Rapier:Marshalate - Overview - Marshal authorization requirements

Authorized marshal requirements

1. A marshal may be authorized after demonstrating the ability to oversee combat, judge a fighter's authorization, inspect weapons and armor, and be knowledgeable about the safety and rules of rapier combat.
2. At a minimum, a marshal's authorization must include the following:
   1. The candidate must have a good working knowledge of the Rules of the Lists, the conventions of rapier combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
   2. The candidate must be willing to enforce the Rules of the Lists, the conventions of rapier combat, and any additional kingdom rules or conventions.
   3. The candidate must have a good working knowledge of the Society minimum armor and weapons standards and any additional kingdom armor and weapons standards.
   4. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of armor and weapons for use in combat.
   5. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to conduct an inspection of combatants.
   6. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to safely control rapier combat, whether this is single combat, team combat, general melee, or battle environment.