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 24
Saturday evening at the Baronial Estate we will be working on getting pavilions ready for Citadel Hastilude. We will be prepping poles and repairing grommets on tents and camp walls. We’ll also have the BBQ Grill going and maybe even some sangria to keep us all refreshed. Come out and lend a hand as well …
Jul 20
Courtesy is our organization’s most cherished virtue and one of the aspects of noble behavior that we try to encourage within the SCA. Courtesy is the showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others; for the most part, common sense and being polite will go a long way. The core of courtesy …
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
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
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 …
Jun 26
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 …
Jun 15
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 …
Jun 24
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 …