All things related to chivalric fighting within Bryn Gwlad
Greetings from Bryn Gwlad. We have a lot of exciting things going on right now. Next Monday (Aug 28th) we will have our business meeting, held on Zoom. But I wanted to announce a few administrative things before then. I would like to think both Valgard and Úlfeiðr for their dedicated work in their offices over … Read more
Greetings fighters, We are under an Excessive Heat Warning. The Marshals are implementing a delayed start time — Please refrain from fully gearing up and sparring until after 8:00, when the heat index is predicted to drop below 102F. Remember: Go SLOW. Rest OFTEN. HYDRATE. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, … Read more
Greetings fighters, We are under a Heat Advisory. The Marshals are implementing a delayed start time — Please refrain from fully gearing up and sparring until after 8:30, when the heat index is predicted to drop below 105F. Remember: Go SLOW. Rest OFTEN. HYDRATE. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, during, … Read more
Greetings fighters, The heat index is still hot this week, but should be dropping this evening. The marshals have consulted, and we are delaying the start of practice until 8PM. We are still under a Heat Advisory until 9PM. Please take it slow and easy, and hydrate aggressively before, during, and after practice. Take breaks … Read more
Greetings fighters, After consultation of weather sources and discussion, both chivalric and rapier practice for today are cancelled. We are sad to have to do so, but the safety of our populace is our foremost concern. The heat index is expected to remain at levels dangerous for activity through the entirety of practice tonight, only … Read more
Greetings fighters, Apologies for the late notice. The marshals lost their coin flip today — the rain has picked up and looks to continue into practice hours. Thusly, we are cancelling fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Many populace members will gather for dinner at Nosh and Bevvy. As … Read more
The lifeblood of our Barony is volunteerism. Our officers serve 2 year stints, and we have a number who’s warrants will be expiring soon. If you have any interest in any of the below offices, please reach out to the current officer, Their Excellencies, or myself (Nicaize, Seneschal) and we can discuss what the office … Read more
Greetings fighters, Our park is still a puddle after the rain last night and throughout the day, and in the interest of preserving our tendons and other equipment, we shall cancel fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your … Read more
Greetings fighters, Our park is a puddle today and in the interest of preserving our tendons and other equipment, we shall cancel fighter practice. Keep an eye open for alternate activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the … Read more
The lifeblood of our Barony is volunteerism. Our officers serve 2 year stints, and we have a number who’s warrants will be expiring soon. If you have any interest in any of the below offices, please reach out to the current officer, Their Excellencies, or myself (Nicaize, Seneschal) and we can discuss what the office … Read more
Greetings fighters, It is with a chilled and slippery heart that we cancel fighter practice today. Keep an eye open for alternate social activities with the Barony. Otherwise, we encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the marshals your suggestions for an indoor fighter … Read more
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
Greetings fighters, It is with a sopping heart that we must cancel fighter practice today. Our deputies have visited the practice site (where it is still raining), and found it flowing with water. We encourage everyone to take this extra time to do your at-home drills, review fighting videos, or perhaps send the marshals your … Read more
Greetings fighters! The Shire of the Shadowlands in College Station is having their first fighter practice of the new academic year this Sunday, August 28, at 5pm. Let’s go support our cousins in their new year! The location is Lot 100d, which has free parking on weekends. Both chivalric and rapier fighting will be happening. … Read more
UPDATE: Due to risk of flooding, both fighter practices have been cancelled for today. Greetings fighters and populace of Bryn Gwlad, Our Fair Barony is beset by storms and flooding! The chivalric and rapier marshals will make a decision as to the safety of having practice by noon tomorrow (August 23rd). Additionally, both fighting practices … Read more
Greetings Chivalric fighters ! The Texas heat has subsided to the point where it is safer to fight earlier in the day. Starting Tuesday Aug 23rd Chiv practice will resume our Normal Practice time of 7pm. Stay Safe and keep hydrating , I will see everyone next Tuesday ! Valgard of York Barony of Bryn … Read more
From the Desk of the Knight’s Marshal: Due to the record setting heat, Chivalric Practice will start at 8:00pm until September 1st. This is so that everyone can try to mitigate the heat, so that practices do not have to be cancelled. This goes into effect immediately, and will be reevaluated on September 1st, with … Read more
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
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
Greetings fighters and members of the Bryn Gwlad populace, Due to the rain forecasted during practice time and the severe thunderstorms predicted for the end of practice time, both rapier and chivalric practice are cancelled. Please travel safely, and we look forward to seeing everyone at Steppes Warlord (Facebook link) this weekend! Yours in Service,Nadja … Read more
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
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
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
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
@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
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
Greetings, Bryn Gwlad! Thank you for your patience and understanding while we waited out the most recent covid spike in the greater Austin area. Austin-Travis County has dropped down to stage 4, so in consultation with the rapier and chivalric marshals, I am reopening Tuesday fighter practice and Populace-in-the-Park. Please make sure you fill out … Read more
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
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
Have you been searching for a way to keep up your combat skills while we are sheltering in place? Well, SCAdians all around have been putting together online classes, demos, and discussions that you can join in on! Knowne World SCA Virtual Fighter Practice (Facebook Group) SCA Virtual Classroom and Artisan Display (Facebook Group) Virtual … Read more
