Guilds of Ardesca

## Artis Studium de Ardesca

The Artis Studium de Ardesca is a Guild for the arts and sciences within the Kingdom of Ardesca of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits. We are a collection of performers, artists, and academics who seek to learn and demonstrate various skills of the world. The desire to understand the old world and emulate that in game is a major drive for many of our members. Together we organize lessons and demonstrations for the various events and promote growth by supporting each others needs. We also act as a easy to contact location for those seeking classes for themselves.

Requirements to earn a mantle (award) as a magister is to hold a minimum of two classes in a season as well as a competition or demonstration at Crown War. This ensures a variety of skills are demonstrated over the year to the benefit and growth of the society. Our goal is to support each other and the society in its growth as well as the continued pursuit of medieval society.

As of 2019 Magisters of Ardesca are as follows.

* Lady Aloya
* Vykky Watson Ayers
* Prime Magister Kyle Blackfang
* Tayissa Azra
* Yvonne Harris
* Mona Johnson
* Sherry Kirk

Classes have included Dublin/Jorvik cap, weaving and drop spindle classes, monsters of folklore, drumming, various aspects of art history, belly dancing, and historical pottery.

Our past competitions and demonstrations have been a historical symposium, demonstration of items produced by citizens, and larger performances led or organized by the magisters.

Head of the Studium: Prime Magister Kyle Blackfang

*Charter // Facebook Group*

## The Scribal Syndicātus of Ardesca

From the cave paintings of mankind's primitive peoples to the visual and written masterpieces of modern times, humanity has from its very beginnings found joy and purpose in preserving through image and symbol their lives, cultures, and histories. In keeping with this long tradition, it is the purpose of The Scribal Syndicātus of Ardesca is to endeavor to enrich the culture of the Empire through the promotion of the Scribal Arts, by both the production of scrolls, texts, and manuscripts, as well as by the hosting of classes and workshops focusing on medieval illumination and calligraphy.

Members of the Guild will work directly under the guidance of the Kingdom Scribe in accordance with the will of the Crown for the production of awards at the Kingdom level, and will additionally offer their services for the creation of awards at the Baronial or Guild levels.

Furthermore, Guild leaders will work in concert with the Office of the Historian in order to maintain accurate and current records of all awards, titles, and order of precedence which are woven into the rich tapestry of Ardescan history.

Kingdom Scribe and Keeper of the Royal Seal: Dvorianka Vjén Valsdóttir of Ru’Saūl

Kingdom Historian: Lord Co-Consul Tierany Seriflame of Karma Legio

*Facebook Group*

## The Sacred Order of the Mystic

The Sacred Order of Mystic is an Kingdom-wide Order dedicated to leading and designing skillful Rituals and Ceremonies. They also serve Ardesca as Officiants, Oracles, and Sages. The Order seeks to spread it's understanding to all forms of religious and spiritual expression and to use that understanding to bolster the strength of Ardesca as a whole. Since time immemorial have religious and spiritual leaders stood next to the greatest cultures and empires of time past, and so seeks the Order to stand alongside the Kingdom of Ardesca. Nobis Deos, O Paternae.

*Facebook Group*

## The Imperial Fibre Arts Guild

The Imperial Fibre Arts Guild is a sanctioned Guild of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits. We are dedicated to creating, teaching and researching historical fibre related skills. Producing beautiful items to promote the Empire and generally having a great time doing it!

We believe in the practical application of the arts to historical things and its function. And enjoy having fun with our history. We are available to teach classes at events.

Here is a short list of offerings: Tassel Making, Njal Binding, Viking Hats, Inkle Weaving and Spinning. We are also available to work on projects for your Branches such as tabards, baldrics, favors and other tokens.

*Facebook Page*

## Unofficial or In-Progress Guilds

### Domus Domesticis

The purpose of the Domus Domesticis, which may commonly become known as the Guild of the Domestic Arts & Services, is to assist members of the Kingdom of Ardesca, particularly those who are new to the Empire of Medieval Pursuits, with the improvement of their immersion experience. The Domus intends to offer classes, online resources, and demonstrations of simple yet effective ways to disguise "mundane" camping equipment, increase the quality of garb and costuming, integrate into the populace and culture of the EMP, and ways to offer service to the Empire to foster goodwill, safety, and camaraderie among members of all Branches. Through our spirit of learning and creativity, we will help all members of the community to increase their level of immersion in the medieval reality of the Empire. The Domus Domesticis will strive to work closely with the Magisters' Guild as we share knowledge and service opportunities.

*Facebook Group || Charter*

### Ardesca Engineers' Guild

The purpose of the Engineers guild is many-fold. It is a way for members of the kingdom to communicate ideas and share information, collaborate on joint projects, and present as a group our crafts at Empire events. To provide an organized structure that promotes the creation of handmade items. By focusing on these we will help promote the Arts and Sciences in the Kingdom and EMP.

### Imperial Legion

A fighting guild designed to travel to other medieval war games and participate in wars.

*Facebook Group (Private)*