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Oyez, Oyez!

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Now announcing: New office hours for Halberd Pursuivant! Beginning February 1, I will have official office hours. Submitted to everyone, my office hours will be the following: Tuesday (at PiP): 7pm to 9pmThursday: 7pm to 9pmSunday: On an as needed basis I’m still available at other times, but starting February 1, officially these office hours … Read more

Artisan & Crafter For the Month of December 

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Greetings all and welcome to final of the 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends).  Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! This being our Last month in the year we are ending with a Bang !! Now on to the The … Read more

Artisan & Crafter For the Month of November  

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Greetings all and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends).  Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview ! This month we are chatting with Lady Úlfeiðr a Þróndheimi.  She is a very  talented artisan in … Read more

Artisan & Crafter For the Month of September 

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Greetings all, and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends).  Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview  This month we are chatting with  Honorable Lord Robin de Chantenay Carrot of Bjornborg. He is … Read more

September 18 10AM: Ffynnon Gath Joint Martial Practice

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Greetings figthters! It’s time for another Bryn Gwlad and Bjornsborg joint fighter practice at the Shire of Ffynnon Gath! BG will provide a marshal-in-charge and loaner gear for rapier fighting. WHEN: 10AM to 3PM Sunday, September 18WHERE: Fischer Park in New Braunfels1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Using the McQueeny Rd Entrance, head … Read more

From the desk/mind of the Halberd Herald

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Announcing: Office Hours! Starting September 1st, I will be holding office hours for questions/consultation/anything else anyone needs, every Tuesday night at PiP/FP. I will also be holding virtual consultation hours on Discord on Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm, and will be available Mondays at the same time. Don’t be afraid to ask questions outside those … Read more

Making items for the N/C B&B bags ? Please click and read

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Greetings Barony and Friends  I hope you have all had as great a time – creating largess items for the Newcomer bags as I have. What a great feeling knowing these items will be used and I am sure treasured ! I would like to Have all the items turned in to me , Sigrun, … Read more

Marshal’s Corner: Heat Safety

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It’s summertime in Ansteorra again! That often means a triple-digit heat index during the day and into our evening fighter practice hours. Let’s talk about heat safety and combat! Everyone must balance their body’s ability to cool itself with their heat exposure. Heat stress or injury results from not being able to maintain a safe … Read more

Artisan & Crafter For the Month of JUNE 

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Greetings all and welcome to our series , Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we will interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it !  Now on to the The interview  This month we are chatting with HL Kassandra de Haas. She is an amazing and … Read more

Artisan and Crafter for the Month of May

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Greetings all and welcome to our New series , Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends) . Monthly we will interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview ~ This month we are chatting with Sosha Lyons O’Rourk she is an … Read more

Business, Clothing, Crafting, and More!

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This week in Bryn Gwlad we will be having our Business meeting in Zoom, Populace at the Park, Clothier’s Guild Meeting in Discord to cover hot-weather garb and an intro to Roman garb, and a maker’s night in North Austin. Check the calendar for details, addresses, and links! See you there!

Offices ~ positions available in the Barony 

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Hello Barony we need your help- active play is happening again in our great society ! HUZZAH !! But in order to do all the fun things we must have leaders – to teach , to reach, and to support – please help the Barony you love by volunteering to serve :  These are the … Read more

NEW BARONIAL HERALD

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Greetings my friends and chosen family, I just want to say thank you for all the support and kindness you have shown me during my tenure as the Halberd Pursuivant.  I started with very little knowledge in this area and well I still have a lot to learn but I have grown immensely in the … Read more

February ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to  The Bryn Gwlad Cooks Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  The Bryn Gwlad Cooks Guild lead is Maestri Meadhbh nī Ruaidh óChonnemara The Cooks Guild is set up and run by populace from … Read more

Monday 7pm CANDLEMAS planning

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Tomorrow at 7 pm is the Candlemas meeting. Please join us. There will be a lot of important discussions and we could use all of your input. Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Thank you Sarah Ulfeior Gunn

Calling all HERALDS !

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Do you want to build a Blazon from a device drawn on a napkin or on the back of a receipt ? Or do you feel this unending draw to resource check the onomastics of the Holy Roman Empire ? So exciting ! Even if you are brand new and just find that heraldry in … Read more

December ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to  The Bryn Gwlad Moneyer’s Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  The Bryn Gwlad Moneyer’s Guild  Guild lead is  Rüdiger the Moneyer Deputy is Kazimir Liskowicz Wylkowski The Moneyer’s Guild is set up … Read more

Todays YULE reminder

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 LIVE STREAMING Vindheim’s Coronet Tourney !! As well as all the fun and wonderful things happening, there will be lots of sitting and visiting with those we choose to enjoy our historical time with. We will also be LIVE STREAMING Vindheim’s Coronet Tourney !! If you cannot travel to see history made, Let us share … Read more

Todays Yule reminder:

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There will be Land Court Land is granted based on awards received- Tradition is if someone is wanting more lands or wanting land for specific purposes (guilds), then they must request this from Their Excellencies. Not all requests for additional lands may be approved, i.e. bribery in the form of Largess is common. Populace are … Read more

Todays Yule Reminder

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 I will be at pip tonight !! Please bring a roll of holiday wrapping paper, and a package of bows or a roll of tape – all extras will be brought to yule  I also still need garland , any kind, tinsel, green, paper !  Populace In the Park. Every tuesday evening at 7pm Location: … Read more

a&s a&s a&S a&S A&S A&S A&S A&S !

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Barony Artisans, Crafters, Weavers, Builders, Cooks, and Creators of all things ! Candlemas is Near and there will be much A&S rejoicing, sharing, teaching and showing !!! If you have been unmotivated in completing your wares, let’s get fired up and get on it !! If you need support, in anyway , please reach out … Read more

Yule Sparklefest 2021

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Dec 11th ~ 12 noon to 8pm at Lakeside Pavilion ~ 307 Buena Vista Dr, Marble Falls Tx 78654 Itinerary: 9 -11:30 – Set up, decorate crew 12 – Populace arrives and decorate their tables  1pm – Their excellencies open court  Baronial Business at some time  2-4 – Land coordinator opens – Games Table D&D, Craft … Read more

SPARKLE FEST YULE Barony of Bryn Gwlad, Stronghold of Hellsgate, & Ward of Bardshal

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December 11th, noon – 8pm – Lakeside Pavillion in Marble Falls ~ on the lake by the walkway of lights. WINTER IS THE MOST MAGICAL OF TIMES ~ For all humanity & mystical creatures alike.  Let us join together and celebrate! Not the past years of plague and isolation, but the Future and the Now … Read more

Marshalls needed !! For Asgardian Fjord Day

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Greetings Barony of Bryn Gwlad and Shire of Shadowlands !  Asgardian Fjord Day is Saturday Nov. 6th at Deanville Hall, Farm to Market 111, Deanville, TX We need at least 3 more Martial’s for the Chivalric Melee  Please help support our Fall event and volunteer! You can contact me on Facebook, messenger, Or by emailing me at … Read more

Call for Completed Charters’

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Have you painted and completed charters for the Barony ? Greetings all , we have a glorious event coming up in a few short weeks and we are in need of the lovely charters the Barony and friends have been painting for us !! Thank you all so very much for supporting this Barony in … Read more

Zombie Tournament : Tuesday Oct 26th 7pm – 10pm

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@Beverly Sheffield Park Northwest (PIP)  ~ 7000 Ardath St. ~ go around the pool and we set up between the Basketball court and the Tennis court on the greens ~ As the Veil thins We SCA enthusiast will not go undaunted ~ even if it means we fight the Zombie Apocalypse –  Things to do … Read more

October ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to The Bryn Gwlad WoodWorkers  Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  The Bryn Gwlad Woodworkers Guild  Guild lead is  Úlfeiðr a Þróndheimi – Deputy is Dafydd de Mortemer The Woodworkers Guild is A New … Read more

Sign up for Zombie tournament

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Greetings Barony and friends! Zombie Tournament is a fun mini event that happens at our populace in the park fighter practice on Tuesday October 26th, It is a Garbed and zombified event for fun and to reach out to the community – and lots of fun will be had !! Where is it at: Beverly … Read more

Volunteers needed Click Here !

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Greetings Barony ! We have two events ASGARDIAN FIELD DAY & ZOMBIE TOURNAMENT! Asgardian Field day needs gate shifts filled ~ This event will be Nov 6th – This is our Fall Baronial event being held jointly with the Shire of Shadowlands – it will take place at DEANVILLE HALL, Farm to Market rd. 111, … Read more

Oye’ Oye’ Shadowlands and Bryn Gwlad

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We are in need of volunteers for our upcoming joint event !! Please sign up using the following sheet !! If you have never done it, thats okay ! We will train you then you can do it everywhere ! Sign up you know you want to ~ If you have questions please contact Lady … Read more

September ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to The Bryn Gwlad Fiber Arts Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leader and show what it is all about. The Bryn Gwlad Fiber Arts Guild lead is Master Dafydd de Mortemer The Fiber Arts Guild is set up and run … Read more

Zombie Tournament

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Oyez , Oyez ! Bryn Gwlad and friends As the days grow shorter and hopefully cooler. The time draws near to fight the most epic of Battles at our very own populace in the Park – Prowess on the field as well as of the Arts no doubt will earn much word fame ! So … Read more

August ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce to you  The Bryn Gwlad Bardic Guild  The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  Guild lead is Master Thomas of Tenby  The Bardic Guild is set up and run by populace from the Barony of Bryn Gwlad, … Read more

The “New World” in the SCA — join the class tonight!

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What: The “New World” in the SCA: Creating Accessibility and an Inviting Atmosphere for Non-Eurasian Personas and CulturesWhere: Public Live Stream via FacebookWhen: 630pm CDTWho: All are welcome to attendWhy: This is one of several Virtual Pennsic Classes that you can watch! Brief class description: With distinct actions such as updating the SCA Mission Statement … Read more

Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends

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From the Barony MoAS Its August and well things are still weird – but Yay for the SCA and all our friends online !! As well as time to work on all the things – We have events coming up for Kingdom A&S – and the signups are live ! Here is a link to … Read more

Join us virtually for Event Planning and Woodworking – Tonight!

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Join us tonight for two virtual activities! #1 Woodworking Our Woodworking Guild will be having a virtual meeting in the Bryn Gwlad Discord Server to talk about projects, tools, and the up-coming in-person meeting! Meet the guild, talk about your projects, or just hang out and enjoy the discussions. #2 Joint Event Planning Meeting Bryn … Read more

Fall Joint Event Update: “Asgardian Field Day”

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Thank you so much to everyone who has attended our first two meetings. I am very excited to see how the Asgardian field/fjord day theme is coming together. However, we are still sourcing a site, key staff, and working out individual activity plans. If you are interested in helping out please contact me or attend … Read more

July ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce to you ~ The Bryn Gwlad Scribal Guild  ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  The Bryn Gwlad Scribal Guild   Guild lead is Lady Genevieve of Hellsgate   The Scribal Guild is set up and … Read more

Herald Training Class (Virtual)

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Greetings Barony – Your Herald – Sigrun de Birca will host a training meeting on Wednesday July 14th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm via the Baronial Discord server ! The nights topic will be over the Basics of what to do as a Baronial or group Herald ! What do you actually have to know? … Read more

June ~ Guild of the Month

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Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to  The Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about.  The Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild  Guild lead is Lord Tuathal O’Sheils along with Deputy Her Excellency, Mistress Myfanwy Ferch Eifion The Dance Guild … Read more

Garb – Constructing all the Things. Links that might help!

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Just sharing a few links related to basic construction of clothing and accessories. Happy afternoon! Archaeological Sewing Costuming links – leather and odds and ends Costuming links – hats, embroidery, decorations Having more links you want to share?Post them in the comments below!

Late-Period Construction, Some Examples

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In the SCA, “late period” is often used to refer to things dating between 1100 and 1600, though the term varies dramatically depending on what culture or geographic location you’re looking at. Here are some links to examples of late period construction: An Overview of Men’s Clothing in Northern Italy c. 1420 – 1480 Isabella’s … Read more

Early-Period Clothing! A couple of articles and videos for your afternoon

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Generally in the SCA, the term “early period” refers to things dating between 1100 and 1400 or anything earlier than that. (Yes, it’s a vague term and “early” changes depending on what geographic location you’re talking about. But, that’s okay.) Here are a couple of links that focus on early period “viking” construction. Check out … Read more

Research is Hard. Where do you even begin???

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This is by no means a comprehensive collection of research starting points. This won’t get you information on all cultures, but hopefully these will give you some starting points, some inspiration, and some educational spaces to explore. These links will take you to external sites. Ancient Origins – “Our goal is to highlight the very latest … Read more

Kingdom Round Table is Tomorrow!! Prepare to attend classes!

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Kingdom Round table is tomorrow! This is the bi-annual Ansteorran event where officers take classes related to their field, officers renew their warrants (by attending classes), and the Greater Officers of State give the State of the Kingdom presentation — the status report of the offices and affairs of the Kingdom. Officers, attend your classes! … Read more

Structures, Dwellings, and Tents

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The SCA is heavily centered on camping, gathering for weekend events, and decorating our homes away from home. But… what types of tents are out there? What can you make, what can you buy? Check out this collection of links and articles available from Stefan’s Florilegium! Specifically, this article detailing how to make a wedge … Read more

Ansteorran Woven Regalia – Inkle Loom Patterns!

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Do you have an inkle loom or another tool that lets you do warp-faced weavings? Looking for small projects to take on? Well, you can satisfy your need to weave and help the Kingdom at the same time! The Kingdom of Ansteorra gives regalia with some awards. It can range from circlets to cloaks, pendants … Read more

Hardened Leather Armour and Resources to Make It

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These are a few resources shared y Bryn Gwlad’s own Sir Maelgwyn. These should help you in your quest to make your own leather armour. First, this article at Greaving has good coverage of making greaves! There are seven steps to the grieving process:  shock, pain, anger, depression, hope, reconstruction and acceptance.  Many of these steps … Read more

Want to find people talking about SCA or Period topics? Check out these blogs!

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These links will take you to external sites that have no affiliation with Bryn Gwlad. The Realm of Venus Welcome to the Realm of Venus, a site about the clothing and accessories of the men and women of late Renaissance Italy, with a focus on sixteenth century Venice. Whether you are a costumer in the … Read more

Knights! Chivalric Combat! Heavy Fighting! What is it, and how do I get started?

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Are you interested in chivlaric combat? Reach out to our Knight Marshal to ask about upcoming practices or check out the resources below! A big part of getting into chivalric combat involves identifying what weapons, armour, and equipment you will need to buy or make. The links below are a small sampling of the options … Read more

Wool and Linen — Staples for Constructing Clothing

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Do you have ideas for clothing, but don’t know where to shop for fabric or accessories? Don’t worry! It’s where we all begin, and we are happy to share resources. There are many, *many* vendors that sell fabric or clothing that fit the SCA aesthetic (anything pre-1600). Take a gander at these sites for inspiration. … Read more

The History of Bryn Gwlad — The Beginnings of the Barony

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Check out this piece of Bryn Gwlad History as told by Cynric of Bedwyn, Historian of Bryn Gwlad circa 1994. THE BRYN GWLAD CHRONICLE Cynric of Bedwyn, Historian Final Version, 10/21/1994  Part 1 Before Bryn Gwlad  CAVEAT: History is, under the best of circumstances, subject to the interpretation of both  chronicler and reader. While the following account does … Read more

The Lions Den Presents “Creating Accessibility and an Inviting Atmosphere for Non-Eurasian Personas and Cultures”

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Tonight! 9PM CST Zoom! Details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/427702998235464/ Summary of details for this public event: Full title: The “New World” in the SCA: Creating Accessibility and an Inviting Atmosphere for Non-Eurasian Personas and Cultures. Although the class starts at 7:00pm PST we will be online at 6:30pm PST and hope many of you … Read more

You have the power to Recognize others!

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Have you seen someone making great SCA art? Have you seen someone doing awesome research? Have you seen someone demonstrating combat skills? Have you seen someone teaching? Have you seen someone volunteering to help with things? Have you seen someone you think should be recognized for what they’re doing? Our Fall Event is fast approaching!This … Read more

Equity and Inclusion 101 – Slides

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Equity and Inclusion 101DEI in the SCA Gigi Coulson, May 2019 Goals of the presentation: Build a shared understanding of the concepts of equity and inclusion Increase awareness of DEI in the Society Develop skills to promote equity and inclusion Sections of the presentation: Terms DEI Officer, SCA Mission, Core Values, Chivalric Virtues, Agreements we … Read more

Purpose for the DEI Blog

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“The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Office of the SCA is committed to promoting the values of inclusion throughout the SCA. The focus is equity, which is just and fair inclusion into an organization in which all can participate, prosper, benefit, and reach their full potential.” https://www.sca.org/dei-office/ What do “diversity”, “equity”, and “inclusion” even mean? … Read more

Hospitaler Hump Day – SCA 101 recap

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Greetings from your friendly neighborhood hospitaler. I am going to start up a string of hump day posts to help you make it through the week with some SCA resources, tips, stories, videos, and other errata. I hope you find it useful. On Monday our Bryn Gwlad Newcomer’s Academy held it’s very first virtual class! … Read more