Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Knighthood, chivalry am Organizatioi aggjB^^ *Jlf^Bi^BMBRk Armor and costumes are an important part of SCA events. ^MHMBHIHHHiHIHMHnHBnnMMI IAny quest I H M iMaMMMMMHWaMMMnHunwMHMBUMMUnMNHHM I The 1983 Ka I Calendar "A Mai I on sale now for I Kappa Gamma t back of Wade Ha * ^ ji rv/\ Il:iJUpm - 4b:uupri Thursday and Fi I House Patio and Bridge from 10:C Featuring 13 c Finest Gentler (limited edition) d jousting not dead i focuses on r by KODin Kline Camelot lives again I The days of knighthood, chivalry and jousting are alive and well through a growing organization called the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The SCA was formed in California about 17 years ago by a group of people interested in medieval life and culture. The organization has divided the United States into nine different kingdoms composed of numerous "cantons." Columbia's group is the canton of Cyddylaine Downs of the rancipa ityot Atiantia. According to Lord Donavon Delann of the House of Delann ? alias USC student Terry Martin ? the SCA is "a weird combination of the feudal system, democracy and zip codes." CANTONS ACROSS the nation periodically compete in events consisting of medieval games of skill. Martin said these events vary from state to state, but all focus on the authentic portrayal of medieval life. A typical event occurs on a weekend, involving between 40 and 60 people. Major competitions may field 60 to 120 participants. Occasionally, cantons even "make war" against each other. A biennial Crown Tournament is held to decide who will rule each kingdom, and the cantons file various allegiances and grievances. Martin said the SCA offers two benefits to its members. The first is "just plain fun" ? the SCA provides an excuse to dress up and make-believe in a world wnere everytning can seem too serious. THE SECOND benefit is the concentration on another life as important to SCA members as the present. Martin said people find living a duke's life, for example, iCUBfl CLUB R ny interested scuba diver) Thursday, Noven 7:00 pm Rm. Ill P Elections to be held. Tha Spring Break trip to be ions call Dwight 781 al sale giving Special 1 /ool suits i DUm. ClA r rO-T _ \ Skirt $26 ItoPj? 1 Pants $27 0fKl ! Corner of Main & Jg ippa Kappa Gamma 1 for All Seasons" is >4.00 in the Kappa loom (located in the impton Dorm) from i, today and on -irlnir oI fluo Piicc ^11 . LVJLCJLy Oil, LilVy the Pickens Street )0arri-2:00prri. )f USC s rien. nedieval time, a Ka o ((CAiii*na rif nAtitai* orir) r\??/\of Irfft tVin w IJV ci vt [Amci auu pi , uic feudal system is at work.'' The system does not annul women's rights, according to Martin. There are female as well as male "fighters." A fighter is a person 18 years or older who defends his or her honor with the handmade rattan weapons and authentic armor of the \7o?nAiic cmifhc unfhin fho Cfrni in ^OllWV/11. V at iUUiJ OllllUlO TT1UUII V1IV vup stress authenticity in weapon design. In keeping with medieval social structure, complaints must follow the chain of power before satisfaction can be achieved, Martin said. THE KINGDOMS' chain of power is strictly adhered to. The king wins his title by "right of combat" and may choose a woman to be his queen. If a woman wins by right of combat, she is queen and may select a companion as her consort. Second in the line of command are the crown prince and princess. The duke and duchess are next, followed by the count and countess. The title of duke is bestowed upon one who has been king twice previously; a count receives his title after one period as king. The knight must be well versed in chivalry, courtship, medieval dance and chess. Martin described the baron and baroness as the heads of a "barony" of 15 people, with at least three "lords" and "ladies." A baron's duties vary with each canton. LORDS AND ladies, by virtue of accomplishment of "outstanding things," in Martin's words, are a step up from the < i 1 1 9? -.1 ??? A geuurci, ui unuuic tictsd. /i piuapcvuvc lord or lady is aided by the king's good favor. i [ At the social structure's bottom are the peasant and indentured slaves, newer SCA MEETING IIIV iber 18 '.E. Center Tho. ... , met nksaivina and discussed. || 0463. | | ??& IS Howard's Sp ? I Parkland Plaza, Ca II "Carolina IB USC Hooded Jackets I 3 colors spec. $13.88 fl USC Sweat Shirts Bpl Hi & Sweat Pants Kf ^ w Tho Medical Technologist is laboratory tests and an datarminlna the nature. IThi Collage of Allied Hen which a student may antei Fifteen Month Bi Two Year Bacc jjj Applications i 1L Ona of many health programs offa culture jfessfe *^9KS SCA members insist on medieval authenticity, even in music. members. And then, according to all SCA mpmhprs "thprparpNnrmans " Martin said the type of people who join the SCA vary. "We have police officers and doctors, lawyers and students galore. We're mostly people of middle and older age groups now ? the ones who started back in ? ML. 1 ^ ' 1 iybD, ne expiaineu. He said anyone is welcome in the SCA. The only prerequisites are an interest in Jie Middle Ages and a willingness to participate. The Acorn, an SCA newsletter that advertises upcoming events, kingdom news and various literature, is available. For more information about the SCA, call Martin or Keith Burgess at 776-3116. kProfessional Typing Service "A complete office service" ;es, Term Papers, Resumes Same Day Service ??S52&5fo ??"??? g Week Sale" 1 M^U.S.C. Coaches Jackets! spec. $23.88 | : t MUSC^. responsible for the performance of atyses that aid the physician in cause, and treatment of disease. ith Sciences offers two options by r the Medical Technology Program. iccalauraate Degree Option alaureete Degree Option jrther information write to: edical Technology Program edlcai University of South Carolina M Ashley Avenue || harleston South Carolina 29425 I ire being accepted now. red by the College of Allied Health Sciences Mj agawgaiif^