Change log

Changes to Society rules

As our kingdom closely follows Society standards, please read the Society Armored Combat Handbook change logs for changes that affect you.

The handbook includes our existing rules. Previously unwritten rules, such as corkscrewing, are now written down and codified.

Added Ealdormere's armored combat authorization categories, no changes.

Single combat engagement - added information on corkscrewing. This information codifies our previously unwritten rule.
Group and Melee engagement - added information on disengagement. This information codifies our previously unwritten rule.
Death from behind - added information on death from behind
Helpless opponent - added definition of "helpless opponent"
Helpless opponent - added information about helpless opponent in war and melee. This information codifies our previously unwritten rule.

Expiry and Renewal- added authorization lasts for 4 years. This is new effective December 23, 2026

Ealdormere additions for Authorizations - added information
Theory test - added "this is an oral test by the authorization marshal"
Re-authorization procedure - added "For the practical test, a successful authorization bout for single-handed weapon and shield will reactivate all the previous authorizations held. The fighter can attempt to re-authorize in another weapons style instead of single-handed weapon and shield if the prefer"
Additional requirements for authorization in Armored Combat Combat Archery - added this section
Additional requirements for authorization in Armored Combat Siege - added this section

General - added "Ealdormere only recognizes Warranted Marshals and Marshals in Training" and note about use of "field marshals"
Warranted Marshals - added "a warranted marshal may only authorize a fighter in a weapon form the marshal is, or has been, authorized in"
Expiry and renewal - added "Ealdormere has a 4 year authorization period."

Marshalling Single Combat - Guidelines added to clarify expectations for marshalling single combat