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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 of a Page in the [[Order of Precedence]]. | |
| − | == | + | ==From the [[Rulebook]]== |
| − | {{rule | + | {{rule|'''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 either 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, Shieldmaiden, Shield Brother, or other similar terms.</onlyinclude>|{{CurrentRulebookNumber}}}} |
| − | |'''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 | + | {{Awards and Symbols}} |
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| − | === | + | ===At-arms and Pages Tradition=== |
| − | + | 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. | |
| − | + | 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. | |
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| − | + | ==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. |
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| − | [[:category:Man-At-Arms|Man at Arms Category]] | + | * [[:category:Man-At-Arms|Man at Arms Category]] |
| − | + | * [[:category:Pages|Pages Category]] | |
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Latest revision as of 05:17, 25 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 of a Page in the Order of Precedence.
From the Rulebook
Awards and Symbols Apprentice · At-Arms and Pages · Color · Knight · Masters · Noble · Paragon · Phoenix · Squire
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At-arms and Pages Tradition
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.
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.
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.
