Welcome to the collection of Lady Amanda Martel. Below, you will find links to articles and other creations that I have written, as well as my SCA resume if such things interest you.
SCA Resume
A collected list of my achievements, for those to whom it might be of interest.
Performance Publications
The Book of La
Originally published in April of anno societatis 50 (2016)
My book of songs for performance at SCA events, with both sheet music and lyrics.
The Penguin Branle
Originally published in August of anno societatis 51 (2016)
A song for three recorders, with accompanying dance steps, written in the style of the mimed branles.
Research Publications
How Big Is That Pouch?
Originally published in May of anno societatis 59 (2024)
An examination of the sizes of extant pouches from the twelfth to fourteenth centuries, with a view at establishing a good size to aim for when making your own.
Articles on Heraldry
Court Heraldry
Court in the Act
Originally published in December of anno societatis 47 (2012)
A thorough guide on how to act as a court herald. Note that this was written before I learned the concept of brevity, and it may some day be rewritten into a series of articles.
Gather and Pay Heed
First published in June of anno societatis 54 (2019)
Thoughts on the various ways in which the invocation of court may be phrased.
Field Heraldry
The Care and Feeding of Field Heralds
Originally published in August of anno societatis 48 (2013)
Notes on how to take care of field heralds, written in a humorous style.
Tourney Litany Card
Published in January of anno societatis 51 (2017)
A script card to give confidence to new tournament heralds.
Heraldic Philosophy
Branches of Heraldry
Published in June of anno societatis 54 (2019)
An exploration of how the various fields of heraldry are more interesting than simply “book” and “voice”.
Sideways Tabards
Published in November of anno societatis 48 (2013)
Commentary on the practice of wearing tabards sideways by Pursuivants.
The Importance of Heraldry
Published in October of anno societatis 48 (2013)
Thoughts on why the various forms of heraldry are important in the SCA.
Heraldic Procedures
Change Among Heralds
Originally published in February of anno societatis 48 (2014)
Reflections on the advent of electronic submissions, and why change can be slow.
Names and Heraldry for Trans SCAdians
Originally published in November of anno societatis 53 (2018)
A guide for transgender members of the SCA navigating the realms of heraldic registration.
Other Heraldic Topics
More Than One Way To Blazon A Cat
Published in February of anno societatis 53 (2019)
A description of the various ways in which a 1586 heraldry treatise describes the heraldic tinctures.
The Writing Schoolemaster
Published in September of anno societatis 54 (2019)
A table of names in their “correct” spellings as found in a 1590 book teaching the various aspects of writing.
