So we kicked off the Road to Estrella War in the Arts and Sciences this past Friday night at Baronial A&S. Thank you to those who attended and discussed ideas on what they would like to create for the competition. We will be following up with more A&S nights that are specifically geared towards preparing …
Category: Arts and Science News
Aug 28
Baronial Arts & Sciences Night this Friday (8/31)
As the summer winds down and we start preparing for the fall and winter feast events we also see that Estrella War is on the not-so-distant horizon. As part of our preparations, we will be unveiling the Road to Estrella War, which Signore Bernardo will be sharing with you all in the coming months. We …
Aug 14
Hastilude Preparation Night: Tilting Tournament Props & Other Projects
We will be working on props for the Tilting tournament as well as other projects for Citadel Hastilude on August 24-26. Come on out and be ready to be crafty.
Aug 08
“Rapier Rogue” Bardic Competition at Citadel Hastilude A.S. LIII
According to legend there was a swordsman who was notorious for biting his thumb at the Baronial Constabulary and picking fights contrary to the law against brawling. He became so infamous that songs were written about the “Rapier Rogue”. In memory of the exploits of this rogue, the Roving Rapier Tournament winner will have a …
Aug 07
Baronial Arts and Sciences Report for July
Local A&S Events A&S class: 07/27/18 Documentation, Calyx Harmoniae: 07/02/18, 07/16/18, 07/23/18, 07/30/18 Arcis Calamus: 07/12/18, Brewer’s Guild meeting: 07/27/18 Clothier’s Guild meeting: 07/26/18 Amor/Wood Guild meeting: 07/17/18, 07/31/18 Individual Achievements reported to the A&S Minister: His Excellency Tariq Made Their Royal Majesties, Bela and Anna, block printed grand court garb, Her Excellency Elieth Did …
Jul 19
Clothiers & Textile Guild Meeting, Thursday, July 26, 2018
The Clothiers & Textiles Guild is intended to serve as a friendly and open environment for both newcomers and experienced players alike to come together, work on garb and other textiles projects, and get ideas for all those things that enhance a persona or SCA presence. This month the Guild will be focusing on preparations …
Jul 19
Arts & Sciences Night: Creating Documentation (Friday, August 27, 2018)
Join us on Friday night as The Honorable Lord Edmund Peregrine (Victor Singleton) explains the ins and outs of documentation for your Arts & Sciences projects for all levels, from basic descriptions all the way to Kingdom level competition ready. There will also be a space to discuss your current or upcoming projects in order …
Jul 17
Banners for Hastilude!
This year’s theme for Citadel Hastilude is King Renee de Anjou’s Book of the Tournament and as such, medieval pomp and circumstance are paramount for the event. What better way to add to the flavor and ambiance of the event than to fly your heraldry high in the wind on a beautiful silk standard or …
Jul 17
The Return of the Iron Banner Competition!
The Citadel Clothiers and Textiles Guild is bringing back the Iron Banner Competition, last run by Mistress Toragana Al’altun in 2005. Join the competition and help the Barony replenish it’s inventory of Regalia. Each participant will be given a packet that contains includes fabric, the rules, some useful info, and patterns you may use. The prize …
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 …