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 May 30th, 2021
Vatavian Weekly Herald
We are so excited to return to in-person meetings. Yeah!! Please join us as we go back to an old stomping ground. Simms Park, it is in the riverside area of Wichita.
The time has come to seek those who might be interested in the Exchequer position. Lord Konrad has done an admirable job over the last two years. The Exchequer is the person responsible for the financial activities of the Barony. Knowledge of spreadsheets and quickbooks are highly recommended. We also recommend that you look at the Exchequer handbook on the Kingdom website if you are interested in this position. In order to apply, send an email letter of application by September 1st to the Seneschal at Seneschal@baronyofvatavia.org and the Baronage at Baroness@Baronyofvatavia.org .
We are also looking for Deputies for several positions, please inquire with the Barony Seneschal.
Ren faire is fast approaching. We will have a group discussion/ planning session for the Faire at the June Populace meeting. In addition two work days July 10th and August 18th have been set aside to get our equipment and displays prepared. If you are able, please come out and help. Many hands will make light work.
Wednesday, June 2nd, Business Meeting - In person at Sims Park Shelter, Enter off of Museum drive, past Botanica 7pm. Please bring chairs for social distancing and a lantern.
Sunday June 6th, - Fighter Practice 11:00- 2:00 pm OJ Watson Park in the back across from the Volleyball Courts.
Archery Practice - Cancelled
Wednesday, June 9th, -A & S - “Covered Buttons” by Lady Frithuswith un Cremthainn. Packets of class materials can be picked up at the June 2 business meeting or fighter practice. We will meet on Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting at
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83770636766?pwd=QUtIdFlmWVUwc09yenpWQVhCcVc2UT09
Meeting ID: 837 7063 6766
Passcode: 177626
Saturday June 12th - Plaques End in Grimfells in Fayetteville, Arkansas http://grimfells.net/calendar/plague-s-end
Sunday June 13th, - Fighter Practice 11:00- 2:00 pm OJ Watson Park in the back across from the Volleyball Courts.
Archery Practice - Cancelled
Tuesday June 15th, - Submissions for the Dragonflyre are due. Please send submissions to Chronicler@baronyofvatavia.org . Release forms will be required for any submissions other than officers' letters. The Creative works release can be found at https://workrelease.paperform.co/
Wednesday, June 16th, - Populace - Ren Faire planning/Discussions - Simms Park shelter, 7:00pm- 9:00pm
Sunday June 20th, - Archery Practice - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fighter Practice 11:00am- 2:00 pm OJ Watson Park in the back across from the Volleyball Courts.
Wednesday, June 23 - Makers Meetup - Bring your projects to work on, visit and show and tell
Saturday, June 26th, - Calon Con - TBD
Sunday June 27th, - - Archery Practice - 10:00 - 2:00pm
Fighter Practice 11:00- 2:00 pm OJ Watson Park in the back across from the Volleyball Courts.
Looking Ahead
July 7th - Business Meeting
July 10th - Ren Faire Workday at property storage location, 4526 W. 12th St., Wichita
July 11th- Fighter/Archery Practice
July 14th- A & S - Master Johann presents Bardic Arts
July 15th Officers Reports due
July 18th - Fighter/Archery practice
July 21st - Populace - Dance Practice
July 24th - Purge the Scourge, Great Bend Kansas
July 25th - Fighter/Archery practice
July 28th - Makers meet up
July 31st - Feast of Eagles, Kansas City, Kansas
Regional Equestrian Practice, New Bloomfield, Mo.
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
