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| − | + | An '''At-Arms''', mechanically equivalent to a '''Page''', is a sworn individual similar to a [[Squire]], but differentiated in the [[rulebook] and in Amtgard custom. They are the equivalent in the [[Order of Precedence]]. | |
==In Amtgard== | ==In Amtgard== | ||
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|'''At-Arms and Pages:''' <onlyinclude>At-Arms or Pages are usually individuals who are sworn to [[Knights]], [[Squires]], or [[Nobles]]. In Amtgard, being an At-Arms or Page denotes a special relationship between the individual and their mentor, who is typically a Knight, Noble, or Squire. At-Arms can generally be recognized by a black [[belt]] with silver trim or a green belt. Pages can generally be recognized by a yellow belt. At-Arms may also go by Man-at-Arms, Woman-at-Arms, Comrade-at-Arms, Sword-at-Arms, Standardbearer, Shieldmaiden, ShieldBrother, Cleric or other similar terms.</onlyinclude> | |'''At-Arms and Pages:''' <onlyinclude>At-Arms or Pages are usually individuals who are sworn to [[Knights]], [[Squires]], or [[Nobles]]. In Amtgard, being an At-Arms or Page denotes a special relationship between the individual and their mentor, who is typically a Knight, Noble, or Squire. At-Arms can generally be recognized by a black [[belt]] with silver trim or a green belt. Pages can generally be recognized by a yellow belt. At-Arms may also go by Man-at-Arms, Woman-at-Arms, Comrade-at-Arms, Sword-at-Arms, Standardbearer, Shieldmaiden, ShieldBrother, Cleric or other similar terms.</onlyinclude> | ||
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| + | Officially, there is no difference between At-Arms and Pages, as neither is officially recognized in the [[Order of Precedence]] or most [[Corpora]]s. Some kingdoms define a man-at-arms as some one who fights, while a page is a non-combatant. Some kingdoms eschew one in favor of the other. Some kingdoms allow squires to take a man-at-arms, and a [[Noble|noble]] to take a page. In some places, children too young to fight are pages, while everyone else is a man-at-arms. | ||
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| + | The term 'Page' also sometimes refers to the kind folks that pick up spent equipment for you on the [[Battlegame|battlefield]]. [[Non-Fighting Classes|Non-fighting]] pages may retrieve spent equipment, but may not retrieve or carry new or extra equipment. | ||
===Symbols=== | ===Symbols=== | ||
| − | + | At-Arms wear a black [[Belt|belt]]. In some Kingdoms this is further established with silver trim but many places don't require or use it. | |
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| + | Pages wear a yellow [[Belt|belt]]. [[Garb]] consisting of their master’s device is optional. | ||
===Men-at-arms and Pages]=== | ===Men-at-arms and Pages]=== | ||
| − | Officially, there is no difference, as neither is officially recognized in the Order of Precedence or most [[Corpora]]s. Some kingdoms define | + | Officially, there is no difference, as neither is officially recognized in the Order of Precedence or most [[Corpora]]s. Some kingdoms define an At-Arms as some one who fights, while a page is a non-combatant. Some kingdoms eschew one in favor of the other. Some kingdoms allow squires to take a man-at-arms, and a [[noble]] to take a page. In some places, children too young to fight are pages, while everyone else is an At-arms. |
===In Real Life=== | ===In Real Life=== | ||
| − | Historically, a man-at-arms | + | Historically, a man-at-arms and pages were fighters and servants employed by an army, lord, or individual knights. Although this is theoretically a mentor-student type relationship, there are a multitude of reasons that a squire might take a man-at-arms. |
===See Also=== | ===See Also=== | ||
| − | [[:category:Man-At-Arms|Man at Arms Category]] | + | * [[:category:Man-At-Arms|Man at Arms Category]] |
| + | * [[:category:Pages|Pages Category]] | ||
[[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | [[Category:Amtgard Terms]] | ||
Revision as of 17:55, 13 February 2025
An At-Arms, mechanically equivalent to a Page, is a sworn individual similar to a Squire, but differentiated in the [[rulebook] and in Amtgard custom. They are the equivalent in the Order of Precedence.
In Amtgard
Officially, there is no difference between At-Arms and Pages, as neither is officially recognized in the Order of Precedence or most Corporas. Some kingdoms define a man-at-arms as some one who fights, while a page is a non-combatant. Some kingdoms eschew one in favor of the other. Some kingdoms allow squires to take a man-at-arms, and a noble to take a page. In some places, children too young to fight are pages, while everyone else is a man-at-arms.
The term 'Page' also sometimes refers to the kind folks that pick up spent equipment for you on the battlefield. Non-fighting pages may retrieve spent equipment, but may not retrieve or carry new or extra equipment.
Symbols
At-Arms wear a black belt. In some Kingdoms this is further established with silver trim but many places don't require or use it.
Pages wear a yellow belt. Garb consisting of their master’s device is optional.
Men-at-arms and Pages]
Officially, there is no difference, as neither is officially recognized in the Order of Precedence or most Corporas. Some kingdoms define an At-Arms as some one who fights, while a page is a non-combatant. Some kingdoms eschew one in favor of the other. Some kingdoms allow squires to take a man-at-arms, and a noble to take a page. In some places, children too young to fight are pages, while everyone else is an At-arms.
In Real Life
Historically, a man-at-arms and pages were fighters and servants employed by an army, lord, or individual knights. Although this is theoretically a mentor-student type relationship, there are a multitude of reasons that a squire might take a man-at-arms.
