Yvianne's Consort Arts Page

Consort Arts

16 years ago, before I went to my first SCA anything... I was loaned a Known World Handbook to look through.
I remember flipping through the pages and thinking.... Laurel, that sounds like fun. I could do that ...
Ooohhh! Consort. That's what I want to be!! :-)
... formal presentation of ladies, favors, salutes, inspiration, respect and honor - What's not to like?
I have since earned other titles, but none compare with the joy and honor
that has been mine from the first time my Champion took the field
... and renews itself every time he salutes me.
Information on being a Consort is scarce:
Partly because the experience is different for each person
... and partly because sharing your experience, which can have a lot of private aspects to it, isn't easy.
Below is a list of links and articles that consorts may find
useful, inspirational or interesting.
It is my sincere hope and desire to make this list grow.

How To be a Consort by Duchess Katerina O'Callaghan, Pel
Overview of Medieval and SCA Favors (pdf) by Lady Diane de Arden
Crown Tournament and Carrying Favors by Sandra Dodd
A Viewer's Guide to Crown Tourney by Maitresse Yvianne
Things to talk to your Consort about before winning Coronet/Crown
Royal Consorts of the Midrealm
For the Love of Ladies: Women's Agency in Medieval Tournaments
By Lady Elizabeth of Rivenstar
Medieval Tournament Prizes by Galleron de Cressy
The Gallery from the Knighthood, Chivalry & Tournaments Site

Here's a nice change of pace.. articles from the fighter's point of view.
Fighting for Consorts
What's The Best Way to Become a Knight?
includes a section near the bottom "To enhance the renown and defend the honour of the peer's Lady or Lord"
Songs:
" Bow to the Crown" YouTube music video by Mistress Marian of Heatherdale
"A Ballad For My Champion" words only - Maitresse Yvianne de Castel d'Avignon
Books:
Courtly Culture by Joachim Bumke
Tournament by David.Crouch
The Book of the Tournament by Brian R. Price
Discussion Groups:
SCA_Consorts list at Yahoo

There is also an old SCA consorts list
It's inactive but the old posts contain some great information.

Please contact Maitresse Yvianne de Castel d"Avignon, OL
the creator and maintainer of this page with additions, questions, comments or suggestions.