1. So Amtgard is co-ed?
Yes, Amtgard is open to both men and women. Both
are welcome to participate in all activities, including cultural activities,
battlegames, and combat.
2. What is House Morrigan?
House Morrigan is a household of fighting women
originally based in the Kingdom of Emerald Hills, but now with members
in several Amtgard kingdoms in the state of Texas. Its founding objectives
were to intensify the presence of women on the battlefield, to encourage
the participation of women in Amtgard, to provide a network of support
for women fighters and to discourage the stereotyping of women in Amtgard.
3. What does House Morrigan do?
We try to develop our own fighting skills, and
provide encouragement for new women fighters.We do this by giving new women
fighters personal attention and instruction, holding all-female women's
fighter practices, supporting women's tourneys and providing examples as
women on the field. We also stick together and support each other, and
share information and research of interest to women fighters.
4. What is the heraldry?
The symbol of House Morrigan is a black raven
holding a spear on a field of maroon. It can generally be seen as a belt
favor worn by House Morrigan members.The raven was chosen as a symbol of
the household's patroness, The Morrigan, an Irish battle-goddess.
5. How do i join?
New members of House Morrigan are generally discussed
and voted on by all members of the household. They are usually brought
up for discussion by an existing member.
6. What about sister households?
If you wish to form a group for women fighters
locally, read How To Encourage Women Fighters.
Or check out House Lionesse, another Amtgard household for women fighters.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Moogie by email at
morrigan@nondescript.net.
7. Why is House Morrigan a fighting household
and not a company?
According to the Amtgard rulebook, a household
is a group of people who come together for a common purpose. As a household,
we're not restricted by company politics, and we can draw members from
all of Amtgard, without any conflicts over company affiliations. Morrigan
as a group exists to support women's fighting throughout the Amtgard world.
With members in various kingdoms and companies, we're able to do that.
Yes, our focus is on fighting, but not on being a competitive fighting
force, like a company. Our focus is on training, educating and fighting
on an individual level, and providing support as we do.
8. What other resources are available for women
fighters in Amtgard?
There is a mailing list for women fighters called House
Lionesse. It provides a forum for women fighters to talk, discuss,
and share experience and information through an email mailing list. It
is operated through egroups, or you can email Moogie at lionesse@nondescript.net
with a request to join or for more information.
This page last updated 10/12/00
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