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'''Cunnan''' was an information [[wiki]] for re-enactors of the Middle Ages and Renaissance with a heavy slant towards members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (or SCA for short). Cunnan is the largest SCA wiki! Cunnan is an {{tag|Old English}} word meaning "to know" or "to know how". It is related to the {{tag|German|High German}} word "kennen" which means "to know". Some of the initial information in Cunnan was taken from the [[English Wikipedia]], but has been, or will be rewritten to make it relevant to people interested in medieval re-enactment. Cunnan is not an official document of the SCA or any other group, and its content has not been endorsed by any group. [ | '''Cunnan''' was an information [[wiki]] for re-enactors of the Middle Ages and Renaissance with a heavy slant towards members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (or SCA for short). Cunnan is the largest SCA wiki! Cunnan is an {{tag|Old English}} word meaning "to know" or "to know how". It is related to the {{tag|German|High German}} word "kennen" which means "to know". Some of the initial information in Cunnan was taken from the [[English Wikipedia]], but has been, or will be rewritten to make it relevant to people interested in medieval re-enactment. Cunnan is not an official document of the SCA or any other group, and its content has not been endorsed by any group. [https://web.archive.org/web/20110610100827/http://cunnan.sca.org.au/wiki/Cunnan:About] Cunnan wiki went {{tag|Dead|offline}} sometime mid 2011. | ||
The Society for Creative Anachronism is a | The Society for Creative Anachronism is a hobby organisation devoted to studying and re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance, primarily in Western {{tag|Europe}} but also other regions such as the {{tag|Middle East}} and {{tag|Japan}}. It could be considered a historical re-enactment or {{tag|living history}} organisation, but, unlike most such organisations, the SCA does not concentrate on a narrowly-defined time period, let alone a specific [[:Category:War|war]] or other event. The SCA also does not have a minimum standard of authenticity. The activities of the SCA have more to do with re-creation (and recreation) than with re-enactment. Some SCA participants describe the SCA as a large group of people with interlocking hobbies. | ||
At a typical SCA event, you will see a wide range in the quality of re-creations and reenactments. Some individuals may do some aspects of re-creation well (say, {{tag|music}}), while simultaneously doing others poorly (say, clothing). Still, there is one standard that all participants of official SCA events are held to: participants should try to dress in period (i.e., pre 17th century) garments. | At a typical SCA event, you will see a wide range in the quality of re-creations and reenactments. Some individuals may do some aspects of re-creation well (say, {{tag|music}}), while simultaneously doing others poorly (say, clothing). Still, there is one standard that all participants of official SCA events are held to: participants should try to dress in period (i.e., pre 17th century) garments. | ||
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The relatively low requirements to participate are also one of the strengths of the SCA. For example, they make it possible to participate in the SCA on a small budget. As long as you are genuinely interested in {{tag|medieval}} or Renaissance life, there is a place for you in the SCA. If it was a job or a hobby in Period, most likely someone within the SCA practices it, sometimes to an excellent degree. Excellent practitioners are awarded a SCA peerage (SCA-wide, highest level award) known as the Order of the Laurel. | The relatively low requirements to participate are also one of the strengths of the SCA. For example, they make it possible to participate in the SCA on a small budget. As long as you are genuinely interested in {{tag|medieval}} or Renaissance life, there is a place for you in the SCA. If it was a job or a hobby in Period, most likely someone within the SCA practices it, sometimes to an excellent degree. Excellent practitioners are awarded a SCA peerage (SCA-wide, highest level award) known as the Order of the Laurel. | ||
The SCA is {{tag|Global|worldwide}} in scope. There are active groups all over the {{tag|United States|USA}}, {{tag|Canada}}, Europe, {{tag|Israel}}, {{tag|Africa}}, {{tag|Australia}}, and {{tag|New Zealand}}, with scattered groups elsewhere. The Known World is divided into Kingdoms. Each Kingdom determines its King and Queen by combat in a crown tournament. | The SCA is {{tag|Global|worldwide}} in scope. There are active groups all over the {{tag|United States of America|USA}}, {{tag|Canada}}, Europe, {{tag|Israel}}, {{tag|Africa}}, {{tag|Australia}}, and {{tag|New Zealand}}, with scattered groups elsewhere. The Known World is divided into Kingdoms. Each Kingdom determines its King and Queen by combat in a crown tournament. | ||
To prepare for tournament and wars, some groups hold 'fight practices' where a unique full contact {{tag|martial arts|martial art}} is practiced. The fighters wear armour (often of their own making) and strike each other with sticks primarily made of rattan, and made to resemble swords, pikes, spears, axes and other medieval weapons. This Armoured Combat (sometimes called 'Hardsuit' or 'Heavy Weapons Fighting') is interesting among martial arts for its lack of formalised training, which allows new-comers to add to the game in unpredictable ways. SCA fighters practice many-on-many engagements called melees or wars. | To prepare for tournament and wars, some groups hold 'fight practices' where a unique full contact {{tag|martial arts|martial art}} is practiced. The fighters wear armour (often of their own making) and strike each other with sticks primarily made of rattan, and made to resemble swords, pikes, spears, axes and other medieval weapons. This Armoured Combat (sometimes called 'Hardsuit' or 'Heavy Weapons Fighting') is interesting among martial arts for its lack of formalised training, which allows new-comers to add to the game in unpredictable ways. SCA fighters practice many-on-many engagements called melees or wars. | ||
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Some SCA groups hold regular dance practices, where Renaissance Dance and {{tag|England|English}} Country Dance is taught. | Some SCA groups hold regular dance practices, where Renaissance Dance and {{tag|England|English}} Country Dance is taught. | ||
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