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The Barony Beyond the Mountain welcomes you to the

Current Middle Ages

Chatelaine Lady Eilidh

How does the SCA work?

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Please join me in a time when knights fought chivalrously, fencers foiled their opponents with grace, archers hit the mark and the arts and service of the populace prevailed.

The Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc (SCA) represents people from all walks of life; we share a common thread of the Middle Ages. The SCA is a place for festivals, tournaments, feast, games, research, creativity and most of all fun. There are activities for all ages and skills, but to get started the essentials are necessary your local Chatelaine can assist in providing loaner garb or if you would like we are running Sewing Circle though out the year to learn how to make garb and to learn from other members of the Barony. These dates will be posted on the website so please check them often.

I look forward to seeing both new and old members at both events and the Sewing Circle. Please feel free to contact me regarding any question you may have regarding the SCA, events, and society life.

I would also like to invite you to join our Yahoo group. This will allow you to interact with members of the barony and keep in touch with upcoming events.

Go to www.yahoo.com/groups/EK_BBM/ and click Join.

See you in the Current Middle Ages
Lady Eilidh Fraoich

The area of our Barony covers North and Eastern Half of Connecticut.

Looking to get started in the SCA? First, find out about an event in your area. The Barony Beyond the Mountain, or BBM holds a monthly Sewing Circle in Norwich.

You can also meet up with us at our local Martial Fighter Practices.

You can check for area events at the East Kingdom Website.

What to do?

Go to a local meeting, event, or practice and introduce yourself. Walk up and say, hello, my name is... and I'm a New Comer. Can you tell me what's going on? The SCA is an open society. Anyone can participate. Be polite and patient. If you hang back and wall flower, people will respect your wishes to be left alone and you'll never learn anything.

What to Wear?

Participants are asked to make an attempt at some
sort of medieval costume or garb. Purchased, borrowed
or hand made is fine. Your local chatelaine is a good
reference for loaner gear. You can always
put together a simple Tabard, by getting a swath of
cloth, something non-shiny and not neon colored, cut a
hole in the center big enough for your head and
draping the thing over your head. Tie a belt around
it. Wear non-blue jean pants. This should get you long
enough until you can see what you like and either make
or purchase it. There are many folks who will help
you with both.

Our society uses various colored belts and baldrics that have special meaning and should be respected.

A White belt with spurs and a chain is a Knight.
A White baldric ( with or with out spurs and a chain) is a master.

A Red belt or baldric is the mark of a squire this is to designate they are learning under a knight.

A Blue belt or baldric is the mark of a man at arms this is to designate they are learning under a squire.

A Yellow belt or baldric is the mark of a protege this is to designate they are learning under a Pelican.

A green belt or baldric is the mark of an apprentice this is to designate they are learning under a Laurel.

Can I wear a Crown?

Crowns are reserved for Royalty, Barons and Baronesses, Counts and Countesses, Dukes and Duchesses, Viscounts and Viscountesses. These and other titles like Lady and Lord are awards that have been earned and giving the individuals who participate in the SCA.

Making the dream happen, How does the SCA work?

The members of the SCA are the ones to make the SCA happen. Unlike Renaissance Fairs who put on shows for a paying public, members of the SCA live and experience history, minus plagues and famines. If you can dedicate a little time, you can give back to the SCA as an officer.

Seneschal is the chief administrative officer. He/she is responsible for coordinating the activities of the local group and overseeing the other Officers.

Chatelaine or sometimes called the Hospitaler meets and greets with new comers. He/she is responsible for welcoming new members and introducing them to the Society's activities and customs.

Knight/Fencing/youth Marshal is in charge safety on the combat field, and enforcing the armor rules and regulations.

Exchequer is the Treasurer

Chirugeon Emergency response technician and medic

Herald is responsible for all heraldic matters such as name and device submissions, public announcements and court protocol. He/she also maintains the records of any awards or titles bestowed upon fellow members.

Chronicler publishes the newsletter, maintains and updates the mailing and phone list, and prints any flyers or announcements needed by the group.

Minister/Mistress of Arts & Sciences encourages members to research, teach, and practice historically accurate arts and crafts.