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Milestone – The points other than participation required for knighthood. The requirements for knighthood

include participations and milestones. You must have a certain number of EPs and WPs in order to

advance. You must also have a certain number of wins, demos, etc. These are the milestones.

Minister of Rolls - The Minister of Rolls is responsible for the Office of Rolls and Lists. At a local level, they (or

their deputy) also supervise the sign-in tables and the List Keepers.

Minister’s Meeting - The Crown may call a minister’s meeting, in which all ministers are to attend. This is not a

points-earning event.

MoR - Minister of Rolls

MP - Masterpiece

MW - Masterwork

Official Event – Official events allow participants to earn points and must meet the criteria as per the bylaws,

including Crown approval, prior publication, etc. They will fall into one of two categories: Tournament or

war (all disciplines are offered), and demonstrations (all other types of events including classes, estates

meetings, demonstrations, etc.).

Renn - For many years, the Schlager lists (in combat) were called Renaissance-style, which was shortened to Renn.

Report- There are a number of reports that are filed. The Minister of Rolls receives reports from various sources

and records the participations and advancements. The Minister of Rolls creates reports from these

updated records and forwards those reports to the Imperial Office of Rolls.

Sargeant’s List - The beginning list for the combat competitions.

Sign-in Sheet - Everyone who attends an event must sign in if they wish to be recorded. There is a separate sign-

in sheet for each of the disciplines, as well as a general event sign-in sheet. Each sheet has a use. See Forms

SP - Steel (Armored) Participation

Steel (Armored) Participation - In combat, it is necessary to keep the different types of knight’s list separate.

The Armored lists have always been called Steel points.

Steel (Armored) Win - In combat, it is necessary to keep the different types of knight’s lists separate. The

Armored wins have always been called Steel wins.

Steel - For many years, the Armored lists (in combat) were called Steel.

Substitution – See Glossary: Conversion

SW - Steel (Armored) Win

Tournament – a) specific type of points-earning event where opportunities to advance in all fields are offered

b) competitions in archery, arts, or combat, conducted at a tournament

Tournament Win - When a member has participated in a tournament (archery, arts or combat), and has been

declared the winner, they receive a TW. They also receive an EP for having participated.

Tour ney - Tournament

TW - Tournament Win

Unofficial Event – An event that does not earn points for the participants. It does not require costume, specific

advance notice or publication, site fees, sign-in sheets, or ministers.

Viceroy – A minister of the government who is the ruler of a remote region (in a chartered subdivision, also

called a governor). At the Imperial level, this is the ruler of a Shire. For ease of reference, it is included in

the word “Crown” when referring to Crowns and Viceroys, but does not have the same rights or privileges

as a Crown. Their monthly points and requests for DIs are approved by the Imperial Crown.