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==Calligraphy & Illumination==
Aethelmearc has a tradition of gifting personalized, hand-made scrolls with its awards and commendations. In order to support the demand, many artisans are needed to create the art pieces that are awarded at every court. These scrolls can be made in any artist's medium, and often require the effort of wordsmiths, calligraphers, and illuminators to create. Scroll making falls within the [[Arts & Sciences]].
Aethelmearc has a tradition of gifting handmade scrolls with its awards and commendations. In order to support the demand artisans are needed to create the art pieces that are awarded at every court. These scrolls can be made on any artist's medium, and often require the effort of a wordsmith, caligrapher and illuminator to create a finished piece.


===Wordsmithing===
===Wordsmithing===
Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate a scroll
Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate a scroll.


===Calligraphy===
=== Calligraphy ===
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing and is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument.
Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing and is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments.


===Illumination===
=== Illumination ===
Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text.  
Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text.  


==Resources for Aspiring Scribes==
==Resources for Aspiring Scribes==
*[[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/:Sylvan Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website
*[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/:Sylvan Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website]
* [[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/red-book/: The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book]]Comprehensive handbook for thoses interested in Scribal
*[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/red-book/:The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book]- Comprehensive handbook for those interested in Scribal
*[[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/pink-book/?fbclid=IwAR1rz3mTyEpkDAZBg3Gem3R7kyGaAyyiNGVEPPdDQwbFcMnGWUjpaDTDJ1o:The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Pink Book]] a quick reference handbook for scroll wording and the
*[https://signet.aethelmearc.org/pink-book/?fbclid=IwAR1rz3mTyEpkDAZBg3Gem3R7kyGaAyyiNGVEPPdDQwbFcMnGWUjpaDTDJ1o:The Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Pink Book]- a quick reference handbook for scroll wording and the Kingdom awards. This is a watered-down version of the Red Book listed above.
Kingdom awards. This is a watered down version the the Red Book listed above.


==Applicable Guilds==


===Applicable Guilds===
* [[Scribal College]]
[[Scribal College]]
 
 
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Latest revision as of 18:26, 9 February 2023

Aethelmearc has a tradition of gifting personalized, hand-made scrolls with its awards and commendations. In order to support the demand, many artisans are needed to create the art pieces that are awarded at every court. These scrolls can be made in any artist's medium, and often require the effort of wordsmiths, calligraphers, and illuminators to create. Scroll making falls within the Arts & Sciences.

Wordsmithing[edit | edit source]

Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate a scroll.

Calligraphy[edit | edit source]

Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing and is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments.

Illumination[edit | edit source]

Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text.

Resources for Aspiring Scribes[edit | edit source]

Applicable Guilds[edit | edit source]