Citadel Chronicler
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Jun 11
Baronial Letter for 1st Quarter 2018
This past March we celebrated our 3rd anniversary as Baron and Baroness of this glorious Citadel of the Southern Pass. We have had the honor of representing the Crown in these lands and of sharing memorable experiences with our populace. In this Baronial Letter we will share some of the highlights the Barony has had …
Apr 18
Citadel Chatelaine
Good Morning Citadel! Her Excellency and I would like to thank Lord Esteban de Leon (Gabe Carrejo) for his service as our Baronial Chatelaine during the last 14 months. We are grateful for your efforts and we wish you the best of luck in your new adventure in service to our nation. We also look …
Jun 24
What is Largesse?
Throughout history, the generosity of the Landed Nobility has been termed “largesse”. In the SCA, the giving of largesse by the Crown and Coronets allows for them to show that their wealth and happiness is a direct result of the wealth and happiness of the populace. Not only is gift-giving expected of Royalty, it is …
Jun 16
What is the Recruitment & Retention Council?
The Barony has shown remarkable recovery over the past 4 ½ years since the Investiture of Baron Christopher and Baroness Jamilla. During their tenure the Barony went from 38 (paid) members to 88 at their stepping down (Their tenure lasted 21 months). The Barony is currently at 92 (paid) members, having peaked at 106 between …
Jul 26
On Wearing Garb: A Long-time Player’s Take on one of the Basics in the SCA
Sayyid Tariq ibn Yusuf ibn Askari al Ghassani Joining the Society for Creative Anachronism is an exciting prospect for many people. Whether they are a history buff, a cosplayer, a medieval combat enthusiast or even a Fantasy/Sci-Fi fan, being in the SCA is a chance to take a step away from their everyday mundane life …