Rim Country (Pine, Arizona) rocked recently with the sound of sword striking armor when members of the SCA brought their game to the Pine-Strawberry Senior Center for a weekend tournament. Max Foster of the Payson Roundup covered the event.

Ianuk has posted a slideshow of photos from the Tir Ysgithr Archery Championships on the Kodak Easy Share website.

Aedan Mor MacDonough of the Shire of Windale in the Kingdom of Atenveldt, has posted photos from the recent Wasteland Wargames event.

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Once again the tender breath of spring has melted the icy heart of winter in the mountains of Atenveldt. Come join the good folk of the Shire of Granite Mountain as we celebrate the Merry Month of May! There will be tournaments to find a champion in Archery and Combat as well as in the Arts and Sciences. The Champion's Challenge will offer a special prize for entries in the Categories of Needlework, Heraldic Display or Metalwork. Location:
Shire of Granite Mountain (Chino Valley, Arizona)

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The Autocrats for the June 2nd Arts & Sciences Collegium welcome all gentles of the glorious Kingdom of Atenveldt to join us for a beautiful day of classes, displays, games, food, and fun.

There will be several classrooms and an outdoor area available for our use in passing on knowledge of the arts, sciences, and combat. Other activities include:

*A break in the day to relax and have some lunch (including an opportunity for those culinary enthusiasts to participate in a Populace Choice vote in the best pre-17th century dish) Location:
Barony of Sundragon (Glendale, Arizona)

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Battle in the Bar! Revel in the Roadhouse! Barmaids is here! Yes it’s that time of year again! The Barony March of Mons Tonitrus is hosting its annual Barmaids event at the Lower Garden Canyon site on Ft. Huachuca. Trees, shade, babbling brooks (maybe) and competitions with prizes are available for all! Click here for a small collection of site photos.

Saturday morning will see Opening Court at 9:00 followed by armor inspection. Prizes will be contested in both Armored and Rapier scenarios "in the tavern" as well as weird weapons (Rapier and Armored) and of course The Barmaid competition! Following the conclusion of the tavern tourneys we will begin the "Boar Hunt" in the forest for those armored fighters who just can’t get enough stick time. Saturday late afternoon will also see a Siege Engine accuracy competition. As the sun sets we’re expecting the Siege Engineers to continue with a "fire in the sky" display. (Of course no 'real' fire will be allowed for this show.) 'Ducats' will be provided to each attendee at troll. A gaming tent with all period games will be run by RogueHaven as one way to win (or lose) ducats. Other opportunities to earn them will also be available. Both the adult and youth who collect the most ducats during the event will be awarded prizes at closing court on Sunday. Location:
Barony March of Mons Tonitrus (Ft. Huachuca, Arizona)

Jonathan Blackbow has written a short story set in the world of the SCA. He shared it on the Atenveldt list and allows us to repost it here.

Baron Otto and Baroness Lisabetta are seeking help from sharp-eyed populace members to help locate and recover the Barony of Atenveldt's baronial trailer, which was stolen this morning.

Ianuk reports that photos of the St. Patrick's Day Parade and demo taken recently in the Kingdom of Atenveldt by Lady Zephia are now available online.

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The drums of War can be heard coming from the mountains as a gentle wind blows across the valley of Windale! OK so there will be drums and lots of wind of course, but not war, like some might think. We will have many of the war-like games you have all grown to love. Hobby horse jousting, crazy hard suit tourney, scavenger hunting and of course tossing of some poor object. There will be a silent auction with many of our local artisans showing their talents. Location:
Shire of Windale (Kingman Arizona)

Dennita Sewell, Curator of Fashion Design for the Phoenix Art Museum, has announced that Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcolm-Davies, authors of The Tudor Tailor, will present a program at the museum on June 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.

Sir Conallan hua Mordha and Mistress Renee Claymore are the new and very proud parents of Jacob Mathieu Morey, who was born at 8 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2007.

At the Atenveldt Crown Tournament, held March 3 in the Shire of Burning Sands (Yuma, AZ), Sir Morgan Crusadene Claymore and Lady Livia Alexandra Severa became the new Crown Prince and Princess of Atenveldt, defeating Sir Matthais Broussard la Caignon (called Keigan) and Mistress Morgana Quarry in the final round.

Congratulations to Lord Iamys MacMurray de Morayshire (Cody Barker) and Lady Rachel Phethean (Rachel Phethean). They had a baby girl, Laurana Marie Barker, at 12:52 a.m., on March 1, 2007.

During Estrella War XXIII, TRM Phelan II & Elzbieta II of Atenveldt created several new peers.

Aurelia Chrysanthina Dalassene, Waterbearer in Charge for the Estrella War, has announced that there will be a waterbearer's meeting February 15, 2007 at 4:00 pm at the waterbearing station.

THL Wynne of Atenveldt has announced a radio/internet show of music related to SCA activities. "For those of us who can listen to the radio at work, and even better if you have the internet, Phoenix College has acquired an internet radio license and yours truly has procured an hour for music."

Christian Michael Mallett was born on Sunday, 14 January 2007 at 1:24 p.m. to Lord Vallawulf Rurikson and Lady Cécile de Brétigny.

At Southern Crusades, in the Kingdom of Atenveldt, TRMs Phelan II & Elzbieta II elevated Carhoo of the Barony of Atenveldt to the position of Knight of the Society.

Lady Sarah Thorarinsdottir, Volunteer Coordinator and Lord Aleyn Randwoulf, Pre-War Security Deputy for Estrella War XXIII send forth a plea for assistance for the upcoming War.

Mistress Elspeth von Bremen, Collegium Steward for Estrella XXIII, is seeking instructors for the upcoming War.

A local SCA group in Peoria, Arizona, does a demo every year for the English classes and sixth grade classes in the area to help bring Medieval History alive. The Peoria Times has the story.

Posadnitsa Ianuk, Baroness of Tir Ysgithr (Tucson, AZ), invites all to view her photographs taken at the Fall 2006 Atenveldt Crown Tournament held in the Barony of Ered Sul (Flagstaff, AZ).

His Excellency, Count Sir Phelan O Coilean, fighting for Her Excellency, Countess Elzbieta Rurikovskaia, defeated Elzbieta's brother, His Excellency, Count Sir Eduard Gostomski, fighting for Her Grace, Duchess Asa Hrafnsdottir in a pitched battle of titans lasting nearly 30 minutes.

Mistress Magdalen Venturosa has posted her photo album from Atenveldt Crown Tournament.

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The Shire of Ironwood Loch would like to welcome all to our Rampage on the River. Along the banks of the Colorado River there is a calling of a challenge, "Can you share your Knowledge? Let your voice be heard." So are you up to the challenge? The test is to entice, tempt and allure within a given time. Thirty minutes is all you'll have for those who seek in what you share. Rampage will prove that wisdom is fun and very inspiring. Location:
Shire of Ironwood Loch (Blythe, CA)

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Pray attend all who would relive or revise their childhood!!! Ered Sul presents Toys for Tots.

Upon the date of September 16, in the Year of Our Lord, 2006, beginning at 12 noon until 6pm; we shall gather on the mountain for fun games, fighting, sweets and toys. For entertainment and carousing, the fighting will be interspersed with games of skill and wit, prizes to be awarded to the victor. Feasting will be enhanced by wonderful sweet treats that shall be judged by popular vote and the best shall be rewarded handsomely. Extra points will be given for period authenticity. (Should you desire assistance with researching period recipes, please contact the Autocrat. Feast will be provided by our glorious and woolly Barony.) Just bring feast gear, a dessert to share and your inner child. Location:
Flagstaff, AZ

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The Estrella War is an annual SCA event that takes place each February in the state of Arizona, (the Kingdom of Atenveldt, SCA). At Estrella War the goal is to depict a Medieval Village in arts, tournaments, mock battle, ambiance, and pageantry. All are welcome to attend but are asked to please make an attempt at "Period" costume.

http://www.estrellawar.org/ Location:
Kingdom of Atenvelt (Florence, Arizona)

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The Barony of Tir Ysgithr and the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus, the two Great Baronies guarding the southern regions of the Kingdom of Atenveldt, are proud to sponsor SOUTHERN CRUSADES VIII – HEROES OF THE CRUSADES. This 8th annual gathering of warriors, archers, rapier fighters, merchants, dancers, bards, and those interested in things Medieval, combines the most Glorious activities offered by the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), a not-for-profit educational organization that studies western European history by recreating the "best" pastimes and crafts of the Middle Ages. Location:
Barony of Tir Ysgithr & the Barony March of Mons Tonitrus (Winkelman, Arizona)

Lady Angele Plaisance was elevated to the Order of the Laurel Highlands War XII in the Barony of Ered Sul, Kingdom of Atenveldt.