapon form choices as well as mounted archery falling within a ranged martial pursuits definition.

Following discussion of more than hour, an initial motion was raised by Director Krochmal for the Board to approve in principle the addition to Corpora of ‘pre-17th century ranged and mounted martial pursuits’ peerage. Directors Sheppard, Bainter and O’Shea voted in favor, Directors Faulcon, Fisher, Krochmal and Capps voted in the negative. The motion did not pass.

Director Krochmal then raised a second motion for the Board to approve in principle the addition to Corpora of ‘pre-17th century ranged martial pursuits’ peerage. Directors Faulcon, Krochmal, Bainter, O’Shea and Capps voted in favor. Directors Sheppard and Fisher voted in the negative. A two thirds majority having been reached – the motion passed.

With the substance of the language to approve the new peerage in Corpora approved, the Board will now direct the Laurel Sovereign of Arms to develop and submit an appropriate name and heraldry for the new Order to the heraldic comment process to allow for the language to be added to Corpora and a date established for the opening of the new Order.

The Board would like to thank the vast number of people around the Knowne World who have worked tirelessly for many years to ensure that this decision could be made on a compelling evidence base – they appreciate the time, emotional, mental, and physical labor involved. You have the gratitude of the Society.

Further information will be made available as to the process and timeline for the proposal of the potential naming and heraldry of the incipient Order.

New Peerage Approved Pending Name and Heraldry

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