What the A&S Path is and how to navigate it.
Doing all the A&S! Learn more about Populace, Kingdom and out of Kingdom resources.
Where to find stuff and how to write stuff down, with copious examples.
How to document efficiently, display effectively, as well as links to the Kingdom evaluation rubrics.
Your FAQs answered by Aunt Æthel.
Are you new to the SCA and wondering who to be and what to wear? Check out the The Newcomers’ Guide to the SCA first, then have fun with the following resources:
Quick tips on Who to Be
The Kingdom of Æthelmearc Kingdom Herald, and our regional and local Heralds.
The Æthelmearc College of Heralds submission resources
Quick tips on What to Wear
- The SCA Without Breaking the Bank – Tips on affordable ways to put together a costume (even if you can’t sew!), table wear, camping gear, archery & fighting equipment, etc.
- Forward Into the Past – Pamphlet covers some basic patterns (official SCA publication)
- Introduction to Garb – Quick tips on making men & women’s tunics, head-coverings, belts, and pouches by Mistress Cynthia du Pré Argent
- Practical Worksheet for tunic construction – Detailed instructions on making a tunic or gown by Mistress Cynthia du Pré Argent
- Making Medieval Clothes and Accessories – Articles and instructions on Medieval and Renaissance clothing, with links to costuming resources
Kit & Garb Facebook groups for help and inspiration
- Show Your SCA Kit! An Unofficial SCA Group (public)
- SCA Garb How-to (Unofficial) (private)
- SCA Hacks (public)
- Ugly Skirts and Fugly Beads (Bronze age through early Roman) (private)
- SCA Celts/Early Period Cultures (600BCE-500CE) (private)
- Dark Ages SCA (Post Roman Britain Discussion and Research) (public)
- Æthelmearc Norse Meadhall (an unofficial SCA group) (public)
- Vikings of the SCA (private)
- SCA 14th Century Kit Group. A Unofficial SCA Group (public)
- Reenactment Clothing and Textiles (private)