Empire Documents

This page contains only a list of links to resources that are housed and maintained on the Empire of Medieval Pursuits’ separate website at http://empiremp.org, as these documents inform how the EMP as an organization operates. These rules apply to any Kingdom within the Empire.

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Conventions of Combat

Required reading for fighters.

The pursuit of excellence in combat arts was central to virtually every ancient culture as its future often depended on its warriors. Throughout the history of armored combat, non-lethal war games have been considered an essential element of training those warriors. The EMP is no different and endeavors to foster those traditions and skills in the relative safety of a Behordium like tradition. The EMP provides a loosely structured environment for its adherents to expand their knowledge and skills at “combat”. Hereafter are the current rules and guidelines for combat with the Empire of Medieval Pursuits.

Rattan Combat Rules

Required reading for fighters.

This document outlines the definitions of armor and arms, provides armor rules, and weapon construction rules.

Steel Cut and Thrust Combat Rules

Required reading for fighters.

These rules are meant to establish a minimum set of standards for Cut and Thrust Combat within the Empire of Medieval Pursuits. While these rules are set to help promote safe steel combat, they do not take away from common sense, judgment and individual concern for the safety of the participants involved in this activity. It should be standard practice to always be aware of one’s personal safety and never commit to an action that will knowingly compromise the safety of one’s opponent. Further, these rules are designed to augment foundational theories of swordplay and duelism. The Empire encourages practitioners to study the manuals, period sources, and from knowledgeable citizens, to help rediscover the western martial traditions.