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!
Week of July 18th, 2021
Vatavian Weekly Herald
Our Champions have been busy coming up with their Challenges. Get ready for a fun filled, action packed day at the beautiful Whispering Winds Camp August 22nd. Gate will open at 9am with activities beginning at 9:30am
Arts and Science Champion Challenge - Best Pandemic Project. Can be any medium. Must have been made during the pandemic since March of Last year. Written or Oral Documentation accepted.
Archery Champion Challenge - A two part challenge testing your bowmanship as well as your throwing skills.
Armored Combat Champion Challenge - TBA
Cut and Thrust Champion Challenge - TBA
Bardic Champion Challenge - Best presentation in Song, Story or Poem
Wednesday July 21st - Populace - Mistress Sorcha and His Lordship Friar Thomas will lead us in European Dance Practice for Ren Faire
Saturday July 24th - Purge the Scourge in the Shire of Westumbria, Barton County FairGrounds, 4H Building, Great Bend Kansas. https://fb.me/e/18IIgxmzU
Sunday July 25th - Fighter/Archery practice & Stitch & Kvetch 10:00am - 2:00pm. Location is at OJ Watson Park in the back across from the Volleyball Courts.
Wednesday July 28th - Makers meetup
Saturday July 31st - Feast of Eagles, Shire of Cum an loLair, South Johnson County, Kansas City, Kansas. https://shirecai.calontir.org/feast-of-eagles-2021/
Saturday July 31st - Regional Equestrian Practice hosted by the Shire of Wyvern Cliffe, New Bloomfield, Mo.
https://wyverncliffe.com/regional-equestrian-practice/?fbclid=IwAR00jDmCCFKROYZIravSn_g3H1LgI6QIvfuT6WxKnOBaYsACSpIzWpe74uM
Looking Ahead
August 4th - Business Meeting, Sim Park Shelter
August 8th - Fighter/Archery Practice & Stitch & Kvetch
August 11th - Arts and Science, Matthias will be teaching Illumination
August 13,14 & 15th Regional Fighter Practice, Shire of Crystal Mines, Neosho, MO.
August 15th - Fighter/Archery practice & Stitch & Kvetch
August 18th - Populace, Ren Faire work night
August 21th - Heralds Hill, Charles City, Iowa
August 22nd - Champions/Birthday Bash Event, Whispering Winds Camp
August 25th - Makers Meetup
August 28th - Cattle Raids, Lincoln, NE.
August 29th - Fighter/Archery practice & Stitch & Kvetch
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 (https://www.facebook.com/baronyofvatavia/). See whatfs ahead by adding our Baronial Calendar (http://www.baronyofvatavia.org/) and visiting the Kingdom Calendar (https://www.calontir.org/events/). 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
Baron@baronyofvatavia.org
Baroness@baronyofvatavia.org
