We sadly report that Duchess Kolfinna Kottr, KSCA, OP, modernly known as Kitty Sexton, entered the halls of Valhalla on Thursday, October 1, 2009 as a result of illness.

The goal of this SCA event is to recreate a late 15th century passage of arms, or 'pas d'armes' ([pah-darm]) as it would be said in French. You'll hear it spoken often as simply a 'pas'. We think it would be especially cool if everyone made a strong attempt to be dressed (or armed if you're fighting) in a style appropriate to the time period between 1400-1499. If you really want to focus, know that our target is 1480.

The Canton of Ard Chreag is proud to host: The Glorious Crown Tournament of the Kingdom of Ealdormrere Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Come join us as we witness the stepping down of Baron Hachmood Braden von Soberheim & Baroness Mistress Giliana Attewatyr, the Investiture of 8th Baron and Baroness for Arn Hold, and last but not least we will choose a new Baronial A&S Champion AND our FIRST Baronial Youth A&S Champion.

On January 22, 23 and 24, 2010, at The Escambia County Equestrian Center, 7750 Mobile Hwy., Pensacola, FL,32526, the GULF COAST FULL CONTACT JOUSTING TOURNAMENT will be held from 6-10 pm Friday Jan. 22, 12-4 pm Saturday Jan. 23 and again at 6-10 pm Saturday Jan. 23, and 1-4 pm Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010.

So it's the middle of the winter and you've been cooped up drinking mead by the fire, telling the same war stories since August. We have the solution… make some new ones! Northern Outpost is proud to host its 13th annual Winter War! Knock the rust off your armour, dust off your bow, polish up your rapier, and come join us! Last year we had fighters from Ealdormere and Aethelmearc, so you may get to test your prowess against, and fight beside, people you normally wouldn't.

Shattered Oak Shire's Fifth Siege the Day Event is coming soon! Saturday will be an open demonstration open to the public. Help us replicate a Medieval Siege. You'll see Siege Weapons demonstrations & contests, engage in Heavy Combat, Rapier Combat, Archery & Thrown Weapon competitions, Artisans Row,

The Shire of Sunderoak invites one and all to attend as Her Majesty Elena chooses the next Queen's Rapier Champion Saturday, October 3, 2009

Dame Katharine of Cate Hall has released more important news from the upcoming Estrella War XXVI.

His Excellency, Donnchadh Beag mac Griogair does bid all warm greetings and is pleased to invite all the populace of the Known World to Namron's Protectorate XXXIII, Oct 9th - 11th, 2009! This year, as every year, courageous warriors from around the Kingdom and the Known World will compete to be named the Protector of Namron. One champion will be selected for each art of Armored Combat and Rapier Combat.

Greetings from the Shire of Montevale! We've uncovered a “piccola parte” (small piece) of Italy in our own backyard. Come join our fair shire at this idyllic site for a day of learning and friendship in the Italian tradition. A variety of Italian themed classes and others will be offered for your educational pleasure. Anyone willing to teach or merchant is welcome, as well as those who wish to learn and shop. There will dancing, entertainment, a gaming area, Bocce (lawn bowling), and a surprise or two. A children's area set aside,(no structured activities are scheduled).

War is upon us; are there any who will defend Outlands eastern boarders? We now have new and upcoming fighters and they will need instructions. These fighters are a bit green so they will need some gentle force to correct their errant ways. There is a $7.00 site fee plus a $3.00 non member fee and a $5 feast fee.

Philip Crummy, director of the Colchester Archaeological Trust, which in 2004 discovered the location of the Colchester, England Roman Circus, reports that a proposal has been created to mark the dimensions of the site with a "three dimensional representation on the site of the circus footprint."

We invite you to join the Shire of Sol Haven at AH Stephens State Park on November 6th through November 8th as we present LEGENDS: THE CRUSADES.

Silver Hammer XXXVI, October 30-November 1, 2009

Be sure and mark your calendars for SAFF 2009:

In its third year, the Tournament of the Phoenix has proven to be a unique learning experience as well as an exciting sporting event. Only the most highly skilled knights from around the world are invited to compete for the prize. Protected by real, museum grade armour, they engage in a series of events which demonstrate their proficiency in many of the skills essential to the Medieval knight.

In celebration of Rosh Hashana, the Jewish new Year, officials at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem are displaying the Nuremberg Mahzor, a 14th century collection of "handwritten Ashkenazi, or northern European, prayers and liturgical poems." The manuscript is considered the largest surviving text of its kind with only 7 of its 528 pages missing.

On his blog, First-time Handsewing Challenge, Gottfried Kilianus challenges SCA members who have never before undertaken a handsewn project to create one, document it, and post the results on his blog.

A new study by cultural anthropologists shows that popular fairy tales may be older than previously believed, some dating back as much as 2500 years. The experts traced the origins of the stories through many cultures around the world.