Knight Marshal
Knight Marshal
Deputy Knight Marshal
Lady Ursa the Minor
Meka Nunnikhoven
Duties of the Knight Marshal
The term “Knight Marshal” applies to the marshal of a branch. This title of office is used regardless of whether the marshal is a belted fighter; in fact it is used whether or not the branch marshal is an authorized fighter. The role of the KM is to make fighting safer, and therefore, more fun for everyone. As a warranted officer, the KM is a direct representative of the Crown, and a legal representative of the SCA.
There are three near – equal priorities in marshaling; safety, fair witness, and showmanship. Overemphasizing any one of these at the expense of the others will tend to make the fighting less enjoyable for everyone (although, if you must go overboard on one, pick safety).
The Knight Marshal must:
- Have a good working knowledge of the Rules of the Lists, the Society Conventions of Combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
- Be willing to enforce the Rules of the Lists, the Society Conventions of Combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
- Have a good working knowledge of the Society minimum armor and weapons standards and any additional kingdom armor and weapons standards.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of armor and weapons for use in combat.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of combatants.
- Demonstrate the ability to safely control SCA combat, whether this is single combat, team combat, general melee, or part of a war environment.
- Prepare and submit reports as required by local branch, Kingdom or SCA regulations.