Calontir

"Kick back and relax" with the SCA

On a lazy, late spring day in the Kingdom of Calontir, members of the Shire of Heraldshill (Mason, Iowa) invited their friends to "kick back and relax" for a day of dice games, medieval combat and handicrafts. Kristin Buehner of the Globe Gazette covered the story. (photo)

CalonSound Project at the War of the Lilies

Mathurin reports that the CalonSound Project will be available at The War Of The Lilies with times scheduled to record songs or stories for the Calontir sound archives.

William the Marshal: Flower of Chivalry event photos

Aiden and Cathus have each created an album of photos from the William the Marshal: Flower of Chivalry event in the kingdom of Calontir.

CalonSound Project records voices of Calontir

Ever wish that you could revisit a special moment from a bardic circle or coronation feast?

Dorcas Whitecap offered elevation at Spring Fling

Ines Alfon reports that Their Majesties of Calontir offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican to Dorcas Whitecap at the recent Spring Fling event.

Photos of Calontir March 2009 Coronation online

Hrothgar reports that he has created an album of photos from the March 2009 Coronation in the kingdom of Calontir.

[CAL] Ages of War

2009/08/27 - 18:00
2009/08/30 - 12:00
US/Central
The Shires of Heraldshill and Silfren Mere are co-sponsoring Ages of War: The Rus vs. The World 27-30 August 2009 at the Floyd County Fairgrounds

[CAL] Cattle Raids XIV

2009/08/21 - 06:00
2009/08/23 - 12:00
US/Central
The Barony of Mag Mor presents: Cattle Raids XIV: A Day in the Black Forest (A Landsknecht's Dream) August 21-23, 2009

Calontir woman "pushes boundaries" with her pottery

Cindy Morley enjoys pushing the boundaries with her pottery, which includes "mugs with scales, double-walled vessels that fold upon themselves to create elegant inverted pyramids." The Fayetteville, Arkansas woman's work will be on display at the University of Arkansas' Center for Continuing Education until June 30, 2009. Becca Bacon Martin of the Morning News has the story.

Calontir event photos online

Eowyth has created several albums of photos from recent events in the Kingdom of Calontir on her Picasa website. Included is an album of photos from Calontir's 25th Anniversary celebration.

Albrecht Von Salzburg knighted at Gulf Wars

HL Damien MacGavin reports that on the battlefield at Gulf Wars, Their Majesties of the Kingdom of Calontir chose to offer Knighthood to HL Albrecht Von Salzburg.

Armor

I am looking for any sites that show what style armor the irish wore in the 14th century. Any help would be most appreciated. I am new to the SCA and I am trying to find out what armor to create for my persona so I can start fighting. Thanks, Aengus

Photos from Estrella XXV

Hrothgar and Amba, from the Kingdom of Calontir, share photos from the recent Estrella War XXV.

Photos from Calontir's Bloody Trident Inn online

Hrothgar reports that he has posted photos taken by himself and Amba at the Bloody Trident Inn event which took place recently in the Kingdom of Calontir.

[ANS/CAL] Over the Border War Maneuvers

2009/02/22 - 12:00
2009/02/22 - 19:00
US/Central
The Province of Mooneschadowe, Ansteorra (Stillwater, OK), in cooperation with the Barony of Vatavia, Calontir (Wichita, KS), will be hosting Over the Border War Maneuvers! (Northern Regional Fighter Practice 2) Bring all the toys!

[CAL] 12th annual Bobbin & Weaving

2009/02/20 - 18:00
2009/02/22 - 12:00
US/Central
12th Annual Bobbin & Weaving, February 20, 2009, Friday (after work hours), 21st, Saturday & 22nd, Sunday.

[CAL] Bellewode Symposium

2009/04/04 - 09:00
2009/04/04 - 18:00
US/Central
The Annual Bellewode Heraldic, Scribal, and Dance Symposium is coming up on April 4, 2009 and we are looking for teachers for classes during the day, and of course people to come have fun at the dance during the evening!

[CAL] 25th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Calontir

2009/02/28 - 08:00
2009/02/28 - 22:00
US/Central
The Barony of Three Rivers (St Louis, MO) is honored to host the 25th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Calontir. Their Royal Majesties, Luther, King and Maerwnn, Queen have decreed a time of joyous celebration and revelry. Pay heed to their call and pay honor to Calontir.

Lilies XXIII brewing competition: Sweets IV

Michael L Wilson reports that this summer's Lilies War XXIII will feature another brewing competition: Sweets for the Sweet IV.

[CAL] War of the Lilies XXIII

2009/06/12 - 18:12
2009/06/21 - 12:12
US/Central
War of the Lilies is an annual event held in the center of the Kingdom of Calontir in June. It has been said that Lilies is so much like a vacation, you may forget it is a war, and it is our hope to continue that tradition.

[CAL] Twelfth Night at Lindisfarne 793

2009/01/03 - 09:00
2009/01/03 - 21:00
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I pray you my friends let us come together and celebrate once more the joyous bounty of our land and the peace and prosperity that we have enjoyed. The time has come to give thanks for our wondrous artisans and the enlightenment of our people,truly we stand on the bring of a new golden age of learning and knowledge.Join with friends old and new as we present a Twelfth Night feast at Lindisfarne. Celebrate with us the dawning of a new golden age of learning and marvel as our artisans work and teach their craft.

Kris Kinder pictures

Eowyth has posted a photo album from the recent Kris Kinder event in the Kingdom of Calontir.

[CAL] Kris Kinder

2008/12/06 - 09:00
2008/12/06 - 20:00
US/Central
description:
The Barony of Forgotten Sea presents Kris Kinder, December 6, 2008

KCI Expo Center
11730 N. Ambassador Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64153

Site opens at 7 am for merchants and 9 am for populace.
Site closes at 8 pm. All merchants must be off site by 8 pm
Merchant area will close when Court begins.

Site Fees: $10 adults ($3 non-member surcharge applies); $8 youths (10 to 17); children 9 and younger free. Location:
Barony of Forgotten Sea (Kansas City, Missouri)

Calontir Fall 2008 Crown Tourney photos online

Cathus has posted an album of photos from the recent Fall 2008 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Calontir.

Photos from Calontir's Fall 2008 Crown Tourney

Hrothgar has created an album of photos from the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Calontir.

Martino and Ariel new Heirs to Calontir

Carmina reports that Martino, inspired by Ariel, was the winner of the recent Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Calontir.

Charlemagne’s Oktoberfest photos online

Isa reports that she has posted photos on her Flickr website from the recent Charlemagne's Oktoberfest event in the Kingdom of Calontir.

[CAL] Clothier's Seminar XXIV

2009/02/07 - 08:15
2009/02/07 - 18:30
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description:
The Clothier's Seminar is an annual event that revolves around the one necessity that we all need, clothes. Come join us for a day of classes, discussion and camaraderie.

It is an excellent time to show off your finest garb and accessories. Simple clothing, complex clothing, exotic clothing, it's all welcome! Whether you have never sewn a piece of garb or have been doing it for years, there's something for you. It's also the Location:
Shire of Cúm an Iolair (Gardner, Kansas)

Calontir event photos online

Eowyth reports that she has posted an album of photos from the recent Autumn Arrows event hosted by Calanais Nuadh in Rolla, Missouri (Kingdom of Calontir)

[CAL] Charlemagne’s Oktoberfest

2008/10/10 - 16:00
2008/10/12 - 12:00
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description:
Come join the Shire of Standing Stones in recalling Charlemagne on the 10th-12th of October.

Fighting will reflect the raiding and counter-raiding nature of the long war against the Saxons. There will be a series of melees in a variety of terrains involving gathering the treasure of Saxony. We ask that fighters limit themselves to the weapons of the age, those being round and oval shields, swords, axes, and six-foot spears. Location:
Shire of Standing Stones (Huntsdale, Missouri)