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 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!

Evening Vatavia!

We are home safe and happy from Crown Tourney. Thank you Flinthyll and Calontir for a wonderful weekend! We are blessed to live in this great Kingdom, and thank everyone for their love and well wishes. It is with great pleasure we extend our congratulations to TRH Donngal Eriksson & Catalina de Arazuri, the next in our line to don the Falcon Crown!

Here are this week’s scheduled activities:

Local Activities & Events

Wednesday, October 17th
Arts & Sciences
7:00pm-9:00pm, American Legion Post 256, 4301 W Pawnee St, Wichita, KS 67215
If you would like to schedule a class, please contact Lady Eyfrídr Geirsdóttir (ArtsandSciences@baronyofvatavia.org).

Saturday, October 20th
Whispering Winds Camp Work Day - https://www.facebook.com/events/299815833720639/
8:00am-3:00pm, Whispering Winds Camp, 9601 W 73rd St N, Valley Center, KS 67147
This is a chance to work on our Valor site as well as building friendship and community with the members who own the camp. We would love to see you there if traveling to Vertigo and/or The Silk Trade Road from Grimfells is not in your plans.

Sunday, October 21st
Armored Combat, Cut & Thrust Practices
10:00am-2:00pm, OJ Watson Park, 3022 S McLean Blvd, Wichita, KS 67217
Please contact Lord Konrad von Roth (ArcherMarshal@baronyofvatavia.org) for more information on Archery. Please contact Master Hanashi no Kagemoto no Kurokage Tengu no Samurai Taisho [Kagemoto] (KnightMarshal@baronyofvatavia.org) for more information on Armored Combat and Cut & Thrust.

Kingdom & Society Events

Friday, October 19th - Sunday, October 21st
Vertigo - http://lostmoor.org/vertigo_2018.shtml
5:00pm Friday, October 19th - noon Sunday, October 21st, Shire of Lost Moor; Camp Marvin Hillyard, 9501 Southeast">SE Hillyard Rd, Easton, MO 64443

Friday, October 19th - Sunday, October 21st
The Silk Trade Road from Grimfells - http://grimfells.net/event/452-the-silk-trade-road-from-grimfells
noon Friday, October 19th - 3:00pm Sunday, October 21st, Shire-March of Grimfells; Ponderosa Campground, 1305 Ponderosa Rd, Pineville MO 64856

Don’t Forget

Champions, we would like you to begin overseeing the smooth transition of your leadership this next year. We are asking to meet with you briefly at our Populace Gathering in November to begin discussing our next Champions Tourney.

We are seeking both cords and medallions for Baronial Award Orders. To this end, we are encouraging all to contribute with an Arts and Science competition to be held during Yule Populace. Medallions may be made with leather, glass, ceramics, metal, etc. The possibilities are nigh endless! We thank Mistress Genevieve de Chambery graciously donating a custom feast gear set for the chosen winning entry!

There are many good folks in this Barony and Kingdom who are worthy of recognition. Please send award recommendations to Their Majesties so that they may know and have time to make plans. Do it now!

Kingdom Award Recommendation Form - http://op.calontir.org/award.php
Kingdom Order of Precedence - http://op.calontir.org/

We officially have a new home for Arts and Sciences classes! If you would like to schedule a class, please contact Lady Eyfrídr Geirsdóttir, or drop a line to artsandsciences@baronyofvatavia.org.

Keep up with updates and cancellations by signing up on our mailing list ( https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dragonflyonline/info ) or joining us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/baronyofvatavia/ ). See what’s ahead by adding our Baronial Calendar ( https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?cid=1j9n524kt1hm7aomuiilv66mf8%40group.calendar.google.com#main_7|list ) and visiting the Kingdom Calendar ( http://calendar.calontir.org/).

In ever faithful service,
Baron Uldin of Ravenscroft and Baroness Sung Sai-êrh
Baron@baronyofvatavia.org
Baroness@baronyofvatavia.org
https://sites.google.com/site/uldin4sung/announcements/scahappeningsinvatavia-weekofoctober152018