The Current Middle Ages

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The Society for Creative Anachronism is a non-profit educational society dedicated to researching and re-creating the lives and artifacts of the middle ages. Through events such as taverns, wars, feasts, and tournaments, SCA members become part of the Current Middle Ages.

The SCA has thousands of members all over the world - Japan, Australia, Europe & North America. The area of the world where SCA chapters exist is called the Knowne World and is divided in to Kingdoms, Principalities, and Baronies, all of which are ruled by royalty. You are in the Kingdom of An Tir, Principality of Avacal, Barony of Myrgan Wood.

Chivalry & Etiquette

The SCA upholds the ideals of chivalry and fealty established in the Middle Ages. All SCA members are considered to be nobility and are expected to behave as such: with honour, loyalty, courtesy and generosity.

The Arts & Sciences

All of the skills used to recreate the artifacts of the Middle Ages can be grouped under Arts & Sciences. SCA members have recreated everything from textiles and clothing to armour and weapons. Calligraphy, heraldry, music, dance, and leatherwork are all examples of pursuits available to members. They research and learn skills independently and from each other in class settings and informal groups.
Find out more about the arts & sciences in Myrgan Wood

Combat

Armoured combat, rapier and archery are the three forms of combat in the SCA. All combat is regulated for safety and fair play. Armoured combatants participate in wars and tournaments. The sword and shield are most commonly used but many other weapons are constructed and experimented with.

Rapier fighters recreate late 16th century fencing techniques. Unsharpened steel blades are the weapons used in this forum. Archers participate in target archery. and also use blunted arrows and bows with limited poundage in war-like combat.
Find out more about sports & combat in Myrgan Wood

Notable People in Myrgan Wood

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  • Baron and Baroness

    Their Excellencies
    Grimolfr Grjotgardsson and
    Dezzrianne Dragnova doch'

    The Baron and Baroness are appointed by the Crown (upon consultation with the populace) to act as the Royal Presence within the Barony. They also represent the Barony to the Crown and at meetings of the Noble Estate. They have the prerogative to establish and make awards specific to the Barony to acknowledge skill, service and other merits.
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Officers

The officers are responsible for..

  • Seneschal

    Roxanne Delaroche

    The Seneschal is in charge of the day-to-day business of keeping the barony going. They are the legal representative of the Barony

  • Exchequer

    Lady Magdalena of Myrgan Wood

    The Exchequer is in charge of the moneys raised by the group. This can be money people pay to attend events or money donated by the good of one's heart. He is responsible for paying money out to cover the legitimate expenses of the group (such as paying for the site to have an event at).

  • Herald

    Ljotr (Tormod) Tormodsson

    The Herald announces things at court, introduces fights on the field, and helps you develop a name and device. In the SCA, we use names that could have existed in Medieval or Renaissance times and create devices that can be used to identify us by picture, much like a coat of arms.

  • Chronicler

    Lady Isabelle Buckells

    The Chronicler is responsible for the publications of the group. The Barony of Myrgan Wood issues a newsletter called "The King's Garb" monthly, which is available in hardcopy at our monthly tavern.

  • Web Minister

    Kas of Nottingham

    The Web Minister is responsible for updating and taking care of the website for the Barony, including news, event updates and other useful content.

  • Armoured Marshal

    Des

    The Knight Marshal organizes practices for our armoured combattants.

  • Master of Swords

    Russo

    The Master of Swords organizes practices for rapier.

  • Missile Marshal

    Kvan of Grantham Keep

    The Missile Marshal organizes practices for missile combatants.

  • Chatelaine

    Position Vacant

    The Chatelaine is the person who helps newcomers. If you are newly joining the SCA, or just visiting an event because the pavilions caught your eye as you drove past, this is the person who will answer your questions. And if he can't, he'll help you find someone who can. She also is the person to contact if you would like our group to put on a demonstration for your school or event.

  • Gold Key

    Dezzrianne Dragnova doch'

    Gold Key is the person to contact if you need to borrow garb (costume) for an event. Please contact the Chatelaine for assistance.

  • Minister of Arts and Science

    Eira Halladottir

    Arts and Sciences are just what they sound like. The line between what is an "art" and what is a "science" is often blurred, hence one person organizes workshops in both areas, and helps people find others to help them in specific areas of interest.

  • Chirurgeon

    Position Vacant

    The Chiurgeon is responsible for first aid at our events, if that need should arise.

Champions

The Baronial Champions are selected by tournaments held annually. The Champions attend Their Excellencies at court and are responsible for organizing the tournaments to choose their successors.

  • Champion of Sword

    Raoul Delaroche

    The title of Champion of Sword is awarded to the winner of the armoured combat tournament held each October at our Anniversary Event.

  • Champion of Missile Combat

    Adam of the Wood

    The title of Champion of Missile Combat is awarded to the winner of the missile weapons tournament held each October at our Anniversary Event.

  • Champion of Rapier

    Marcus Wynniat, Bordergate

    The title of Rapier Champion is awarded to the winner of the rapier combat tournament held each April at our Spring Champions event.

  • Champion of Arts and Sciences

    Rhowyn Arden the Bard, Bordergate

    The title of Champion of Arts and Sciences is awarded to the winner of the A&S tournament held each April at our Spring Champions event.