Mar 06
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 …
Feb 06
Their Majesties of the Kingdom of the Outlands and their Excellencies of the Barony of the Citadel of the Southern Pass invite you to join us for the Kingdom of the Outlands Arts and Sciences Competition, Queen’s Prize Tournament, and Baronial Investiture. There will be a youth category for Queen’s Prize Tournament only. Judging will …
Feb 06
The history of pets is intertwined with the process of animal domestication, and it is likely that the dog, as the first domesticated species, was also the first pet. Perhaps the initial steps toward domestication were taken largely through the widespread human practice of making pets of captured young wild animals. Eventually, a working relationship …
Aug 08
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
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 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 …