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!
Vatavian Weekly Herald
Week of June 7th, 2022
Lilies!! Lilies!! The call to war is loud!! Each barony was asked to take on a few responsibilities at the war! Vatavia, We are doing our usual gate day on Sunday. We need to have 3 people per shift. In addition we are responsible for the Shower cleaning and Porta Potty restock/checking. Please sign up to help out. Sign up sheets are attached. Barony Lilies Signup's Please make the war fun for everyone. Many hands will make light work!
Please contact Master Johann to arrange for Loaner Garb if you need anything for Lilies.
Vatavia will have a Baronial Campsite, anyone who wishes to be a part of that, please let HE Genevieve know, so space can be reserved for you. There will also be a food plan for those who wish to be a part, You don't have to be a part of the food plan in order to camp with us. Lilies is fast on our heels, please let us know if you want to take part in the food plan. (Each family unit will be responsible for planning,purchasing and preparing one meal during the week for the group. This way each family unit will only need to cook once during the week.)
A call must go out throughout the lands that burn our newest star of Vatavia, a man who we owe a great debt of gratitude . . . Lord Robert Steven MacLaren the Scot, is growing tired. He has served with honor and grace in one of the most important and challenging offices of our Barony. As the Seneschal, he is the legal representative of our organization and works in conjunction with their Excellencies to lead the Barony. Robert has served three long years. Anyone who is interested in taking up this mantle, please feel free to reach out to the Seneschal’s office or Baronage with Question. Letters of application must be submitted by July 27th to both the Seneschal and Baronage. Interviews will follow the 1st week in August.
Wednesday June 8th - Arts & Science - How to Herald a Tourney presented by Master Johann, our very own shouty man! University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. N, Wichita, KS. Park in the back of the building (south side) we will enter at the ramp door on the inside of the square. We will have a banner or sign out to indicate the location. If you are unable to meet in person, please join us on Zoom at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85949183516?pwd=Nlp3MVN1dit5a2hNNHVmcmw0U296QT09
Meeting ID: 859 4918 3516
Passcode: 883204
Sunday June 12th Archery practice 10am-1pm Fighter Practice/ Stitch & Kvetch - 11am - 2:00 pm. 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. We will have signs out to indicate the location
Wednesday June 15th - Populace
Wednesday June 15th -Articles due for the Dragonflyer. Officers make sure that before you leave for Lilies that your article for your office is submitted to the Chronicler for publication.
June 17-26th Lilies War, Smithville Lake, Paradise, MO. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L63Pg1AxvgfSs5vefQjx7YMCUVz8ztqq/edit
http://www.lilieswar.org/
June 19th Fighter practice – Canceled
June 22nd Meeting –Canceled
Sunday June 26th, –Canceled
Wednesday June 29th Makers meetup - Come and bring your latest project or sit and visit. We will have much to share after our Lilies adventures. University Congregational Church, 9209 E. 29th St. N, Wichita, KS. Park in the back of the building (south side) we will enter at the ramp door on the inside of the square. We will have a banner or sign out to indicate the location. If you are unable to meet in person, please join us on Zoom at the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85949183516?pwd=Nlp3MVN1dit5a2hNNHVmcmw0U296QT09
Meeting ID: 859 4918 3516
Passcode: 883204
Looking Ahead
July 3 - Archery/Fighter Practice/ Stitch & Kvetch
July 6th - Business Meeting
July 10th Archery/Fighter Practice/ Stitch & Kvetch
July 13th Arts and Science
July 16th Kingdom Arts & Science/ Tri Levels
July 17th Archery/Fighter Practice/ Stitch & Kvetch
July 20th Populace
July 21-23 Known World Scribble / Heraldic Symposium
July 23 Museum of World Treasures - Viking
July 24 Archery/ Fighter Practice/ Stitch & Kvetch
July 27 Makers meetup
July 29- Pennsic War coopersville, Pennsylvania
July 30th Feast of Eagles
July 31 Archery/Fighter 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. 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
