It is widely rumored...
that the Castellan, and those who before him occupied the office,
despite their duties to help Newcomers in all things, does not actually
know everything. Insofar as this myth might slightly, at sometime in the
distant past, or far future, be true, it was seemed expedient to this wise
office to compile a library of matters as might interest their flock.
Ahem. Lady Kinuko, and her successors before, spent many hours
collecting a library of useful articles. As the new caretaker of their
work, I hope to, by publishing a list of all that is available, make
this collection more accessible to the shire. I will also be pleased to
compile a list of resources other shire gentles would be willing to loan
out or copy.
As for accessing the library below, a Newbie Pack will be made
available to each new member (and any old ones who might benefit from the
information therein). I will also be happy to reproduce a few on request.
Beyond that (say, 10-15 pages or more), I will be happy to loan out a
copy for your perusal and reproduction. Also, several of the articles and
forms below are available electronically -- links are provided where
available. For further (and far more extensive) enlightenment,
consult the Knowne World Handbook (available from me), the SCA and
assorted kingdom Arts & Sciences pages (especially Atlantia), and Stefan's
Florilegium
the number of non-blank pages is given in parentheses
Isles Newbie Pack (25)
- Cover, Introductory Letter & TOC (3)
- SCA Events (3)
- Knowne World Map (1)
- How to Survive Your First Feast (2)
- Titles, Awards, and Brass Hats (1)
- Court Etiquette (1)
- De Rerum Favorum (1)
- On Being a Consort (1)
- Choosing a New Name in the SCA (2)
- Name Submission Form (1)
- The Persona-Building Worksheet (2)
- Speaking Forsoothly (2)
- A Glossary of SCA-Babble (1)
- Isles' Shire Flyer (2)
- Isles' Census Information Form (1)
- SCA Membership Form (1)
General Information
- SCA Events (3)
- Welcome to Caid (3)
- Knowne World Map (1)
- Regnum Civil Service Officers (2)
- An Event Survival List (1)
Costuming
- Geometry of the Circle Cloak (5)
- Two Articles on Great-Kilts (6)
- Recreating a 14th-Century 10-Gore Dress (4)
- Scaling Up Patterns from Arnold & Hunisett (11)
- A Payre of Bodys (3)
- [Very] Basic Costuming (4)
- Anglo-Saxon Gown & Norman Robe (12)
- Viking Women's Clothing: A New View (5)
- Viking Headdress (1)
- The 12th Century Norman Tunic (7)
- Constructing Men's Italian Renaissance Garb (7)
- Gambesons, Cloth Armors, and Padding (2)
- An Italian Renaissance Dress (7)
- The Bodyce (for Ren Faire) (1)
- Easy Peasant Skirt (for Ren Faire) (1)
- Men's or Boy's Easy Jerkin (for Ren Faire) (1)
- A History of the Cloke (18)
- T-Tunics, the Period Way (2)
Embroidery & Fabric
- Embroidered Trim for a Norman Undergown (3)
- Fabric Yardage Guidelines (1)
- A Survey of Fabric and Color (2)
Accessories
- Ruff Draft (1)
- Swords, Knives and Daggers Worn with Costumes (6)
Calligraphy & Illumination
- Calligraphy and Illumination: A Primer (4)
- The ABC's of Scrollmaking (2)
- Period Penmanship (5)
- Scribing 101 Class Notes (13)
Heraldry
- Choosing a New Name for the SCA (2)
- Rules for the Submission of New Names (2)
- Name Submission Form (1)
- Device Submission Form (1)
- Badge Submission Form (1)
- Fast Heraldic Art: Painted Banners (6)
Persona
- The Persona-Building Worksheet (2)
- Speaking Forsoothly (2)
- People of Persona: Concept (2)
- People of Persona: Beginner Questionaire (2)
- People of Persona: Intermediate Questionaire (3)
- People of Persona: Advanced Questionaire (6)
- People of Persona: Interaction (4)
Cooking and Feasting
- How to Survive Your First Feast (2)
- Making Mundane Food Medieval (5)
- Open Hearth Cooking (7)
- Liquers Made by Infusion (2)
- A Beginner's Feast Manual (10)
- Quick & Easy 12th Night Gifts from the Kitchen (32!)
Miscellaneous Arts & Sciences
Etiquette
- Titles, Awards, and Brass Hats (1)
- Court Etiquette (1)
- De Rerum Favorum (1)
- On Being a Consort (1)
- Protocol for Non-Heralds (5)
- Manners & Mores Course Outline (7)
- Ideas for Twelfth-Night Gifts (3)
Combat & Weapons
- Isles Circle of Fence Charter (2)
- Caid Rapier Combat Handbook (7)
- A Distilled di Grassi (10)
- Constructing SCA Rapier Armor (8)
Cultural Matters
- Pronounciation of Irish Names (1)
- A Beginner's Guide to Gaeilge Pronounciation (5)
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Compiled by Todde mac Donnell, and last updated 7/7/99