Baronial Champions is only two weeks away! Who will be our next Champion for the Barony? Will it be you? For those who are planning on competing for any of the champions, please send your letters of intent to their Excellencies at coronet@ baronyofatenveldt .org (remove spaces). Also make sure you send an email to Lady Angelika von Schwaben at angelika855 @ yahoo .com (remove spaces) to schedule your interview with their Excellencies.

From warped loomatics to those who prefer spin out of control and every fiber enthusiast in between, I look forward to this third iteration of Fiber Frivolity.

Yule Court at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Sonoita, AZ Saturday, December 15, 2012.  Join us for gaming, music, dancing and merriment!

Their Excellencies Seelos and Elena would like to invite you to the Barony of Atenveldt's 4th annual Heroes of the Silent Angels Event on January 19, 2013. This event will be FREE and filled with tournaments & prizes for all to participate in.

A group of women from St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Mesa, Arizona, have created their own medieval scriptorium. Under the leadership of SCA member Lee Kitts, the women have completed the Book of Genesis, with plans to finish the other 65 books of the Old and New Testaments. Maria Polletta of Azcentral.com has the story. (slideshow)

The Southern Baronies are once again under attack, quests and conquests with shenanigans are on the horizon! Please join our defenses at Southern Crusades XIV: Quest and Conquest.

Their Majesties Thomas and Ilora of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have offered elevation to the Order of the Laurel to Lady Elsa Olavintytar.

Walking down the streets of Italy as the city gets prepared to be transformed into something magical. The spectral air of the coming Fall season mixes with the excitement, and the mists rising up from the canals to shroud the buildings. People arrive from the four corners of the globe, dressed in their most spectacular vestments, creating a dream world sights, sounds, and smells.

Though the end of our Beloved Majesties Thomas and Ilora reign draws nigh, do not fret, soon we celebrate the Coronation of our new Majesties, Tristan and Damiana. Join us November 3rd & 4th, 2012 for Coronation and Champions!

On Wednesday September 26, 2012. The Barony of Atenveldt will be hosting the 12th Semi-Annual Novice Tournament at Encanto Park.

Dragon’s Horde is approaching! Draconis and his evil minions will once again attempt to despoil the gem of Atenveldt! All are invited the Barony of Tir Ysgithr to this glorious event and special room rates will be provided across the street from the feast hall for those who are traveling and want to stay in town.

Kingdom of Atenveldt Arts & Sciences Competition
Saturday October 13, 2012, 9:00 a.m.–8:00
Montessori Day School Phoenix, Arizona

Come join the March of Wealhhnutu for our annual Masked Revel.  This year we are mixing things up a bit with a camping event at Parker Canyon Lake!  The camping site is limited so camping is by RESERVATION ONLY!

Seamus `Padre' McDaid, Aten Principal Herald, reports that Their Majesties Thomas and Ilora of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have announced the list of combatants and their consorts for the upcoming Crown Tournament.

In the shade of the great pines of Northern Atenveldt, the Barony of Ered Sul welcomes Their Majesties and all who would partake in the competition to determine the next heirs to the throne.  This exciting and wondrous event will be held at Willard Springs near Blow Out Tank, just south of Flagstaff, AZ.

Bring your spinning wheels, drop spindles, carding tools, knitting, crochet, lucet etc.
Teach what you know, learn new tricks, meet like minded artisans.

Hear Ye Hear Ye. The Barony of Atenveldt is having a birthday. Come celebrate our upcoming 43rd birthday on Saturday, September 22, 2012.

I want to thank everyone for volunteering to teach at our upcoming Collegium which is being held on the 28th of this month. I wanted to also ask the teachers that if they own an egg timer, to please bring it with you so that the class timing can be kept.

Lord Alystyr (Yoshi), Kingdom Media Officer for the Kingdom of Atenveldt, reports on SCA participation at the recent ComicCon in Phoenix, Arizona.

Come one, come all, and join us in celebration at Twin Moons’ 20th Birthday. Come, be part of the pageantry and shenanigans that go hand in hand with the Lunatic Barony!

THL Raven Mayne, KMoAS for the Kingdom of Atenveldt, reports that the The Estrella War 29 A&S Competition Page is now online.

Bill Woodbury and Simon Rohrich, of the Tempe, Arizona area, are off to represent the United States in international competition. No, it's not the Olympics, but the Battle of Nations, the world championship of armored combat held in Poland. Mike Sakal of the East Valley Tribune has the story.

Share your knowledge at the next- FREE ADMISSION- Kingdom A&S Collegium being held on JUNE 9-10, 2012, in the Barony of March of Monstonitrus 

Mistress Morwenna, Atenveldt Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer, reports that the Estrella War staff is seeking applicants for Estrella War Exchequer and Estrella War Deputy Exchequer.

The day quickly approaches when we shall see our Beloved Majesties step down and celebrate the rising of a new reign. Join us May 5 & 6, 2012 for Coronation and Champions!

Please join in the fun of Fiber Frivolity II Saturday, July 7, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Their Royal Majesties Craven and Elzbieta of the Kingdom of Atenveldt have announced the dates for Estrella War 2013.

Combat, both armored and equestrian, is alive and well in the Kingdom of Atenveldt - Arizona in the modern world. recently reporter Kristy Siefkin, of the Fox News affiliate in Phoenix, met with members of the SCA to discuss combat and armoring. (video)

Mistress Turrel reports that Their Majesties Craven and Elzbieta, of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, have placed THL Raven Mayne on vigil to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.

With war behind us we are left with a hollow lonely feeling in our hearts, not to mention some knots and bruises in our muscles. Come join us in Windale on April 14, 2012 we can’t help with the knots and bruises, but we can help lift your spirits with some great spoofs on some well known games.