The Activities of Nimenefeld

The things that we do in the SCA and in the Canton of Niemenfeld

Martial Arts -
The martial arts in the SCA fall into six styles, Archery, Equestrian, Heavy, Rapier, Siege Weapons and Thrown Weapons.

Archery - Archery falls into two styles; Target archery where in the classic styles of bows and arrows are used to score points shooting at targets and Combat archery where archer fights along side the other fighters in armor using arrows with various types of blunt tips and bows of low power. If you would like to attend a Target Archery Practice see the Directions page for more information.

Equestrian - Equestrian is fighting while riding a horse. Instead of the fighters attacking each other, they strike killing blows at pells (wood and foam man-shaped objects.)

Heavy - Heavy fighters wear armor and helmets that simulate the armor worn in period. They
use weapons made of rattan to simulate edged weapons. As they fight if one fighter strikes another in such away that it would have been a killing blow if they were using real weapons, then that fighter is honor-bound to accept the blow and die. If you would like to attend a Fighter Practice see the Directions page for more information.

Rapier - Fencers fight with swords ranging from epees to schlagers, wearing armor which is modern fencing mask, hood and armor that is styled like period clothing. If you would like to attend a Fighter Practice see the Directions page for more information.

Siege Weapons - Siege weapons are a family of devices like catapult, trebuchet, ballista, etc. When the armies are having large field battle the siege weapons are arranged along the edges of the field where they can take pot shots at the fighters.

Thrown Weapons - Thrown weapons are real knives, axes, atal-atals, etc, thrown at wooden target very much like it was done in the Middle Ages.

Arts and Sciences - Almost everything that was done in the Middle Ages as far as arts and sciences, is done by someone in the SCA. It's probably done by someone in our Kingdom. We have meetings, sewing bee's and other activities to teach and practice the various Arts and Sciences. Contact the A&S officer for more information.

The meetings will occasionally be held in other locations. See the Officers page to contact the A&S officer.

If you would want see more in-depth information about the Arts & Sciences categories that are listed here go to the Atlantian Art and Science's page.