Here is the latest news update from the Barony: First, thank you to THL Svava Jorudottir for all her work as Chatelaine welcoming newcomers and coordinating demos for two terms. Next a warm welcome to our new Chatelaine, Lady Kattera Doplerin. She and her team of deputies will continue to welcome newcomers to the SCA or to our local area, coordinate demos, parades, and other outreach.
The election process continues. I’ve received a number of ballots by mail or hand-delivered. The deadline for returning a ballot is October 18th before 2pm. The ballot count will start at 2pm at the Buffalo Inn, 3278 Buffalo Drive, South Park 15129.
The ballot counting is just one of the many things happening on Oct 18th at the Buffalo Inn. Fencing and Rattan practice will be held there. Indoors there will be artisans playtime including make and donation largess, a weavers green, and a miniscriptorium. No food will be provided, but you are welcome to bring food and beverages to eat, drink, and share if you choose.
Agincourt Event will be held the following week on Saturday October 24th at Big Knob Grange, 336 Grange Road, Rochester, PA 15074. 9:00am-10:00pm. You need to register online for lunch and feast. Feast is separate cost. See this page for links to register for food and the schedule: https://debatablelands.aethelmearc.org/events/2026-10-24%20Agincourt%20XVIII.php
Starting November 1st, Fencing and Rattan practice move indoors. They will be held at Become Better Sport Performance and Personal Training, 5372 Enterprise Blvd, Bethel Park, PA 15102 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Archery and Thrown Weapons may continue outside at the Washington Blvd and Allegheny River Blvd until the November Archery potluck. Watch storfrettir for any updates.
Sunday November 15, Harvest Revel at Byron and Ariella’s Castle, 755 Stonegate Drive, Wexford, PA 15090. Potluck, Pie Contest, martial practices, barony social and general meeting.
Sunday November 29th – Archery Potluck at Chieftain Archery Club, 4711 Leechburgh Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068 from 11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday Dec 19th – Baronial Investiture Event (for out next Baronage) – Unitarian Universalist Church of the North Hills, 2359 W. Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 from 9:00am-9:00pm. There is a lunch and a feast which is a separate cost.
Saturday Jan 16th, Baronial 12th Night at Buffalo Inn and Home Economics Buildings in South Park from 9:00am – 7:30pm. This is a free event, with potluck and lots for fun things.
Next Meetings:
Business Neetings12/2/26, 2/3/27
General Meetings 11/15/26 (at Harvest Revel), 1/16/27 (at Barony 12th Night)
Arts and Science: Rather than repeat Elinor’s lengthy list of what is happening, see the October A&S roundup post on the Barony Storfrettir blog: https://debatablelands.aethelmearc.org/blog/?p=8066
For activities in November see the baronial calendar: https://debatablelands.aethelmearc.org/calendar.php