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Arts & Sciences Minister

Overseer of A&S

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Chronicler

Editor of The Page

Seneschal

Head of Operations

Web Minister

Overseer of Website

Bard of the West

Head Performance Artist

Chancellor Minor

Overseer of Youth Activities

Chatelaine

Newcomer Relations

Constable

Overseer of Gate and Event Safety

DEIB Officer

Promoter of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, & Belonging

Earl Marshal

Overseer of Armored Combat Activities

Equestrian Minister

Overseer of Equestrian Activities

Exchequer

Overseer of Finances

Gold Key Minister

Overseer of Loaner Garb

Herald

Overseer of Registration of Names, Arms, and Awards

Lists Minister

Overseer of Tournament Entries

Media Relations

Overseer of Publicity

Office of the Notary

Law Management

Regalia Officer

Overseer of Regalia

Royal Archer

Overseer of Archery Activities

Royal Rapier Marshal

Overseer of Rapier Combat

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Archery

Armored Combat

Arts & Sciences

Equestrian

Rapier Combat

Youth Activities

Volunteer

Kingdom Events

In-person events in the West Kingdom

Kingdom Virtual Events

Kingdom events with a Zoom link

Kingdom Activities

Practices, business meetings, arts & sciences nights organized by local branches

Known World Events

Events throughout the Known World

Universal Calendar

All previous calendars combined into one!

Principality of Cynagua

The geographic area of Northern Central Valley & Sierras of California & the Northwest portion of Nevada.

The Marches

Portions of Northern California & Central California, Japan, Guam, Korea, & Thailand.

The Principality of the Mists

The geographic area of the Greater San Francisco & Monterey Bay areas in California.

The Principality of Oertha

The geographic area of the state of Alaska.

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Chatelaine

Newcomer Relations
Newcomers' Guide

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For Newcomers

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About

The Chatelaine’s office is in charge of Newcomers’ Relations. If it is your first event, look to the Chatelaine to welcome you. If you need help finding your local branch, event information, or any SCA information, the Chatelaine is here to help you.

Rew Payne

Rew Payne

Kingdom Chatelaine

Celia Nail

Celia Nail

Deputy Kingdom Chatelaine

Officers

Kingdom Chatelaine: Rew Payne

Deputy Kingdom Chatelaine: Celia Nail

Resources

Chatelaine Resources Website

Getting Started

    The first time you attend a tournament or revel sponsored by the Society for Creative Anachronism, you may feel that you have wandered into a strange new world where customs and activities are overwhelming and confusing. People in bright costumes rush hither and yon on unknown errands; tents and pavilions go up and fall down in disorderly heaps. Important-looking personages stride about giving unintelligible orders, and the newcomer stands astonished in the midst of this, not knowing where to go, what to do, or whom to ask for information. It is our hope that this website will give you the basic knowledge that will help you to more thoroughly understand and enjoy your time in the Society.

Gifts for Newcomers

We like to give gifts to newcomers!  They are often given by Royalty after extending an invitation to all newcomers to come to their court.  These gifts are to welcome new folks to our game and are often practical things you may need and as such we do not wish for any newcomer to feel unwelcome or uncomfortable.  If you are not comfortable coming into court when the invitation is made, please let a chatelaine know so they might introduce you to the Royals and offer you our gifts outside of court.

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