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	Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?		Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?

	This was considered to be a problem by Sir [[Theodolf of Borogrove]] and Mistress [[Anne of Caerdydd]], Baron and Baroness of [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone], and by Baroness [[Amanda Kendal of Westmoreland]], Baroness [[Lions Gate]] and myself.		This was considered to be a problem by Sir [[Theodolf of Borogrove]] and Mistress [[Anne of Caerdydd]], Baron and Baroness of [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone], and by Baroness [[Amanda Kendal of Westmoreland]], Baroness [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Lions_Gate Lions Gate] and myself.

	How could we in the north ensure that, when a good fighter from the Principality journeyed to the center of the Kingdom, that he or she would be proven in the non-fighting aspects of chivalry, to the satisfaction of those who would recommend his or her knighting to the Crowns of the West?		How could we in the north ensure that, when a good fighter from the Principality journeyed to the center of the Kingdom, that he or she would be proven in the non-fighting aspects of chivalry, to the satisfaction of those who would recommend his or her knighting to the Crowns of the West?
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	This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.		This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.

	The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=University_of_Ithra University of Ithra]). There were three candidates from [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone] and three from [[Lions Gate]]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.		The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=University_of_Ithra University of Ithra]). There were three candidates from [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone] and three from [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Lions_Gate Lions Gate]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.

	After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)		After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)

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	* [[Lancer\|Lancers]] : specializing in equestrian skills		* [[Lancer\|Lancers]] : specializing in equestrian skills

	In some Baronies, such as [[Adiantum]], those who specialize in courtly, arts & science, or service skills are called [[Cohort\|Cohorts]] rather than [[Courtier\|Courtiers]], and are in fealty to the Baron, rather than the Baroness. In [[Lions Gate]], the [[Courtier\|Courtiers]] are a separate Order, sworn to the Baron.		In some Baronies, such as [[Adiantum]], those who specialize in courtly, arts & science, or service skills are called [[Cohort\|Cohorts]] rather than [[Courtier\|Courtiers]], and are in fealty to the Baron, rather than the Baroness. In [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Lions_Gate Lions Gate], the [[Courtier\|Courtiers]] are a separate Order, sworn to the Baron.

	==History of Sergeantry in An Tir==		==History of Sergeantry in An Tir==

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	'''Sergeants, Yeomen, Gallants, Courtiers'''		'''Sergeants, Yeomen, Gallants, Courtiers'''

	''Being a small dissertation by [[Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland~~\|Gerhard Kendal]~~], who was a sergeant, is a yeoman, and was there at the beginning of it all. (Based on an article by Baron Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland which first appeared in The Progress, the pre-event newsletter of the [[Thirty Year Celebration]].)''		''Being a small dissertation by [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Gerhard_Kendal_of_Westmoreland Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland], who was a sergeant, is a yeoman, and was there at the beginning of it all. (Based on an article by Baron Gerhard Kendal of Westmoreland which first appeared in The Progress, the pre-event newsletter of the [[Thirty Year Celebration]].)''

	Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?		Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?

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	This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.		This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.

	The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=University_of_Ithra University of Ithra]). There were three candidates from [[Madrone]] and three from [[Lions Gate]]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.		The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=University_of_Ithra University of Ithra]). There were three candidates from [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone] and three from [[Lions Gate]]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.

	After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)		After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)

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	Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?		Many years ago, when An Tir was a [[Principality]] of the [[Kingdom of the West]] this was a wild and savage land, far from the center of the Kingdom. Peers were few, and in fact, there were but three Knights in the northern part of the Principality. These Knights had traveled much, and had made the thousand mile journey to the Principality of the Mists at the center of the West Kingdom. And for their fighting prowess, they were knighted. I note "for their fighting prowess", because their abilities in the other facets of knighthood (such as games, dancing, heraldry, entertainments, chivalry, etc.) were probably taken on faith by the Chivalry and the Crowns of the West Kingdom. After all, how many of the West had traveled to An Tir and had stayed long enough to see these other, non-fighting skills demonstrated?

	This was considered to be a problem by Sir [[Theodolf of Borogrove]] and Mistress [[Anne of Caerdydd]], Baron and Baroness of [[Madrone]], and by Baroness [[Amanda Kendal of Westmoreland]], Baroness [[Lions Gate]] and myself.		This was considered to be a problem by Sir [[Theodolf of Borogrove]] and Mistress [[Anne of Caerdydd]], Baron and Baroness of [http://antir.sca.wiki//index.php?title=Madrone Madrone], and by Baroness [[Amanda Kendal of Westmoreland]], Baroness [[Lions Gate]] and myself.

	How could we in the north ensure that, when a good fighter from the Principality journeyed to the center of the Kingdom, that he or she would be proven in the non-fighting aspects of chivalry, to the satisfaction of those who would recommend his or her knighting to the Crowns of the West?		How could we in the north ensure that, when a good fighter from the Principality journeyed to the center of the Kingdom, that he or she would be proven in the non-fighting aspects of chivalry, to the satisfaction of those who would recommend his or her knighting to the Crowns of the West?

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	==Myths==		==Myths==

	(A "keeper" posting from the [[Steps ~~of the Cathedral\|Steps]~~], posted March 2006.)		(A "keeper" posting from the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=Steps_of_the_Cathedral Steps], posted March 2006.)

	''So while we are on the subject of possible myths, I have heard it stated by a friend about 3 or 4 months ago that because she was a courtier she had no hope, ever, of being a Laurel.''		''So while we are on the subject of possible myths, I have heard it stated by a friend about 3 or 4 months ago that because she was a courtier she had no hope, ever, of being a Laurel.''

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	This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.		This way, when a Sergeant from An Tir was being discussed by the Chivalry of the West, they would only have to be concerned with that person's fighting prowess. The fact that he or she was a Sergeant would ensure that all the other requirements had been met and then some. There would be no question that the prospective knight had all the other graces.

	The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [[University of Ithra]]). There were three candidates from [[Madrone]] and three from [[Lions Gate]]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.		The first trials were held at a tournament at Black Fens, the home of the late Master [[Michael the Black]] and Mistress [[Stevanna of Houghton]] (co-founders of the [http://antir.sca.wiki/index.php?title=University_of_Ithra University of Ithra]). There were three candidates from [[Madrone]] and three from [[Lions Gate]]. At the end of the day, one Sergeant was created, the gentleman now known as Duke [[Thorin Njalsson]], Crown Prince of An Tir. He received in token of his rank, a brown belt with a special buckle.

	After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)		After a number of years of Sergeant Tournaments, it was felt that there should be an equivalent rank for archers, and thus the rank of [[Yeoman]] was created. Recently, the rank of [[Gallant]] (accent on the second syllable) was created for the rapier fighters. Most recently, a new rank for those in the field of service has emerged in some of the baronies, and is called a [[Courtier]]. (At the time of publication, another similar rank, [[Lancer]], is being explored in Dragon’s Laire for equestrian activities.)

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	==Information available on line regarding various branches of the Sergentry==		==Information available on line regarding various branches of the Sergentry==


	~~[[Lions Gate]]~~
	~~:http://lionsgate.tirrigh.org/sergeantry.html~~
	~~:http://lionsgate.tirrigh.org/courtiers.html~~

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	:http://lionsgate.tirrigh.org/courtiers.html		:http://lionsgate.tirrigh.org/courtiers.html

	~~[[Seagirt]]~~
	~~:http://seagirt.antir.sca.org/sergeants%20trials.htm~~

	[~~[Wastekeep]]~~		[http://www.wastekeep.org/sergeants.php Wastekeep]
	:http://www.wastekeep.org/sergeants.php

	[[category:glossary]][[category:culture]]		[[category:glossary]][[category:culture]]

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	Though originally created to recognize and encourage heavy fighting, Baronesses have expanded their sergeantry to include other martial and non-martial skills.		Though originally created to recognize and encourage heavy fighting, Baronesses have expanded their sergeantry to include other martial and non-martial skills.

	* [[~~Sergeants~~\|Sergeants]] : specializing in heavy weapon fighting.		* [[Sergeant\|Sergeants]] : specializing in heavy weapon fighting.
	* [[Gallant\|Gallants]] : specializing in rapier skills		* [[Gallant\|Gallants]] : specializing in rapier skills
	* [[Yeoman\|Yeomen]] : specializing in war/missile/archery skills		* [[Yeoman\|Yeomen]] : specializing in war/missile/archery skills