L'Academa delle Sette Spade
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 A lotus blossom in profile argent, overall seven rapiers in annulo points conjoined sable. |
The Academa within the SCA
The Academa is both a School in the Society for Creative Anachronism and a group of friends who find pleasure (and typically, amusement) in each other's company.
The origins Of L'Academa delle Sette Spade The Academa first made its appearance in the Barony of Calafia around A.S. LII.
The Academa is a school of the sword, it is comprised primarily of students and educators under the overall authority of its Maestro. The students are expected to attend practice on a regular basis for their own improvement and wellbeing. And through the school; it is necessary that there is a way to encourage and motivate ones self. To this end there is a system of advancement and acknowledgement built in to the School(like there is with all schools).
Masters and Scholars of the School
Members of the house Wear Garters adorned with the cross of the school,In their years color this signals Membership and personal advancement.
- Patron: Gules/Sable
- Prospective Student: Vert/Argent
- Matricola: Argent/Vert
- Fagiolo: Argent/Azure
- Junior: Argent/Gules
- Anziano: Argent/Sable
- Condotteri: Argent/Or
- Instructors: Sable/Sable
- Maestro: Or/Or
Symbology and Qualities of a Swordsmen
- The Lynx; with his Dividers: Avvisamento, Wisdom, Prudence, Foresight.
- The Tiger; with his Double Ended Arrow(symbolizing Lightning): Celeritas, Quickness, Agility.
- The Lion; and his Heart: Ardimento, Courage, Daring, Boldness.
- The Elephant; who carries the Tower: Forteza, Strength, Fortitude.
The Schools symbol is a Lotus covered by Fiores Seven swords. Heraldically it is to be added late in description. All members are entitled to use this symbol.
Membership in the School
The Academa admits new members to those who really know of future expectations and ask The Maestro directly.
Prospective Students who request membership in the School undergo a six-month stint to allow the them to learn about the members and vice versa. After the six months if the Prospective Student has gone to atleast half of the events and practices that the school has attended without incident. The Prospective student may Advance to Matricola; Taking on all of the duties and study that this entails.
Current Membership
| Patron |
| Prospective Student |
| Matricola |
| Fagiolo |
| Junior |
| Anziano |
| Condotteri |
| Instructors |
| Maestro |
