Barony of Vatavia

The Barony of Vatavia is a regional group within the Kingdom of Calontir.   We are members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, better known as the SCA.  Vatavia is home to Wichita, Kansas, and the greater surrounding area.  We have members from as far away as Peabody, Pratt, and Winfield!

The SCA is an international organization renowned for its dedication towards researching and recreating aspects of the Middle Ages, not as they were, but as we would have liked them to have been.  The SCA mostly concentrates on studying European History, but many members have chosen to study the Middle East and explore the interaction between Europe and Asia during this period.

If you are unfamiliar with the Society for Creative Anachronism, check out the Society's Introduction Guide for an explanation about the organization and what it is we do.

If you are already familiar with how we do things, great!  Our site provides additional information about the events and people of interest within Vatavia, and you are always welcome to come join us Wednesday evenings at Make ICT.  We always have something going on - be sure to check out our Interest Groups page for more information and directions to many of our activities!

Please note that you need not be a member to participate in any of our activities. If you have any questions, or would like help getting involved, please visit our Chatelaine page or contact our Chatelaine directly.  We'd love to hear from you!

The Week of September 16th - What is Happening in Vatavia

Here is a listing of the scheduled local activities, announcements, and Kingdom events.

Announcement

It was great to see so many people out this week both at Wednesday A & S as well as Sunday Fighter Practice. We want to Welcome all the new and returning faces. As many of our populace are preparing to travel southward to the Ansteorra’ 40th year Celebration we ask that you all be mindful of the heat, drink lots of water and journey safely. On the homefront we are gearing up for the Wichita Ren Faire. If you are planning to come assist with this Demo/Event, please be sure to contact Robert the Scot (Robert Botkin) to get on the list, so that you can get into the faire free of charge. There is no site fee, but we will need to sign wavers when you check in at the back gate. Robert can be reached by messenger or by email at rbotkin2@cox.net

Wednesday, September 18th

Populace - Valor Post Mortum - Please come prepared to comment on both things that went well , and things we could improve upon. Please bring any receipts or business for Margaret our Exchequer, so that we can settle the books. We will also continue our work on Beautification projects for our Ren Faire presence. We will be Block Printing List Field Pennants and Painting Entrance Banner.

Sunday, September 22th
Archery Practice, Armored Combat & Cut and Thrust Practice
10:00am - 3:00pm
OJ Watson Park, 2683 South McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67217 We are located in the back of the park past the concessions across from the sand volleyball courts.

Kingdom & Society Events

September 19th - 22nd - Ansteorra’s 40th Year Celebration, at Will Rogers Boyscout Camp, Cleveland Ok.
https://40th.ansteorra.org/

September 28-29 Wichita Ren Faire - Sedgwick County Park, Wichita KS
Once again We must call upon you to ready yourselves to join in the fun. We will need every one large and small to help present the very best there is of SCA life and activities. Twice a year we are given the opportunity to showcase what we truly enjoy. This is our largest recruitment effort folks, and we need to show our best! Ready your Armor, Projects and Demonstrations.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, September 25th
Arts & Science - Voice Heraldry workshop - Learn how to project your voice and the basics of making announcements from our very own Shouty man, Master Johann

Award Recommendations
There are always many good, hardworking, creative people in this Barony and Kingdom who are worthy of Recognition. Please send in award recommendations for all the wonderful things you have seen here at home as well as around the Kingdom. Anyone may write a recommendation for any award, regardless if you are a member of the order or not. Please don’t hesitate, It will only take a few minutes of your time, but can bring so much joy and love to others.
Kingdom Award Recommendation for - http://op.calontir.org/award.php
Kingdom Order of Precedence - http://op.calontir.org/

Lines of Communication
Keep up with updates and cancellations by signing up on our mailing list ( https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dragonflyonline/info ) or joining us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/baronyofvatavia/ ). See what’s ahead by adding our Baronial Calendar ( https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=1j9n524kt1hm7aomuiilv66mf8%40group.calendar.google.com#main_7|list ) and visiting the Kingdom Calendar ( http://calendar.calontir.org/).

Baron Lawrence Tailifer the Leech and Baroness Genevieve de Chambery
Baron@baronyofvatavia.org
Baroness@baronyofvatavia.org