Eslite d’ Corps
True to it’s name Eslite d’ Corps has hand picked it’s members who have gone through a trial period before atainining full membership. Members are expected to have high levels of knowledge in their chosen roles or else show aptitude and enthusiasm for obtaining it.
EdC perform at many varied events from the obvious medieval fayres and festivals to small cultural events, charity events, entertainment events and much more. EdC prides itself on being the most entertaining, public friendly and immersive medieval impressionists and performers to be found.
History
In 1356, when the forces of King Edward III of England invaded France, King Phillip was gathering his own forces and was advised by one of his courtiers, a compser by the name of Guillaume de Machaut; “do not burden yourself with scum, take only the eslite d’ corps”, that is a hand picked body of men. King Phillip seemingly did not heed these words and while he was hindering himself with an undisciplined army, King Edward was turning men away because they did not meet the standards required of his soldiers. King Edward indeed took only his eslite d’ corps and as a result his goals in France were attained through these hardy, enduring, disciplined and loyal followers. |
Eslite d’ Corps recreate medieval households of the 14th century with a focus on the period of 1340-1380 focusing on all aspects of medieval life and culture and bring some of the most well known performers and characters to the recreation of history today. Founded in 2006, EdC vowed to live up to its lofty name and continually change and evolve to become the leading 14th century impressionists and Living History group. Innovative leaders and true to historical accuracy in many facets, EdC are high quality performers who take their work seriously.
Activities include art, craft, dance, music, food and cooking, research, archery, gunnery, combat, jousting, tournament and feasting. Roles run the range from King to beggar and all others in between; knights, fair ladies, courtiers, squires, heralds, soldiers, maids, children, artisans, farmers and more.
If there is only one group that you will ever see to learn from the ways of the middle ages and be thoroughly entertained at the same time, then Eslite d’ Corps is that group. |
