Tempore Atlantia

Starting at Coronation in the fall of 2002, the office of the Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences sponsors a single, time-specific display/competition at Fall Coronation, Fall Crown Tournament, Twelfth Night, Spring Coronation, and Spring Crown Tournament.

We have divided the SCA time period thusly:

• pre-1000 items
• items from 1000 - 1250
• items from 1250 - 1492
• items from 1492 - 1600

Royalty and the local hosting groups may, of course, sponsor other competitions or displays, and to occur alongside Tempore Atlantia activities.

There are five events listed above, but only four time divisions. While there is a predictable schedule for people to follow, the same time period will not be highlighted at the same event every year.

People may bring as many items as they wish to participate in a Tempore Atlantia exhibition. The only criteria will be that those items be from the time period being highlighted at that particular event. We hope that the Kingdom's Laurels, Pearls, and others will make it a regular part of their event day to visit the display area and perhaps leave comments and/or tokens for participants. Entrants will be able to mark their items as "non-competitive" (display-only) if they choose.

Competition Sponsorship: If you are interested in sponsoring a prize, contact Mistress Iseulte of the Red Cliffs (dmoas-tempore@atlantia.sca.org). Individuals, local groups, and guilds may sponsor specific prizes (for example: best piece of embroidery from the period being highlighted that day). The sponsor should determine whether the winner will be selected based on Judge's Choice, or scored by a group of judges. (If you would like assistance gathering judges for your competition, contact Iseulte for assistance, or see the roster of judges.) You must contact Iseulte to register your Tempore Atlantia competition at least three months before the date of the event at which the competition will be held.