Times are getting tough for many people, not just in the SCA but in the world at large. Regardless of cause, regardless of reason, the simple fact remains that things are harder than they were before. We feel strongly that we, as a Barony, are well positioned to help our local community. And we believe that those with the ability to help, should.
Starting tomorrow at fighter practice, a collection box for donations to a local food pantry will be set out by our Knight Marshall, Lord Patrokles Anthenaos. Additionally, we plan to have a donation box at events as well. This will be an ongoing effort to support and give back to our local community, in addition to other charitable activities that we would like to pursue.
To facilitate these efforts, Prima and I are creating a new Baronial office to coordinate charitable activities by the Barony. The goal of this office is to ensure efficiency, retain knowledge, and support efforts by members of the Barony to help our local community. More about this will be announced soon.
We understand that some people may view this as an intrusion of the mundane into our game, but we feel that ultimately there’s no real separation between the two, only the illusion of separation. And the veil is pierced so easily. Every time somebody gets sick, experiences discrimination, or struggles with financial limitations, those are real-world things that affect us in the SCA. And if the real world can exert itself on us, why can’t we exert ourselves on the real world? Why shouldn’t we be a force for good in the land of Mundania? This isn’t an intrusion of the mundane into the SCA; this is an intrusion of the SCA into the mundane! Let it be a benefit to all.
Let’s do some good.
Yours in Service,
Baronessa Violeta deValencia & Praetoria Aurelia Argentia Prima
