Being the online web log for the Southwestern Pennsylvania branch of the SCA, Inc.
The Baronial chronicler has produced and released a new issue of The Althing, our Baronial newsletter, and it is now available for download from the Baronial web site.
Visit the Althing page at http://www.debatablelands.org/althing.php and click on the April 2016 link.
Be aware that you will need the user name and password that is displayed on the Althing page to download the printable PDF.
Greetings to the Debatable Lands from Odriana vander Brugghe!
Recently I was confirmed as the new Seneschal of our amazing Barony. Thank you to our hard-working outgoing Seneschal, Master Alaric MacConnal for his years of service. I would also like to thank my incoming Deputy Seneschals, THL Isabel Fleuritan and Lord Pavel Dudoladev, for stepping up to take on that role.
As the new Seneschal, I want to say hello and invite each of you to seek me out either virtually (email is typically the best way to find me, jenn.strobel@gmail.com), by voice (my number is 412.213.8116), or in person and tell me your ideas and thoughts about our Barony. What would you like to see? How are we doing as a Barony? What could we be doing better? I promise that I will listen to you and do what I can to make your ideas happen and address your concerns to the best of my ability. I look forward to hearing from you.
The job of Seneschal is to make sure that the corporate end of the SCA runs efficiently. But, my personal goal is to make sure that everyone has what they need to make their hobby fun. This shared hobby that we have is, at its core, about having fun together and sharing our unique talents with each other. I love the Debatable Lands and want us to continue to be as amazing and enthusiastic as I know we are and to continue be such a vibrant part of our Kingdom.
To introduce myself to those who have not yet gotten to know me: Currently, I am the Clerk of the Fleur d’Æthelmearc. Previously I have served the Barony as its Signet, the Kingdom as Chancellor of the Æcademy, and have had the pleasure of serving the Barony in several other offices and positions over the years. I’m also an active scribe and cook and am presently an MOL in training. I’ve been active (at various levels) in the Barony since 1988.
I love this Barony deeply and am honored to serve each and every one of you.
Odriana, Seneschal
Hello Debatable Lands!
It’s with great excitement that we announce Count Isenwulf as our Heavy Fighting Unit Commander. Count Isenwulf brings a lot of experience with him and we know he will represent us on the field most admirably. He can be contacted at knightmarshal@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org.
We’re also excited to announce that our Rapier Fighting Unit Commander is the Honorable Lord Jorundr. Our Baronial Squadron, Ragnarok, is in his very capable hands. He can be contacted at fencingmarshal@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org.
We invite all heavy and rapier fighters to fight with the Baronial Units. We are looking forward witnessing and supporting your Most Excellent deeds on the fields of glory!
In Levitate et Caritate
~Baron Brandubh and Baroness Hilda
Knight Marshal Isenwulf writes:
BMDL heavy fight practice moves outdoors this week. We’ll start off at 2:00, at the corner of Washington Boulevard and Butler Street in Highland park. Come out and prepare for the melee season!
Former Captain of Archers Brandubh writes:
Greetings All,
There will be outdoor archery at the Washington Blvd site this Sunday April 17 starting at 11:00 and running till 2.
Also – please join me in welcoming our new Baronial Captain of Archers, Lady Katheryn Tantzel. Lady Katheryn took over this position from me just this past week, and will now be the main point of contact for Archery News.
Some are at the ECS, and some at the Catle, so please read carefully!
First off, don’t forget about the Region 2 Archery Muster at the Castle!
Youth Marshal Fredeburg wrote:
Youth Combat will be held at its usual time (2-4 or as demands requires), but for this week we are moving tot he castle in conjunction with the archery muster.
Come shoot and throw in the morning (the muster starts at 10) and fight after lunch.
Knight Marshal Isenwulf wrote:
Greetings heavy fighters,
Baronial heavy weapons practice will be held this Sunday, beginning at 2 PM, at the Environmental Charter School, 829 Milton Street in Regent Square. See you all there!
Marshal of Fence Jorundr wrote:
Debatable Lands fencing practice will continue this week at the Environmental Charter School starting at 2 PM.
Remember that this is our last scheduled indoor practice of the year and next week we will be at the Washington Blvd. site. Unless the weather doesn’t cooperate, in which case we will be using the ECS as backup, and will announce the change on this list.
Tonight’s Officer’s Meeting is being RESCHEDULED!!!!
This morning we were made aware of a visit to CMU’s campus by Hilary Rodham Clinton that will be today at 6:00 p.m. This pretty much makes parking on or near campus impossible and we were unable to find an acceptable alternate venue with such short notice.
We will be rescheduling this meeting for next Wednesay on CMU’s campus from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The location will be announced within the next couple of days.
If you were submitting a budget request tonight, please send that to the Seneschal, Odriana, via email (seneschal@debatablelands.aethelmearc.org). The Officers can then review those requests in advance of next week. This is particularly important if you will be unable to attend the rescheduled meeting. There will be no vote before the meeting to allow additional commentary by the populace.
We apologize for any inconvenience and for the short notice. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Seneschal directly.
Edana the Red, Baronial Chatelaine, writes:
I would like to thank the Barony for the opportunity to serve as chatelaine. My term in office ends in June 2016, therefore I am placing a call for letters. The deadline for letters is Tuesday, 31 May 2016. Please send them to the Seneschal.
Edana
Kameshina-shichi-i writes:
Unfortunately, due to a family emergency, THL Rachel has had to postpone teaching “Attavante Made Easy,” which had been scheduled for this Wednesday’s Scriptorium. We are making plans for alternate dates for her to come and teach this class.
Instead, I invite you all to attend “Gothic Blackletter in 30 Minutes,” which I will be teaching. Both beginner and experienced calligraphers are invited to attend this overview on how to analyze and learn new calligraphic hands, using the Gothic Blackletter hand as an exemplar. We will explore how to visually break down letters into their component strokes, practice those to build your “calligraphy toolbox,” then put them back together to create your own work. Materials (handout, graph paper and felt calligraphy pen) will be provided.
Once again, that is this Wednesday, April 16th, starting at 7pm at our house in Glenshaw. Our address can be found in the Dark Pages, or contact me via private email at cadell (at) gmail (dot) com. We look forward to seeing you at
Scriptorium!
A reminder, there is a Barony Meeting today at 2pm just before the Heavy and fencing practices! Hope to see you there! Please bring cookies!