Come join us in the Barony of Starkhafn, and partake of our famous hospitality in the desert, as we once again engage in a weekend of classes with an emphasis on sword combat in SCA armored, unarmored and rapier formats, with an eye on the historical use of the weapons, and other matters of import to the well-rounded swordsman and swordswoman!

The Kingdom of Atenveldt is pleased to announce that next year's Estrella War will be held at a new site (Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ), and will be scheduled later in the year than prior wars (March 27- April 2, 2012).

The Known World January Estrella War Digest has been published by the staff of the Estrella War.

To Arms, To Arms! All fighters of the Glorious Kingdom of Atenveldt pray attend. Come join us in the northern elevations of the Barony of Granite Mountain as we prepare to defend our lands and win glory for the Kingdom of Atenveldt!

Their Excellencies Edward & Annalies would like to invite you to the Barony of Atenveldt's Heroes of the Silent Angels Archery Event on January 22, 2012 at 9:30am.  This event will be FREE and filled with tournaments & prizes for all to participate in.

Whatever your art, skill, or special knowledge of the arts and sciences of the Middle Ages, you are cordially invited to join us for an hour (or longer) instructing a captivated audience at Estrella War XXVIII. Classes will be scheduled from Wednesday (3/28/2012) to Sunday (4/1/2012), starting each day at 9:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm.

Tir Ysgithr's Historic Great Helm Tournament will be held on February 18 - 19, 2012 with a Feast on the evening of the 18th.

Mark Allen Mussack, an SCA member from the Barony of Atenveldt has been reported missing. He was last seen December 31, 2011 when dropped off by his wife at a Greyhound bus station in Vernal, Arizona. Mussack was traveling to Denver, Colorado.

Their Excellencies Edward & Annalies would like to invite you to the Barony of Atenveldt's Heroes of the Silent Angels Event on January 28, 2011.  This event will be FREE and filled with tournaments & prizes for all to participate in.

Please join us Sunday, January 29, 2012 for a prodigious day at the Barony of Atenveldt's Kingdom War Practice and cheer the candidates on as the populace choose the next Baron and Baroness of Atenveldt during our Baronial Poling.

Lady Bethia Somers, Acting Kingdom Sheriff for the Kingdom of Atenveldt, reports that there will be an auction for the unclaimed Lost and Found items from the 2010 Estrella War at the 2012 War.

The Barony of Tir Ysgithr is pleased to host the first War Practice of the new year on Sunday, January 8, the day after Kingdom 12th Night, also to be held in Tir Ysgithr. 

As the end of winter draws to a close, the Kingdom of Atenveldt turns its attention to preparation for war, let Atenveldt's great populace gather to dance and make merry.

Join in the merriment!  Partake of the feast!  Join us at the Barony of SunDragon Solstice!

Picture this, it's the longest night of the year and how are you going to spend it? By reveling with your friends and family of course, but watch out for the trickster, can you guess who he is?

The Holly King reigns over our land as the fading light struggles to shine upon a snow whitened landscape. At the base of Granite Mountain there is a great and enchanted forest, the bare branches bedecked in brilliant diamonds of ice twinkling in the starry night.

Mineko of Twin Moons, Estrella War Promotions Officer, has released a number of announcements for the upcoming War.

So, due to many many events and some RL stuff, I'll be doing the first of my Saturday Twin Moons Archery practices  this Saturday from 1-4pm at Papago Park.

I will have a couple of loaner bows, and limited arrows. Really need to make more.

Hope to see you all out this Saturday at 1pm. Should be a great day to shoot,

YIS

Jarl Tristan Dragonheart reports that Their Majesties Arthur and Gabriela of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have recognized Countess Damiana McDade for her years of service by elevating her to the order of the Pelican.

The Estrella War XXVIII Pre-Reg Staff has announced that Pre-Registration for Estrella War XXVIII is now available through ACCEPS.

Join us as we bid farewell to our beloved monarchs Arthur and Gabriela and watch their heirs ascend the throne of all Atenveldt. On November 5-6, a weekend of pageantry and spectacle will take place at the Montessori Day School 9215 N. 14th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018

Anita Challis reports that Mistress Isabel d'Estella has been elevated to the order of the Laurel by Their Majesties Arthur and Gabriela of the Kingdom of Atenveldt.

Their Majesties Arthur and Gabriella of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have elevated Their subject, Thomas de Revele, to the Order of Chivalry.

The southern baronies invite you to join them as they welcome Jean Bart, Stede Bonnet, Samuel Burgess and other great privateers in their revelry at Corsairs & Corsets, Southern Crusades XIII, taking place at Winkelman Flats Park in Winkelman, AZ.

The Barony of Tir Ysgithr is in need of your help! The Dragon has sent an emissary and his threat is dire. He plans to attack our scientists and artisans at the upcoming Science Exposition.

Nastas'ia Volkovicha, of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, reports that Their Majesties Arthur and Gabriela placed THL Simon Aaron of Windamire on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Pelican.

Posadnitsa Ianuk Raventhorne, of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, reports that she has posted photos from the Queens Prize Artisan Showcases from the August 2011 Crown Tourney and 2011 Middle east Feast.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 29, 2011. The March of Wealhhnutu will hold our Masked Revel at the Elgin Community Club in Elgin, AZ.

With high hopes of attracting the Kingdom of Atenveldt's Brewers and Bards, on October 8th of 2011, the Shire of Granholme will be hosting an event where Bards and Brewers get together to strut their stuff and entertain us. 

Hrefna reports that Craven and Elzbieta are the new Heirs to the Throne of Atenveldt. The Atenveldt Crown Tournament took place August 27, 2011 in Granite Mountain.