

The battle will resume when the marshal calls “Positions” to prepare combatants for resuming and then “Lay on”.ġ.2.1. All activity must cease while a marshal assesses the situation. Hold: In the event of an unsafe situation, anybody present MUST call “HOLD!” as loudly as possible. Unintentional illegal acts that re-occur frequently shall be treated as intentional.ġ.2. Marshals are the arbiter of intent.ġ.1.9. Intentional illegal acts may result in immediate removal from the field, until a marshal allows them re-entry. Non-combatants on the field must be approved by a marshal (e.g.

Combatants are forbidden from wearing such.ġ.1.7. Solid yellow tabards, baldrics, or other pieces of solid yellow garb signify that a person is a marshal or a non-combatant. Marshals shall not be used in such a way as to gain protection or advantage in combat.ġ.1.6. Marshals enforce the rules enumerated in Section 4 (Weapons Specifications and Checking), and determine the classifications of equipment.ġ.1.5. Marshals oversee the safe conduct of battles and therefore have the power to declare “hold” whenever a safety concern arises.ġ.1.4. Marshals may call hit determinations at their discretion.ġ.1.3. A marshal has the authority to remove anyone from the field of battle for reasons listed in rule 1.0.ġ.1.2. Marshals: Marshals are the referees of Belegarth, responsible for rules enforcement, encouraging acceptable behavior and the inspection of both the field and equipment used.ġ.1.1. Actual violence, threats of actual violence, cheating, and arguing with marshals or other combatants disrespectfully are just a few examples of unacceptable behavior and are not allowed.ġ.1. Each individual is expected to treat each other with respect and participate in fair play with safety and sportsmanship in mind. Equipment classifications and definitionsġ.0.
