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 February 21st, 2021
Vatavian Weekly Herald
A huge round of Vivats, with great pride and appreciation we send our sincere congratulations to Mistress Sorchia O’Rian. Once again she was nominated for the prestigious Black Fox Award for both Best Artwork - the Maypole Dance cover illustration of the 1st Quarter issue 2020, AND for Best overall Layout & Design category! What a fabulous way to end a 5 year tenure as Chronicler.
It was a difficult task to find someone to take up the challenge of the office of Chronicler. We are thrilled to announce that the fearless Lady Heidi Elisabeth Ann Draper will take up this mantle with the assistance of her loyal deputy M’Lord Mathias Worschestershire. We are confident they will do a wonderful job with this post. Please give them whatever assistance you can, by submitting artwork, articles, song, story, poetry, comic strips or other such things you would like to see in the Dragonflyr.
The Vatavian trim is in! Her Excellency and Heidi, plan to make the trip to Arkansas to pick up the orders the first weekend in March. Master Andrixos asks that if you want your order to be included in this pick up, to please pay for your order ahead of time. It is not too late to be included, if you want some of this special edition trim or other trims available at Calontir Trim, Contact Andrixos(Steven Boyd by IM)
The March Olympic Challenge will be a group challenge by Shire or Barony. We will provide each group with a box, within this box will be the items newly made, or from previous use, to assemble a newcomers display. Start now to form your team and brainstorm what you might want to put in your display. Displays will be set up for the judging.
Wednesday, February 24th, - Makers Meetup - 7:00pm - Bring your projects to work on, show us what you have been working on, or just sit and visit.
Wednesday, March 3rd,- Business Meeting - 7:00pm - Help to shape the future of our Barony, get involved and let your voice be heard. Discussion will center on plans for the next year, officers reports and a dialog on a rebirth celebration.
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
