L'Academa delle Sette Spade

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L'Academa delle Sette Spade

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Founded:	A.S. LII
Status:	Active

Heraldry

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 one's 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 School wear garters adorned with the cross of the School, in their year's color. This signifies Membership and Personal Advancement.

Patron: Gules/Sable
Applicant: 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 School's symbol is a lotus covered by Fiore's seven swords.		A lotus blossom in profile argent, overall seven rapiers in annulo points conjoined sable. All members are entitled to use this symbol

Guiding Principles in the Academy

Valor
Chivalry
Honor
Prowess
Advise
Instruction

Holidays

"Blue Day" is on the first Sunday after the full Moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. On this the day of the year that members of the academy get together to blue their guards and listen to blues.

Membership in the School

The Academa admits into it's Membership Applicants who have an understanding of School's expectations and look to be involved To become an Applicant one must have a conversation with and ask the Maestro directly to become a member, not just inquire what the expectations are.

Applicants 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 Applicant has gone to atleast half of the events and practices that the school has attended without incident. The Applicant may Advance to Matricola; Taking on all of the duties and study that this entails, and begin earning cards. Upon advancement to Meticola a student must provide to the Maestro their Cards