Crisis Response

This category is reserved for items directly related to a major natural disaster or other serious modern-world crisis. It is designed to help people quickly find stories related to that situation. There is also a directory of weblinks related to crisis response at http://scatoday.net/crisis/links.

Swords stolen in Atenveldt

Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2009-12-20 12:45
Konot reports that several swords and schlagers were stolen December 11, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona in the Kingdom of Atenveldt.

Pennsic 38 Blood Drive: Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2009-06-05 07:14
Baroness Angelique d'Herisson, Pennsic Blood Drive Liaison, requests the attention of Pennsic attendees for an announcement regarding this year's Pennsic Blood Drive.

SCAdian mother seeks missing daughter [updated]

Submitted by Glynis of the Inn on Tue, 2008-12-09 14:25
Tracey Duncan of the Barony of Windmasters' Hill in Atlantia, asks help from the SCA community to locate her 17-year-old daughter Tiffany Marie Duncan, who left home in Raleigh, NC, on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Fracey has posted a website with a photo of Tiffany. We are now advised Tiffany has been located.

Relief donations sought for Caidans severely burned in fire

Submitted by widow montoya on Fri, 2008-11-21 16:40
Thursday November 13th, 2008 two members of the Shire of Isles in the Kingdom of Caid were seriously injured. Wilhelm Caius (mka Lance Hoffman) and his wife Carla were severely burned escaping the Tea Fire in Montecito, CA.

Announcing the 7th Annual 12th Knight Auction!!

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2008-11-13 07:48
Sir Daniel has announced the recipient of the annual Knight Auction in the Kingdom of An Tir.

Elfsea Defender Cancelled

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2008-09-23 11:29
Their Excellencies Dire and Druinne, Baron and Baroness, Elfsea, and Morgarten, Elfsea Seneschal, have announced the cancellation of Elfsea Defender which would have taken place September 26-28, 2008.

Gleann Abhann Evacuates

Submitted by Vallawulf on Mon, 2008-09-01 20:36
In the face of Hurricanes Gustav and Hannah, Their Royal Highnesses, Havordh and Mary-Grace, Crown Prince and Princess of Gleann Abhann have asked to have shared the news that they have safely evacuated from their home in Louisiana, along with much of the Barony of Axemoor and the surrounding shires.

SCA family needs help

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2008-07-21 16:05
SCA member and bard Joe Bethancourt of the Kingdom of Atenveldt reports that four-year-old Avery Lubrecht, the daughter of an SCA fighter, is now fighting for her life. The little girl has Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES), a life-threatening disease that requires extensive medical treatment. You can help.

Pennsic 37 Blood Drive - Be a Hero, Save a Life at Pennsic War

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008-06-18 13:54
Baroness Angelique d'Herisson reminds everyone that the Pennsic Blood Drive will be held August 1 and 4, 2008 at Zion Baptist Church.

Border Skirmish V cancelled due to heavy rainfall

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-06-13 09:07
Mistress Tatiana Marana Melville, Co-Autocrat for Border Skirmish V in the Kingdom of Northshield, has announced that the event has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

Sew Much Comfort Gives Aid for Soldiers

Submitted by Miriam on Mon, 2008-03-17 12:10
An Ohio-based group, "Sew Much Comfort," has taken on the job of providing adapted clothing for wounded soldiers. They are seeking volunteers to help with the sewing projects.

Reminder: Iron Chef: Marshin Fayne and 6th Annual Goods and Services Auction

Submitted by ballyclogh on Sun, 2008-03-09 16:42
This is a reminder that on Thursday, March 13 at Gulf Wars XVII, Clan Marshin Fayne will be hosting to incredible events filled with food, fun, and Charity.

Iron Chef: Marshin Fayne

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2008-02-08 09:01
Lord Roibeard mac Neill and THL Katryne MacIntosh the Strange have announced that an Iron Chef competition will be held March 13, 2008 in the Clan Marshin Fayne encampment at Gulf Wars.

Local SCA group raises funds to help cancer patient

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2008-01-24 17:23
Last weekend, the Marche of Alderford, a local group in the Middle Kingdom, hosted a fighter practice and ad hoc silent auction to help a cancer patient in a neighboring group pay for her medical expenses. SCAtoday.net's Editor, THL Milica of Varna, was there and has posted a photo album.

Sir Daniel announces the 6th Annual 12th Knight Auction in An Tir

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2007-12-31 18:08
Sir Daniel of the Kingdom of An Tir has posted information on the 6th Annual 12th Knight Auction. This year the auction will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societies.

Toys for Tots in Artemisia

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-11-27 22:15
HL Ellisif Sleggja, of the Shire of Arrows' Flight in Artemisia, reports on the recent joint Toys for Tots events held simultaneously in the Shires of Arrows' Flight and Crystal Crags.

Update from Caid

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-10-30 14:27
Mistress Aldgytha of Ashwood, Caiden Disaster Relief Coordinator, reports on the fire situation in the Kingdom of Caid.

Fire, the plague of the Current Middle Ages

Submitted by Maximillian dEr... on Mon, 2007-10-29 08:47
As of this writing, nearly 2000 homes have burned in a 72 hour period throughout Southern California. Though the first fire started in Malibu, part of the Barony of Lyondemere, Caid, the most destruction has occurred within San Diego County, the Barony of Calafia, Caid.

Update from fire-swept Caid

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-10-26 13:57
Mistress Aldgytha of Ashwood is coordinating the fire crisis efforts in the Kingdom of Caid. The report below was gathered from a recent series of messages on the Caid list.

Armor stolen in Eastrealm

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-09-28 07:05
Andris Lowenstein reports that his car containing his armor was stolen in Hartford, Connecticut. He is seeking help to watch for the stolen armor on eBay or other sites.

You can help find missing Steve Fossett, uncle of SCA member

Submitted by Justin on Mon, 2007-09-10 16:37
Mistress Medb Renata (mka Renata Fossett), niece of Steve Fossett, the pilot who has been missing in the Nevada desert since September 3, seeks volunteer help from fellow SCAdians to find him. Anyone with a web browser can help, using a special satellite image system set up by Amazon.com.

SCAdian family escapes fire in Ealdormere

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2007-08-21 15:09
On August 1, 2007, the home of Blair and Yvonne Wettlaufer, known in the SCA as Baron Brand Thorwaldsson and Baroness Briana, was destroyed by fire. While their Excellencies, their children and the family dog escaped unharmed, the house was reduced to ashes.

Highlands War XIII has been cancelled

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-07-25 11:19
THL Jerusha a'Laon reports that due to the flash flooding and severe weather conditions in and around the site area of Ash Fork Arizona, Highlands War XIII has been cancelled.

SCA member honored for modern-world bravery in fire rescue

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2007-07-12 13:47
James Rosse II, known in the SCA as Lord James "Hawk" Galloway, has been named 2007 EMS Provider of the Year by the Firemen's Association of the State of New York, in honor of his rescue of a child trapped in debris after a house explosion and fire.

Be a hero, save a life at Pennsic XXXVI

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007-05-30 15:34
Baroness Angelique d'Herisson, Pennsic Vampire, reminds Pennsic attendees that the annual blood drive will take place at Pennsic XXXVI.

"For Those Who Face the Flooding" available for order online

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007-04-20 09:29
Mistress Tatiana Marana Melville reports that the compact disc For Those who Face the Flooding created to aid victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, is available to order for US$11.50.

Armor and weapons stolen from Gulf Wars battlefield

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-03-22 14:39
HL Tymm Gard reports on an unfortunate incident at the recent Gulf Wars XVI: the theft of a great deal of armor and weapons from the battlefield. Tymm lists the items, together with some colorful curses for whoever stole them.

12 Hour War Postponed

Submitted by Ursula on Sat, 2007-01-20 10:50
Anteorra's 12 Hour War has been postponed, HL Chiara Francesca, Kingdom Webminister, announced Friday. A new date will be announced later.

Ansteorran coronation postponed due to weather

Submitted by Justin on Fri, 2007-01-12 19:01
The central United States is being pounded by a major ice storm today, causing Ansteorra to cancel their upcoming Coronation for this weekend.

A Market Day A Birka

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2007-01-04 17:49
2007-01-26 19:00
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The Barony of Stonemarche invites you to the XVIII annual Market Day at Birka. It will be held this year on January 26-27, 2007 at the Center of New Hampshire in Manchester, NH.

With last year's great success on Friday night, we will again open the Gates that evening from 7 – 10pm for check in. There will be shopping and a Pre-Revel then in addition to our usual Saturday schedule of events. Merchants, in the Exposition Center side, are offered the opportunity to open for business. Merchants, Friday is not required. Detailed information for merchants regarding this will be available on the web site (). Location:
Barony of Stonemarche (Manchester, New Hampshire)