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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.

Volunteers Needed For Citadel’s Hastilude Event

Citadel Hastilude is coming August 24-26, 2018!  A Hastilude is a term used in the Middle Ages to refer to many kinds of martial games. The word comes from the Latin hastiludium, literally “lance game”‘. This year’s event will be based on the Book of Tournament by King Renee of Anjou and will feature a contest of champions!  More details …

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Reminder: Citadel of the Southern Pass Baronial Officer’s Meeting is this week

  The Officer corps. of the Barony will be holding it’s regular monthly meeting this Thursday, June 21, 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 …

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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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What is the Recruitment & Retention Council?

The Barony has shown remarkable recovery over the past 4 ½ years since the Investiture of Baron Christopher and Baroness Jamilla.  During their tenure the Barony went from 38 (paid) members to 88 at their stepping down (Their tenure lasted 21 months).  The Barony is currently at 92 (paid) members, having peaked at 106 between …

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