|  Who Are
We? 
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our new recruitment video! by
Klaus Gehr
So who exactly are
the Scarborough Royal Guard you may ask? We are not cast, but we aren't
patrons either. We fall under the realm of "playtons",
visitors to the faire that choose to dress up and interact with the cast
and anyone else that is willing to play with us. Our status is defined
by the green sashes we wear with pride, and the stripes we earn for each
year of service. Our only pay is the gratification we feel in serving
our King. We are a varied group, including men and women, both young and
old. Our characters are as varied as we are ranging from foot soldiers
and archers to musketeers and armored knights, to privateers and mercenaries
and even a few fantasy folks from time to time. We span the globe, hailing
from all over including, but not limited to England, Ireland, Scotland,
Wales, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc.
The main requirements for becoming a member of
the Royal Guard are as follows: Be dressed in proper garb, including footwear.
We may not march, but damn we look good! You must carry a weapon, for
how else can you defend Our King if you are unarmed? Be able to strut
with us in the noon parade and be willing to interact with the crowds
along the way.
What exactly does the Royal Guard do? Plenty.
Our main event is the daily noon-time parade that runs through Scarborough.
We strut and interact with the patrons along the parade route. When we
are on duty, we are often seen around the vicinity of one of Their Majesties,
ready and willing to lend a hand if needed. Most importantly we provide
a presence and an atmosphere around the cast that allows them to feel
a certain degree of safety. From time to time we are asked to volunteer
for other services around the faire like assisting with the children's
knighting ceremony or assisting with one of the shows. And always, we
may find ourselves mixed up in a bit of intrigue or improvisation with
some of the other Guard or a cast member, so always be
on your toes!
What are the benefits
of being in the Royal Guard? As stated before, we are not paid to be there.
We receive no discounts or special treatment. We do what we do out of
love for our faire and for the desire to have fun. The main thing that
comes from being in the Royal Guard is a strong camaraderie with people
of similar interests which in turn has enriched our lives beyond measure.
Conditions of Appointment
A candidate for appointment must be:
1) Of a quality character that would or could enhance our stature as a
family show.
2) Of a proper, status of health as to be able to carry weapons and strut
in the parade. Current members of the Guard exempted due to health problems
that may have arisen after their induction.
3) Have and wear appropriate clothing that may be considered as period
from the 15th thru the 17th centuries.
A. Considering different backgrounds and nationality all dress will be
of that period, with the exception of modern eyeglasses for sight purposes.
No sunglasses allowed.
B. All dress and garb will be considered from footwear to headwear to
be completely to that period including but not limited to accessories
and accoutrements.
4) In possession of a highly visible weapon. No hidden bodice daggers
or any other hidden weaponry shall be considered.
A. At least one weapon must be in plain sight to everyone around.
B. Any weapon may be considered that is period to the 15th thru the 17th
centuries.
C. Weaponry shall be as follows with all period weapons considered.
· Sword (of any length)
· Dagger ( of any length)
· Longbow
· Crossbow
· Short bow
· Arquebus
· Matchlock/Flintlock Pistol
· Pole arm (Pike, Voulge, etc.)
· Pole axe (Halberd, Bardiche, etc.)
· Axe/Hatchet
· Mace/Warhammer
· Fantasy weapons shall be limited to swords and daggers only.
· Children may carry wooden swords or play bows only.
Weapons and Safety
1) All weapons shall be sheathed and peace tied
at all times with special exceptions to some weapons that are unable to
be sheathed or peace tied such as the crossbow or arquebus,
etc.
A. There shall be times when it may be necessary to unsheath
your weapons.
B. No weapon sheathed or not shall be pointed at anyone directly or indirectly.
C. Only the Captain or Commander of the Guard may call for the unsheathing
of the weapons with the exception of King Henry, Queen Anne or Queen Margaret
and Sir Charles Brandon. No one else may call for the unsheathing of any
weapons by the Scarborough Royal Guard.
D. The Scarborough Royal Guard is not responsible
for any patron, playtron or cast member that
is not a noted Royal Guard member that may draw their weapons.
E. Children shall be considered as long as they have a guardian present
with them during all aspects of Guard duties which include but is not
limited to:
I. Strutting in the parade.
II. As guard to any royalty that may be present, i.e.; King Henry, Queen
Anne, Queen Margaret, and The Archduchess.
III. Any gathering of the guard or action of the guard that is for the
recreation and entertainment of patrons and or the guard itself.
F. Before recruiting any person to be a member of the Royal Guard of Scarborough,
you must keep in mind that we are a family show, a spectacle and as such
any person that becomes a member of the Scarborough Royal Guard must be
able to present themselves in a manner that is conducive to a family show.
G. Anyone not presenting themselves in a proper and respectful manner
may be asked to leave the SRG at any time by either the Captain or the
Commander of the Guard only.
H. No other officers may dismiss a person from service nor shall they
dress down any of the playtrons. They may make
recommendation to either the Captain and/or the Commander and no action
shall be taken until the Captain and Commander have consulted each other
on the matter.
Rank and Insignia
1. The commissioned officers of the Yeomen of the Guarde
wear a scarlet livery.
2. The Non-Commissioned Officers wear a green sash with black trim across
their right shoulder.
3. The Yeomen or Enlisted Men wear a green (or blue for musketeers) sash
across their right shoulder.
Both officers and Yeomen shall wear their sashes proudly and with honour.
Intro written by Mary Kay Stone. Rules written by Richard Hurst
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