Order of the Mark
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Introduction
The Order of the Mark is one of the five SCA Bestowed Peerages, along with the Order of Chivalry, the Order of Laurel, the Order of the Pelican, and the Order of Defense
Companions of the Order of the Mark are recognized for their great prowess in ranged martial pursuits, and for applying their skills and knowledge for the instruction of members and service to the kingdom beyond normal expectation. Ranged martial pursuits include target archery, combat archery, siege weaponry, and thrown weapons
Arts
Peerage Qualities
As for the virtues, the SCA Governing Documents state the requirements for any Peerage candidates:
"They shall have:
- been obedient to the governing documents of the Society and the laws of the kingdom.
- consistently shown respect for the Crown of the kingdom.
- set an example of courteous and noble behavior suitable to a peer of the realm.
- demonstrated support for the aims and ideals of the Society by being authentic in dress, equipment and behavior as is within their power.
- shared their knowledge and skills with others.
- practiced hospitality according to their means and as appropriate to the circumstances.
- made every effort to learn and practice those skills desirable at and worthy of a civilized court. To this end they should have some knowledge of a wide range of period forms, including but not limited to literature, dancing, music, heraldry, and chess, and they should have some familiarity with combat as practiced in the Society.
- participated in Society re-creations of several aspects of the culture of the Middle Ages and Renaissance."
Responsibilities
The Governing Documents also state that the duties of the members of the order include:
- To set an example of courtesy and chivalrous conduct on and off the field of honor.
- To respect the Crown of the kingdom; to support and uphold the laws of the kingdom and Corpora.
- If in fealty, to support and uphold the Crown of his or her kingdom.
- To enrich the kingdom by sharing his or her knowledge and skills.
- To enhance the renown and defend the honor of the peer’s Lady or Lord.
- To advise the Crown on the advancement of candidates for the Order of the Mark.
Symbols of the Order
The regalia of the Order is two white vambraces or bracers, and the badge: "(tinctureless) A set of nesting scale weights within and conjoined to a mascle fleury at the upper point.
Elevation to the Order
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Vigils
Ceremonies
Swearing Fealty
Members of the Order of the Mark may choose to swear fealty, but are not required to do so.
Dependents
History of the Order of the Mark
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| Society Awards: Award of Arms, Grant of Arms, Court Barony, Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, Defense, Mark, Royal Peerage, Rose Armigerous Orders: Silver Rapier, Silver Tyger, Silver Brooch, Apollo's Arrow, Silver Wheel, Silver Mantle |