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Words from our Baron and Baroness, Tariq and Elieth

Onto the Mighty Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass do we, Tariq and Elieth, Shayk and Shayka of these great lands send greetings! We write today as we see the end of our days fast approaching. We have joyfully served Crown, Kingdom, and Barony over these last four years but alas, the time …

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St. Edrik’s Court Report

Herein lies the court report for The Feast of St. Edrik in the Citadel of the Southern Pass on October, 13th, 2018, A.S. 53. The following awards were given by Their Excellencies Tariq and Elieth. Lord Tachibana Hideaki is the newest Heavy Armored Champion & Bearer of the Baron’s SwordLady Dragoslava is the newest Rapier …

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Citadel Appoints New Baronial Knight Marshal

Greetings Mighty Citadel! Pray heed!  Citadel has a new Baronial Knight Marshal!  Dominus Servius Cassius Caledonius Ahenobarbus (mka Scott Honaker) submitted a letter of intent and was deemed acceptable by both Their Excellencies and the Kingdom Earl Marshal, Sir Lothar vom Bergenwald.  We look forward to working closely with Dominus Caledonius as we strive to …

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Her Royal Majesty’s Court Report for Hastilude LIII

Greetings Unto Their Royal Majesties and the Mighty Blue Iris Herald Here is a list of the awards given at Hastilude, Saturday evening August 25th. Patricia of the Citadel – AoA – Not present; Handed off to The Baron and Baroness of Citadel. Silas Ian Clayton – AoA – Citadel Seamus McGlacken – AoA – …

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Deadline to Submit Letters of Intent for the Baronial Herald Position

Today, June 30, 2018, is the Deadline to Submit Letters of Intent for the Baronial Herald Position.  Letters will be received until Midnight. Baronial Herald for The Citadel of the Southern Pass is a titled position (Rook Pursuivant) in the College of Heralds, as well as a Greater Office of the Barony. The primary responsibility …

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Citadel Hastilude A.S. LIII, August 24-26, 2018

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Let all Princes, Lords, Barons, Knights, Squires and all others fighters of the Kingdom of the Outlands and all other Known World Kingdoms, who are not banished or enemies of the King our lord, may God save him, know that on the 25th of August, in the lands of …

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Going to Battlemoor? Why not volunteer for a security shift!

Citadel is being asked to man security for Battlemoor, specifically, Thursday from 3pm to midnight. They are looking for 3 to 4 pairs of people to fill 2 to 4 hour shifts. “The more volunteers the shorter the shifts”.  PLease contact Her Excellency Elieth at coronet@southernpass.org if you are interested.

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 …

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Un-Official Citadel Rapier YouTube Channel

The Un-Official Citadel Rapier YouTube Channel has been updated! All videos shot in 1080; please watch, like, subscribe and share with others. Any recommendations for future videos are encouraged. Your humble servant, Don Carlos Nieto de Andrade

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 …

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