For The Week of December 21, 2024 (A.S. 57)
THIS-WEEK-IN-THE-SCA-IN-THE-TWIN-CITIES-12-21-24 (print version)
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MEETINGS
For more information on our weekly Wednesday meetings, go to this link.
UPCOMING BARONIAL SPECIAL EVENTS
TWELFTH NIGHT 2025–A FROSTY FETE
SATURDAY JAN. 18, 2025, 7AM-9PM
Lord of Life Church,
14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey MN 55303, 9am-8pm
Event steward: Lady Talaitha Nyfferyn (Annika Virginia)
talaithaofnorthshield at gmail.com; 207-557-5893
Site opens/closes:
Friday 6-8:30pm for set up, Saturday 7am for setup.
Gate: 9am-1pm
Activities until 8:30pm
Site Close: 9:00pm – cleanup hard stop: 10pm
Fees:
Adult: $30 (Members: $20); Under 18: Free
Checks Payable to: SCA Inc-Barony of Nordskogen.
Pre-Registration Is Now Available! Here is the link to the pre-registration form.
Pre-registration closes Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Gate Coordinator: THL Lachlann del Glen: antim8ter at gmail.com
Merchant space is available!
Contact THL Cehero Oakensword at greygoosebows at gmail.com for more information.
Luncheon will be available in the atrium from noon until 1pm.
Go to this link for more information.
Site is BONE DRY.
Site is ADA accessible
The following will be allowed/available:
Arts and Sciences Competition
Youth Activities
Ask a Laurel
Bardic Circle
Gaming Salon
Master Armoring Competition
Jumble Sale
Populace Space / Presence
Photography
Merchant Space
Armored/Rapier/Boffer/Archery
Other activities will be announced as they are confirmed to be available, and the schedule may change as space and safety allow, so please follow announcements
in all the usual places.
NORTHSHIELD SPRING CORONATION, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2025
Hosted by: Barony of Nordskogen
Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey MN 55303, 9am-8:30pm
Event Stewards: Trevor Gersch/Aelfwine, trevor at gersch.com;
Alex Olfson/Aleksander Valahul, alexolfson at gmail.com
Site Fees:
Adult Member: $15/person; Adult Non-Member: $25/person;
Children 10 & under: Free (Might change to 17 and under. Please check back)
THIS SITE IS BONE-DRY! No alcoholic beverages allowed, even for cooking! Thank you.
No feast/food planned at this time.
If you would like to offer your services, please contact one of the event stewards.
Planned Activities: Armored Combat, Arts & Sciences Display, Classes, Rapier Combat
More information to come. Thank you for your patience!
OTHER WEEKLY MEETINGS AND
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
Nordskogen Equestrian Lessons Every Other Saturday–SUSPENDED
Outdoor Thrown Weapons Practice—CANCELLED UNTIL SPRING
If you have any questions about thrown weapons in Nordskogen, message our Thrown Weapons Captain, Lord Lachlann del Glen.
Indoor Archery Practice, Sunday, Dec. 22, 10am-Noon, Bwana Archery, Little Canada, MN
Hello archers! It’s that time again! We have archery at Bwana this weekend, 10am to 12pm. If you are driving in, please be careful! Let Lady Dagrún know if you need loaner gear by Saturday evening! If you have any questions about archery in Nordskogen, please contact our Archery Marshal, Lady Dagrún Björnsdöttir, at archery@nordskogen.org.
Directions to Bwana Archery, 3015 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN, 55117 (I-35E and 694), 651-482-9866:
*Take your best route to I-35E and Little Canada Road (Exit 112).
*From I-35E Northbound: At the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto Little Canada Road.
Then turn right on the frontage road (Country Drive) on the west side of I-35E.
*From I-35E Southbound: At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto Little Canada Road.
Then turn right on the frontage road (Country Drive) on the west side of I-35E.
*The range is about 1 mile up Country Drive. Look for the large yellow archery sign on your left.
Here’s a link to a map: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BwanaArchery/about/?ref=page_internal
Rumplestiltskein: 2nd & 4th Sundays: 11 am-2 pm: At the HarMar Barnes & Noble
Meetings occur on the 2nd & 4th Sundays! The next meeting will be this Sunday, December 22, 2024. The gathering is at the Barnes & Noble Starbucks Coffee Shop at 2100 N. Snelling Ave, Roseville, MN, just south of Hwy 36 in the HarMar Mall. Any portable fiber activity is welcome, such as knitting, spinning, nalbinding, crochet, embroidery, tatting, etc. Masking is now optional. Parking is free and plentiful, and the snacks and drinks available at the Starbucks Cafe are nice. Come socialize and show off what you have been working on, or just hang out.
Monday Night Armoring & Sewing At Duke Vlad’s and Duchess Petronella’s
Their Graces, Vlad and Petranella, are hosting armoring and sewing for vaccinated folks on Mondays starting at 7 p.m. in Roseville. Please be sure to contact them for further details and to double check the schedule. Please note that there are two large fuzzy dogs in residence. Their Graces can be reached at: 651-644-4685 or at: vlad.petranella at gmail.com or message Her Grace on Facebook at Salli Weston.
Indoor Armored Combat Practice: Tuesdays, Brackett Park, 6:30-9pm
—CANCELLED TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2024
Armored combat practice is held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Brackett Park, 2728 39th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN, 55406. If you have any questions, you can contact the Nordskogen Knight’s Marshal, Lord Fergus O’Dae, on Facebook at: Theodore Ivan.
Youth Boffer Practice: Indoors, Wednesdays at Olivet Congregational Church, 6:30-7:30pm–Next Practice: Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
The next youth boffer practice will be held on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul MN, 55104. The next practice will be on Wed., Jan. 8, 2025. If you have any questions about youth boffer in Nordskogen, please contact our Youth Boffer Captain, Lord Gospatric de Reynes, on Facebook at Patrick Raines.
Rapier Practice: Indoors, Wednesdays, Olivet Congregational Church, 7-9pm–CANCELLED WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2024
Rapier practice is now indoors at Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul MN, 55104. Practices are from 7-9pm. Doors open at 6:45pm so we can get started at 7. We must be out of the space by 9:00 p.m. sharp. If you have any questions, you can contact the Nordskogen Rapier Marshal, Lord Yagüe Antolínez, at: rapier@nordskogen.org
Dance Practice Taught by Master Dafydd Arth–SUSPENDED
Bardic Get-Together—SUSPENDED
Shop Night on Thursdays At Master Danr’s, 7-9 p.m.
SUSPENDED
Monthly Baronial Sewing Support & Project Night, 3rd Thursdays:
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, 6:30-8:30pm, Olivet Congregational Church
The Baronial Sewing Support & Project Night will be happening Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, from 6:30-8:30pm, at Olivet Congregational Church. For questions, please contact the Baronial Minister of Arts and Sciences, Lady Hedwyg (Kris Johnston).
Armor Shop, Thursdays, 6pm, at THL O’no Kagemori’s House
Kagemori can help you get a kit into the mid-14th century of Western Europe, a bit later for Eastern Europe, and/or up to the end of period in Japan. If you need the address, PM Kagemori on Facebook at Josiah Stone. A couple of things: Closed toe shoes are a good idea if you’re going to be working with metal. Work gloves and safety glasses are also a good idea. 1 dog and 2 cats in residence, allergy sufferers beware. He would prefer you be vaccinated, but he will not be asking about it. The nearest ER is 5 miles away.
Sewing with Mistress Cassandra of the Western Green
Mistress Cassandra of the Western Green hosts weekly sewing nights on Thursday nights at her home. The gatherings begin at 7:00 p.m. and last until your hostess tells you it’s time to go home! Contact her at cassandy at usfamily.net or at 612-361-6309 for directions and to let her know that you are coming ahead of time.
TWELFTH NIGHT 2025 NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Theme and Title for Our January 18, 2025 Event
Greetings members of Northshield. Our Nordskogen Business Meeting covered two important topics this past Wednesday. One, to review and revise the theme of Twelfth Night (previously, a Nordic Noel) and two, to discuss the standing title of the event; Twelfth Night. Due to the length and consideration both these topics deserve, we will be separating the discussion into two parts.
Pt. 1
The theme Nordic Noel was brought to our attention as a concern, with the focus of the term Noel being overly focused on one religion, to the exclusion of others. Upon review, the word Noel has significant and current meaning to the Christian faith; specifically focusing on the birth of Jesus. This religious aspect does not accurately represent this year’s theme and has been adjusted to Frosty Fete, to celebrate the Baroness’ desire to see the symbol of the snowflake worn, adorned, and celebrated throughout the event.
We recognize the impact of the initial theme had on members of the Kingdom and want to apologize for the pain we have caused. The Baronesses of Nordskogen are appreciative of the opportunity to improve and solidify our overarching goal as a Barony; to have gatherings with historical premises that expand our horizons, celebrate milestones, or reflect particular historical objects / activities.
This also encouraged us to re-evaluate our efforts to keep and maintain an open dialogue. We plan on continuing our efforts to be accessible, seek to understand perspectives, and actively listen. Feedback is always welcome, and if concerned about privacy or algorithms, please send here: baroness at Nordskogen dot org.
Pt. 2
A second question arose during the discussion of this year’s event theme, regarding the title Twelfth Night, and whether it should continue in use for future events. As many Scadians do, we conducted our research on the origin of the event title.
We found that the first Twelfth Night was held in the West Kingdom in 1967 and was specifically touted as being named for the Shakespearean play. The tradition spread as other Kingdoms emerged, and several local seasonal events throughout the Middle Kingdom adopted the name, including Nordskogen.
We did find a number of historical associations with the tradition of Twelfth Night. The Christmas closing feast, often irreverent, where it was tradition to remove holiday paraphernalia from the home the night prior to the Christian celebration of Epiphany. We found the celebration of Twelve days and nights at this specific time of year also has roots in Celtic and Norse traditions, such as the twelve days and nights of Pagan yule, and some Roman traditions of Saturnalia, where each of the twelve months of the year was represented by a day of festival. A few political bodies outlawed the celebration of Twelfth Night as overly secular by the late Middle Ages. The active celebration of Twelfth Night appears to have continued regionally into the early 1800s, but by the 1900s, had been largely discontinued.
With this history in mind, we asked our populace to join the conversation and share their thoughts.
Everyone expressed a strong commitment and desire to continue to improve inclusion, understanding that history and religion have intricate ties. The populace spoke eloquently, drawing from a variety of cultural and social experiences. Many of those who shared were concerned that excluding certain aspects of history, so long as they are not actively used as terms or symbols of modern religious practices, could devalue the opportunity to learn and fully appreciate the past we seek to re-create. It was also agreed that there are more active steps we can take to support the diverse members of the populace, and to keep an on-going and respectful conversation flowing to ensure an inclusive atmosphere. Based on the populace feedback, and with the inclusion of additional public acknowledgement that the title represents a specific approach to our study of the multi-faceted lens of history, we will keep the event title as Twelfth Night.
We feel that the title Twelfth Night, unlike Noel, is not currently exclusively tied to the modern observances of any specific religion and is instead largely associated with the anachronistic study of history, or Shakespeare’s work.
In addition, we will add the history and background of this title to the event website, as well as listing the other steps we will take to ensure our events are inclusive gatherings. This is an opportunity for everyone in our Kingdom to take a good look at past traditions, clarify how they include and celebrate everyone, and ensure they best serve the community we are today. For future assessments, we will recommend approaching with curiosity, seeking counsel, active listening, leading with kindness and maintaining paths of communication with the goal of inclusivity for the ultimate benefit of our community.
YIS, TE Heliseus and Cynthia
Arts and Sciences Activities
Arts and Sciences Coordinator: THL Neave inghean Domhnaill: robynturtle at gmail.com
Arts and Sciences Competition Location: North Hallway. See Site Map here.
Schedule:
Drop Off: 9-10am
Viewing: 10:30am-4:30pm
Prize Calling: 4:30pm
Unto the Populace of Northshield:
Soon winter winds will be blowing upon our lands, and the Barony of Nordskogen will again be hosting Twelfth Night on January 18, 2025. To that end, we invite all Artisans, Cooks, Makers, Bards & Performers, those inclined toward the Sciences, and anyone interested in the Arts and Sciences of our Kingdom to participate in an Arts & Sciences Competition!
Please note the following update: The competition is open to your interpretation of the former title, “A Nordic Noel,” the new title, “Frosty Fete,” which celebrates anything snowflake-related, or you can choose to do anything winter-related. Extra points will be awarded for entries with snowflakes! ANY arts and science is eligible, including bardic, cooking, armoring, scribal, clothing, etc. – EXCEPT note that the site is bone dry, including the parking lot, so no alcohol concoctions will be allowed. Entrants, you are encouraged to sit with your creations and share information about your item(s) if you choose to!
Our team of cool-thing aficionados will award prizes to the niftiest entries in the categories:
– Children under 16
– Youth ages 16-21
– Adult 21+
– Entries created by a household/family/group.
Please contact THL Neave inghean Domhnaill at robynturtle (at) gmail.com with any questions, or if your entry is larger than 24” in any dimension. If your entry is a performance, skit, a cooked or food item, or requires a demonstration, please also contact Neave with a description. We will set up a mutually agreeable time for these entries.
For more information on the event, see https://nordskogentn.wordpress.com/
Neave/Robyn Beth Priestley
Painted Turtle Design
Ask a Laurel with Mistress Aesa
Location: South Gym. See Site Map here. Schedule: 1:30-3:30pm
Bardic
Bardic Coordinator: Lady Eyvor Sigurdsdottir: kanz.sarah at yahoo.com
There will be a Bardic Circle in the Sanctuary from 11am-4:30pm.
Gaming Salon
Location: Atrium. See Site Map here.
Gaming Coordinator: Lord Barbat Silviu: bwilly0928 at gmail.com
Schedule: Salon Is Open: 11am-3:30pm Prize Calling: 3:30pm
Master Armoring Competition
Location: North Hallway. See Site Map here. 9am-4:30pm
Their Royal Majesties of Northshield are holding an armoring competition at Twelfth Night, as originally published in the Northwatch. Please see their words below:
“One of our goals here in Northshield is to reinvigorate the armoring in the Kingdom. Early in His Majesty’s SCA career, the works of what are now Northshield armorers were an inspiration to start armoring. To this end, We will be sponsoring a Royal Armorer’s competition at Nordskogen Twelfth Night. We are looking for works of armour from all time periods, in period materials such as steel, leather, bronze, etc., with documentation including the use in period.”
Jumble Sale at Twelfth Night 2025
We are having a jumble sale at Twelfth Night, and we are looking for donations of any items you may have.
THL Wolfstanus Lightfote is our coordinator. He will be at Olivet Congregational Church, 1850 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul MN, 55104 (the same place rapier practice and social practice is held) on Wednesday evenings from 7PM to 8:30 PM on 1-8-2025, and 1-15-2025. If drop off on Wednesday night does not work for you contact him to see if something can be worked out ( wolfstanuslightfote at gmail.com ) or bring your items to the jumble sale the day of the event.
Martial Activities
Armored Combat
Location: North and Middle Gyms. See Site Map here.
Marshal-in-Charge: Duke Tom Tinntinnabulum; holliday.thomas.71 at gmail.com
Inspections and Authorizations: 9-10am
Geoffrey De Charney Bear Pit Tourney: 11am-2pm
Geoffrey De Charney
In the spirit of Geoffrey De Charney and his book of chivalry: “qui plus fait, mieux vault,” i.e., “he who does more is worth more.” As such, our bearpit tourney will reflect this. The tourney will run from after morning court until 2pm. Take breaks as you wish but as long as the list is open in this time you can fight.
So you might be asking how will this tourney differ from a normal bear pit. Well let me tell you…
Anyone who fights deserves recognition for that and win or lose, they will get 1 point. The following points you also get win or lose depending on what you take out.
If you fight with great weapons you will get 1 additional point.
(This does not count bastard sword. If you fight bastard sword which is 4 feet in length or less, you get 2 points).
If you fight with sword and shield, no additional points as this is the norm.
If you fight 2 stick, you get 1 additional point.
If you fight buckler and sword with buckler no bigger than 18 inches diameter, you get 1 additional point.
If you win 3 fights in a row after the third step off, report your wins and weapon(s) you fought with and also that you won 3 in a row (which will be worth 1 additional point for that feat).
At the end of the tourney, whoever had the most fights gets 10 extra points as they have done more and therefore are worth more.
As an additional item, whoever traveled the furthest will get 10 points. If multiple people have that in common, then they split the points but each will get at least 1 point. (If say, more than 12 people show up from the furthest spot, they all get 1 point but if 2 people did, they would each get 5).
Single Elimination Tourney Ending to the De Charney Tourney: 2-2:30pm
At 2pm, we will add up points and the top eight people points wise will do a single elimination tourney to determine the ultimate winner. Any ties of points to determine the top eight will be resolved by serenade (this will be true in any and all ties). What does that mean? Well, it means that those tied will need to sing for their place. The list persons will determine who they believe was the best singer for each conflict. Songs do not need to be period but if you know a period song, singing that would get you more renown since one would imagine that, given we are in fact a medieval recreation group, those judging said song likely would take that into account.
Ideally, this tourney will give you many possible chances to show your stuff and shake up things enough that the normal suspects will struggle some unless they do more to be worthy of more.
Ettin Tourney: 2:30pm until List Close at 4pm
Two Chiv will be tied together in one large tunic and they will be a two headed Ettin. Each outside arm will have a weapon of the Ettin’s choice. You must kill both Chiv to win. If you kill one, they are grounded to that spot and the dead half must stand still and is no longer a valid target but can spin in place. Legging the Ettin does not drop it to the ground but makes it limp on the first leg and if you get both legs, it is standing but immobile.
To keep with the theme of those who do more are worth more, there will be a choice in how you attempt to get points.
A win versus the Ettin is worth 6 points max. To get those points, you must use a bastard sword or single sword no shield and fight it alone.
However, you may choose to make a 2 person or 3 person team to fight said Ettin. If those teams win, then they split the points. A 2 person team win is 3 points each and if a 3 person team wins, each person gets 2 points. Each fighter will get at most 3 fights versus the Ettin (by yourself or in a team total of 3 fights). The highest point total wins and all ties in this tourney will be resolved via who had a better ratio of points to fights. If that also leads to a tie, we will do single rock, clock, Glaive (aka rock, paper, scissors).
Archery
Marshals-in-Charge:
Master Crispin Fletcher: crispin at aquilafletchery.com
Lady Dagrún Björnsdóttir: sjmishler711 at gmail.com
Schedule:
Inspections: 11am-Noon outside the royalty room
Archery Shoots: 8-10am on Sunday, January 19, 2024, at Bwana Archery, 3015 Country Drive, Little Canada, MN, 55117 (I-35E and 694), 651-482-9866.
Directions to Bwana Archery:
*Take your best route to I-35E and Little Canada Road (Exit 112).
*From I-35E Northbound: At the top of the exit ramp, turn left onto Little Canada Road.
Then turn right on the frontage road (Country Drive) on the west side of I-35E.
*From I-35E Southbound: At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto Little Canada Road.
Then turn right on the frontage road (Country Drive) on the west side of I-35E.
*The range is about 1 mile up Country Drive. Look for the large yellow archery sign on your left.
Here’s a link to a map: https://www.facebook.com/pg/BwanaArchery/about/?ref=page_interaln
Rapier Combat
Location: North and Middle Gyms. See Site Map here.
Marshal-in-Charge: Duke Vladimir Radescu; onemadscot at hotmail.com
Schedule
Inspections and Authorizations: 9-10am
Princess’ Sleeve Tourney: 11am-2pm
Tourney After Sleeve TBD
List Closes: 4:00pm
Princess’s Sleeve At Twelfth Night 2025
Unto the fencers of Northshield, greetings from Her Highness Aelina!
Her Highness is pleased to announce that Nordskogen’s Twelfth Night has agreed to host the Princess’s Sleeve Tourney on January 18, 2025.
Bring your best weapons styles for this double-elimination tournament. Her Highness expects to see the clean and elegant fighting, clear communication, and honorable comportment that burnish Northshield’s reputation across the Known World. The victor of the tournament will bear the Sleeve as Her Highness’s champion.
The tournament will begin with a short processional. Upon presentation to Her Highness, entrants are invited to share their names and pronouns, where they are from, how long they have been authorized, and one aspect of the SCA that has kept them engaged. Consorts are encouraged to process alongside their fighters.
Her Highness asks that the winner use their time as Her champion to help newer fencers (unauthorized or authorized 2024 or later) become further engaged with the SCA–whether in developing prowess at fencing or in other areas that bring them joy.
All authorized fencers are welcome to enter. Her Highness looks forward to a thrilling tournament!
The format of the tournament will be a double elimination tree, exact format to be determined and announced at Twelfth Night based on the number of entrants.
Any tournament related questions should be directed to Duke Valdimir Radescu at onemadscot at hotmail.com
Youth Boffer
Location: North and Middle Gyms. See Site Map here.
Coordinator: Lord Gospatric de Reynes: PatTRaines at gmail.com
Marshal-in-Charge: Mistress Jois Corbet: corvusjoyous at gmail.com
Schedule
Inspections and Authorizations: 11-11:30am
Kittens & Lava!: 11:30am-2pm
Bear Pit: 2-4pm
List Closes: 4:00pm
Merchants
Location: Merchants Row in the North Hallway. See Site Map here.
Merchant Coordinator: THL Cehero Oakensword: greygoosebows at gmail.com
Schedule: 9am-5pm; HARD OUT: 8:30pm
Photography
Location: South Gym. See Site Map here.
Schedule
Backdrop Available: 9am-7pm
Photography with James Wyndover: 1:30-2:30pm
Youth Activities
Location: Youth Center (Southeast corner) unless otherwise indicated below.
See Site Map here.
Schedule
Find the Sheep!: 9am-5pm
Cookie Decorating in the Atrium: 1pm until supplies run out
Storytime!: 2-2:30pm
Luncheon
Location: Atrium. See Site Map here.
Coordinators:
Lord Rikkar Fundinn, THL Judith of Northwode; judithofnorthwode at gmail.com
Schedule: Noon-1pm Cost: $5 Limit: 125
GENERAL NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcement of Our New Knight’s Marshal
Lord Fergus O’Dae has received the Barony’s vote of confidence for this office. Many thanks to THL O’no Kagemori for his service.
Announcement of Our New Youth Boffer Captain
Lord Gospatric de Reynes has received the Barony’s vote of confidence for this office. Many thanks to Lord Tribaldi de Gritti for his long and faithful service.
Announcement of The Reinstated Baronial Calendar on the Nordskogen Webpage
At Their Excellencies’ request, Baroness Coelwen and I have reinstated and updated the Baronial calendar originally created by Baron Oswald Frank. You can find a link to it in the menu at the top of the Baronial webpage or click on this link to go directly to the calendar.
Notice From the Knight Marshall To All Armored Combatants
All Armored Combatants and Those Who Enjoy Armored Combat,
Please remember to sign-up through the MPRB website.
Doing this, along with our weekly sign-in at the park, ensures we continue to get use of the rec building at no cost.
Please go to the link below and register for the #5726 Armored Combat class. (if you have a login already, this is quick, if not you can create a login relatively quickly)
YIS, Fergus
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/…/activity/searc
Donations to the Barony
Thank you, donors! If you would like to donate and help us to stay financially strong, send a check by mail to W. Lloyd Hudson, 18281 84th Ave N., Maple Grove, MN, 55311. Checks should be made out to: SCA, Inc.—Barony of Nordskogen.
Nordskogen Makes The TV News
Maury Glover has done a story segment on us. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQkJpj_j0V8
Nordskogen Baronial Trim Is Available at Calontir Trim!
If you would like to get some of the lovely trim depicted above, here is the link to the website.
Weekly Silent Herald / ASL Practice Every Thursday via Zoom
Want to brush up on your signing skills? All sign levels are welcome. The Silent Herald / ASL Practice Session is a repeating weekly Zoom meeting. We practice every Thursday evening starting at 9pm Eastern (8pm Central, 7pm Mountain, 6pm Pacific). Contact Maestra Suzanne at Suzanne Booth via Facebook Messenger if you need the link to the practice session.
Maestra Suzanne de la Ferté, Society Silent Herald Deputy
The Signorotti Membership Assistance Fund
From the sca.org website
In response to suggestions from our community, the Society has set up a donation fund to support those participants who may find it difficult to continue their memberships.
Members of our community can request assistance from our Corporate Office to purchase or renew memberships using this fund, named in honor of Renee Signorotti who recently retired after heading up the SCA’s Membership Office for over 40 years.
To submit a request for membership assistance, follow the instructions here. SCA Membership will be treated confidentially.
To make a donation: Donations are tax-deductible. Online payments are accepted, or you can mail your donation to the address below. All contributions to the Signorotti Fund will be dedicated for Membership Assistance.
Donate online to the Signorotti Membership Assistance Fund.
PayPal and credit/debit cards accepted.
DONATE ONLINE
If sending a check, please make it payable to SCA, Inc., and mail to: SCA Inc., Attn: The Signorotti Fund, P.O. Box 611928, San Jose, CA 95161. For more information, please email membership@sca.org.
A LIST OF SOME ONLINE GATHERINGS OF INTEREST TO SCA FOLK
*–Facebook Group. All times are Central Time unless otherwise noted.
An updated version of this list can be found at the link above.
Nordskogen
*Nordskogen Social Practice Online, 7-8:30 pm (may run longer)
Next online social practice: Wed., Jan. 15th, 2025 (business meeting at 7:30pm).
Join us for an online gathering via Zoom. The meeting invitation will be posted in a pinned post in the Facebook discussion group at the link above and also will be posted to our Baronial email discussion group. Please remember that you are muted when you join in. Video is encouraged but not required. Drop in and out as you wish.
Nordskogen on Discord
After that, you can follow this link and see messages on the Nordskogen Channel.
Nordskogen Special Interest Facebook Groups
Barony of Nordskogen Discussion Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Nordskogen
Canton of Nordleigh
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Nordleigh
Nordskogen Archery
https://www.facebook.com/groups/304828682244883
Nordskogen Armoured Combat
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Nordskogen.armored
Nordskogen Dancers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1587325938146072
Nordskogen Group Camping
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7456272577774535
Nordskogen Rapier Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nordskogen.fencing
Nordskogen Thrown Weapons
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1697917837116667
Northshield
Northshield Activities, Classes and Events
Northshield on Discord
After that, you can follow this link and see messages on the Northshield Unofficial Discord Server.
Virtual A&S Display—Entries from the June 1, 2024 Northshield Arts and Sciences Competition
Northshield Royal Activities, Courts, and Events Send in award recommendations!
*Their Royal Majesties of Northshield’s Website
*Their Royal Highnesses’ Website
Past Ethereal and Live Northshield Courts Available Online. Recordings of live courts are double starred.
Ethereal Coronation, April 18, 2020
Schützenfest and Mermaids Retreat, May 29, 2020
Border Skirmish, Castle Fever, Castel Rouge 50th, June 13, 2020
Warriors and Warlords, July 11, 2020
All Garbed Up and Nowhere To Go, Aug. 22, 2020
Venturing Forth, September 26, 2020
It’s the GREAT Nordfest, Charlie Brúnn, Oct. 24, 2020
SUN Court, Saturday, November 14, 2020
Boar’s Head Court–This Little Piggie Stayed Home, Sat., Dec. 5, 2020
Elevation of Eyja Bassadóttir to the Order of the Laurel, Sunday, December 20, 2020
Queen’s Prize, Saturday, February 13, 2021
Royal Birthday Court, Saturday, April 10
Feast of the Venerable Bede, May 22
**Elevation of Dane of Needham to the Order of Chivalry, June 12, 2021
**Courts at Northshield Spring Crown Tourney and Crown Tourney Itself, June 19, 2021
Royal Court at Wishes and Waiting, Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m.
**The Final Court of Elis and Ciaran and Fall Coronation of Hans and Genevieve, Saturday, September 11, 2021Fall Crown Tournament and Associated Courts, Saturday, October 9, 2021
**Fall Crown Tournament: Morning Court and Tournament, Saturday, October 9, 2021
**Fall Crown Tournament: Evening Court, Saturday, October 9, 2021
Royal Court at the Feast of Isabelle, Saturday, February 26, 2022
**Spring Crown Tournament, Saturday, May 14, 2022
**Spring Crown Tournament: Afternoon Court, Saturday, May 14, 2022
**Crown Tournament: Saturday, September 10, 2022
**Fall Coronation: Saturday, September 10, 2022
**Fall Crown: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Northshield Special Interest Facebook Groups
Anglo-Saxons of Northshield and Friends
https://www.facebook.com/groups/279315155938918
The Army of Northshield
https://www.facebook.com/groups/656097414404272/
Artillery Arts Martial in Northshield
https://www.facebook.com/groups/144334776010909
Clan Blue Feather
https://www.facebook.com/groups/683301623830034
Companions of the Stellar Hart (Northshield Courtesans)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthshieldCourtesans
Kingdom of Northshield Glass Workers
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1529244790687790
Northshield Arts and Sciences
https://www.facebook.com/groups/532690726749947
Northshield Bards
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1552940374967878
Northshield Barter and Trade
https://www.facebook.com/groups/469057956444539
Northshield Brewer’s Guild
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1702958423277864/
Northshield College of Heralds
https://www.facebook.com/groups/308940499761457
Northshield College of Scribes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/107714786015764
Northshield Combat Archery/Siege
https://www.facebook.com/groups/569152006574803
Northshield Cooks
https://www.facebook.com/groups/706755262740309
Northshield Early Music
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1219008355459586
Northshield Equestrians
https://www.facebook.com/groups/111719882243075
Northshield Farming Guild
https://www.facebook.com/groups/855993841238202/
Northshield Hand of Tyr
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NShandoftyr
Northshield History
https://www.facebook.com/NorthshieldHistory
Northshield “I Am No Bro” Interdisciplinary Fighter Squadron
https://www.facebook.com/groups/iamnobro/
The Northshield Inn
https://www.facebook.com/groups/462797700463779/
Northshield Moneyer’s Guild
https://www.facebook.com/groups/477072765762866/
Northshield Rebated Steel Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/220595020772855
Northshield Youth Boffer Combat
https://www.facebook.com/groups/479972685536766
Unofficial Northshield Forester’s Guild
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1247898808582127/
Greater SCA
Lists of Events and Classes–General
Countess Jehanette’s Unofficial Calendar of SCA Classes, Videos, and Streams
SCA Classes On YouTube (List maintained by Countess Jehanette)
Events and Classes–Ongoing
ARTemisia Virtual University
Bardic Circles and Classes Online
Dahrien’s List of Online Bardic Circles
Drachenwald Try-athlon Challenge
*The Honorable Clover
Need some SCA, but can’t make it to an event? Come hang out with us!
Interkingdom Bardic Showcase, a [post] Pennsic tradition, 2020 Edition, Now on YouTube
Known World Chatelaine Symposium 2023—YouTube Playlist of 27 videos
Meridies Open Social Zoom, Tuesdays, 5pm-Midnight, Central Time—Link to Schedule
Pennsic 49 House Sans Nomen Concert
*Royal University of the Midrealm (RUM) Goes Online
SCA Board of Directors Quarterly Meetings on YouTube
SCA Covid 19 Reopening Q&A Town Hall, April 23, 2021 On Facebook
SCA Iberia Webpage and YouTube Channel
*SCA Online Virtual Bardic Night
*SCA Virtual Classroom and Artisan Display
Silent Herald / ASL Practice 8pm (Central) Every Thurs. via Zoom.
Facebook message Suzanne Booth for link.
Sunday Night With The Scribes
(more details below under Individual Events—One Time)
Sunday Night with the Scribes is an evening spent in the company of other Scribal Arts folks from around the Known World. Whether you’re here to learn a skill, share your success or simply hang out with your Art friends, there is room at the table for you. Come for the Community, Stay for the Art! Extended calendar, class times for multiple time zones, event descriptions, and zoom links are at the link above. Zoom opens at 6p Central and the classes start at 7p Central.
Virtual Known World Arts and Sciences Display—A Pennsic Activity
Virtual Pennsic University courses are available on their YouTube channel.
West Kingdom’s Past and Future Newcomer 101 Classes
Go to westkingdom.org Click on Calendars. Then click on Activities. Scroll through for the various Newcomer 101 classes. Click on them to get information and meeting links and the programs web link. You can even add them to your own electronic calendar. Visit/Subscribe to the West Kingdom YouTube Channel to see the taped versions when they are posted after the fact. The Newcomer 101 Classes have been gathered together in a playlist on that channel.
Winter Viking Experiment Presentation In English
A video of this presentation is available at the link.
Events and Classes—One Time
Tabletweavers Tea, A Zoom Event on Sunday, December 22, 2024, 7-9pm Central
All tablet weavers and narrow-ware people both in and out of the SCA are more than welcome to join us on Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82224827885… If you are running late still pop in and see if we are still around. We often run over time.
Known World Accessibility, Inclusion, & Belonging Symposium (KWAIBS), Online 1/18/25, 11am-7pm Central
The Known World Accessibility, Inclusion, and Belonging Symposium (KWAIBS) is a virtual educational event with classes, demos, and social activities for those interested in learning about the SCA Core Values of acting with fairness and practicing inclusiveness. Magnifica Gianna Alberti (Gigi Belladonna) and Barunin Gera Gangolffin (Jeri Sisco) are co-stewarding this first, virtual SCA KWAIBS. It is a multi-track educational event with classes, panels, and social activities to share knowledge. This event is sponsored by Costumers of Color, Inc and Voice of Color. This symposium is a follow up to the 2024 An Tir virtual SCA DEIB Collegium which had over 500 attendees with every kingdom in the known world represented.
The KWAIBS will be held virtually via Zoom & YouTube on January 18, 2025 from 11am-7pm Central Time. Classes and panels will be in 3 formats: 10–20-minute chats, 45–60-minute presentations, and 90-120-minute keystone talks. Classes/panels will be attended either live in real time via zoom or viewed on YouTube at your leisure the day of the event.
To become an instructor or lead a panel for this event: Submit your class/panel idea for consideration via this form. If selected, your class description and instructor bio will be featured on this website.
Existing videos can also be submitted as classes. Potential instructors who do not have a YouTube channel may be hosted as guests by another instructor. Please subtitle your videos for accessibility.
Sign-up to teach or moderate classes is open until December 30, 2024.
Remember, classes and panels can be pre-recorded or held live.
To sign up as support staff for this event fill out this form.
Use the hashtags #KWAIBS and #SCAAIB when posting or searching about this event on social media.
Virtual Known World Heralds and Scribes, Jan 24-26, 2025—Class Request/Class Proposal Link
We are now taking submissions for classes to be held at the virtual KWHSS next January. The Symposium will run Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday morning. Our home time zone is UTC -5 (Eastern Standard Time in North America), but we hope to offer opportunities to schedule at times that will work across the Known World. Our platform is Zoom. If you’re interested in teaching a class, please fill out the form found at the link below. Deadline for class submissions is December 31, 2025. We encourage you to sign up early to get your preferred timeslot.
Questions? Email the team: classes.vkwhss.2025@gmail.com
Class request/proposal form: https://bit.ly/vKWHSS_Instructors_2025
Drachenwald Online Kingdom University, Jan. 24-26, 2025, Starting at 11am Central Time on the 24th
It’s time once again for Drachenwald’s online university so above is the link to the event website. Please note that you will need to join the Drachenwald kingdom discussion group on Facebook if you wish to see the information there.
University of Atlantia—Online, Saturday & Sunday, February 2 & 3, 2025
Calling for classes from ALL KINGDOMS!
The class submission period for the Winter University of Atlantia (February 1-2, 2025) is now closed. Class submissions have been moved to approved status. If you submitted a class proposal, please check and make sure you have received email notification of the approval. If you don’t see it, please check your spam folder. If it isn’t there, please contact either the Registrar (registrar@university.atlantia.sca.org) or Chancellor (chancellor@unversity.atlantia.sca.org) as soon as possible. We are now reviewing the classes to prepare the catalog. YIS, Dame Deirdre O’Siodhachain, Chancellor
* Student Registration begins: January 3
* Student Registration closes: January 29
Through the Looking Glass: A Virtual Costuming Competition—Entries Due by February 22, 2025
The Aethelmearc Clothiers Guild is hosting a virtual costuming competition, “Through the Looking Glass”. Entries will be judged online, and participants are invited to join us for an in-person display at a TBD future Aethelmearc event. We encourage participants of all skill levels! Out of Kingdom entries are welcome.
The Challenge: Choose any piece of artwork featuring an outfit, then recreate that ensemble (clothing, jewelry, accessories) as faithfully as possible using that piece of art as your primary source of inspiration.
For more information about competition rules and instructions please visit tinyurl.com/LookingGlass24!
Sunday Night with the Scribes
– Zoom opens at 6pm Central; Classes run from 7-9pm Central; Zoom Closes at 10pm Central.
– The Zoom address for the sessions is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89540958886
Please note: a Hastings Lock is used for the password for the Zoom Room.
Message them at the Facebook link below if you need the Lock.
– FB Page (Zoom links can be found here): https://www.facebook.com/ScribalSunday
– Webpage: https://scribal.art/
Includes Google Calendars for many time zones. Zoom links are in each calendar entry.
Sunday, Dec. 22—No meeting
Sunday, Dec. 29—No meeting
Sunday, Jan. 5–Working on Black with Nykera Drago D’Argento
Join us for an evening of demo and technical insights into work on black papers. The tools and methods will be discussed.
Sunday, Jan. 12–Giving and Receiving Feedback for Works of Art and Science in the SCA with Baroness Cecilia Nail, West Kingdom
A delightful, informative and most important presentation on feedback. This presentation is jampacked with practical and wonderful insights, ideas and tips.
Sunday, Jan. 19–Oops! The Mistakes Class with Sigridr galdrakona Gala Eiriksdottir
We all make mistakes – but fixing them takes some talent and experience. So join Sigridr for her class on fixing mistakes beautifully!!
Sunday, Jan. 26–Bring It and Fix it Evening With Hellen of Haldane
Bring it and Fix it evening. Tools, work, designs – bring them to show and share and get help with Hellen of Haldane and the SNWTS.
SCA Individuals
(The Wrong) and Honorable Master Dahrien Cordell’s Online Bardic Circle via Zoom
*Meeting ID: * 850-6206-6750 Passcode: 1 (yes, just that single digit)
Join in browser or installed Zoom app/program: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85062066750
Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/85062066750
The next bardic circle will be Sun., 12/22/24, starting at 6pm, Central Time (official start)
[Sometimes he opens things early, though.]
End: When his last bardic playmates leave him.
Website of Dúgū Jìnán (Kasia Gromek)
HRM Tom’s Fighting Videos Including fighting in the snow in January 2023.
Magistrissa Anna Dokeianina Syrakousina/Angela Costello-Perrone Moves Into The Digital World
If you have any questions about anything in this newsletter, please feel free to contact the Chronicler at: 651-699-0714 (before 10 pm) or at chronicler@nordskogen.org
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