Brass Spike - Revision history

ColetteVitalis: added links to iron spike

2025-08-12T15:37:56Z

added links to iron spike

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	The '''Brass Spike''' is a traveling token similar to the Atlantian "Iron Spike" and Iron Ring found in other kingdoms. The token is held by a single fighter who accepts challenges to [[Cut and Thrust\|SCA Cut & Thrust combat]]; if the challenger prevails, they take possession of the Brass Spike and become its new bearer.		The '''Brass Spike''' is a traveling token similar to the Atlantian "[[Iron Spike\|Iron Spike]]" and Iron Ring found in other kingdoms. The token is held by a single fighter who accepts challenges to [[Cut and Thrust\|SCA Cut & Thrust combat]]; if the challenger prevails, they take possession of the Brass Spike and become its new bearer.
	Its purpose is to highlight prowess in Cut & Thrust fighting in the Kingdom of Atlantia and to encourage its proliferation.		Its purpose is to highlight prowess in Cut & Thrust fighting in the Kingdom of Atlantia and to encourage its proliferation.

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	# The Brass Spike is for C&T only.		# The Brass Spike is for C&T only.
	# You cannot hold the Brass Spike and the Iron Spike at the same time.		# You cannot hold the Brass Spike and the [[Iron Spike\|Iron Spike]] at the same time.
	# You must be an Atlantian to challenge and hold the Brass Spike. Challenges may happen at any event with fighting, regardless of location.		# You must be an Atlantian to challenge and hold the Brass Spike. Challenges may happen at any event with fighting, regardless of location.
	# The holder shall accept at least 3 challenges per day at official events with fighting. Exceptions to the minimum number of challenges:		# The holder shall accept at least 3 challenges per day at official events with fighting. Exceptions to the minimum number of challenges:

ColetteVitalis: correcting the indent of a single item

2025-06-25T14:47:44Z

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	# Holders of the Brass Spike shall make others publicly aware of which events they will be attending in order to facilitate receiving challenges.		# Holders of the Brass Spike shall make others publicly aware of which events they will be attending in order to facilitate receiving challenges.
	# The holder of the Brass Spike shall hold a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike if they:		# The holder of the Brass Spike shall hold a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike if they:
	# Still possess the Brass Spike one calendar year from the date they acquired it.		#* Still possess the Brass Spike one calendar year from the date they acquired it.
	#* Successfully defend the Brass Spike against 30 consecutive challengers.		#* Successfully defend the Brass Spike against 30 consecutive challengers.
	#* Have not received a challenge for the Brass Spike in the last 6 months.		#* Have not received a challenge for the Brass Spike in the last 6 months.

ColetteVitalis: linked names, typos

2025-05-27T14:44:08Z

linked names, typos

ColetteVitalis: creating of the page for the new format

2025-05-26T20:46:30Z

creating of the page for the new format

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The '''Brass Spike''' is a traveling token similar to the Atlantian "Iron Spike" and Iron Ring found in other kingdoms. The token is held by a single fighter who accepts challenges to SCA Cut & Thrust combat; if the challenger prevails, they take possession of the Brass Spike and become it's new bearer.
It's purpose is to highlight prowess in Cut & Thrust (C&T) fighting in the Kingdom of Atlantia and to encourage its proliferation.

==Rules==

# The Brass Spike is for C&T only.
# You cannot hold the Brass Spike and the Iron Spike at the same time.
# You must be an Atlantian to challenge and hold the Brass Spike. Challenges may happen at any event with fighting, regardless of location.
# The holder shall accept at least 3 challenges per day at official events with fighting. Exceptions to the minimum number of challenges:
#* The holder is injured and unable to fight at that event.
#* The holder is the Rapier Marshal in Charge or Marshal in Charge of the event.
#* The holder is the Event Steward.
#* The weather and/or field conditions are unsafe.
#* Less than 3 challenges are presented to the holder.
# The challenger may pick any of the C&T categories from the following list:
#* Single Sword
#* Sword and Rigid Parry
#* Sword and Soft Parry
#* Sword and Dagger
#* Case of Swords
#* Two Handed Sword
# Challenges are limited to the C&T categories both fighters are authorized in and are listed under Rule 5.
# The challenger and the holder of the Brass Spike shall not repeat a C&T category until the 3rd pass.
# The winner of 2 of 3 of the passes is the holder of the Brass Spike.
# Should the challenger be successful in obtaining the Brass Spike, they shall not take new challengers for the remainder of that day.
# For multi-day events, each new day means that new challenges must be accepted, unless one of the exceptions under Rule 4 apply.
# The event name, date, all challengers, and all results shall be recorded in the book.
# Holders of the Brass Spike shall make others publicly aware of which events they will be attending in order to facilitate receiving challenges.
# The holder of the Brass Spike shall hold a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike if they:
# Still possess the Brass Spike one calendar year from the date they acquired it.
#* Successfully defend the Brass Spike against 30 consecutive challengers.
#* Have not received a challenge for the Brass Spike in the last 6 months.
#* Are injured and unable to fight for at least 3 months.
# Should the holder be required to host a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike the following conditions apply:
#* The holder shall not participate in the tournament.
#* The tournament shall be held as soon as is convenient.
#* The format of the tournament shall be at the discretion of the holder.
#* The holder shall publicly notify others of the time and day of the event they intend to hold the tournament at to determine the next holder.
#* The new holder of the Brass Spike shall not be required to accept challenges for the remainder of that day.

==Contributors==
* Brass Spike Donated By: Lady Marina Wymarc
* Chain Made By: Janna Marks (non-SCA)
* Book Made By: Magistra Letia Thistelthueyt
* Box Donated By: Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí
* Concept and Initial Rules: Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí
* Initial Rules Reviewers: Master Dante di Pietro, Master Caitilin inghean Fheichin, Master Brian de Moray, and Master Cailin Blackwood

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	The '''Brass Spike''' is a traveling token similar to the Atlantian "Iron Spike" and Iron Ring found in other kingdoms. The token is held by a single fighter who accepts challenges to SCA Cut & Thrust combat; if the challenger prevails, they take possession of the Brass Spike and become ~~it's~~ new bearer.		The '''Brass Spike''' is a traveling token similar to the Atlantian "Iron Spike" and Iron Ring found in other kingdoms. The token is held by a single fighter who accepts challenges to [[Cut and Thrust\|SCA Cut & Thrust combat]]; if the challenger prevails, they take possession of the Brass Spike and become its new bearer.
	~~It's~~ purpose is to highlight prowess in Cut & Thrust ~~(C&T)~~ fighting in the Kingdom of Atlantia and to encourage its proliferation.		Its purpose is to highlight prowess in Cut & Thrust fighting in the Kingdom of Atlantia and to encourage its proliferation.

	==Rules==		== Rules ==

	# The Brass Spike is for C&T only.		# The Brass Spike is for C&T only.
	# You cannot hold the Brass Spike and the Iron Spike at the same time.		# You cannot hold the Brass Spike and the Iron Spike at the same time.
	# You must be an Atlantian to challenge and hold the Brass Spike. Challenges may happen at any event with fighting, regardless of location.		# You must be an Atlantian to challenge and hold the Brass Spike. Challenges may happen at any event with fighting, regardless of location.
	# The holder shall accept at least 3 challenges per day at official events with fighting. Exceptions to the minimum number of challenges:		# The holder shall accept at least 3 challenges per day at official events with fighting. Exceptions to the minimum number of challenges:
	#* The holder is injured and unable to fight at that event.		#* The holder is injured and unable to fight at that event.
	#* The holder is the Rapier Marshal in Charge or Marshal in Charge of the event.		#* The holder is the Rapier Marshal in Charge or Marshal in Charge of the event.
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	# Holders of the Brass Spike shall make others publicly aware of which events they will be attending in order to facilitate receiving challenges.		# Holders of the Brass Spike shall make others publicly aware of which events they will be attending in order to facilitate receiving challenges.
	# The holder of the Brass Spike shall hold a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike if they:		# The holder of the Brass Spike shall hold a tournament to determine the next holder of the Brass Spike if they:
	# Still possess the Brass Spike one calendar year from the date they acquired it.		# Still possess the Brass Spike one calendar year from the date they acquired it.
	#* Successfully defend the Brass Spike against 30 consecutive challengers.		#* Successfully defend the Brass Spike against 30 consecutive challengers.
	#* Have not received a challenge for the Brass Spike in the last 6 months.		#* Have not received a challenge for the Brass Spike in the last 6 months.
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	#* The tournament shall be held as soon as is convenient.		#* The tournament shall be held as soon as is convenient.
	#* The format of the tournament shall be at the discretion of the holder.		#* The format of the tournament shall be at the discretion of the holder.
	#* The holder shall publicly notify others of the time and day of the event they intend to hold the tournament at to determine the next holder.		#* The holder shall publicly notify others of the time and day of the event they intend to hold the tournament at to determine the next holder.
	#* The new holder of the Brass Spike shall not be required to accept challenges for the remainder of that day.		#* The new holder of the Brass Spike shall not be required to accept challenges for the remainder of that day.

	==Contributors==		== Contributors ==
	* Brass Spike Donated By: Lady Marina Wymarc		* Brass Spike Donated By: Lady Marina Wymarc
	* Chain Made By: Janna Marks (non-SCA)		* Chain Made By: Janna Marks (non-SCA)
	* Book Made By: Magistra Letia Thistelthueyt		* Book Made By: Magistra Letia Thistelthueyt
	* Box Donated By: Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí		* Box Donated By: [[Caitilín inghean_Uí_Ruaidhrí\|Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí]]
	* Concept and Initial Rules: Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí		* Concept and Initial Rules: [[Caitilín inghean_Uí_Ruaidhrí\|Lady Caitilín inghean Uí Ruaidhrí]]
	* Initial Rules Reviewers: Master Dante di Pietro, Master Caitilin inghean Fheichin, Master Brian de Moray, and Master Cailin Blackwood		* Initial Rules Reviewers: [[Dante di_Pietro\|Master Dante di Pietro]], Master Caitilin inghean Fheichin, Master Brian de Moray, and Master Cailin Blackwood