Known World Handbook - 2010 Edition

Greetings unto the Known World,

For decades the Known World Handbook (KWH) has been a must-have resource for any newcomer to the SCA. The last update to this quintessential publication occurred over 14 years ago. During the rest of this year the SCA will be revamping this critical handbook from the ground up. The goal is to release a new KWH for sale through the SCA's online Stock Clerk by the first quarter of 2010.

The project is nearing the end of the article gathering process and we need your help. We are in desperate need of authors knowledgeable in the areas listed below to write articles for the Known World Handbook.

The deadline for the final call for articles is December 1, 2009. Please try to keep the articles between 800 and 3000 words (one to four 8-1/2" x 11" pages). Submit them via Microsoft Word files, or in the body of an email to: kwh@sca.org.

If you send in any articles, artwork, or photographs, please also fill out and send in the KWH release form.

Authors of existing articles in the KWH are invited to refresh, renew, and update their prior KWH articles. Please also fill out the KWH release form, scan it, and email it back to us at kwh@sca.org.

KWH Mission Statement

• is targeted to newcomers to the SCA with less than 2 years experience.
• will be universal with concepts that span all kingdoms.
• will contain topics and information that will last at least 10 years.
• needs to support existing SCA documents and handbooks, not try to replace them.

Needed Topics

We are still looking for articles on topics including but not limited to:

• Basic Starter Garb - Male
• Basic Starter Garb - Female
• SCA Youth Combat Overview
• SCA Target Archery 101
• SCA Combat Archery 101
• Preparing to Fight in the SCA
• Creating a Starter Rattan/Hard-Suit
• Fighting/Armor Kit
• Creating a Starter Rapier
• Fighting/Armor Kit
• Your First Tournament
• Fighting Etiquette
• Chivalry & the Concepts of Honor
• Basic Rattan/Hard-Suit Fighting Styles
• Basic Rapier Fighting Styles
• Basic Rattan/Hard-Suit Drills
• Basic Rapier Drills
• Brief Kingdom Histories*
• Specific Kingdom Customs*

Release Form

Please scan the completed release form and email it back to us at kwh@sca.org.