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. 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!
Week of May 22nd, 2022
V-5 days!! Valor is fast approaching!
Valor Volunteers are still needed! Please help out your Barony. Attached is the sign up sheet to see where you can make a difference. The tabs at the bottom will take you to gate, water bearing and tavern sign up areas. Sign Up
T Shirts are in!!! They look fantastic!! Anyone who ordered a shirt (s) need to be sure to bring your money, Check, cash or paypal before delivery. My Paypal account is under kgriffith13@cox.net. Please let me know if you have dropped money in my paypal account so that I can verify it. I have already been asked if a second run of shirts will be made, we will begin taking orders again in August for a second run, so if you missed out this time, it will not be too late to get your Vatavian swag on!!
Wednesday May 25th - Valor Prep and training / Class on Roman Garb making - We will be going over all the last minute Valor details and making sure all the areas are covered. Please attend in person or via zoom, this is our last opportunity to make preparations. Lady Alia will also be teaching how to make a Roman Dress.
Join Zoom Meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85949183516?pwd=Nlp3MVN1dit5a2hNNHVmcmw0U296QT09
Friday May 27th-30th -The Tournament of Valor XLI (A Celtic Celebration) in the Barony of Vatavia, Whispering Winds Camp in Wichita Ks
- Valor Set up starting at 7:00am Come out to help as soon as you can so that we can have things ready to go by the time our guests arrive.
Looking Ahead
June 1st - Business Meeting
June 5th -Fighter Practice/Archery/Stitch & Kvetch
June 8th - Arts and Science - How to Herald a Tourney taught by Master Johann
June 12th Fighter Practice/Archery/Stitch & Kvetch
June 15th- Populace
June 17th - 26th - Lilies War
June 29th - Makers meet up
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 donft wait, do it now!!! It will only take a few minutes of your time, but can bring so much joy and love to others. Be sure to check the OP(Order of Precedence) before you submit a recommendation.
Kingdom Award Recommendation form - http://op.calontir.org/award.php
Kingdom Order of Precedence - http://op.calontir.org/
We also want to encourage you to submit Award recognitions for Baronial Awards
Baronial Award Recommendation - http://www.baronyofvatavia.org/award_rec.php
Baronial Order of Precedence - http://www.baronyofvatavia.org/populace.php/
Lines of Communication
Stay up to date on activities and cancellations by joining us on Facebook. See what's ahead by adding our Baronial Calendar and visiting the Kingdom Calendar. Please feel free to send an email to either Baron@BaronyofVatavia.org or Baroness@BaronyofVatavia.org We are happy to hear from you, and try to answer all emails within 24 to 48 hours.
Baron Lawrence Tailifer the Leech and Baroness Genevieve de Chambery
