Jul 25
Don Julien de la Fontaine is going to be continuing a series of lessons at rapier practice from Nicoletto Giganti’s 1606 Rapier manual. This is the manual that he learned from and is an excellent way to learn rapier while reinforcing fundamentals. Tonight he will be teaching the lesson on Giganti’s fifth play, which covers …
Jul 21
Citadel is continuing its search to fill the office of Baronial Youth Minister. The Youth Minister is responsible for organizing activities for children and youth at Baronial events and activities such as Baronial Days and Populace Gatherings. Youth Activities should be considered as an integral part of event planning, so that a suitable location can …
Jul 20
Good Populace of Mighty Citadel! Their Excellencies Tariq and Elieth are seeking good gentles that are willing and able to serve as members of the Baronial Household. Please contact them via coronet@southernpass.org if you are interested in serving on the Baronial Retinue. What will be expected of you as a member of the court you …
Jul 20
ARROW: Weather should hold for archery this weekend, Saturday July 21 at 10am-1pm, for those who are not at Nock on Wood. It will be HOT, with little breeze and little cloud cover. PLEASE prepare for this- cowls, sunscreen, water, and a snack. The pavilion will be our only refuge from the sun and heat unless you …
Jul 19
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
Rapier combat in the SCA is an attempt to recreate later styles of swordfighting from the late Middle Ages and Renaissance. The style of swordplay is often based on surviving manuals and theories of combat from period. Unlike the modern sport of fencing, SCA combat uses a wide variety of weapons and body protection and …
Jul 19
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 18
The Officer corps. of the Barony will be holding it’s regular monthly meeting this Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 7:00 pm at Los Tres Gallegos Mexican Restaurant, 10801 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, TX 79935-2025. We will be meeting in the back room as always. These meetings are open to all who wish to attend …
Jul 17
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 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 …