VisionThe vision of the Emprise of the Black Lion is to adopt as many attributes as possible from King René's treatise and incorporate them into an event which is enjoyable for SCA equestrians, heavy fighters, archers, and spectators. JudgesAs to the makeup of the four judges, King René recommends:
How the Emprise of the Black Lion is similar: Per King René's recomendation, we also have four noble judges who lend their wisdom and experience to the overseeing of the tournament and the resolution of any conflicts.
How the Emprise of the Black Lion is different: Unlike the judges for King René's tournament description, our judges are not required to organize the logistics of the tournament itself -- this is being done by the Barony of Madrone and the Madrone Equestrian Guild.
AdvertisingTo advertise the tournament, King Rene recommends:
How the Emprise of the Black Lion is similar: We also pass out little shields, quartered with the arms of the four judges. Coming soon to an event near you!
CrestsAll mounted competitors are encouraged to create a crest of a historically accurate size.
Heralds and HeraldryHerald involvement and heraldic pageantry will be a major component of the Emprise of the Black Lion. Heraldry in all of its forms will be encouraged: banners, caparisons, pennants, and of course a tabard on your Herald. IntroductionsAll competitors are encouraged to send a letter of introduction to the noble judges ahead of the tournament, using words stylistically similar to (or directly from) the King René text.
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