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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. | 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. | ||
==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 is a visual art related to writing and is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments. | 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 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. | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 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.
Wordsmithing
Wordsmithing is the art of composing the written text which will populate a scroll
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 instruments.
Illumination
Illumination is the art of painting images to accompany a scroll's written text.
Resources for Aspiring Scribes
- Signet and Æ College of Scribes & Illuminators Website
- Aethelmearc College of Scribe's Red Book- Comprehensive handbook for those interested in Scribal
- 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.