The Arts and Sciences Manual of The Adrian Empire, Inc. November 1997 Copyright 1991 The Adrian Empire, Inc. This being the Manual of Arts and Sciences of the Adrian Empire, Inc., approved by the Imperial Estates, re-revised during the reign of Their Imperial Majesties, Sir Mathamhain Kilshannig and Dame Isebeau Reveane, after being play tested in all regions of the Empire, by Dame Katayana Belski Imperial Minister of the Arts. Originally revised by Dame Delia Xenterra von Burg Imperial Minister of Arts and Sciences. Preface The Arts and Sciences Manual of the Adrian Empire, Inc., September 1997, shall supersede all previous and contingent Arts and Sciences manuals upon approval of the Imperial Estates. The previous Arts and Sciences manuals are, but are not limited to: 1. Manual of Arts and Sciences, July 1992 written by Chienne. 2. The Manual of Arts and Sciences of the Adrian Empire, August 1994 revised by Dame Genevra du Lac 3. The Manual of Arts and Sciences of the Adrian Empire, July 1996 written by Dame Delia von Burg 4. The Manual of Arts and Sciences of the Adrian Empire, November 1996 revised by Dame Delia von Burg 5. The Manual of Arts and Sciences of the Adrian Empire, September 1997 revised by Dame Katayana Belski 02/04/00 Page # 2 Table of Contents I. Ministers A. Imperial Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities B. Imperial Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities C. Royal Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities D. Royal Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities E. Tournament Judges 1. Function: 2. Requirements: 3. Responsibilities: F. Scribes 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities G. List Mistress/Master 1. Function 2. Requirements 3. Responsibilities II. Arts and Sciences Categories A. Crafted B. Fine C. Bardic D. Food and Alchemy III. The Master Work A. Definition B. Master Work Requirements C. Awarding the Title of Master Work D. Master Work Project 1. Function 2. Project Request Form 3. Project Judges 4. Judging of Project 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 02/04/00 Page # 3 IV. Tournaments A. Tournament Lists B. Tournament Category Lists for Knights' and Masters' List C. Entries D. Judging E. Tournament Rules 1. The Lists 2. The Participants F. Tournament Awards 1. Tournament Wins 2. Participation Points 3. The Master Work Title G. Hobbit Tournaments V. Wars A. War Points B. The Lists C. Entries D. Judging E. Awarding War Points F. Artisan Awards VI. The Collegium A. Definition and Function B. Collegium 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 02/04/00 Page # 4 I. Responsibilities of the Imperial and Crown Ministers of Arts and Sciences A. Imperial Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function: Further the recreation and research of the historical arts, during the time period specified in the bylaws, by facilitating a positive and interactive forum in which to learn and create. 2. Requirements a. Knight Robe or higher and b. Rector (Ministry) or higher 3. Responsibilities a. Update and interpret the manual of Arts and Sciences to reflect the needs and desires of the Artisans toward equality, excellence and expediency in the Arts and Sciences. b. Oversee the re-judging of items brought to the Imperium for review, based on perceived problems with the original judging. (No items with oral documentation will be accepted) c. Report to the Imperium on all matters regarding the Arts and Sciences. d. Assist in the direction, instruction, and training of all Artisans, Scribes, Judges, Deputies and Arts and Sciences Ministers. e. Oversee Arts Tournaments at Imperial Events and Wars, especially the Knights' List. (A Royal Minister of Arts and Sciences or Equivalent shall be appointed by the Imperial Crown, in the absence of the Imperial Arts and Sciences Minister.) f. Prepare and maintain regional lists of qualified judges on the Knights' and Masters'Lists based on Collegium information from the local regions. g. Serve as the Minister of Arts for an Artisan's Master Work project in the absence of a Royal Minister of Arts and Sciences. Oversee the rejudging of Master Work projects as required. h. Encouraged to hold at least one Imperial Collegium during the reign of the Imperial Throne. i. Educate Artisans on the Requirements for Knighthood in the Arts. j. Develop and continue programs, which honor excellence and promote education, in the Arts and Sciences. B. Imperial Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function: Assisting the Imperial Arts and Science Minister and the Imperium in the facilitation of a positive and interactive learning environment. 2. Requirements a. Master or higher 3. Responsibilities a. Assist in developing and enacting programs, which honor excellence and promote education in the Arts. b. Assist in the direction, instruction, and training of Artisans, Scribes, and Judges. c. Assist in organizing and running Arts Tournaments at Imperial sponsored events and wars. 3. Responsibilities, cont. 02/04/00 Page # 5 d. Assist in the education of Artisans on the Requirements for Knighthood in the Arts. e. Report to the Imperial Minister of Arts and Sciences on all regional matters regarding the Arts. C. Royal Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function: Further the recreation and research of the historical arts, during the period specified in the bylaws, by facilitating a positive and interactive forum in which to learn and create. 2. Requirements a. Knight Robe or higher and b. Rector or higher Note: Rank and Experience requirements may be waived only if there is no member of suitable qualifications then interested in holding the position per The Adrian Empire Bylaws. 3. Responsibilities a. Direct, instruct, train and inform Artisans, Scribes, Judges, and Royal Deputies. To guarantee that all Ministers meet the minimum requirements to hold their position. b. Develop and continue programs, which honor excellence and promote education in the Arts and Sciences. c. Report to the Ruling Crown and Royal Estates and/or the Imperial Arts and Sciences Minister on all regional matters regarding the Arts and Sciences, including suggested updates to this manual. So that it will reflect the needs and desires of the Artisans toward equality, excellence and expediency in the Arts and Sciences. d. Oversee Arts Tournaments at Royal Events and Wars, especially the Knights' List. (In the absence of the Arts and Sciences Minister at a War, a Tournament Facilitator, who shall meet the same minimum requirements, shall be appointed.) e. Finalize the tournament lists of participation and wins for all tournaments held monthly and forward them to the Royal Minister of Rolls. f. Hold sufficient judging Collegium each year, to annually qualify all who wish to judge. Maintain an updated list of qualified judges, forwarding a copy to the Imperium. g. Responsible for approving/resolving the Scope of Research of an Artisan's Master Work project. h. To approve all and select one Judge to oversee the Master Work process. i. To review Master Work Project Entries that are not awarded the title Master Work after three (3) submissions. j. Educate Artisans on the Requirements for Knighthood in the Arts. D. Royal Deputy Minister of Arts and Sciences 1. Function: Assisting the Royal Arts and Science Minister in creating a positive and interactive learning environment. 2. Requirements: Master or higher 02/04/00 Page # 6 3. Responsibilities a. Assist the Royal Arts and Sciences Minister in developing and enacting programs, which honor excellence and promote education in the Arts. b. Report to the Royal Minister of Arts and Sciences on all matters regarding the Arts. c. Assist in the direction and training of Artisans, Scribes and Tournament Judges. d. Assist in organizing and running Arts Tournaments at Royal sponsored events and wars. e. Assist in the Royal Judging Collegium. f. Educate Artisans on the Requirements for Knighthood in the Arts. E. Tournament Judges 1. Function: Encourage and assist Artisans toward a closer recreation and understanding of arts and sciences in history through the adjudication of Entries at Tournaments and Wars. 2. Requirements: a. All shall participate and be qualified at a Judging Collegium. b. Knights' List: 1. Knight Robe or higher or 2. Experience Judging at least 3 Masters' List Tournaments c. Masters' List: 1. Expert (one who has a Master Work or makes a living with an Art) or higher or 2. Journeyman with experience Scribing at least 3 Tournaments or 3. Member of the Chivalry/Royal Crown who has been qualified by the Minister of Arts and Sciences to Judge 3. Responsibilities a. All Judges shall swear and uphold the Judges Oath: "Here do I swear, by mouth and hand, to fairly and impartially Judge all Entries placed before me; to be constructive in my criticism, instructive in my comments, and freely praise all areas of excellence I may find. So say I, ---(name here)---." b. Fairly and impartially judge all Art Entries. c. Justify all scores that are not perfect with constructive criticism and advice. d. Encourage all artisans through positive feedback on areas of excellence. e. Remove them from Judging any Art Entry, which they cannot be unbiased and/or positive. f. Verify Scribes notes and scores on all Judging Sheets prior to signing them and giving them to the List Mistress/Master. g. Teach Scribes the finer points of Judging. F. Scribes 1. Function a. Assistant to the Judges in the recording of information during the Judging process. 02/04/00 Page # 7 1. Function, cont. b. Position in which to learn the finer points of Judging through interaction with judges during the Judging process. 2. Requirements: desire to learn about the arts 3. Responsibilities a. Assist the Judges in the recording of comments and rating scores on the Judging Sheets. b. Assist the List Mistress/Master in notifying Artisans as necessary. c. Assist the list Mistress/Master in determining the Entry Scores as necessary. d. Learn as much as possible from the Judges about the Judging process through listening and asking questions. G. List Mistress/Master 1. Function: Facilitate the accurate recording of Artisan Participation at Tournaments and Wars. 2. Requirements a. Appointment by the Minister/Deputy of Arts and Sciences, if necessary. b. Must read and understand all responsibilities. 3. Responsibilities a. Correctly record each Artisan's Participation by gathering at least the following information: Mundane Name, Persona Name, Region, Entry List, Entry Category, Entry Description and any pertinent notes. b. Assign reference numbers to Entries. c. Transfer Entry number, list, and Description onto the correct Category Judging Sheets and any special instructions or information for the Tournament Judges, and place these Judging Sheets with the correct Entry d. Inform the Herald when the lists are opening and closing, and when there are Bardic Entries that need to be performed before court (as requested). e. Facilitate contacting any Artisan as necessary. f. Collect all records and Judging Sheets and hand them over to the person overseeing the Tournament. Judging sheets shall be available from the person overseeing the tournament at the end of the event. g. Assist, in the computation of the final Scores and the recording of Results. II. Arts and Sciences Categories A. Crafted: Entries that are created to serve a utilitarian function are primarily in the Crafted Category. These are usually items made to be used to be used for a specific purpose Examples are: armor, clothing, furniture, weapons and tools. B. Fine: Entries that are created to fulfill a decorative or aesthetic function are primarily in the Fine Category. These items serve to add beauty or to be ornamental. These are usually items, which show exquisite skill and are usually created to be enjoyed visually. Examples are painting, embroidery, fine jewelry, sculpture, and tapestries. 02/04/00 Page # 8 C. Bardic: Entries that are created to entertain or educate are primarily in the Bardic Category. These entries are usually performed before an audience but can include written works that might have been presented orally. Examples are: dances, poems, songs, plays, Latin Masses, and music. D. Food and Alchemy: Entries that are created to nourish, heal, intoxicate, or demonstrate the medieval ideas of science, are primarily in the Food and Alchemy Category. These items are usually consumable or perishable. The demonstrations of medieval science ideas are often fallible. Religious items, which are believed to have mystical or spiritual powers, may also be placed in this Category, if the function of the items are not utilitarian. The function of this category is not always provable or qualitative. Examples are: wine, roasted lamb, poultices, potions ...